https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23.webpOpinionIndia’s ascent as a global cultural powerhouse is undeniable. Ranked among the top five nations for cultural exports, India’s soft power rests on a robust entertainment sector. Reuters reports that revenue from India’s live entertainment market is...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionIndian music, with its history spanning thousands of years, has always been a profound expression of the country’s cultural and spiritual ethos. From classical ragas to contemporary Bollywood tracks, it is a rich tapestry of tradition, innovation,...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionThe Rising Rajasthan 2024 investment summit, to be held in Jaipur from 9 to 11 December 2024, will hold a Pravasi Rajasthani Conclave on the 10th of December 2024. The aim of the three-day summit, which has started creating a buzz in many cities, ...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionSeptember UNGA month at Taj Pierre in New York has become my address from years now. Each year, I attend the UNGA week as part of my longstanding association with WFUNA, and it has become a tradition. This year was no different, but there was a mo...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/rediscovering-edinburgh-a-culinary-exploration-of-dishoom-and-haldi/September 2, 2024, 2:05 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Dishoom-e1725222827603-300x132.jpegOpinionOn a recent visit to Edinburgh, I explored the city's vibrant culinary scene, highlighting two exceptional Indian restaurants: Dishoom and the newly opened Haldi. Dishoom continues to captivate with its authentic Bombay flavors and nostalgic charm...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionI have fond memories of Jhumroo from childhood. Jhumroo was a camel I grew up watching and playing with till he was four years old. Though too big for a child, he was my playmate with whom I indulged in riding, playing and even fighting. My next c...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionI have recently made a passionate appeal to honourable prime minister Narendra Modi ji seeking his kind attention and intervention to review norms for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds. As we understand, CSR funds provide crucial sup...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionWhen you hear the words Nobel Prize, you are likely to think of Sweden. And yet, every year, the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded not in Stockholm, but in Oslo, Norway. Here’s why. The Nobel Prizes, including the Peace Prize, were established by the w...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionMany years back, I was in the South Korean city of Incheon, just before it became a destination for international conventions. While one brings back many memories my from every Bahar Bharat trip — and my work and passions have taken me all over th...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionThe enduring popularity of the Ramayana continues to propel various retellings and re-imaginings of the classic tale of the triumph of good over evil. The Ramayana’s enduring popularity is evidenced by its journey across borders, regions, language...https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/opinion/stage-fright-the-hard-realities-of-indias-soft-power/January 2, 2025, 2:54 amhttps://latest.thedailyguardian.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/download-23-300x216.webpOpinionThe depiction of Lord Ram in Bengali and various regional cinemas beyond Hindi is a testament to the cultural diversity and artistic interpretations prevalent in Indian cinema. These adaptations not only retell the epic narrative but also reflect ...