Arguing for more people-centric policies than security-centric polices towards addressing the ongoing #Manipur conflict, I and @anuoinam write for @Diplomat_APAC. #Manipur_Violence #manipur

As rightly analysed by @NMenonRao , Himalaya is the centre of geopolitics when it comes to Buddhism. This calls for a careful and mindful domestic policy for the Indian Himalayan Region too.

. I had this opportunity to discuss on H.H. the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday and the reincarnation of the 15th Dalai Lama with @TenzinTsundue and other experts at @NewsX . #DalaiLama90 #DalaiLamabirthday

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RT @NAM_Ladakh: Come! be a part of the International Day of Yoga 2025 celebrations on 21st June. A large number of people are registering o….

RT @ProfVarunSahni: Today is my last day at JNU. The campus is looking especially pretty this afternoon. I am going to miss this place so m….

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The journal represents a collective wisdom and voice from the Himalayas on multiple issues including politics and international affairs from the lens of Nalanda Buddhism.

Humbled to announce the publication of my piece on Buddhist Soft Power & Nalanda Buddhism in the newly launched journal -"Him-Nalanda: International Journal of Nalanda Buddhism" published by IHCNBT. The journal was released by honorable cabinet minister @KirenRijiju

Important resolutions were passed that will certainly drive and guide India's foreign policy vis-a-vis China in the coming years.

The delegates range from the entire Indian Himalayan Region from Ladakh, Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Sikkim, North West Bengal, and Arunachal Pradesh. Important resolutions were passed under the outgoing president of H.H. Lochen Tuluku Rinpoche.

While one can ponder upon the answer, today I had the privilege to attend the first day of the three-day National Conference by the Indian Himalayan Council of Nalanda Buddhist Tradition (IHCNBT).

Can we imagine India without the living Nalanda Buddhism across the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), especially under the context of geopolitical twists & turns of India-China relations? Or, will India's soft power through Buddhism have any teeth without consideration of the IHR?

RT @IndiasWorld_mag: “Revisiting India’s Periphery". The 2nd issue of INDIA'S WORLD is out now! . Bringing you essays on India’s relations….

This is not a movie scene, but a life under subzero temperature in the far north of India -#Ladakh. Meanwhile, with Trump 2.0, one wonders has all the efforts of disarmament 4 a much peaceful & non-violent gone all array?

Did the world predict this ? .

RT @IbcWorldOrg: In tandem with our objective to work towards #Peace and #conflict resolution, senior IBC officials participated at a speci….

Major snow fall in the entire region of #Ladakh. While it started average above 10cm in upper regions, 2day even de lower region is xperiencing heavy snow. Although much later than last year, better than never!

RT @HappymonJacob: India has historically been a seafaring nation. But thanks to Pakistan & China, post-independent India imbibed a 'land….

Countering the popular view on the impact of Trump 2.0 to India, this piece by @HappymonJacob explores the opportunities for India as the liberal world order and system encounters a major disruption. .

Convergence of India and China over religion, an alliance that seeks a careful engagement.