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Shaping Cities, Minds, and Futures

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

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November 2025

Rajendra Kumar is an architect, urbanist, academician, and curator based in New Delhi, India. He graduated from the Chandigarh College of Architecture and completed his post-graduation from the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. Over the years, he has been widely recognised for his contributions to architecture and education, receiving honours such as the ‘Most Admired Education Influencers in India 2022,’ ‘Global Educational Influencer 2020,’ and the ‘Indian Young Achievers Award 2009.’ In 2022, he was listed among the 12 notable alumni of the Politecnico di Milano. In 2024, he was appointed as the Local Ambassador for the RIBA International Awards for Excellence.

Shaping Cities, Minds, and Futures

The Indian diaspora is most famous for its $135 billion worth of remittances, which is a world record for 2024–2025. Rajendra is an active member of several prestigious global professional bodies, including the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP) in the Netherlands and the Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) in the USA. He also received a fellowship from the Congress for New Urbanism, USA. Deeply involved in academia and research, he serves on advisory boards of various national and international think tanks. His expertise has led to invitations to collaborate on projects with global leaders such as prime ministers, governors, ambassadors, Nobel laureates, mayors, policymakers, and institutions, including the United Nations and

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Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Kenya Tourism, Trade, Culture and Cuisine

Relations between Kenya and India date back several centuries, founded on historical maritime trade across the Indian Ocean and reinforced through shared experiences during the colonial and post-independence eras.

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5 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Taste, Travel & the Indian Experience: Reclaiming the Diplomacy of the Senses

\"Our similarities are way more than our differences. And our differences are just there to keep things interesting.\"

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5 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Chile A Land of Poetry, Peace, and the Living Arts

Stretching gracefully between the Pacific Ocean and the mighty Andes mountain range, Chile is a nation that seems to hold the world's extremes: the driest desert in the north, glaciers in the south, and fertile valleys and vineyards in between. Yet beyond its natural wonders lies another richness: a deep and enduring love for art, poetry, and beauty.

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3 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

"Visit Malaysia 2026 – Surreal Experience: where every moment feels like coming home”

In this exclusive conversation with Diplomatist Magazine, Mr. Ahmad Johanif Mohd Ali, Director of Tourism Malaysia, reflects on Malaysia's evolving tourism vision. He shares how Malaysia is shifting from destination-based promotion to immersive, people-centred storytelling that speaks to today's Indian traveller. He highlights the growing potential of niche segments such as destination weddings and golf tourism, the impact of visa-free entry, and the importance of strengthening air connectivity and regional partnerships within ASEAN. Emphasising responsible tourism, community engagement, and cultural exchange, Mr. Johanif positions Malaysia not just as a place to visit, but as a heartfelt experience rooted in warmth, belonging, and shared heritage.

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6 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

The Light That Endures

Artist: Samia Israt Ronee - Across these five works — “Ode to Freedom,” “The Spring Bough,” “Conversation,” “Padma, Unbound,” and “The House of Tango” — the artist explores the quiet dialogues between nature, memory, and emotion.

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2 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Diaspora Diplomacy - A View from Gujarat

I joined the British Diplomatic Service 23 years ago. Many things have changed in that time. But one thing has remained constant: the diplomat's penchant for sloganeering and jumping on the latest bandwagon.

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3 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Tractors, Technology, and Transformation

In a candid conversation with Diplomatist Magazine, Mr. Rajiv Wahi, CEO of International Business, Captain Agri Machinery Exim LLP, articulates his ambitious blueprint for repositioning India's agri-machinery sector on the global stage. Charting his trajectory from automobiles and construction equipment to smallholder-centric agricultural mechanisation, Mr. Wahi unpacks the untapped potential of the compact tractor segment, the intricate hurdles of penetrating emerging markets, and the indispensable value of strategic partnerships and ecosystem innovation. With a lens on ingenuity, localisation, and the evolving contours of international agricultural engagement, he presents a visionary roadmap for 2035: elevating India to a leadership role in sub-50 HP tractors, exporting not merely equipment but empowerment, resilience, and sustainable impact.

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4 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Reimagining Europe's Global Role: A Conversation with Prof. Nathalie Tocci

In an informative exchange with Diplomatist, Professor Nathalie Tocci, Director of the Istituto Affari Internazionali and Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe, reflects on Europe's evolving strategic identity in a world marked by shifting power equations and the growing resonance of the Global South. From the EU's pursuit of strategic autonomy and climate diplomacy to the urgent need for reforming multilateral institutions, Tocci offers a sharp, forward-looking perspective on how Europe must redefine its global role—balancing principles with pragmatism. She also shares her insights on the emerging contours of India—EU cooperation, the rise of multipolarity, and the role of think-tanks in navigating disruption and disinformation.

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4 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

YOUTH-LED DIPLOMACY - The Rise of Young Voices in India's Multilateral Engagement

Twenty-first-century diplomacy is witnessing a quiet revolution that marks a decisive shift in global governance. For India, which has set its sights on becoming a “Vishwaguru by 2047”, the empowerment of its massive youth demographic is a diplomatic imperative apart from the social goal.

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4 mins

November 2025

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Diplomatist

The Timeless Charm of Romania

Romania is not a postcard from the past but a country perpetually in dialogue with its own history where myth informs modernity, and where every festival, song, and stitch still hums with the timeless refrain of belonging.

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3 mins

November 2025

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