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6 Types Of Rice You Must Know About And How To Cook Them
Your rice doesn't have to be boring. From the fragrant elegance of basmati to the earthy richness of wild rice, from the creamy indulgence of arborio to the antioxidant power of black rice, each variety opens doors to new flavours and possibilities.
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NDTV World Summit 2025: Top Bureaucrat Explains How India's Soft Power Is Shaping The World
India's soft power is not ornamental but operational, as it converts into dynamism, heritage, and humanism, said Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, while speaking on how the country is now shaping the world.
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Opinion | The One Place Where China's Popularity Is Sky High: Karishma Vaswani
When the US steps back, China moves in. Beijing is making significant inroads in Africa, using a combination of investment and soft power in a region that's now a vital player in the global contest for resources.
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India On Precipice Of Amazing, Undeniable Global Soft Power: Vir Das
India is on the precipice of an "amazing, undeniable" global soft power whose "guardians" in equal measure are both those living in the homeland as well as the Indian diaspora, Emmy-Award winning comedian and actor Vir Das has said.
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After Shubman Gill's Public Criticism Of Dukes Ball, Manufacturer's Sharp Response
Shubman Gill was extremely unhappy with the Dukes balls being used in the ongoing Test series against England, even as India won the Edgbaston Test by taking 20 wickets.
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Finance Expert Hails Indian Diaspora's "Soft Power in US", Reveals Impressive Stats
Mr Ahuja shed light on the Indian diaspora's multifaceted success in the US, highlighting their achievements not only in education, business, and tech but also in philanthropy.
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Opinion | Trump's Hollywood Tariffs Are A Blow To A Struggling Industry
Cinema has long been a tool of soft power for both the United States and China. However, despite its cultural value, filmmaking remains a business - and an expensive one at that. If profitability is compromised, the industry will inevitably retreat.
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Joseph Nye, Who Coined The Term 'Soft Power', Dies At 88
Joseph Nye who popularized the concept of "soft power" in the late 1980s, dies at the age of 88. The Harvard professor and co-founder Of the Theory Of Neoliberalism, was a significant architect of modern international relations.
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In 100 Days Of Office, Trump Shatters US Global Role
Trump, showing a distaste for soft power, has killed more than 80 percent of US overseas assistance and has eyed major cuts in diplomatic staff in Africa.
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Amid Trump's Threats, China Issues 85,000 Visas To "Indian Friends"
Although the diplomatic relations between India and China have been rife with challenges, especially the ongoing military standoff along the LAC, this move can be viewed as a soft power move to show openness towards India and extend goodwill.
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US Scientists Create 3D-Printed Robots That Walk Without Electronics, Cost Is Just...
The researchers aimed to create robots that could walk directly off the 3D printer, powered by air and made from flexible, soft materials.
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"Cinema, Cuisine, Tourism": In Kuwait, PM Modi Reflects On India's 'Soft Power'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's historical and cultural ties with the Gulf region, and the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation.
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France, India Team Up For 'World's Largest Museum' Near Rashtrapati Bhavan
"Culture in many ways is the essence of soft power," S Jaishankar said as India and France signed what he called "a project of great national importance" - a museum, the world's largest, which will be located on Raisina Hill.
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Opinion | Can The New President Save America's Waning 'Soft Power'?
The America that once championed the free press and the right to protest now appears stuck in a state of democratic backsliding. Polarisation, bipartisan gridlock and eroded trust in government have taken their toll.
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China May Send Pandas As "Envoys Of Friendhip" To US After Xi-Biden Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears ready to deploy his country's soft power after his summit with US President Joe Biden -- in the form of cuddly pandas.
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6 Types Of Rice You Must Know About And How To Cook Them
Your rice doesn't have to be boring. From the fragrant elegance of basmati to the earthy richness of wild rice, from the creamy indulgence of arborio to the antioxidant power of black rice, each variety opens doors to new flavours and possibilities.
-
NDTV World Summit 2025: Top Bureaucrat Explains How India's Soft Power Is Shaping The World
India's soft power is not ornamental but operational, as it converts into dynamism, heritage, and humanism, said Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, while speaking on how the country is now shaping the world.
-
Opinion | The One Place Where China's Popularity Is Sky High: Karishma Vaswani
When the US steps back, China moves in. Beijing is making significant inroads in Africa, using a combination of investment and soft power in a region that's now a vital player in the global contest for resources.
-
India On Precipice Of Amazing, Undeniable Global Soft Power: Vir Das
India is on the precipice of an "amazing, undeniable" global soft power whose "guardians" in equal measure are both those living in the homeland as well as the Indian diaspora, Emmy-Award winning comedian and actor Vir Das has said.
-
After Shubman Gill's Public Criticism Of Dukes Ball, Manufacturer's Sharp Response
Shubman Gill was extremely unhappy with the Dukes balls being used in the ongoing Test series against England, even as India won the Edgbaston Test by taking 20 wickets.
-
Finance Expert Hails Indian Diaspora's "Soft Power in US", Reveals Impressive Stats
Mr Ahuja shed light on the Indian diaspora's multifaceted success in the US, highlighting their achievements not only in education, business, and tech but also in philanthropy.
-
Opinion | Trump's Hollywood Tariffs Are A Blow To A Struggling Industry
Cinema has long been a tool of soft power for both the United States and China. However, despite its cultural value, filmmaking remains a business - and an expensive one at that. If profitability is compromised, the industry will inevitably retreat.
-
Joseph Nye, Who Coined The Term 'Soft Power', Dies At 88
Joseph Nye who popularized the concept of "soft power" in the late 1980s, dies at the age of 88. The Harvard professor and co-founder Of the Theory Of Neoliberalism, was a significant architect of modern international relations.
-
In 100 Days Of Office, Trump Shatters US Global Role
Trump, showing a distaste for soft power, has killed more than 80 percent of US overseas assistance and has eyed major cuts in diplomatic staff in Africa.
-
Amid Trump's Threats, China Issues 85,000 Visas To "Indian Friends"
Although the diplomatic relations between India and China have been rife with challenges, especially the ongoing military standoff along the LAC, this move can be viewed as a soft power move to show openness towards India and extend goodwill.
-
US Scientists Create 3D-Printed Robots That Walk Without Electronics, Cost Is Just...
The researchers aimed to create robots that could walk directly off the 3D printer, powered by air and made from flexible, soft materials.
-
"Cinema, Cuisine, Tourism": In Kuwait, PM Modi Reflects On India's 'Soft Power'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's historical and cultural ties with the Gulf region, and the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation.
-
France, India Team Up For 'World's Largest Museum' Near Rashtrapati Bhavan
"Culture in many ways is the essence of soft power," S Jaishankar said as India and France signed what he called "a project of great national importance" - a museum, the world's largest, which will be located on Raisina Hill.
-
Opinion | Can The New President Save America's Waning 'Soft Power'?
The America that once championed the free press and the right to protest now appears stuck in a state of democratic backsliding. Polarisation, bipartisan gridlock and eroded trust in government have taken their toll.
-
China May Send Pandas As "Envoys Of Friendhip" To US After Xi-Biden Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping appears ready to deploy his country's soft power after his summit with US President Joe Biden -- in the form of cuddly pandas.
