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Great Game in Reverse: Decoding Central Asia’s Geopolitical Rebalancing
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Central Asia’s geostrategic location is critical, making this region a focal point of geopolitical struggle for centuries. In 1904, British geographer Halford Mackinder presented his ‘Heartland Theory,’ in which the Eurasia region is referred t

November 13, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, China, USA, USAID, Joe Biden, Great Game, Gas pipeline, C5+1, Macron, Uranium, Halford Mackinder
Sheetal Devi: An Epitome of Perseverance
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

अप्राप्यं नाम नेहास्ति धीरस्य व्यवसायिनः ॥ (there is nothing unattainable in this world for the steadfast and determined.’) This is a verse from an ancient Indian text,

November 07, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, China, Indian Army, J&K, PM Modi, Positive Bharat, Sheetal Devi, Para Asian games, Archery
Durga Bai Vyam and Popularisation of the Gond Art
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

India is home to several tribal communities, each with its unique culture, language, art, and customs. Tribal arts and cultures are diverse and rich, representing the distinctive customs, way of life, and legacy of the numerous indigenous tribal peop

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, Nature, Indian culture, Positive Bharat, Tribal Art, Gond Art, Padma Shri, Indian art
Bihana Didi: The Third Indian Scientist to Receive Norman Borlaug Award
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

As the industrial and service sectors have overgrown, agriculture’s share of the Indian economy has steadily decreased to less than 15%. However, the importance of agriculture in India’s economic and social fabric goes much beyond the boundaries

September 27, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, agriculture, Indian Economy, Food Security, Positive Bharat, rural development, Nutrition
Afghanistan and Central Asia: The Canal Conundrum
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

In 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in an attempted military takeover that overthrew the country’s officially recognised government. The Taliban encountered little resistance in retaking control of Kabul in less unusual circumstances.

September 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Soviet Union, Taliban, UNGA, Amu Darya, Qosh Tepa Canal, Protocol 566, Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan, Trilateral meeting
Significance of Tajikistan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Summit
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction On a historical and unusual note, the first trilateral summit meeting between the presidents of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan took place in Ashgabat on August 4, 2023. Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, Emomali Rahmon o

August 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Commentary, regional cooperation, Taliban, Transportation, Electricity, Amu Darya, Water Dispute
शंघाई सहयोग संगठन की बदलती गतिशीलता का मूल्यांकन
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

हाल ही में भारत की अध्यक्षता में शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) का 22वां शिखर सम्मेलन वर्चुअल प्रारूप में स

July 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, चीन, मध्य एशिया, रूस, शंघाई सहयोग संगठन, आतंकवादी आश्रय, शिखर सम्मेलन
Swamitva Yojana: Another Crucial Instrument of Rural Empowerment in India
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Government of India launched the Swamitva Yojana, also known as the "Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" scheme. With the intention of giving rural property owners legal papers and facilitating the developm

July 12, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, Women empowerment, Panchayat, Drones, Positive Bharat, Survey of India, rural development, land records
Shalom Ooty: Empowering Women and Preserving Toda heritage
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Toda tribe is an indigenous community that lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They are one of the regions smallest and most unique tribal groupings. The Toda have a distinct culture, language, and social structure that distinguishes them f

June 26, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Positive Bharat, Toda tribe, Shalomooty, Tribal Embroidery, Art and craft, Preservation, heritage and culture
C20 Nasmai Conclave: Exhibiting Arunachal Pradesh’s Cultural Diversity
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction This year India holds the chairmanship of G20. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates as “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” is the theme of India’s G20 presidency and has a profound relationship with LiFE (Lifestyle for Envi

June 23, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Article, G20, Vivekananda Kendra, Arunachal Pradesh, Diversity, C20, Namsai Conclave, Pema Khandu, Mutual Respect, Inclusion
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