From Buddhist heritage and Ayurveda to shared epics, PM Modi’s Central Asia engagement places civilisational diplomacy alongside strategic cooperation Soft power forms a crucial stream in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seven-streamed — Saptadhara — roadmap for civilisational India’s rise. His just-concluded Central Asia visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan and his …

At Vivekananda International Foundation, (VIF) this evening was happy to be part of the “Dikshant Samaroh” of the 2nd batch of the Sir Jadunath Sarkar Fellowship for Indian History instituted by Foundation for Indian Historical & Cultural Research (FIHCR), founded by historian Dr Vikram Sampath. A dynamic group of young …

Always happy to meet and catch up with my elder friend and colleague Shri Tarun Chugh Ji, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, National Headquarters In-Charge, Bharatiya Janata Party & Prabhari, Gujarat. Discussed the ongoing initiatives and outreach activities undertaken with him and some future plans as well. Wished him the …

Some happy moments, from an afternoon well-spent at Contai. Paid our respects to Smt Gayatri Adhikari and to Shri Sisir Adhikari and was deeply touched by their blessings and affection. Thanks to Soumendu, Member of Parliament, Contai & Dibyendu, MLA, Egra, for their warm welcome and hospitality. Was happy to …

Was happy to participate in “Jhulan Utsav” at Joydev, Bolpur, organised by our karyakartas-leaders and people of the entire area. The warm welcome, smiles and the sublime Kirtan, with the entire community deeply involved is always reinvigorating. It is this rootedness in the Sanatani essence, cutting across generations, which make …

Former CDS General Anil Chauhan’s “Vimarsh” talk on #OperationSindoor and its Aftermath”, at Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), this evening, was deeply engaging and educative. Was happy to participate and to learn more about how India, led by PM Modi, acted decisively and across the spectrum, to eliminate terror hubs in …

Was happy to engage with Prof Pulak Ghosh, Member, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PM-EAC), Member, 8th Pay Commission and Professor, IIM, Bangalore. Received his latest book “MODINOMICS: From Reform to Transformation” – a comprehensive, detailed & well-researched account of the economic achievements of the #ModiGovernment. A well-known economist, Prof …

Delighted at Shri Shiwanand Dwivedi’s inclusion as national co-Convener (Social Media Dept) of BJP. Wished him the very best for his new innings and responsibility.

Across 12 Independence Day addresses, PM Narendra Modi’s changing vocabulary traces India’s journey from fixing basic deficits to pursuing technological, economic and strategic ambition There is a simple way to measure the distance India has travelled in the last decade: listen to the Prime Minister’s Independence Day speeches. In the …

Glimpses: Homage to #SriAurobindo on 15 August, 2026, by Hon’ble Chief Minister of #WestBengal Shri Suvendu Adhikari.

It was a happy and pleasant occasion to welcome and receive Shri Dattatreya Hosabale Ji, Sarkaryavah, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, at Sri Aurobindo Bhavan, Kolkata, which is Sri Aurobindo’s birthplace, on the Rishi’s 154th Birth Anniversary and on India’s 80th #IndependenceDay. Had a very enriching discussion on thought-leaders of the freedom …

Was happy to participate in the #IndependenceDay celebrations at Balika Siksha Sadan, Kolkata. An impressive array of cultural and physical education performances were put together by students exuding patriotism and national strength & the ideal of #EkBharatShreshthaBharat. Had a very interesting interaction with students, many of whom had very thought …

Political independence remains incomplete without the confidence to protect India’s cultural inheritance, intellectual freedom and civilisational sense of self Launching the 150th anniversary commemoration of Vande Mataram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken of the ode as the anthem of freedom, which also inspires us on how to protect that …