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The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
French consulate in Bengaluru hosts the semi-finals of the French Patisserie Competition 2025
The French consulate in Bengaluru recently hosted the semi-finals of the French Patisserie Competition 2025. The competition saw seven professional chefs from the city compete to qualify for the finals which will be held in Delhi on June 10, 2025. The bakers presented their creations to the judges, Marc Lamy, the consul general of France in Bengaluru, Vianney Meynier, head of agritech department at Business France, and noted chef Manu Chandra. This is the third edition of the competition, and the second one to be held in Bengaluru. The winner of the competition wins a five-day trip to Paris. Vianney explains, 'The main drive behind the event was to promote French gastronomy and ingredients. Business France is in charge of trade and business in the country; we are at service of the embassy. For the event we partnered with Le Cordon Bleu, the premier culinary school.' The contestants had to use ingredients from French brands, such as the butter by Président by Lactalis and Monin syrup, and create a unique recipe. 'We thought patisserie is a good angle to focus on as there are many new players in India, and France is known for their expertise in the field.' Around 25 entries were received and seven were short listed for the event. On the day, the bakers showcased their creations, and the chefs questioned them about it and tasted each cake. Participants included Jaswinder Singh from ITC Hotels, Ashwani Sharma from Courtyard Marriott Hebbal, independent baker Domnique Fieux, chef Luxmi from The Lalit Ashok Bengaluru, Raju Vinayak Mutkekar from IBIS Novotel, Krishanu Dey from The Ritz Carlton Bengaluru and Melroy Barboza from ITC Gardenia. The cakes included recipes such as Tarte Pomme d'Amour, Caramel Pop Corn Praline Tart and Single Origin Dark Chocolate Framboise Entremet. The results will be shared by the end of this week. A total of 12 contestants from across the country will go to Delhi for the finals. About the event, Marc Lamy, the consul general of France in Bengaluru said, 'It was a very nice experience. There was a lot of talent in this competition. What I love the most is how they were able to make a fusion between French techniques and ingredients, with an Indian twist. Very inspiring.' Chef Manu Chandra said, 'It was fantastic and great to come to the consulate. It was very technical. This was a harder challenge to judge than your usual competition, because the contestants were accomplished pastry chefs. That is when the fun begins, that is when the judging gets hard. Who does not like a challenge!'
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Bastille Day celebrations likely in Bengaluru next year
BENGALURU: The French 'Bastille Day' could be celebrated in Bengaluru next year, with Marc Lamy, Consul General of France in Bengaluru, expressing his agreement 'in principle' to the idea. 'I am in favour of it in Bengaluru. We will work out the modalities,' he said on Wednesday. Lamy was speaking at the launch of 'Vachanas in French', a French translation of 2,500 vachanas by Lord Basaveshwara. The release, hosted at Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, marks a crucial step in taking Basavanna's teachings to a global audience. The event was jointly organised by Alliance Française and the Basava Samithi. 'The relationship between India and France is at its best. I am extremely happy to be part of an event that bridges and strengthens cultural and literary ties between our two countries,' Lamy added.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
French envoy lauds Indian design talent
Bengaluru: The city-based LISAA School of Design hosted a three-day 'Open Days 2025' event at its Bengaluru campus, drawing attention to the creative and so-cially engaged work of students across multiple design disciplines including fashion, interior and product design, and graphic design UI and UX design platforms The Consul General of France in India, Marc Lamy, was the chief guest, praised the institution for fostering a global design perspective and enhancing Indo-French ties in arts and education. 'The students are engaging with ideas that matter — sustainability, social change, and human-centric innovation,' said Lamy, expressing confidence in their potential to make an international impact. The exhibitions featured projects that merged aesthetic sensibilities with practi-cal concerns, including immersive interiors, intuitive digital interfaces, and fashion aimed at environmental awareness. Works in animation, photography, and communication design were also showcased. Speaking at the event, LISAA Bengaluru Director Girish Keswani described Open Days as 'a celebration of creative problem-solving, storytelling, and col-laboration.' School Director Avi Keswani added that the event provided a plat-form for students to interact with design professionals, educators, and industry stakeholders.
Hans India
24-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
French Envoy Lauds Indian Design Talent at LISAA Bengaluru's Open Days
Bengaluru: The city-based LISAA School of Design hosted a three-day 'Open Days 2025' event at its Bengaluru campus, drawing attention to the creative and socially engaged work of students across multiple design disciplines including fashion, interior and product design, and graphic design UI and UX design platforms The Consul General of France in India, Marc Lamy, was the chief guest, praised the institution for fostering a global design perspective and enhancing Indo-French ties in arts and education. 'The students are engaging with ideas that matter — sustainability, social change, and human-centric innovation,' said Lamy, expressing confidence in their potential to make an international impact. The exhibitions featured projects that merged aesthetic sensibilities with practical concerns, including immersive interiors, intuitive digital interfaces, and fashion aimed at environmental awareness. Works in animation, photography, and communication design were also showcased. Speaking at the event, LISAA Bengaluru Director Girish Keswani described Open Days as 'a celebration of creative problem-solving, storytelling, and collaboration.' School Director Avi Keswani added that the event provided a platform for students to interact with design professionals, educators, and industry stakeholders. The event reaffirmed LISAA's standing as a centre for emerging design talent and innovation with a global outlook.
