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Jaishankar to launch 'Connecting through Culture', an anthology on India's
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be launching an anthology of essays on various aspects of India's soft power on Wednesday titled 'Connecting through Culture', a first-of-its-kind book that is a joint project of Indian Council for Cultural Rel
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Chinese institutes in Latin America part of 'soft diplomacy' to carry on i
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 25 (ANI): For many Latin American students, the Confucius Institutes are places where they can learn about Chinese culture and language, however, the critics warn that these programs are a soft power play by Beijing to gain influence in the schools where they operate.
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'Made in India' navigational app for UN office in Geneva showcases India's
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hailed the 'Way Finding Application' - a 'Made in India' navigational application to be used at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) and said that the app showcased India's tech capabilities and country's soft
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PM Modi's Lumbini trip to underscore centuries-old Buddhism links with Nep
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Nepal's Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, on May 16 (Buddha Purnima) reinforcing Buddhism links with the Himalayan State and promoting India's soft power.
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'Soft power' has to be complemented by 'hard power': Anurag Thakur
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 26 (ANI): In an apparent reference to the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday said that 'soft power' has to be complemented by 'hard power'.
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China using 'cultural appropriation' to expand soft borders, report
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Beijing [China], February 25 (ANI): China is using tools of cultural appropriation to bolster its soft power and territorial claims, a report said on Thursday.
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China hopes to expand its interest in Iraq through contentious Soft Power
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], January 30 (ANI): As Beijing hopes to expand its interest in the Middle-East region, it has been trying to achieve its ends through the means of its contentious Soft Power.
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Presently no talks on receiving military assistance from India, will certa
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Afghan Ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay on Friday said that his country is receiving sufficient support from the United States and several NATO member states and will certainly ask for Indian military assistance if the need arises.
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Despite claims of promoting 'soft power', China seeks to consolidate hegem
Updated : 4 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 22 (ANI): Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping's tall claims of promoting 'soft power' in Africa, Beijing is deploying strategic activities, employing aggressive propaganda efforts with sharp objectives in order to establish a positive image and consolidate a hegemonic
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Doubts emerge over Xi Jinping's chances of securing 3rd term as Chinese Pr
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 12 (ANI): As Chinese President Xi Jinping's hard-line policies beyond Chinese shores are squandering Beijing's soft power, doubts are emerging over Xi securing an unprecedented third term.
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Indian envoy attends Shivratri pooja at Thiruketeeswaram Temple in Sri Lan
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], March 11 (ANI): Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay visited the Thiruketeeswaram Temple in Northern Province and attended Shivratri pooja on Thursday.
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Soft power diplomacy of China in shreds amid pandemic
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], December 26 (ANI): Beijing's soft power diplomacy in education is dented in coronavirus pandemic as thousands of young people are waiting to hear if they will be allowed back into the country to continue their studies.
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