Wed. May 13th, 2026

Year: 2026

Kolkata China Film Festival Begins

“As two great civilizations and dynamic economies, China and India are neighbors with growing ties. We are all glad to see China-India relations are improving, with more exchanges and co-operations at different level”: Xu Wei, Chinese Condul General in Kolkata

Russia and Two Wars; Ukraine and Iran

Iran entered the scene of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict as an unlikely ally of Russia given the historically difficult relations between the two countries. Iran provided drone technology in the days of Russia’s invasion when the West was convinced that Ukraine had a technological edge over Russia by deploying Turkish Bayraktar drones

Kolkata to Host Chinese Film Festival

The inaugural film Xuanzang is sure to touch the hearts of Indian audiences as it narrates the pilgrimage made by young Chinese Buddhist monk to Nalanda, India. and symbolizes the deep cultural ties and collaborative spirit between Indian and Chinese civilizations.