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A Statesman Before the Nation-State: Remembering Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s Global Legacy
Beyond social reform, Raja Ram Mohan Roy emerged as one of India’s earliest global thinkers who carried Indian ideas, diplomacy, and political confidence to the world.

Joydeep Chakraborty
May 226 min read


The Relevance of Zero: Dr Jaishankar Explains Why India’s Ancient Mathematics Still Shapes the Digital Age
Dr Jaishankar’s “From Shunya to Ananta” exhibition at the UN connected India’s ancient mathematical legacy with the politics of AI, digital governance and global knowledge in the modern age.

Joydeep Chakraborty
May 135 min read


From Lisbon to New Delhi: Celebrating World Portuguese Language Day 2026 Through Cinema, Culture, and Diplomacy
On May 5 each year, the world marks World Portuguese Language Day, a celebration of one of the most widely spoken and culturally rich languages across the globe. Officially recognized by UNESCO, the day underscores the growing relevance of Portuguese as a bridge across continents—linking Europe, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia. With over 265 million speakers, Portuguese is not merely a linguistic system but a vessel of shared histories, artistic traditions, and evolv

Peeush Srivastava
May 23 min read


NCPA: Legacy, Vision & Cultural Diplomacy
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, stands as India’s pioneering institution for the performing arts. Founded in 1969, it embodies a vision that blends heritage with modernity, and today plays a vital role in cultural diplomacy, India’s soft power, and global cultural exchange. Legacy and Vision When Jamshed Bhabha, with the support of the Tata Trusts, envisioned the NCPA in the late 1960s, India was still shaping its post‑independence identity. The id

Peeush Srivastava
Apr 253 min read


The Parsis: The Remarkable Rise from Refugees to Founders of Modern India
A compelling story of how the Parsis rose from refugees to become pioneers of India’s industrial and national development.
Edit Desk
Apr 195 min read


The Harmony of Nations: How Music is Redefining India’s Cultural Diplomacy
Beyond summit rooms and policy tables, diplomacy is unfolding on stage. As Western classical music gains ground in India, it is reshaping cultural diplomacy, strengthening soft power, and positioning the country within the global creative economy.

Peeush Srivastava
Apr 13 min read


From Sembavalam to Heo Hwang Ok: A Daughter Who Sailed, a Memory That Returned, a Name Millions Still Call Across Water and Time
An ancient queen’s journey transforms into a living bridge between India and Korea, shaping identity, memory, and modern diplomacy.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Mar 267 min read


Kendzsi Tanaka Piano Recital in New Delhi Highlights Cultural Diplomacy Through Music
A piano recital by Kendzsi Tanaka in New Delhi becomes a powerful moment of cultural diplomacy, connecting Hungary, Japan, and India through music. Kendzsi Tanaka performing piano recital at India International Centre New Delhi highlighting cultural diplomacy New Delhi, March 23, 2026 — Not all diplomacy happens across negotiating tables. Sometimes, it unfolds quietly—through music, emotion, and shared human experience. At the India International Centre, an evening of classi

Peeush Srivastava
Mar 232 min read


Libraries Across Borders: Reviving a Millennium of India–Myanmar Dialogue at the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre
The Sarsobeikman Literary Centre revives centuries of India–Myanmar intellectual exchange, blending heritage, scholarship, and cultural diplomacy.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Mar 66 min read


A Promise Written in Roots and Reverence: Maha Bodhi Society Chronicles India–Sri Lanka Kinship
The Maha Bodhi Society event celebrated India–Sri Lanka friendship, blending centuries-old spiritual ties with contemporary humanitarian a

Joydeep Chakraborty
Feb 135 min read


India and Sri Lanka’s Bond, Told Through Song and Celebration
Sri Lanka’s Independence Day in Delhi reflects a deepening economic, cultural, and strategic partnership with India.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Feb 114 min read


Anshuman Gaur’s Appointment Signals a Bold India–Bosnia Diplomatic Push
Anshuman Gaur’s appointment as India’s envoy to Bosnia signals a shift from goodwill to tangible economic and diplomatic action

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 84 min read


Dr. Jaishankar’s 2026 Europe Visit: The Moves That Could Strengthen India’s Global Clout
Dr. Jaishankar’s 2026 Europe visit highlights India’s strategic, economic, and cultural engagements with France and Luxembourg

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 65 min read


People-to-People Connections Lead, Markets Follow: India’s Dance of Trust and Trade
India leverages culture, diaspora, and education to turn human connections into trade, investment, and innovation opportunities worldwide

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 35 min read


Bridging Strains: Abhay Kumar and the Path to Recalibrating India–Azerbaijan Relations Post-Operation Sindoor
Abhay Kumar appointed India’s ambassador to Azerbaijan to rebuild ties post-Operation Sindoor, emphasizing diplomacy, dialogue, and strategic engagement.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Jan 14 min read


Healing Borders and Building Bonds: Afghan Health Minister Explores India’s Medical Support
Amid political uncertainty, India’s engagement with Afghanistan uses healthcare and traditional medicine as tools of diplomacy and stability.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 28, 20253 min read


Expo 2025 Osaka: How the World Reunited to Design a Future Society After the Pandemic
The Grand Ring at Expo 2025 Osaka, a central landmark symbolising global unity and innovation . Days after the gates closed on Expo 2025 Osaka on 13 October, its impact continues to echo far beyond Japan. Over 184 days , more than 29 million visitors from across the world gathered on Yumeshima Island , transforming the World Expo into a powerful symbol of post-pandemic reconnection. As the first World Expo after COVID-19 , Expo 2025 offered something the digital era could n

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 28, 20255 min read


When the Hornbill Spreads Its Wings: Nagaland Welcomes the World
The Hornbill Festival rises beyond celebration—an authentic convergence of culture, diplomacy, and identity where Nagaland welcomes the world through living tradition.

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 25, 20254 min read


From Santiniketan’s Sunlit Groves to Global Shores: Tagore’s Cultural Symphony Unfolds
Rabindranath Tagore was more than India’s first Nobel laureate—he was a global civilizational voice who carried India’s humanistic, plural, and ethical vision across continents through culture, dialogue, and education

Joydeep Chakraborty
Dec 19, 20255 min read
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