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Exploring India's Soft Power Assets: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Revisited

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) has nurtured deliberations on the concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' and its strategic relevance for the world today since 2019. The concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam was the culmination point in a...

November 22 , 2024

Culture and Civilisational Digest: October-2024

Marathi gets classical language status: Celebrations in literary world- The Times of India In a historic decision, Marathi, the language spoken by millions in Maharashtra and beyond, was officially declared a ‘classical' language by the central govt...

November 7 , 2024

Revival of the Ancient Indian Martial Art of Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu or Kalari is popularly known as the ‘mother of martial arts’ for specific reasons. The term ‘Kalari’ refers to the martial art and the arena where it is taught and practiced, while ‘payattu’ means combat or practice. The tradition was...

May 10 , 2023