Sambandh

By The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi

Are you curious about the relationship between the world’s largest democracy and Norway? How do they cooperate in research, diplomacy, and trade? What are the biggest differences? Or do you want to d... more

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August 13, 2026 Sambandh: Building a greener future together - A chat with Bård Vegar Solhjell
Why is Norway's renewable energy sector interested in India? What happens when one of the world's renewable energy pioneers joins forces with one of the world's fastest-growing economies?
CEO of Renewables Norway (Fornybar Norway) Bård Vegar Solhjell recently visited India with a senior delegation, engaging with government, industry, research institutions and other stakeholders in Delhi, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
This episode explores the similarities and differences in our two countries' energy transitions, and what Norway and India can learn from each other as they work towards a greener future.
Renewables Norway represents about 400 companies from the country's renewable energy sector. Solhjell is also formerly Norway's Minister of Climate and Environment and of Education.

Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener
Guest: Bård Vegar Solhjell
Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen
Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations:
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Linkedin: Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
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Youtube: @norwayinindia4961
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31min
July 22, 2026 Sambandh: How India views Europe – A chat with Suhasini Haider
Are we seeing a shift in the way India looks at Europe? What are the complementarities between India and Norway? And what is a common misconception about Norway?
In this episode Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe is in conversation with Suhasini Haider, Diplomatic Editor at The Hindu, one of India’s most respected voices on foreign policy and global affairs.
They look deeper into how India views Europe, particularly the Nordic region and Norway. Suhasini was recently in Norway covering the India-Nordic Summit, which provides a perfect backdrop for this conversation.
Host: Embassy Secretary Nora Dokken Harboe
Guest: Suhasini Haider
Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen
Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations:
Instagram: @norwayinindia
Linkedin: Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
X: @norwayinindia
Facebook: Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
Youtube: @norwayinindia4961
...more
31min
July 03, 2026 Sambandh: Where Norway Meets India - A chat with Dr Shashi Tharoor
A unique opportunity to hear Ambassador of Norway to India May-Elin Stener and Dr Shashi Tharoor in conversation!
In this very first episode of the Royal Norwegian Embassy's podcast "Sambandh", the Ambassador of Norway to India, May-Elin Stener, is in conversation with acclaimed Indian author, parliamentarian and former diplomat Dr Shashi Tharoor. They talk about the many connections between our two countries, from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway and the India-Nordic Summit, to mangoes, salmon and Henrik Ibsen. Get your headphones on!
Host: Norway's Ambassador to India May-Elin Stener
Guest: Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Producer: Hedda Anie Hylen
Follow us for more updates on the podcast and Norway-India relations:
Instagram: @norwayinindia
Linkedin: Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
X: @norwayinindia
Facebook: Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi
Youtube: @norwayinindia4961
...more
29min

FAQs about Sambandh:

How many episodes does Sambandh have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.