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Ice Stupas: Sonam Wangchuk’s Remarkable Blend of Ingenuity and Sustainability
June 29 , 2023 Aarushi Gupta
Positive Bharat Views: 5071
In the enchanting region of Ladakh, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, the Ice Stupas have become an awe-inspiring symbol of innovation and sustainability. These towering ice structures, inspired by...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Ice Stupa , Ladakh , Positive Bharat , Sonam Wangchuk , Sustainability , Water conservation

Xi Jinping’s Latest Campaign: ‘Theme Education’
June 29 , 2023 Jayadeva Ranade
Article Views: 5172
Within months of securing a third term at the 20th Party Congress last October and successfully packing the Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) with loyalists, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Comm...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : CCP , core leader , Theme Education , two establishments , Xi Jinping thought

Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to Egypt
June 28 , 2023 Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 3712
Prime Minister Modi concluded a two-day visit to Egypt on 24-25th June. The last visit at the prime minister’s level from India to that country took place 26 years ago in 1997. The visit is an important...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Egypt , Fatah El-Sisi , Order of Nile , PM Modi , Sisi , Suez Canal

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in the Indo-Pacific and the Way Ahead for Indo-Pacific Partnership for MDA (IPMDA)
June 27 , 2023 AK Chawla (Vice Admiral), PVSM, AVSM, NM, VSM, PhD (Retd.) Commodore Gopal Suri
Article Views: 7223
Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) signifies a need for situational awareness at sea, which necessitates being cognisant of the position and intentions of all maritime actors in all dimensions - on, over and under the seas.

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence

Tags : Autonomous vessels , future of IPMDA , Indo-Pacific complexities , IUU fishing , managing maritime environment , maritime security issues , maritime traffic , MDA architecture , Military presence

Shalom Ooty: Empowering Women and Preserving Toda heritage
June 26 , 2023 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 3834
The Toda tribe is an indigenous community that lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They are one of the regions smallest and most unique tribal groupings. The Toda have a distinct culture, language...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Art and craft , heritage and culture , Positive Bharat , Preservation , Shalomooty , Toda tribe , Tribal Embroidery

The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa
June 26 , 2023 Samir Bhattacharya
Article Views: 5969
India's service industry is the most significant contributor to the country's economy and accounts for over 50 per cent of the GDP.[1] In the financial year 2022-23, India's service sector witnessed a Y...

Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Africa , China , Consultancy Services , COVID19 , G20 , India , ITEC , Lines of Credit , LoCs , PAENP

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