Beyond the diplomatic talks, policy briefings and economic discussions, a quiet layer of soft power was at work during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. India showcased its rich cultural heritage through arts, crafts and thoughtful diplomatic gifting to create an environment of warmth and mutual respect, making delegates feel welcomed. This was diplomacy meeting culture, where culture acted as an informal ambassador to build connections. It shows how connections extend beyo

What if I told you, from today onwards, your name would be different, something similar, but not the same. It won’t be the one that you recognise and identify with, it won’t be the one you learned the meaning of, it won’t be the one you keep telling people when they ask you who you are. Why? Just because I have the right to. This right doesn’t stem from any legal or written source but purely from entitlement. Illustration by The Geostrata Now, read this, as slowly as you can,