As India takes centre-stage on the diplomatic front, recent global developments have come with their attendant challenges. Nimisha Lakhia says that in the complex maze of international relations, Indian diplomacy stands at a crossroads even as it grapples with a number of controversies that shape its global standing. Among the most pressing issues are border disputes, terrorism, and other geopolitical concerns, each demanding nuanced analysis and strategic navigation, she observes. A new India is also a more confident India, leading from the front on the global stage and, steering ahead using all its might and most importantly its diplomatic arsenal.…
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With a strong history behind it, Indian diplomacy has come a long way and its dynamics has seen transformations from time to time as need be. In a critical look at its evolution, Nandini Rao avers it has served its role in global dynamics while safeguarding and promoting its interests, pitchforking Peace as its raison d’etre. Unfurling the multi-splendoured dimensions of Indian diplomacy in navigating global complexities! Indian diplomacy has had a robust historical foundation and has undergone substantial transformations over time. The paramount role of diplomacy in India’s foreign policy cannot be overstated. It serves as a crucial instrument…
Anushka Singh points out that India’s foreign policy has evolved over a period of time, with focus on non-alignment and strategic autonomy shaping its relations with other countries. Dwelling on its foundational principles, she says these — non-alignment, strategic autonomy, and historical and cultural ties — are enshrined in the Constitution of India, providing a guiding framework for the nation’s diplomatic engagements with other nations. The foundations of India’s foreign policy are deeply embedded in its history, culture, and the pursuit of independence and sovereignty. Examining the principles shaping India’s foreign policy reveals a steadfast commitment to non-alignment and strategic…
With India’s diplomatic campaigns spearheaded by the Ministry of External Affairs, Ruchi Verma discusses the role of various institutions that play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing the nation’s foreign policy. These institutions navigate a complex global landscape, addressing challenges while fostering positive and constructive relations with other countries. India radiates a formidable diplomatic presence worldwide with one of the largest diplomatic networks in the world. The country is proudly commanding 202 missions and posts across the globe, where the tricolour unfurls. At the forefront of steering the nation’s foreign affairs stands the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the…
Observing that geopolitically India has been a key global player, Neeti Prakash says the strategic deployment of India’s soft power has been instrumental in achieving diplomatic objectives. With approximately 20 million active Indian Diasporas globally, India’s soft power influence is poised to grow as it becomes the world’s most populous country by 2024. A look at how India’s canvas has expanded over the last few decades. India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy have played a pivotal role in elevating its global standing, attracting investments, and fostering international partnerships. Soft power, distinguished by its capacity to allure and persuade without coercion…
Beyond the defence diplomacy, there is the economic diplomacy where India has consolidated its position as a key player in shaping global economic times. Sahil Sharma looks at various trade agreements, establishing that Trade Agreements are the bedrock of India’s economic diplomacy, meticulously crafted to forge meaningful connections across a spectrum of diverse geographical regions. India’s economic diplomacy showcases strategic prowess and a nuanced approach to strengthening global economic ties. Today, India positions itself as a key player in the evolving global order where the economic diplomacy strategies include trade agreements, investment partnerships, and economic engagements with nations across the…
Dwelling on the relations with US, China and Russia, Nandini Rao observes that despite the positive trajectory, challenges pertaining to trade disputes, intellectual property rights concerns, and divergences on geopolitical matters — notably concerning Iran – are some irritants. Nonetheless, the enduring foundation of shared democratic values and mutual strategic interests has sustained the overall upward trajectory of this relationship. India’s foreign policy is a complex framework of bilateral relationships, extending to influential global powers such as the United States, China, and Russia, along with its neighbouring nations. The Cold War was one of the defining events in world history…
Right in the laps of the Maharashtra’s Western Ghats, Jawhar is sylvan green cradle of the Warli cultural history with a heady blend of nature, history and traditions, a symphony of beauty and heritage the spirit of every traveller seeking to embrace its grandeur. The once tribal kingdom in Palghat district jealously retains its quaint identity and acts as a cultural conduit, linking visitors directly to the soul of the ancient tribe. It has the trappings of a soulful pilgrimage and a tourist’s delight given its peculiar rituals, fests and treasure troves. Nestled within the embrace of the Sahyadri mountain…
Dibyendu Bhattacharya is an actor with a difference. He is portly, dark and far from handsome, but has eloquent eyes. Although he has no roots in a film family, he can still be identified the minute he appears on screen, big and small, features and OTT series – by his unconventional looks and more so, because of his magnificent performances. His performance in The Railway Men has recently won him accolades. Dibyendu has just been conferred with the Best Iconic Film Actor of the Year award by GIEBA (Global Iconic Entertainment and Business Awards). He talks to Shoma A. Chatterji about his…
Written by nationalist Sane Guruji and made into a poignant and educational film 70 years back, Shyamchi Aai is still relevant in today’s world where material greed and consumerism have almost replaced emotions like love and generosity, where a son even turns on his mother for money. Shoma A. Chatterji discusses the film that steered a new movement in cinema as education, infotainment. Shyamchi Aai (1953), a Marathi feature film directed by Acharya P. K. Atre, is the first Indian film to have been honoured with the President’s Gold Medal in 1954. This was the precursor to the National Film…