Category Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture

textile

India–Turkey: Textile and Apparel Trade Synergies (2026)

The textile and apparel (T&A) relationship between India and Turkey is rooted in deep historical ties and a shared status as global manufacturing powerhouses. Historically, both nations have acted as pillars of the global textile supply chain — India as a massive producer of raw materials (cotton and synthetic fibers) and Turkey as a high-quality fashion hub and gateway to the European market.

Incredible India

Incredible India 2.0, 2002

The Incredible India campaign, which was launched in 2002 was the first concerted effort by India to position the country as a global unified tourism brand. The campaign aimed at positioning India as a year-round destination by unitingheritage monuments, cultural festivals, natural landscapes, spirituality and modern infrastructure under a single umbrella.

Eklavya Model Residential School Program

 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) program-1997

Policy UpdateRiya Singh Background The Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) program was introduced in 1997-98 to fill the longstanding education divide between the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population and the rest of the Indian population. The scheme was conceived under Article…

Museums

India–Singapore Tech Museums and Cultural Start-ups

The India–Singapore relationship has transcended traditional bilateralism, entering a sophisticated era of Innovation Diplomacy. Since the 2015 Strategic Partnership, the focus has shifted toward the "Creative Economy." In 2025, the synergy between Singapore’s advanced digital infrastructure and India’s vast cultural repository has positioned tech-enabled museums and cultural start-ups as pivotal instruments of soft power.

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The Unjust Climate: How History, Faith, and Power Shape our Planetary Crisis

The climate crisis, often framed as a purely scientific or technological challenge, is in reality a deeply entangled web of social, political, ethical, and historical issues. While global temperatures continue to rise, threatening ecosystems and human livelihoods, a critical paradox persists: those who have contributed least to the problem often bear its heaviest burdens.

Legacy

When Legacy Becomes a Commercial Externality, Who Pays to Preserve It?

TK Arun As Annapurna Bhandar of Chandini Chowk faces closure, can Indian cities take a cue from Paris or San Francisco to protect legacy shops? When a sudden rent increase forces a thriving commercial establishment — that has a century-old…

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