India must balance soft-power, hard-power to deal with China: GKPD

Aug 10, 2020

Washington [US], August 10 : The Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) urged India to use a balanced combination of soft power and hard power...

Experts flag decline in US soft power under Trump, warn of global implications at Carnegie Summit

Apr 12, 2025

Amid the tariff announcements and how US President Donald Trump's administration is handling the major global affairs, experts discuss damage to the US soft...

INS Sudarshini showcases India's maritime heritage, soft power at SAIL250 in US: Commander Nandoori

Jul 15, 2026

Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini has emerged as a symbol of India's maritime heritage and soft power during its participation in...

India a soft powerhouse, says Korean Ambassador on viral dance cover that got PM Modi's thumbs-up

Feb 27, 2023

"India is a powerhouse, both in terms of hard power and soft power, but you have to remember that a country cannot have its...

'Soft power' has to be complemented by 'hard power': Anurag Thakur

Apr 26, 2022

New Delhi [India], April 26 : In an apparent reference to the strong leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Anurag Thakur...

Soft power diplomacy of China in shreds amid pandemic

Dec 26, 2020

Beijing [China], December 26 : Beijing's soft power diplomacy in education is dented in coronavirus pandemic as thousands of young people are waiting to...