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Friday, May 1, 2026
TopicCultural institutions under Modi

Topic: Cultural institutions under Modi

Art meets Ayodhya. NGMA, Lalit Kala Akademi are remaking India’s culture scene 

The exhibitions at NGMA and LKA now have clear-cut themes, set to promote the Prime Minister’s initiatives. LKA also routinely collaborates with Sanskar Bharti, RSS' cultural wing.

Sahitya Akademi is promoting Ramayana, Modi policies. But also queer & Dalit writers now

A number of cultural institutions have come under the scanner for shrinking autonomy and fluid identities in Modi's India. For some writers, Sahitya Akademi is the last remaining frontier.

India’s cultural renaissance has begun. IGNCA leading it with Vastu, Vedas, and ‘new’ history

IGNCA’s Vedic Heritage Portal, inaugurated by Home Minister Amit Shah last year, has erased the middleman to directly reach the growing number of Hindu-culture enthusiasts.

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Indian companies sourcing from Chinese suppliers are the latest victims of US-China trade war

This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

76 yrs on, exhibition on Korean War brings to life independent India’s 1st overseas military deployment

'Guardians of Neutrality: India's Korean Mission', organised in Delhi, brought out unknown and forgotten aspects of the war.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.