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When NTX danced to Diljit Dosanjh, Vicky Kaushal songs, Rang de Korea fused with Bollywood

Bursting with food, clothes, beauty products and performances, the third edition of the Rang De Korea festival in Delhi showcased South Korea’s massive cultural footprint.

Jin, oldest member of K-pop’s BTS, finishes mandatory army service; band to reunite in 2025

Jin was the first member of the group to wrap up the mandatory national service that put the septet’s music careers on hold. Shares of HYBE, the label which houses BTS, jumped 1.01% in early trade on Wednesday.

Dear Indian men, toxic masculinity is harming you too. Stop making fun of Korean band BTS

From a young age, children are taught that specific behaviours are linked to their gender. Boys are instructed to act tough, cold, strong, and responsible, while girls are encouraged to be gentle, sweet, and attractive.

This Korean man grew up to be a Bihari. Now his next goal is to sing with Armaan Malik

Lee Yechan is a true blue cross-cultural star who was an introverted kid growing up in Patna. Today, he is lapping up all the attention and followers.

BTS member J-Hope begins process to join South Korea’s military

BTS members said last year they would join the military starting with Jin, who turned 30 and enlisted in December after postponing his service as long as permitted.

Fighting civil war to exporting soft power—What’s behind the South Korean miracle

South Korea’s transformation into a manufacturing powerhouse has been incredible. But its current transition to a digital innovator and cultural epicenter could be as momentous.

Sriya as a K-pop idol is no fluke. A well-oiled industry is hunting for Indian stars

From Brazil to Belgium to Africa, K-pop is now going global. India's Sriya Lenka is the newest addition.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.