As a knowledge partner for the Political Science Conclave 2026 organised by the Political Science Society, India Foundation conducted a Policy Lab on India-US Trade deal on 12 March 2026 at IIC, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Maj Gen Dhruv Katoch, Director, India Foundation and co-chaired by Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Director, Act East Centre & Visiting Fellow, India Foundation and Dr Pavan Chaurasia, Research Fellow at India Foundation.

Day 2

Glimpses from Plenary Session 2 on “Cultural Nationalist Tradition” in the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with
@themsubaroda in Vadodara.

Day 2

Glimpses from Plenary Session 3 on “Liberal Constitutionalism and Political Reform” in the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with @themsubaroda in Vadodara.

On day 2, An engaging and intellectually enriching discussion at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought, organised by India Foundation in collaboration with
@themsubaroda .

Insightful deliberations and thought-provoking ideas made the session truly memorable. #modernindianpoliticalthought #indiafoundation #msuniversity

A truly mesmerising performance by the cultural troupe at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought. The artists brought the stage to life with incredible energy, grace, and a stunning showcase of India’s rich cultural traditions.

Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Director, Act East Centre & Visiting Fellow, India Foundation spoke as a panelist in a Round Table Discussion on “Is Rules-Based Order Still Alive? India and Japan in the Indo-Pacific” organised by ORCA and the Japan Foundation on 11 March 2026.

A phenomenal gathering of young minds where 40 Scholars in 8 different sessions presented their research papers in the international conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with
@themsubaroda
. The deeply enriching discussions and deliberations in various sessions were focused on decolonizing political theory and articulating a distinct Indian perspective.

Glimpses from Plenary Session 1 on "Social Reforms and Democratic Tradition" at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with
@themsubaroda
in Vadodara.

Deeply engaging and thought-provoking discussions at the International Conference on "Modern Indian Political Thought: Intellectual Traditions and Contemporary Relevance." The conference has been organised by India Foundation in collaboration with
@themsubaroda
and more than 150 Scholars are participating in the conference.

Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasma, Former State Cabinet Minister, Government of Gujarat, delivered the Special Address at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

Shri Ram Madhav, President, India Foundation, delivered an insightful Keynote Address at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought organised by India Foundation in collaboration with The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. In his address, he emphasised the necessity of decolonizing the Indian political mind and reclaiming our indigenous intellectual traditions, navigating the rich intellectual heritage of India and its contemporary relevance.

#modernindianpoliticalthought

The distinguished line-up of speakers and scholars at the International Conference on Modern Indian Political Thought: Intellectual Traditions and Contemporary Relevance brings together leading voices from academia and public life to engage with the ideas that have shaped India’s political and civilisational journey.

Over two days in Vadodara, the conference will explore diverse intellectual traditions within modern Indian political thought and examine their continuing relevance for contemporary discourse.

Research Fellow at India Foundation, Dr Pavan Chaurasia was a Panelist on the discussion at News Channel NDTV Profit on the economic shocks related to due to the War in West Asia.

India Foundation hosted a book discussion on ‘Future For a BRICS+’ authored by Prof. Brian Wong, Assistant Professor, Hong Kong University on 5th March, 2026.

Amb Sudhakar Dalela, India’s BRICS Sherpa and Secretary (ER), MEA India, visited India Foundation Office today and interacted with India Foundation Members on the priorities of India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026

On 18 February 2026, India Foundation, in collaboration with India Habitat Centre, organised a panel discussion on ‘New Regimes in Bangladesh and Myanmar: India’s Eastern Front at the Crossroads?’ at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The panelists for the discussion were Dr Shantanu Mukharji, IPS, Former National Security Advisor, Government of Mauritius; Dr Sreeradha Datta, Professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, O.P. Jindal Global University; and Amb. Gautam Mukhopadhaya, Former Ambassador of India to Syria, Afghanistan & Myanmar. The session was moderated by Ms Rami Niranjan Desai, Distinguished Fellow at India Foundation.

At @mumbai_climateweek , on 18 February 2026, India Foundation and Rocky Mountain Institute brought together stakeholders from government, industry and philanthropy for a discussion on `How Circular Supply Chains Can Power India’s Energy Transition`.

The discussants agreed that circular supply chains are no longer a future aspiration. They are becoming central to India’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate strategy. The challenge at hand is not ambition; it is alignment and execution as India’s energy transition won’t be defined only by gigawatts and gigafactories, but by how intelligently we manage materials, value and risk across technology lifecycles.

India Foundation cordially invites you to the 11th Katha Session featuring Polish–Norwegian scholar and journalist - Ms. Ewa Sapieżyńska.

Event Details

Title: Pirate Gods of the Caribbean – On Santería and New Saints

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (5.30- 6.00 PM High Tea)

Speaker: Ewa Sapieżyńska

Register here: https://forms.gle/RkethaFBLKW2fyYX7

Ms. Rami Desai, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation, participated as a panelist in the discussion on “Deciphering the Implications of Bangladesh and Myanmar’s Elections” held by Indian Council of World Affairs on 17 February 2026 at Sapru House, New Delhi. The session was chaired by Preet Malik, Former Ambassador of India to Myanmar. Fellow panelists included Sreeradha Datta of Jindal School of International Affairs, Jayanta Roy Chowdhury of United News of India, and Sabyasachi Dutta of Asian Confluence, reflecting on the regional and strategic implications of recent electoral developments in South Asia.

On 16th February 2026, India Foundation organized a special lecture as part of the RSS centenary series. Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamdeva Shastri), Vedacharya and Author of over forty books on Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedanta, was the speaker. He shared his reflections and personal experiences with the RSS.

On 12 February 2026, India Foundation and @IBCA_official entered into an MoU to enhance the understanding and implementation of sustainable development practices in the context of big cat conservation and the surrounding population.

Ms. Trishala Sancheti. Research Fellow, India Foundation, delivered a keynote on policy, regulation and financing of critical mineral projects at the Industry-Institute Interaction at ISM, Dhanbad.

Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Director, Act East Centre & Visiting Fellow, India Foundation spoke on “Saving the Global Artery: Addressing Geopolitical Rivalry and Maritime Threats for Economic Stability in Southwest Pacific (Philippines)” at the International Conference on ‘ASEAN 3.0: Charting Economic Pathways in an Era of Adversarial Trade and Tariffs’ organised by Chennai Centre for China Studies and Centre for East Asian Studies, Christ University in collaboration with Indian Council of World Affairs on 04 Feb in Bengaluru.

On 29 January 2026, India Foundation hosted the first lecture in its special series “RSS @100: Centenary Reflections,” marking the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Dr. Walter Andersen, Scholar and Author, and Ex-Diplomat delivered the opening lecture at the India Foundation Office.

Dr Shristi Pukhrem, Director, Act East Centre & Visiting Fellow, India Foundation spoke on “India’s Eastern Neighbourhood: Relations with
Myanmar and Southeast Asia” at the National Seminar on “Southern Asia in Transition: India’s Strategic Choices amidst Geopolitical Rivalries” organised by Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts in collaboration with Indian Council of World Affairs in Manipal.

Katha Session 10 | Ghosts of Thailand

India Foundation invites you to the 10th Katha Session, featuring Mr. Putt Punyagupta, a Thai-American Fulbright-Nehru Research Scholar based in Delhi.

📅 29 January 2026

⏰ 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 India Foundation Office Kindly fill the registration form https://forms.gle/uKZtr5M7jvp9yG9T6

Regards,
Team Katha
India Foundation

On 21 January 2026, India Foundation, in collaboration with the India Habitat Centre, organised a book discussion on the book ‘After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire’ by Shri M. J. Akbar, Author and Former Union Minister, Government of India at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Dr. Sudhanshu Trivedi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Ms. Shazia Ilmi, National Spokesperson, BJP; and Mr. Come Carpentier, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation, discussed the book with the author. The session was moderated by Capt. Alok Bansal, Executive Vice President, India Foundation.