Rashtram School of Public Leadership, RU

As Policy BootCamp '26 celebrated its 10th edition, Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University proudly unveiled the official Policy BootCamp Anthem—a tribute to a decade of nurturing public leaders committed to building Bharat. More than a song, the anthem captures the spirit of every delegate who has walked through the corridors of Policy BootCamp with curiosity, conviction, and a commitment to public service. It celebrates ten years of meaningful conversations, transformative experiences, lifelong friendships, and a shared vision of nation-building. For a decade, Policy BootCamp has brought together aspiring policymakers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, researchers, and changemakers from across India, equipping them with the knowledge, values, and leadership needed to shape the future of governance. As the anthem echoed through the Convocation ceremony, it became a celebration of every idea debated, every challenge embraced, and every leader inspired over the past ten years. This is more than an anthem. It is the voice of a generation that believes in leading with purpose, serving with integrity, and shaping the future of Bharat. Here's to the next decade of inspiring ideas, courageous leadership, and transformative public policy. #PolicyBootCamp26 #PBCAnthem #10YearsOfPBC #DecadeOfImpact #NationBuilding #BeAndMake #ViksitBharat2047 #FuturePolicyLeaders #Rashtram @shobweet | @SahilAgg92 | @chitti_1729 | @basu_saurabh | @AbhishekRanga_ | @YashowardhanT | @RishihoodUni

Prof. Shobhit Mathur, Vice Chancellor of Rishihood University, was invited to speak during the deliberations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, FCRA 2026. Rishihood University's theory of change talks about Vyavastha Nirmaan (Systemic Reforms) and the Rashtram School of Public Leadership, RU aims to contribute more actively to India’s policy and governance eco-system by engaging with policymakers and strengthening institutions. #VyavasthaNirmaan #Governance #PolicyDialogue #InstitutionBuilding #ViksitBharat #Rashtram

Prof. @shobweet highlights, changing US immigration policies could lead fewer Indian students to view the US as their default destination for higher education and career opportunities. Could this be an opportunity for India to strengthen its own higher education ecosystem? The challenge is to create an environment that retains and nurtures talent through quality education, research opportunities, and pathways to build globally competitive technologies at home. In a panel discussion organised by the Rashtram , experts explored these questions through a broader strategic lens “Reforming Higher Education to Achieve Technological Sovereignty in India: A Strategic Roadmap for Achieving Technological Independence.” Watch the full discussion: youtube.com/watch?v=nh1lPExo… Read the working paper to explore the policy challenges and opportunities in making India a technologically sovereign nation: heyzine.com/flip-book/d69feb… #HIBVisa #GreenCard #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #Innovation #TalentRetention #ViksitBharat @SahilAgg92 | @chitti_1729 | @basu_saurabh | @RishihoodUni

A shift in US immigration policy could offer an unexpected silver lining for India, an opportunity to turn its global tech talent into a driving force for innovation at home. But bringing talent back is only part of the solution. India must build an ecosystem that enables professionals to pursue research, drive innovation, and develop globally competitive technologies. At a panel discussion organised by the Rashtram School of Public Leadership, RU, experts explored a critical question "𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞?" Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=nh1lPExo… Read the working paper to explore the policy challenges and opportunities in making India a technologically sovereign nation: heyzine.com/flip-book/d69feb… #TechSovereignty #H1BVisa #GreenCard #IndiaTech #PublicPolicy #Rashtram #RishihoodUniversity @RajatSethi86

In a recent interview with @ShivaniGupta_5 on @CNNnews18 , Prof. @shobweet , Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University, discusses the potential silver lining for India, the opportunity for skilled professionals who have traditionally moved abroad to stay back, build in India, and develop indigenous technologies for the country. However, retaining talent requires more than opportunity. India must build an ecosystem that supports innovation through good career opportunities, research funding, ease of doing business, and the capacity to develop globally competitive technologies. This challenge was also at the heart of a policy discussion organised by Rashtram School of Public Leadership which brought together voices from technology, public policy, and national security to examine a critical question "Why does India produce tech engineers at scale, but not technology builders ?" The path to technology sovereignty lies not just in producing skilled talent, but in empowering that talent to research, innovate, build, and lead from India. Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=nh1lPExo… Read the working paper to explore the policy challenges and opportunities in making India a technologically sovereign nation: heyzine.com/flip-book/d69feb… #HIBVisa #GreenCard #TechSovereignty #DeepTech #Innovation #TalentRetention #ViksitBharat @SahilAgg92 | @chitti_1729 | @basu_saurabh | @RishihoodUni

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝-𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟖𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬? Rashtram, in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre New Delhi,, organised a panel discussion on “Critical Rare Earth Minerals and Sovereignty: India’s Rare Earth Strategy in a Geopolitical Era.” The discussion brought together leading voices from diplomacy, policy, science and strategic affairs, including Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Shri Shishir Priyadarshi, Prof. Gautam Desiraju and Shri Dheeraj Kumar with the session moderated by Prof. Shobhit Mathur, Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University. The panel explored how the growing importance of critical minerals and the weaponisation of supply chains are reshaping geopolitics, technology, industry and national power. It also examined the challenges around domestic processing, supply-chain resilience, industrial capacity and India’s pursuit of strategic autonomy. The conversation offers a deeper look at what India needs to build a resilient critical-mineral ecosystem and the strategic choices that will shape its rare earth future. Watch the full discussion now: youtube.com/watch?v=KYd6AbGW… #RareEarthMinerals #StrategicAutonomy #Sovereignty #GeopoliticalSpace #ViksitBharat #Rashtram @shobweet | @GautamDesiraju | @M_Lekhi | @priyadarshi_crf | @ChintanResearch | @MinesMinIndia | @NFPRC_Ind | @RishihoodUni

Shri Shiv Aroor, Managing Editor, NDTV, explains why regimental histories are so important to understanding the human side of military history. While documented accounts of wars and military operations often focus on battalions, movements, weapons, hardware and strategy, regimental histories preserve something equally important, the human experience behind them. They carry stories, anecdotes and oral testimonies of how events unfolded, different accounts of operations, and remarkable stories of soldiers’ courage. Preserved within regiments as part of their traditions, these accounts offer a deeper insight into the evolution of a regiment, its thought process, morale, motivations and what keeps its soldiers human. Watch the full discussion now on Rashtram’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=g0cmaBRo… #ShivAroor #MilitaryHistory #RegimentalHistory #IndianArmy #MilitaryHeritage #Defence #Leadership #Rashtram @ManojNaravane | @Rupa_Books

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰? Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University, in collaboration with KOAN Advisory, organised a policy roundtable on “Preparing Indian STEM Curriculum to Meet Industry 4.0 Demands,” chaired by Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog and moderated by Prof. (Dr.) Shobhit Mathur, Vice Chancellor, Rishihood University. As artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing and other emerging technologies transform industries, India faces an urgent challenge of aligning its STEM education with the demands of a rapidly changing world. The roundtable brought together distinguished leaders including Shri Aashish Chandorkar, Former Counsellor, Permanent Mission to WTO; Shri Abhishek Shivhare, Director, SASTech, Rishihood University; Shri Aryan Chowdhary , Researcher, Quantum Computing and Communications, IIT Madras ; Shri Bhupesh Janoti , Head, Industrial Security and Strategic Transformation, DSCI ; Smt. Bishakha Bhattacharya , Global Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs, WIPRO ; Dr. Aarushi Jain , Director, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB; Dr. Santosh Misra , Partner, PwC India; Former IAS & CEO, TNeGA; Shri Mathukumilli Bharat, Hon'ble MP (Lok Sabha, Visakhapatnam) ; Smt. Neha Mishra, Lead, Insights and Research, Data Security Council of India ; Prof. A. G. Ramakrishnan , IIT Hyderabad; Prof. Krishna Sirohi, Professor of Practice, IIT Delhi ; Prof. Nalinaksh S. Vyas, Professor Emeritus, IIT Kanpur; Prof. Pankaj Mittal, Secretary General, AIU ; Shri Raghav Priyadarshi, Founder, Savikalpa Sciences ; Shri Rohan Naik, India Policy Manager, Coinbase; Shri Sahil Kukreja, Vice-President, Trifecta Capital; Shri Satwik Mishra Public Policy Manager- AI and State Management, Google ; Shri Varun Sakhuja Director, Government Affairs, Mastercard India; Shri Vikram Kishore Bhattacharya, Principal Public Policy - Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Shri Vivan Sharan, Partner, Koan Advisory. The discussions highlighted the need to move beyond rote learning towards hands-on experience, industry-linked research, curriculum reform and a stronger culture of innovation and product-building. Building an Industry 4.0-ready India will require sustained collaboration between universities, industry and policymakers to transform STEM education into a driver of technological capability and national development. Stay tuned as we share more insights and key takeaways from the roundtable in the days ahead. #STEMEducation #Industry40 #HigherEducation #ArtificialIntelligence #ViksitBharat2047 #Rashtram #KOANAdvisory @ISBedu | @sribharatm | @chitti_1729 | @basu_saurabh | @YashowardhanT

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟒𝟕 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. Prof. Dr. Shobhit Mathur, Vice-Chancellor, Rishihood University, participated in the Public Affairs Forum of India’s (PAFI) 13th Annual Forum, themed “Leading India 2047: The Next Leap.” The panel also featured Shri Shashank Mani, Shri Krishna Devarayalu Lavu, and Smt. Aparajita Bharti, and was moderated by Shri Sukumar Ranganathan. During the discussion, Prof. Mathur highlighted the urgent need to place higher education at the centre of India’s national development agenda. With more than 10 million young people entering higher education every year, universities have a critical four-year window to help students bridge learning gaps and become productive, fulfilled, and active contributors to society. India’s demographic dividend is not automatic. Realising its potential requires structural reforms, institutional commitment, and closer alignment between government and universities. As India navigates technological disruption, geopolitical realignments, and intensifying global competition, investing in its people and expanding domestic capabilities will be essential for sustained growth. Rishihood University is proud to support PAFI year after year and contribute to conversations shaping India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. #PAFI #HigherEducation #ViksitBharat2047 #PublicPolicy #Leadership #India2047 #Rashtram @PAFIIndia | @SriKrishnaLavu

Rashtram, organized a fireside chat with Dr. R Balasubramaniam, Member of NITI Aayog, on his book "The Inner Charioteer: Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita for Purposeful and Effective Leadership". The discussion explored how the Bhagavad Gita offers practical insights into purpose, self-awareness, and navigating the paradoxes of leadership. It highlighted how effective leadership begins with understanding oneself and translating that understanding into meaningful action. #RBalu #TheInnerCharioteer #BhagavadGita #Rashtram

Watch the insightful conversation from the launch of "The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries" by General Manoj Naravane (Retd.), former Chief of the Army Staff. The discussion explores the human side of military life, changing leadership, Gen Z soldiers, military history, and the stories behind the uniform. Watch the full discussion now: youtube.com/watch?v=g0cmaBRo… #TheCuriousAndTheClassified #GeneralManojNaravane #MilitaryHistory #IndianArmedForces #Rashtram @Rupa_Books | @ManojNaravane | @ShivAroor | @shobweet | @chitti_1729 | @basu_saurabh | @RishihoodUni

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐒 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫? Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University, is organising a panel discussion on “Unilateral Order in a Multipolar World: What Can BRICS Do?” The discussion will explore the outcomes of the New Delhi BRICS Summit, the evolving roles of India, China and Russia, and the areas where their interests converge or diverge. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of BRICS and its role in a changing international order. Date: 26 September 2026 Time: 7:00–8:00 PM IST Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Register Now: forms.gle/PqusqQWyxN2nub3S8 #BRICS #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth #MultipolarWorld #InternationalRelations #PublicPolicy #Rashtram @BrianWongOPR @dhananjayjnu

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. In this episode of the Rashtram Podcast, experts unpack how space, cyber, electromagnetic and information domains are reshaping modern warfare and national strategy. The podcast also explores the Indo-Pacific, India’s defence self-reliance, civil-military fusion, the growing defence sector, major defence acquisitions, and the impact of cognitive warfare on young people. Watch the full episode now: youtu.be/tZH04dy6ZT8 #NationalSecurity #Geopolitics #IndoPacific #DefenseTechnology #InformationWarfare #PublicPolicy #RashtramPodcast @shobweet | @KamalMadishetty | @basu_saurabh | @SpokespersonMoD | @RishihoodUni

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐧. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬? Rashtram School of Public Leadership, Rishihood University, in collaboration with @Rupa_Books , organised the launch of "The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries" by @ManojNaravane (Retd.), former 28th Chief of the Army Staff. With a military career spanning over four decades, General Naravane brought a wealth of experience to a conversation that went beyond battles and military operations. The discussion explored the human side of military life from the everyday challenges faced by jawans at bone-freezing altitudes to the traditions, stories and humour that help soldiers cope with the pressures of service. The panel, featuring Nitin Gokhale, Strategic Analyst & Founder, Bharat Shakti; @ShivAroor, Managing Editor, NDTV; and Prof. Shobhit Mathur, Vice-Chancellor, Rishihood University, with Neelanjana Banerjee as moderator, explored the human adventure stories, experiences and realities behind the uniform. The conversation also touched upon a changing Indian military, where Gen Z soldiers are bringing new attitudes and approaches, calling for more adaptive and responsive leadership from commanders. The conversation also highlighted the importance of preserving military history through the lived experiences of veterans and commanders, their difficult decisions, setbacks, uncertainties and stories that often remain beyond the official record. Because to understand the Armed Forces is not just to understand battles. It is to understand the people, experiences and stories behind the uniform. #TheCuriousAndTheClassified #GeneralManojNaravane #IndianArmedForces #MilitaryHistory #Defence #NationalSecurity #Rashtram

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐱 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞? As Shri Ambuj Sahu explains, the Chinese market is one of the most difficult for foreign films to break into. Yet Dangal offers a powerful example of its ₹2,000+ crore global earnings, roughly two-thirds came from China. As India’s economy grows and people’s purchasing power increases, Indian stories can begin to resonate with wider audiences across the West, the Middle East and China. But cracking China may require more than the sheer power of our stories. It could also benefit from greater cultural and diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Could India and China explore opportunities to create space for films that are culturally significant and resonate with audiences in both countries? Imagine an Indian film like Kantara or Baahubali finding a wider audience in China. Cinema could become an important bridge for India–China cultural exchange. Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=eXya4cw4… #NeZha2 #IndiaChinaReview #IndianHistory #ChineseBoxOffice #CulturalExchange #Rashtram

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲? Dr. Pratishtha Mukherjee explores the fascinating journey of Nalakuvara, a character rooted in Indian traditions who was later Sinicized and reinterpreted in Chinese culture. Nalakuvara is traditionally described as the son of Kubera, the Yaksha Raja, and the half-brother of Ravana. Drawing from the Ramayana tradition, Dr. Mukherjee discusses the story of Ravana’s conflict with Kubera, his displacement from Lanka, and Kubera’s eventual association with Alkapuri. But here is where the story takes an intriguing turn, could the Alkapuri described in historical traditions be connected to a region in present-day China? Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=eXya4cw4… #NeZha2 #IndiaChinaReview #IndianHistory #Nalakuvara #CulturalExchange #Rashtram

Rashtram School of Public Leadership, RU in collaboration with @Rupa_Books , invites you to the launch of "𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝: 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬" by General @ManojNaravane (Retd.), former 28th Chief of the Army Staff. The evening will bring together distinguished voices from defence, strategy, media and academia for a conversation on military history, strategic thought, and the untold stories behind the classified. Joining the conversation will be General Manoj Naravane (Retd.), Shri Nitin Gokhale, Strategic Analyst & Founder, Shri Bharat Shakti; Shri @ShivAroor, Managing Editor, NDTV; and Prof. @shobweet , Vice-Chancellor, Rishihood University, with Smt. Neelanjana Banerjee as moderator. Date: 13 September 2026 Time: 5:30 PM Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Kamaladevi Block, India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. Join us for an evening of curiosity, strategy, history and untold military narratives. #TheCuriousAndTheClassified #GeneralManojNaravane #MilitaryHistory #Defence #BookLaunch #Rashtram

What if Ne Zha is more than just a mythological character and actually reflects how China sees its own rise? As Shri Ambuj Sahu explains, Ne Zha is portrayed as someone ostracised by society who refuses to accept the fate imposed upon him. He fights against the odds, emerges stronger, and ultimately earns the trust of the very people who once rejected him. That journey bears an intriguing resemblance to the way China seeks to portray its own transformation from a Communist state that faced diplomatic isolation after 1949 to an economic powerhouse that gradually opened up and reinvented itself, particularly after 1978. And as Ne Zha 2 becomes a global phenomenon, another question emerges, are audiences around the world also buying into this reinterpretation of China’s story? Watch the full conversation and explore the fascinating India–China connections behind the story of Ne Zha: youtube.com/watch?v=eXya4cw4… #NeZha2 #IndiaChinaReview #IndianHistory #Buddhism #CulturalExchange #Rashtram

What happens when ancient deities and ideas are reinterpreted across cultures and generations? As Dr. Pratishtha Mukherjee explains, ancient figures can be understood through multiple lenses — psychological, cultural, archaeological, and the traditions of ancient knowledge. Ne Zha is a fascinating example of this evolution. Born under an ominous prophecy, ostracised from society, and constantly questioning his own identity and destiny, Ne Zha emerges as a deeply rebellious character — one who challenges the circumstances imposed upon him. Interestingly, this idea of the rebellious individual is not unique to one civilisation; it appears across both Eastern and Western cultures, taking different forms through different traditions. So, what can Ne Zha’s story tell us about the way ancient ideas travel, transform, and acquire new meanings? Watch the full conversation: youtube.com/watch?v=eXya4cw4… #NeZha2 #IndiaChinaReview #IndianHistory #Buddhism #CulturalExchange #Rashtram

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐍𝐞 𝐙𝐡𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦? Ne Zha 2 has grossed over $2.25 billion, transforming a millennia-old myth into one of the highest-grossing films ever made. But behind the global phenomenon lies a fascinating question, could the origins of Ne Zha be traced back to India? In this episode of The India–China Review, we speak with Dr. Pratishtha Mukherjee, archaeologist and scholar of ancient art and iconography, to explore the intriguing connection between Ne Zha and Nalakuvara, the Yaksha son of Kubera. From Buddhist translation networks and Silk Road exchanges to ancient texts, iconography, and the Ming-era Fengshen Yanyi, we trace how a figure may have travelled across cultures and evolved into one of China's most enduring mythological characters. Watch the full conversation and explore the fascinating India–China connections behind the story of Ne Zha: youtube.com/watch?v=eXya4cw4… @shobweet | @SahilAgg92 | Ambuj Sahu | @KamalMadishetty | @basu_saurabh | @fihcr_info | @MinOfCultureGoI | @RishihoodUni