Most popular Indian actors worldwide Courtesy: Gateway House
1 October 2025

Indian Cinema as Economic Catalyst

As India seeks leadership in a multipolar world, cultural credibility is as vital as economic clout. Cinema gives India an edge with vivid storytelling, music, and empowering narratives, fostering understanding in a polarised world. Its popularity correlates with trade, as seen in the U.S., Russia, and Middle East. The more popular the cinema, the bigger the boost to trade.

rajwa Courtesy: Ministry of External Affairs, India
28 June 2013

Kabul Diary: Discovering the Indian connection

Kabul Diary is a compilation of experiences and observations by Gateway House’s Rajeshwari Krishnamurthy, who is visiting Afghanistan. In her second entry, she writes about the omnipresence of the ‘India’ factor and the goodwill that New Delhi has in Kabul.

channel news asia final Courtesy: channelnewsasia.com
8 June 2012

New film questions India’s “Shanghai” envy

Gateway House's Ambassador Neelam Deo was quoted in an article by Channel News Asia on the recently released Indian movie 'Shanghai.' The article discusses India's envy and obsession of China's financial capital which is the theme of the movie.

Deccan Chronicle Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle
8 June 2012

New film questions India’s ‘Shanghai’ envy

Gateway House's Ambassador Neelam Deo was quoted in an article by Deccan Chronicle on the recently released Indian movie 'Shanghai.' The article discusses India's envy and obsession of China's financial capital which is the theme of the movie.