Film & Identity: Mumbai International Film Festival screened NFDC documentary “Demography is Destiny,” arguing India’s shifting religious demographics could reshape electoral politics and cultural identity. AI & Youth Skills: Indonesia and Japan expanded AI talent cooperation via a JICA-backed project focused on digital skills, child online safety, and disinformation. Women’s Safety & Culture: A Nagaland op-ed challenges the “Land of Festivals” label, pointing to rape and sexual violence risks under patriarchy and stigma. Living Heritage: Beijing’s Zhihua Temple keeps Ming-era music alive, passed down for 27 generations and recognized as national intangible heritage. Climate Politics (Pacific): Pacific leaders at UN climate talks in Bonn warned that attempts to weaken climate science endanger Pasifika lives. Food Security: India told the UNHRC in Geneva it’s building climate-resilient food systems, citing 1,900+ resilient crop varieties and natural farming support. Tourism Trends: China’s Dragon Boat Festival holiday is turning tradition into hands-on experiences, with travel spending and immersive activities rising. Arts & Design: Art Basel’s Zero 10 digital art show aims to ground new media work in broader art history, not hype. Music Industry: Sonu Nigam launched “I Believe Your Music” to mentor and elevate emerging creators for global reach. Defense Watch: India-UAE preliminary talks reportedly explore selling BrahMos and Akashteer systems.