Megha Arora

A glimpse of Kashi in Rome! Mr. Giampaolo Tomassetti, an Italian painter, presented his work on Varanasi. His passion for Indian culture goes back over four decades. In the 1980’s he started as an illustrator for books on Vedic culture. From 2008 to 2013 he worked on 23 large paintings relating to the Mahabharat.

Building resilient semiconductor supply chains together! PM @narendramodi and PM of the Netherlands, Mr. Rob Jetten, witnessed the signing of an agreement between Tata Electronics and ASML to partner for India’s first front-end semiconductor Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. PM highlighted the partnership as an important step in India’s journey for developing a semiconductor ecosystem in the country, further strengthening India- Netherlands partnership in critical and emerging technologies.

Had excellent discussions with my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Reiterated our strongest condemnation of the attacks on the UAE. Also appreciated my brother’s leadership, courage and wisdom, which have been evident throughout this period. Expressed gratitude for his care and concern for the Indian community in the UAE. @MohamedBinZayed

Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri co-chaired the 2nd round of the India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue with Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Takehiro Funakoshi and Vice Minister-International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Mr. Takehiko Matsuo. Both sides agreed to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors for enhancing supply chain resilience.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri @VikramMisri met with Ms. Kimi Onoda, Minister in charge of Economic Security and Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Both sides affirmed the importance of the India Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and agreed to deepen public private partnerships in economic security for secure, resilient and trusted supply chains.

Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met with Mr. Takayuki Kobayashi, Chairperson of the Policy Research Council of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party @kobahawk. Both sides reaffirmed the strategic importance of India-Japan relations and agreed to advance bilateral ties in domains of shared interest.

Met the delegation led by Mr. Takayuki Kobayashi, Member of the House of Representatives & Chairperson of LDP's Policy Research Council, Japan. Discussed strengthening India–Japan economic engagement, enhancing MSME partnerships, and deepening collaboration in key sectors like automobiles, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing. Highlighted the need to boost exports from India and improve market access. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening the business ecosystem, while exploring future pathways under CEPA and broader Indo-Pacific economic cooperation frameworks. 🇮🇳🇯🇵 @kobahawk

"To read a book well, one should read it as if one were writing it." —Virginia Woolf yalereview.org/article/virgin…

Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Nara, by Asano Takeji, ca. 1950

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I have written an op-ed in @IndianExpress reflecting on India’s immense Buddhist heritage and the need to present it as a connected, purposeful national effort. It highlights how thoughtful investment, better access, and a stronger vision can transform these sacred sites into a powerful bridge of culture, spirituality, and global engagement. As noted in the article, “Even Darjeeling’s Observatory Hill, where the Mahakal temple stands on a site once associated with the Bhutia Busty monastery, remind us that India’s civilizational message is strongest when it is layered, confident and hospitable. The country that helped send Buddhism across Asia should now become its finest host.” #buddhapurnima #buddhajayanti #indianheritage #indianculture #buddhism

The 8th India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks #AAST are being held from 22–24 April in #Japan. Both sides held a productive exchange of views, reviewed ongoing #DefenceCooperation measures between both the nations and outlined future interactions across diverse domains. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. The delegation also called on the Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self Defense Force #JGSDF. @MEAIndia @DefenceMinIndia @ModJapan_en @JGSDF_pr @IndianEmbTokyo

India welcomes changes in Japan's defence policy

The 1st Japan-India AI Strategic Dialogue was held in Mumbai and Bengaluru, with the participation of relevant ministries and the private sector from both sides. They engaged lively discussions to further promote AI cooperation. ＃India mofa.go.jp/press/release/…

The inaugural India-Japan AI Strategic Dialogue was held in Mumbai & Bengaluru on 21 & 22 April 2026. 🇮🇳 🇯🇵 🔗: mea.gov.in/press-releases…

One year after the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack, we remember the innocent victims. Japan condemns terrorism in all its forms and stands in solidarity with India—in our shared resolve to combat terrorism and commitment to peace and security. 🇯🇵🇮🇳#Pahalgam

Join the nation in remembering the victims of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, which took place this day last year. India stands steadfast in its resolve to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Genius. 'To Imagination' by Emily Brontë 🧵

대한민국과 인도는 신뢰와 우의를 바탕으로 번영하는 미래를 함께 열어갈 것입니다. 모디 총리님의 환대에 감사드리며, 총리님의 국빈방한을 손꼽아 기다리겠습니다.

Glad to have welcomed President Lee on his first visit to India. His life and work are inspiring examples of service and dedication. Making this visit more special is the fact that this is the first visit by a President of the Republic of Korea in 8 years. Our nations are bound by shared values and a common outlook on the Indo-Pacific region. @Jaemyung_Lee

from the diary of virginia woolf