There is a tectonic shift in world politics. The Trump administration will change many things which will have a huge impact on the world. China is moving with the same pace, weaving carefully to launch offensive moves in Taiwan. India along with the global south is trying to create a new route that is a cultural route in world politics. Fundamentally there are three opposite routes in world politics. Geo-political, Geo-economics and Geo cultural. First and second are based on aggression and flavour of coercive powers. There are traces of naked power during the Cold war and post cold war could be seen. Major players were America, Russia, China and other European countries. India started a new route, with the beginning of Yoga, and Kumbh and Maha Kumbh. The strong display of cultural imprint was shown during the G-20 meeting held in India in 2023. There are more countries which are aligned with India. Therefore, most of the articles by the author focused on the cultural epithet. The first article explains the historical importance of cultural diplomacy. Historically, Bharat’s influence in cultural diplomacy can be traced back to ancient times, exemplified by institutions like Nalanda University, which attracted scholars from around the world. This tradition of knowledge exchange laid the foundation for Bharat’s ongoing commitment to fostering international ties through culture. Concepts like "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" meaning "the world is one family," reflect Bharat’s age-old ethos of inclusivity and cooperation.

The second article is on Bangladesh. There are many angles to see the ensuing issue in Bangladesh. The external forces have created an anti India wave. The Indian subcontinent is attached with an umbilical cord. Long standing historical, geographical, cultural, social, and economic ties, as well as India's crucial role in Bangladesh's formation, have all shaped the relationship between Bangladesh and India. During Sheikh Hasina's leadership, India became Bangladesh's main partner in development, with a portfolio worth US$ 8 billion, creating crucial connections for bilateral and regional connectivity to help Bangladesh reach its economic growth goals. Hasina's abrupt exit from Bangladesh on August 5 resulted in the country coming to a standstill. Questions are being raised about the future of bilateral connectivity projects as the interim government in Dhaka, led by Mohammad Yunus, works to restore normalcy and rebuild institutions.

India is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations and has influenced Asia for thousands of years. Despite many challenges, it has successfully upheld a working democracy for the past 78 years. But India also shares a historical tie with Russia which is still as relevant as it was in the 1970s when eastern Pakistan was liberated from Pakistan and made a separate country “Bangladesh”. When it comes to defence and energy, India also shares a very common interest with Russia. India is not fully agreeing with the West when they try to punish Russia. This way, India can talk to both sides and do what's best to resolve the conflict.

India’s soft power rests on a foundation of rich cultural heritage, historical influence, and democratic values that resonate globally. Its commitment to strategic autonomy in foreign policy enables it to navigate complex. international issues with a distinct voice, often standing apart from Western democracies to uphold its interests. Culturally, India wields a powerful influence through its ancient wisdom of yoga and Ayurveda, Bollywood’s global appeal, and renowned culinary heritage. These cultural elements, alongside democratic principles, secularism, and values of non-violence, strengthen India’s image and foster admiration on the global stage.

All six articles have a meeting point. The cultural landscape provides space for economics and peaceful bilateral and multilateral politics. It looks into major disputes to resolve peacefully.