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Indian Traces in Korean Culture: The Legend and Beyond

Indian Traces in Korean Culture: The Legend and Beyond, by Renata Czekalska, is probably the first of its kind in the context of India–Korea cultural relations and examines the cultural diffusion between the two countries from the ancient period to contemporary times. Although a few book chapters and journal articles on India–Korea cultural relations were published in the past (Tikhonov Citation2014; Pankaj Citation1988), a full-fledged book on this issue has indeed been rare. In this regard, this book is definitely a worthy addition to the available literature on India–Korea relations. While political scientist Huntington (Citation1996) wrote about the ‘Clash of Civilizations’, this book has tried to highlight the cultural exchanges that have been taking place between the nations since ancient times, particularly between the distant lands of the Indian Subcontinent and the Korean Peninsula. The legendary Silk Road played a pivotal role in the transmission of Indian cultural traditions, and Buddhism spread into the Eurasian landmass through these ancient highways (Behera Citation2002). In the modern period also, the cultural exchanges between Europe and Asia continued as a number of Asian nations fell under the European colonial occupation and dominance. While the Indian Subcontinent became a colony of the European powers, Korean Peninsula came under the imperialist control of an Asian power. Despite having lost their independence to the foreign powers, Indians and Koreans continued to develop their interest about each other. The thoughts of Indian thinkers and scholars, such as Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore and Sarojini Naidu found acceptance in Korea. On the other hand, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India felt amused by the non-violent Korean freedom struggle against Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945). The cultural influence of India through legends, philosophical thoughts, religious scriptures, political values, literature and popular culture on Korea has been well articulated in the book. Read More

India-Oman Space Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges

Countries like the US, China, Russia and France are significantly increasing their space programme budgets. West Asian countries like the UAE and Oman are investing in space programmes and collaborating with India to develop space technology. This research explores India-Oman space cooperation and its implications for West Asia’s regional space security objectives and politics. The article argues that India and Oman have the potential to forge a robust space cooperation through strategic capabilities despite challenges due to competition and policy gaps. The research undertakes a descriptive and analytical approach followed by policy recommendations and relies largely on primary resources. Read More

कावेरी 2.0: स्वदेशी जेट इंजन का सफर और संभावनाएँ

कावेरी इंजन कार्यक्रम की सफलता भारत की रक्षा क्षमता और वैश्विक एयरोस्पेस क्षेत्र में एक उल्लेखनीय स्थिति के लिए निहितार्थ रखती है। Read More
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