India, Oct. 28 -- With Diwali around the corner, festive dressing and warm greetings set the mood at the Austrian Embassy's National Day celebration on Monday in Delhi. Austria's Ambassador to India, Robert Zischg and his wife, Birgit welcomed diplomats and dignitaries for an evening of smiles, conversation and a toast to friendship. For the hosts, it was an evening of firsts. "It is a special occasion for me. It is my very first National Day in India. I am particularly happy that my wife, Birgit, is with us tonight on her very first visit to India," he said. Chief guest Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs, said, "Our friendship has been going on for seven years, and both countries are committed to bringing it to new heights." Among the guests were former Austrian Ambassador to India Herbert Traxl and his wife, Kathak exponent Shovana Narayan....