The 3rd India-Bhutan Youth Summit, held from 9th to 18th September 2024, brought together young participants from both nations in Bhutan. Organised by the Centre for Escalation of Peace (CEP), Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS), India-Bhutan Foundation (IBF), and Pallavan Learning Systems (PLS), this summit aimed to foster a deeper understanding of the unique India-Bhutan relationship. Through a blend of adventure, exposure, and dialogue, participants engaged in meaningful discussions, networked with peers, and met with distinguished individuals.

This catalogue was created by Centre for Escalation of Peace in collaboration with India International Centre and Sahapedia. The material contained within this catalogue is intended to provide information about the artworks displayed at the exhibition, ‘Life and Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava’, held at India international Centre, Delhi. All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information. 

This issue has been dedicated to travel and lifestyle. It is possible that the one thing that we have missed the most during 2020 has been traveling. Travel has been central in helping people explore the cultures of other countries and develop understanding and tolerance towards other cultures. The best way to immerse yourself in another culture and look at things from someone else’s ‘shoes’ is to travel in them.

This issue of Explore Culture celebrates the work of women leaders from various fields in India and Bhutan. We recognize that the next generation of collaborators, leaders and other prominent people in the world will include women taking center stage. The women celebrated in this issue have contributed extensively to various fields including writing, direction, cooking, acting, research, education, travel and a variety of other fields.

The Independence Day Edition of the Explore Culture magazine brings together a range of topics written by the participants of the India-Bhutan Youth Summit, 2019. Since all the articles are written by the youth, Explore Culture is an interesting amalgamation of ideas which reflect on trends among the youth of both the countries.