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Indian envoy shares Panchatantra with Austrian children
The embassy recently published a German-language edition for Austrian school students.
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IANS - Thu, 02, Jul 2026
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Indian Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran reads Panchatantra stories to school children in Vienna. / IANS
Indian Ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran read stories from the Panchatantra to school children in Vienna, highlighting cultural ties between India and Austria.
The Indian Embassy in Vienna has also published a German-language translation of the Panchatantra for Austrian school children.
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In a post on X, the embassy said, "'Gurukul Diplomacy'. Indian Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran reading stories from the Panchatantra to school children in Vienna. The Embassy had recently published a German-language translation of the Panchatantra for Austrian school children."
The German edition introduces young readers to selected Panchatantra stories through illustrations by Austrian cartoonist and illustrator Klaus Pitter, according to the publication released by the Embassy of India in Austria.
Earlier in June, the embassy launched the next chapter of Geschichten aus dem Panchatantra, a German-language video podcast series featuring Austrian podcaster Thomas Brezina narrating Panchatantra stories for children.
"Bringing the timeless wisdom of the Panchatantra to Austria through digital storytelling. Building on excellent collaboration with Stadt Wien and the 'Bounce Back' project in local schools, the Embassy proudly launched the next chapter of Geschichten aus dem Panchatantra," the embassy said in a post on X.
"The launch brought together over 50 enthusiastic students from a Viennese school. Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran read selected stories and engaged in a lively interaction with the children, who eagerly shared their favourite characters and lessons from the tales," it added.
Earlier this year, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker visited India on his first official trip outside Europe after taking office. During the visit, he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on expanding cooperation in innovation, infrastructure, sustainability, trade and investment.
Following the meeting, Modi said the visit marked the first by an Austrian chancellor to India in four decades and expressed confidence that the India-Austria partnership would become more "innovation-centric and future-ready."
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