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Former CEC Launches “Democracy’s Heartland” on International Democracy Day

By Khushboo Kumari September 15, 2025 adaptability challenges corruption democracy Democracy’s Heartland democratic action democratic institutions democratic participation democratic resilience Democratic values Diplomats Dr. S.Y. Quraishi Dynastic politics election missions Electoral reforms elitism Expenditure Monitoring Division Foreign Secretary Global Ambassador of Democracy IIC India International Centre India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management inequality International Democracy Day Juggernaut Books National Security Advisor National Voters’ Day Nepal New Delhi policymakers Prof. Kavita Sharma Prof. Pushpesh Pant recurring instinct resilience scholars Shivshankar Menon Shyam Saran South asia South Asian University Voter Education Division Youth

Former CEC Dr. S.Y. Quraishi launched his book, “Democracy’s Heartland,” on International Democracy Day. The book examines democracy in South Asia, drawing on Quraishi’s experience and featuring discussions with prominent figures on resilience, youth, and regional challenges.

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Manish Mundra Launches Wild Africa, Blending Photography, Storytelling & Diplomacy

By Khushboo Kumari September 13, 2025 000 photographs 28 Academy Awards africa Africa’s wildlife Ambassador Peter Munyiri artists Bangladesh Bhutan Businessman CEO childhood memories cinema conservation corporate leader creative thinking cultural ties Delhi Deoghar Dhanak Diplomacy Diplomats Director Drishyam Films emotional ties factual stories filmmaker High Commissioner Humility india inspiration internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jharkhand Kena Shree Kenya Kuch Adhuri Baatein Kunzum Café landscapes Maasai Mara Maldives Manish Mundra Masaan Mosaic Nepal New Delhi Newton observation Parthiv Shah patience photographer photography lovers poetry collections preservation producer reflections Serengeti Siya Sri Lanka storyteller storytelling sustainability TEDx speaker Through My Lens Wild Africa wilderness wildlife photography

Manish Mundra launched “Wild Africa: Through My Lens” featuring photos of African wilderness, emphasizing conservation. The event included discussions with Parthiv Shah and Kena Shree, and praise from Ambassador Peter Munyiri. Mundra, known for films like “Masaan,” discussed storytelling and the lessons he learned from wildlife photography.

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“Women Officers Are Torchbearers of Change”: Rajnath Singh on UN Peacekeepers

By Khushboo Kumari August 22, 2025 15 countries 75 Years of Indian Peacekeeping Armed forces Armenia Blue Helmet Odyssey blue helmets Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping Chief of the Army Staff child protection Conduct and Discipline Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Diplomats diversity DR Congo Egypt equality future vision gender equality gender parity General Upendra Dwivedi global connection global security humanitarian access inclusive leadership india India’s legacy Indian Army veterans Indian women officers innovations internally displaced people International Humanitarian Law interns Ivory Coast Kenya Kyrgyz Republic Liberia Local Communities Malaysia Manekshaw Centre Ministry of Defence Ministry of External Affairs morocco Nepal peace and security peacekeeping platinum jubilee protection Protection of Civilians Rajnath Singh Refugees role models senior officials sexual violence prevention Sierra Leone South Block Sri Lanka Tanzania torchbearers of change troop-contributing countries UN contingents UN experts UN Journal 2025 UN missions United Nations Women Military Officers Course UNWMOC-2025 Uruguay Vietnam Women and Children women military officers Women Peacekeepers

Rajnath Singh interacted with women military officers from 15 nations attending the UN Women Military Officers Course in New Delhi. The course aims to build their capacity for UN missions, promoting gender parity in peacekeeping. Singh highlighted India’s commitment and unveiled a journal celebrating India’s peacekeeping contributions.