cultural exchange

Warsaw, March 26 India and Poland held discussions on Thursday to deepen political exchanges and economic ties, including in areas such as electric vehicles, mining, and shipping, and to enhance educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges.The talks were held between Additional...

Chandigarh, March 25 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, on Wednesday, and highlighted the state's strengths in various sectors, including IT, automobiles, agro-processing, textiles, and manufacturing.The chief minister held detailed...

Kohima, March 25 Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio called for strengthening Naga unity across political, cultural, and social spheres, stating that even if physical integration remains a challenge, collective identity must be preserved.Addressing the first Tenyimi Youth Cultural Festival at...

Beijing, March 21 Over 100 people, including members of the diplomatic corps and friends of India, watched a special screening of a popular Hindi film showcasing its ability to build bridges at the Culture Centre of the Indian Consulate in Shanghai."Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," directed by Zoya...

New Delhi, March 21 Consular work serves as both a stabilizing force and a bridge, helping to sustain connections even when broader political currents may be uncertain, said Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, asserting that it contributes quietly but significantly to the resilience of global...

Beijing, March 20 India's newly appointed Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, has a Chinese name: Wei Jiameng, which signifies a fortunate or commendable ally.Doraiswami, a 1992-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), was appointed as India's new envoy to China on Thursday...

Kohima, March 19 – The 9th North East Youth Festival 2026, organized by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the State’s Department of Youth Resources and Sports, commenced at the Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Nagaland.Addressing the inaugural programme as...

Gangtok, March 19 Calling cinema a powerful medium that transcends borders, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Wednesday that the inaugural Sikkim International Film Festival marks a significant step towards positioning the state as a vibrant hub of art and culture.Addressing the opening...

Shimla, March 18 Universities play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation and should focus on nurturing responsible, skilled, and socially aware citizens, said Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday.He was interacting with the Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh...

Mumbai, March 18 The Manipuri film "Boong," the first Indian film to win a BAFTA award, opened the second edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia (NIFFA), which organizers say is one of the largest celebrations of Indian cinema outside India.The festival, running from March...

New Delhi, March 17 The British Film Institute's Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, in partnership with the British Council, announced the return of "Five Films For Freedom," the annual online short film program, which will run from March 18 to 29.The program will feature films from...

Mumbai, March 16 – Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Monday that the ongoing conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is having repercussions across the globe, and as a result, shortages of gas and fuel are beginning to be felt in India as...

Beijing, March 14 Over 4,000 people, mostly Chinese, enjoyed a variety of cultural performances and traditional cuisine at this year's Vasant Mela, organized by the Indian Embassy here on Saturday.The annual event, titled "One Civilization, Countless Expressions," at the sprawling premises of...

March 13, New Delhi — A three-day Indian film festival has begun in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of India Week 2026, celebrating the cultural ties between the two nations.The festival opened on Friday with the premiere of the Bollywood film 'Diplomat.'The event was attended by members of the...

Gangtok, March 12 The first-ever Sikkim International Film Festival will be held in the state capital from March 19-22, officials said on Thursday.The film festival will be organized by the Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Ministry...

March 11, New Delhi — The Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 10, 2026, during its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean region.During the port call, the ship will participate in the 58th Mauritius...

Members of the Mizo diaspora in Canada are set to showcase the traditional Cheraw dance (what people outside the state called ‘bamboo dance’) at a major cultural event celebrating the heritage of Northeast India, scheduled to be held in Vancouver later this year.The event, titled “Northeast...

Jammu, March 11 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta thanked the country's leadership on Wednesday for entrusting him with the responsibility and said he would work for the overall development of the state while ensuring that all sections of society are taken into account.Former Ladakh...

Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Kim Jae-won, today. In a social media post, the minister announced that they had a productive discussion on strengthening cooperation in culture, films, creative industries, and tourism...

New Delhi, March 10 – The growing partnership between India and Australia found fresh expression this week at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy in New Delhi, where Australian artist Grace Lillian Lee presented her work, highlighting First Nations traditions as living practices.The...