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What Macron’s Mumbai Jog Reveals about Leadership Fitness, Soft Power, and India–France Ties
French President Emmanuel Macron’s late-morning jog through Mumbai’s Churchgate district, during a visit associated with the AI Impact Summit, offered a concise case study in soft power and public diplomacy. The moment projected leadership fitness and approachability while showcasing coordination by Indian security and civic agencies. It also served as earned media, linking a policy-focused…
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How Gandhi became a Congress Leader in Four Years
In January 1915, a 46-year-old Mohandas Gandhi returned to India after two decades in South Africa. Despite his unconventional social activism there, he faced skepticism from Indians who saw him as a foreigner. This blog explores how Gandhi, within four years, transformed from an outsider into a national leader of the Congress. It delves into…