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Bihar, a crucible of world-changing ideas, says author-diplomat Abhay K at
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In Patna, a book discussion on "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by Abhay K explored Nalanda's role as the pioneering international university. The event emphasised Bihar's rich civilisational heritage and inspired renewed pride and intellectual engagement among academics, students, and ci
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Troupe from ICCR performs Kathakali Dance in Nepal's ancient palace, marki
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Organised by the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC) and the Embassy of India in Nepal, nine performers presented a dance recited by N Ramankutty, who had arrived in the Himalayan Nation for the special show. Kathakali, a very popular Indian dance, is based on the story of the Mahabhara
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EAM inaugurates first BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, hails cultural u
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday inaugurated the first-ever BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, calling it a celebration of shared heritage and a powerful display of cultural unity among the member states.
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High Commission of India hosts send-off ceremony for 2025 batch of ICCR sc
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian High Commission in Dhaka held a send-off for nearly 550 Bangladeshi students selected for the 2025 ICCR scholarships. High Commissioner Pranay Verma encouraged them to strengthen India-Bangladesh ties through their academic journey in India.
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MoS Margherita acknowledges diaspora's contributions in Eswatini
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Margherita said that the diaspora helps further deepen the bilateral ties between India and Eswatini.
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MoS Margherita hands ICCR scholarship letters to students in Eswatini
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita handed over ICCR scholarship letters to 30 selected students from Eswatini.
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Entire credit goes to PM Modi for taking it to the UN: ICCR chief on Yoga'
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Singla said, "I think Yoga has been the biggest success story in our cultural diplomacy so far. I think it's one of those elements of ancient Indian traditional knowledge that has become a truly global brand today. It is no longer just India's Yoga; it has become a global
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ICCR's 75th anniversary celebrations: EAM Jaishankar highlights impact of
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Jaishankar also underscored the significance of cultural exchange and discussed India's growing confidence in expressing its identity and reviving its rich cultural heritage, from languages gaining "classical status" to the global recognition of Yoga and Ayurveda.
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Buddhist monk highlights strong India-Sri Lanka ties ahead of PM Modi's vi
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Sri Lanka, Buddhananda, the Buddhist monk who speaks Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Pali, spoke about the cultural and historical ties between India and Sri Lanka and highlighted the relationship between the two nations.
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Indian classical music recital in China's Shanghai draws crowds
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A record-breaking audience in Shanghai attended an Indian classical music recital featuring maestros Purbayan Chatterjee and Rakesh Chaurasia. The event, hosted by the Indian Embassy, showcased India's cultural soft power and reinforced bilateral ties between India and China.
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IPAF Kolkata 2025 - Dance finds artistic expression in symphony of grace a
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 24: The Satyajit Ray Auditorium at ICCR Kolkata was painted with vibrant hues of dance and modern puppetry show on Saturday as the International Performing Arts Festival ( IPAF) unfolded its 6th edition for the city. The festival, which has been the corne
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Sabri Helpage Presents the 3rd Edition of The SocioFare Awards 2025
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 11: The SocioFare Awards 2025, presented by Sabri Helpage, unfolded as an evening of inspiration, celebration and entertainment at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Kolkata. The prestigious event honoured individuals and organisations who
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