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Foreign Students: 'India Resides in Our Hearts, Hindi Connects Us to the World'.
- •Foreign students from 30 countries participated in the closing ceremony of ICCR Hindi Fortnight-2026.
- •Students shared their experiences with India, its culture, and their affection through Hindi.
- •ICCR Director General Nandini Singla stated Hindi connects India's culture and diversity to the world.
- •Seven Padma Shri awardees interacted with foreign students, sharing experiences and inspiring them.
- •Hindi Fortnight was held from September 14 to 28, 2026, featuring various competitions.
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For the first time, foreign scholarship students from around 30 countries studying in India under ICCR participated in Hindi Fortnight activities like essay writing, expressing their experiences and deep connections with Indian culture, art, yoga, and human relationships in Hindi.
A major highlight of the closing ceremony was the participation of seven Padma Shri awardees who contributed to fields like art, culture, music, Hindi, and medicine, and provided guidance and inspiration to the participating foreign students.
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) organized Hindi Fortnight from September 14 to September 28, 2026, featuring various competitions for officials, staff, and international students to express their creativity and experiences in Hindi.
