The Goan tiatr “Devachen Naun Jietam Hanv,” directed by acclaimed theatre stalwart Mariano Fernandes, captivated a full house at Braunstone Civic Hall, Leicester, on 19 October 2025. Featuring Goan legends Prince Jacob and Varsha Usgaokar, the event became a landmark cultural celebration of Konkani theatre, identity, and heritage among the Goan diaspora in the United Kingdom.
Mrs Sangita Jindal, Chairperson of the JSW Foundation, has been conferred the French honour Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her exceptional contribution to arts, culture, and heritage conservation, and for strengthening Indo-French cultural relations.
Russia is significantly expanding Hindi language education across its universities, as more students express interest in the language. Deputy Minister Konstantin Mogilevsky highlighted India’s growing global role and the rising use of Hindi in daily life, signaling a shift in cultural diplomacy and education.
