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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Army holds discussion on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage
Shimla: India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, said on Saturday. He was addressing a seminar on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage and linked understanding of national security organised by the Army's central command in Shimla. The event brought together scholars, strategists and senior military leaders to examine the deep civilisational ties between India and Tibet and assess their relevance to contemporary border management and regional stability. "The rationale for conducting the seminar stemmed from a growing recognition within the strategic community that cultural depth and historical continuity are essential components of national security particularly in the sensitive Himalayan frontier," an official statement. The seminar -- 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' -- tried to explored the shared heritage and strategic understanding. Addressing the seminar held at Army Training Command (ARTRAC) here, Lt Gen Sengupta emphasised the significance of cultural diplomacy in national strategy and underscored the Army's commitment to preserving India's territorial and civilisational integrity, a statement issued here said. Asserting that "India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity," Sengupta said that the seminar is a platform to explore the profound historical, cultural, spiritual, and strategic ties that bind India and Tibet." Delving into the strategic dimension, he said, "From the 1962 war to the Nathu La clashes, we have seen that the terrain demands not just readiness, but surveillance, technological connectivity and a nuanced strategy. The seminar concluded with a call to strengthen border area development, promote archaeological research, facilitate archival access and revive cultural exchanges, including opening new routes for Kailash Yatra, improving local radio broadcasts beyond borders and preserving endangered Himalayan languages. The day-long seminar, post the visit of the participants to forward areas along this front between June 24-27, was envisioned as a platform to bridge strategic studies with cultural scholarship allowing defence professionals to draw on historical insight while shaping responses to emerging challenges in border areas. "India and Tibet share not just a border but a long and layered relationship marked by spiritual resonance, cultural fusion, ancient trade linkages and shared civilisational values," the statement said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Army holds discussion on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage
Shimla: India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, said on Saturday. He was addressing a seminar on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage and linked understanding of national security organised by the Army's central command in Shimla. The event brought together scholars, strategists and senior military leaders to examine the deep civilisational ties between India and Tibet and assess their relevance to contemporary border management and regional stability. "The rationale for conducting the seminar stemmed from a growing recognition within the strategic community that cultural depth and historical continuity are essential components of national security particularly in the sensitive Himalayan frontier," an official statement. The seminar -- 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' -- tried to explored the shared heritage and strategic understanding . Live Events Addressing the seminar held at Army Training Command (ARTRAC) here, Lt Gen Sengupta emphasised the significance of cultural diplomacy in national strategy and underscored the Army's commitment to preserving India's territorial and civilisational integrity, a statement issued here said. Asserting that "India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity," Sengupta said that the seminar is a platform to explore the profound historical, cultural, spiritual, and strategic ties that bind India and Tibet." Delving into the strategic dimension, he said, "From the 1962 war to the Nathu La clashes, we have seen that the terrain demands not just readiness, but surveillance, technological connectivity and a nuanced strategy. The seminar concluded with a call to strengthen border area development, promote archaeological research, facilitate archival access and revive cultural exchanges, including opening new routes for Kailash Yatra , improving local radio broadcasts beyond borders and preserving endangered Himalayan languages. The day-long seminar, post the visit of the participants to forward areas along this front between June 24-27, was envisioned as a platform to bridge strategic studies with cultural scholarship allowing defence professionals to draw on historical insight while shaping responses to emerging challenges in border areas. "India and Tibet share not just a border but a long and layered relationship marked by spiritual resonance, cultural fusion, ancient trade linkages and shared civilisational values," the statement said.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Army holds discussion on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage
Shimla, India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, said on Saturday. Army holds discussion on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage He was addressing a seminar on shared Indo-Tibetan heritage and linked understanding of national security organised by the Army's central command in Shimla. The event brought together scholars, strategists and senior military leaders to examine the deep civilisational ties between India and Tibet and assess their relevance to contemporary border management and regional stability. "The rationale for conducting the seminar stemmed from a growing recognition within the strategic community that cultural depth and historical continuity are essential components of national security particularly in the sensitive Himalayan frontier," an official statement. The seminar 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' tried to explored the shared heritage and strategic understanding. Addressing the seminar held at Army Training Command here, Lt Gen Sengupta emphasised the significance of cultural diplomacy in national strategy and underscored the Army's commitment to preserving India's territorial and civilisational integrity, a statement issued here said. Asserting that "India and Tibet are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity," Sengupta said that the seminar is a platform to explore the profound historical, cultural, spiritual, and strategic ties that bind India and Tibet." Delving into the strategic dimension, he said, "From the 1962 war to the Nathu La clashes, we have seen that the terrain demands not just readiness, but surveillance, technological connectivity and a nuanced strategy. The seminar concluded with a call to strengthen border area development, promote archaeological research, facilitate archival access and revive cultural exchanges, including opening new routes for Kailash Yatra, improving local radio broadcasts beyond borders and preserving endangered Himalayan languages. The day-long seminar, post the visit of the participants to forward areas along this front between June 24-27, was envisioned as a platform to bridge strategic studies with cultural scholarship allowing defence professionals to draw on historical insight while shaping responses to emerging challenges in border areas. "India and Tibet share not just a border but a long and layered relationship marked by spiritual resonance, cultural fusion, ancient trade linkages and shared civilisational values," the statement said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shimla: Indian Army hosts seminar on Indo-Tibetan heritage; emphasises strategic, cultural, spiritual linkages
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): The Surya Command of the Indian Army on Saturday organised a day-long seminar titled 'Interwoven Roots: Shared Indo-Tibetan Heritage' at the headquarters of the Army Training Command in Shimla. The event brought together a wide spectrum of participants, including the Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel, civil administration officials, Buddhist monks, scholars, students, and civilians to reflect on the enduring civilisational, spiritual, and strategic ties between India and Tibet. Delivering the keynote address, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C), Central Command, highlighted the deeply rooted Indo-Tibetan linkages and stressed the seminar's role in understanding their significance in today's geopolitical context. 'This seminar is a platform to explore the profound historical, cultural, spiritual, and strategic ties that bind India and Tibet. These are two ancient civilisations with interwoven roots that continue to shape a shared identity,' said Lt Gen Sengupta. 'This is not a shared past we're discussing; this is about engaging in meaningful dialogue that will guide our future in light of evolving geopolitical challenges,' he noted. Drawing parallels with a similar seminar held earlier at Nalanda University, the Army commander stated that the Himalayan belt has never been a barrier, as once believed by colonial administrators, but a corridor of civilisation where goods, philosophies, and ideas flowed freely along ancient trade routes like the Silk Route. 'From the diplomatic missions between Nalanda and the Tibetan plateau to the spiritual journeys of Indian masters like Guru Padmasambhava, the Indo-Tibetan exchange has been vibrant and transformational. Even today, the monastic institutions of Himachal Pradesh continue to serve as living repositories of this dialogue,' he said. Speaking on the strategic dimension, he underscored that India's northern borders remain sensitive and require constant vigilance. 'From the 1962 war to the Nathu La clashes, we've seen that the terrain demands not just readiness, but surveillance, technological connectivity, and a nuanced strategy. Our heritage is not just spiritual, but strategic,' Lt Gen Sengupta added. Renowned French scholar and expert on Tibetan affairs Claude Arpi, who also addressed the gathering, delivered a wide-ranging historical and political overview of Indo-Tibetan relations, tracing them from the early Buddhist period to contemporary challenges. He emphasised the importance of Tibetan spiritual traditions and touched upon the sensitive issue of the reincarnation of the 14th Dalai Lama, which he said has global implications. 'Whether the Dalai Lama chooses reincarnation or emanation, that decision lies with him... What we do know is that the Panchen Lama, recognised by Tibetans, disappeared in 1995, and the child named by China was reportedly told to follow a political script. This issue remains unresolved,' he said. 'I've always been wary of politicising reincarnation. China's attempt to decide religious succession, a deeply spiritual matter, undermines the entire system... His Holiness has already said clearly that he will not be reborn in China. He has indicated in his writings that he may reincarnate in a free country, likely India,' Arpi noted. 'From the ancient kingdom of Zhang Zhung and figures like Rinchen Zangpo to the Zorawar Singh expedition in 1841, we must study these as part of our shared political archaeology... The importance of the Kailash Yatra, the role of trade along the Silk Route, and monasteries as centres of diplomacy all speak to our intertwined legacies,' he further added. Arpi also flagged concern over the steady decline in the Tibetan population in India, noting that nearly 40 per cent of Tibetans have left India, and called for stronger efforts to rebuild cultural and strategic links, especially across border regions like Ngari and Western Tibet. A message from the organisers welcomed participants with the aim to 'deepen understanding of the contemporary dimensions of Indo-Tibetan relations, encompassing historical, cultural, and economic linkages.' It stated that the seminar aims to illuminate the shared past, inform the present, and guide the future of these interconnected regions. The seminar concluded with a call to strengthen border area development, promote archaeological research, facilitate archival access, and revive cultural exchanges, including opening new routes for Kailash Yatra, improving local radio broadcasts beyond borders, and preserving endangered Himalayan languages. Both speakers, Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta and Claude Arpi, underlined the need to protect the civilisational ethos that India and Tibet have jointly nurtured and emphasised that this heritage must continue to inform both security policy and cultural diplomacy in a changing global order. (ANI)
Indian Express
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Indraneil Sengupta opens up about separation from Barkha Bisht, says not all marriages need to last ‘forever': ‘Been told…do what all men do'
Indraneil Sengupta recently opened up about how the definition of marriage changed for him amid his separation from wife Barkha Bisht. 'I don't believe that two actors can have a relationship that would really work out. Even in my marriage, if someone says that it hasn't worked out, I will say it has. It had been for 13 years. It didn't last forever. Why is the idea of a relationship for 'forever' only? Who said it is forever? It's great if it is forever. But it might not be,' shared Sengupta, who shared that 'I am not yet divorced. The process is still going on.' Sengupta added that over the years, there were good and not-so-good moments in their marriage. 'Have there been good years? Yes! Have there been good moments? Yes! Have there been bad moments? Yes! Also, what happens is two people together also have their individual journeys that may or may not come together in unison all the time. No one is wrong. Even the personality changes over the years change the relationship. Both of us were very different people. We knew from Day 1. But as the years have passed, I think we became more of ourselves,' Sengupta said on The Real Story with Sanghmitra Hitaishi podcast. Emphasising that he doesn't 'agree to the word 'failure,' he said: 'I don't think anything has failed.' He also expressed that a marriage should not be a compulsion. 'People give examples of the past generations, but many don't realise that many of those relationships were based on dependency. One person being completely dependent on the other…Today, it is not there. Everyone is questioning their relationship more,' Sengupta, 50, added. Remarking on advice he received during his separation, he shared, 'I have been told to protect the family. Do what all men do. But save your marriage. Is this advice?' On his evolution, Sengupta, a father to a 12-year-old daughter, shared, 'I am able to own up, I am able to be real and also logical.' So, does the concept of marriages lasting forever need a rethink? People have their reasons, and they must have gone through a lot before they decided to get a divorce, said clinical psychologist Divya Ratan. 'So, it's okay if a marriage doesn't last forever. It is better to be separated than stuck in a loop where both partners have reconcilable differences. Treating the person as a failure or people who have lost all respect is wrong,' Ratan asserted. Culturally, we're raised to believe that love should culminate in marriage, and marriage should last till the end of time. Any deviation from this idea is often seen as a failure. 'But love doesn't always operate by that logic. People grow. They evolve. The woman you married at 27 may not be the same person at 37. Nor should she be. And the man who once felt like home may eventually walk a path that no longer aligns with yours. This isn't betrayal. It's evolution,' said Delnna Rrajesh, psychotherapist, and relationship life coach. What to note if you're re-evaluating your marriage Your relationship can be complete without being lifelong: Not every soul connection is meant to last forever. Some are here to spark growth, healing, and self-awareness, and then move on. Let go of guilt: You're not wrong for evolving. You're not bad for needing something different than what you once desired. Maturity is knowing when to stay – and when staying is no longer healthy. Stop comparing to the previous generation: Earlier generations often stayed in marriages out of dependency or pressure. Today, we have more freedom, and with it comes responsibility. You're allowed to ask: Is this still nourishing me? Redefine what success in love means for you: Is success a 40-year marriage built on silence and compromise? Or is it an 8-year marriage where both people felt deeply loved and seen before they chose separate paths? No one is the villain: People change. Priorities shift. A relationship can drift apart without blame. 'No one is wrong,' as Sengupta said – and that's a truth we must normalise.
