Affiliation:
1. Khushnam P.N. is an Independent IR and Regional Security Analyst with Specialisation in ‘Regional Security & Iran, US and Gulf Security’ based in Bengaluru. He holds a PhD in Iran and Security of the Gulf from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Abstract
India has been a point of attraction for world throughout the history as ‘Golden Bird’ as land of spiritualism, architectural marvels and cultural heritage. Buddhist ‘Middle Path’ to Kautaliya’s pragmatic political thought and Gandhi’s strategy of Satyagraha and non-violence attract appreciation around the world. The two decades of 21st century has immensely boosted India’s soft power. Yoga and Ayurveda have assumed prominent place in the life and practice of people worldwide with celebration of ‘International Yoga Day’. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has placed special emphasis on the rich heritage of culture, knowledge and thought as its guiding light are very attractive option and way of life. With pandemic underway, our yoga practice assumed added importance and popularity to deal with multiple socio-psychological and physical issues. The vision of the NEP once translated in practice can prove to be an unbeatable soft power to facilitate India to achieve its global leadership position in the emerging world order.
Subject
Political Science and International Relations
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