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India and Kalmykia Forge Cultural Tourism Partnership Ahead of 2026

8/23/2025

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Kalmyk Delegation Promotes Tourism

A Kalmyk delegation visited India to promote cultural and spiritual tourism, aiming for a heritage-focused partnership.
India Days will be featured at Kalmykia’s Tulip Festival in April 2026, highlighting Indian culture and tourism.
Russia is the second-largest source of Indian tourists, with 18,000 visitors expected in early 2025.
Royal Jordanian Airlines launched a direct Mumbai-Amman flight to enhance tourism and cultural exchange with Jordan.
The Centre for Indian Culture in Moscow promotes Indian cuisine, yoga, and philosophy, emphasizing India-Russia cultural ties.

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India Day Parade Celebrates Culture

The 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York City took place on August 17, 2025, attracting hundreds of thousands.
The event included 34 floats, 21 marching groups, and performances, notably a Divine Jagannath Rath Yatra Chariot by ISKCON NYC.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and local leaders highlighted the contributions of the Indian-American community.
Media coverage enhanced the parade's global visibility, showcasing Indian-American cultural integration in the U.S.
In New Zealand, Shibani Kashyap performed at the World & Us: Indian Festival, promoting cultural ties with India.

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Kalmyk Delegation Promotes Tourism

A Kalmyk delegation visited India to promote cultural and spiritual tourism, aiming for a heritage-focused partnership.
India Days will be featured at Kalmykia’s Tulip Festival in April 2026, highlighting Indian culture and tourism.
Russia is the second-largest source of Indian tourists, with 18,000 visitors expected in early 2025.
Royal Jordanian Airlines launched a direct Mumbai-Amman flight to enhance tourism and cultural exchange with Jordan.
The Centre for Indian Culture in Moscow promotes Indian cuisine, yoga, and philosophy, emphasizing India-Russia cultural ties.

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