Manish Tiwari, Chairman & Managing Director of Here and Now 365, argues that India needs a cultural shift to better channel the energy of its youth. He believes that societal pressure to pursue secure, conventional careers often discourages innovation and entrepreneurship, while critical challenges such as pollution and environmental degradation receive too little attention from young talent. He stresses the need for greater support for youth-led problem-solving and creative thinking. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npFBUveTP6k

Manish Tiwari, Chairman & Managing Director of Here and Now 365, highlights a growing trend of diaspora-led investments in India beyond traditional corporate ventures. From organic farming and tribal arts to niche cultural and innovation-driven projects, he notes that successful members of the Indian diaspora are increasingly leveraging their expertise, networks, and resources to create meaningful impact and opportunities back home. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npFBUveTP6k

Manish Tiwari, Chairman & Managing Director of Here and Now 365, says that social media and AI have democratized media by making it easier for individuals to gain visibility and influence. At the same time, he notes that these technologies have eroded trust in traditional media, leaving audiences increasingly uncertain about the authenticity of the information they consume. He believes the challenge of credibility in the age of AI will be one of the most significant issues shaping the future of media. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npFBUveTP6k

Manish Tiwari, Chairman & Managing Director of Here and Now 365, highlights how strong institutional support, growing people-to-people ties, and the success of Indian tech professionals have reshaped perceptions of India in the UK. He notes that Indian IT companies and skilled talent have played a key role in helping the UK become a leading global technology hub while deepening economic and business ties between the two countries. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npFBUveTP6k

Manish Tiwari, Chairman & Managing Director of Here and Now 365, argues that multicultural marketing should move beyond stereotypes and tokenism. He believes genuine inclusion comes from authentic representation and understanding communities, rather than treating diversity as a box-ticking exercise. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npFBUveTP6k

From the Northeast to the Bay of Bengal, India's Neighbourhood First and Act East policies converge on a shared vision of connectivity, prosperity, and regional cooperation. Amb. Riva Ganguly Das highlights the Northeast's growing role as India's gateway to Southeast Asia and BIMSTEC's future. Watch the full conversation - https://youtu.be/5axyI5vQ-zA #ActEastPolicy #NortheastIndia #BIMSTEC #ASEAN #NeighbourhoodFirst #BayOfBengal #RegionalConnectivity #IndoPacific #IndiaLeadership #RivaGangulyDas

From SAGAR to MAHASAGAR: India's maritime vision is expanding beyond regional boundaries to foster trade, security cooperation, and sustainable development across the Global South. Amb. Riva Ganguly Das explains how MAHASAGAR seeks to build stronger economic and strategic partnerships in an increasingly interconnected world. Watch the full conversation - https://youtu.be/5axyI5vQ-zA #MAHASAGAR #SAGAR #GlobalSouth #India #MaritimeSecurity #BlueEconomy #IndoPacific #TradeForDevelopment #RegionalCooperation #RivaGangulyDas

"India’s Northeast was historically connected to the Bay of Bengal through centuries of trade and prosperity. As Amb. Riva Ganguly Das explains, restoring these links through connectivity and regional cooperation is central to India’s vision for inclusive growth and development." Watch the full conversation - https://youtu.be/5axyI5vQ-zA #BayOfBengal #NortheastIndia #BIMSTEC #Connectivity #ActEastPolicy #IndiaGrowthStory #RegionalCooperation #MaritimeConnectivity #IndoPacific #RivaGangulyDas