India uses cultural diplomacy to strengthen global ties with 98 countries

August 10, 2026 9:46 PM

India uses cultural diplomacy to strengthen global ties with 98 countries

India is strengthening its cultural diplomacy and international engagement through a comprehensive framework aimed at showcasing the country’s civilisational heritage, cultural diversity and contemporary creative traditions across the world, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said on Monday. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Shekhawat said the Ministry of Culture promotes India's cultural relations with other countries through the Global Engagement Scheme (GES), an...

Indian Diaspora Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Dance, Music at Riyadh Festival

October 31, 2025 4:56 PM

Indian Diaspora Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Dance, Music at Riyadh Festival

The third day of Pravasi Parichay brought together vibrant performances from five Indian states, with the audience treated to graceful Mohiniyattam, energetic Thiruvadira dance, and a fusion of Kerala's traditional and contemporary styles in the Kerala Fusion Dance. The colorful Oppana dance from Kerala was followed by a Qawwali performance from Uttar Pradesh, showcasing the state's rich cross-cultural heritage. Delhi's group dance presentation offered a lively blend of traditional and contempor...