
French Consul General visits Alliance Francaise facility at SBV
The Hindu
Consul General of France visits Alliance Francaise de Pondichery at SBV campus, interacts with students and explores collaboration opportunities.
The Consul General of France in Puducherry and Chennai, Etienne Rolland–Piegue recently visited the “Antenna of Alliance Francaise de Pondichery” on the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV) campus.
The Consul General interacted with the students who have enrolled for French classes at the facility, a press note from SBV said.
The Consul General, who was accompanied by Hugues Bioteau, the Scientific and Academic Attache in Chennai, also held interactions with senior SBV administrators.
The SBV mooted a comprehensive concept proposal touching on niche areas, such as Antimicrobial Resistance to explore collaborative opportunities with French higher educational institutions, and to hold a conference during the ‘India – France Year of Innovation’ in 2026., the press note said

Will ensure KCR will not regain power as long as I am active in politics: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Revanth Reddy vows to prevent KCR's return to power, predicting Congress will dominate if elections were to be held for the present strength of 119 Assembly constituencies

The Blue Birds, one of India’s oldest rock bands with a 55-year legacy, perform a live tribute to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones at Bay 146, Hotel Savera, Chennai, on December 26. Led by legendary vocalist Rajashekaran, the band revisits classic rock hits from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s in a high-energy, nostalgia-filled evening.











