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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicCultural economy

Topic: cultural economy

J&K Utsav a VIP get-together—few visitors, fewer buyers, performers unsure of payment

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha arrived three hours late for the inauguration of J&K Sambhaav Utsav 2.0. And the crowd of officials and guests he brought with him stayed as long as he did.

‘16 Hindu sanskaars can sustain economy.’ Indian culture is recession-proof

The Maitri Cultural Economy Summit explored the linkages between India's Sanskriti and its economy. It was attended by Nitin Gadkari, Shamika Ravi, and Arjun Ram Meghwal among others.

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To win over Asia, Canada needs more than nice speeches

Ottawa is stepping up its courtship of the region. The campaign was readily apparent in Singapore last week with a conference devoted to stronger ties with Southeast Asia.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

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.