Finland’s Ambassador to India, H. E. Kimmo Lähdevirta and Mr. Darrin Farrant, Director UNIC visits Scindia Research Centre.

The @scindia_research_centre had the honour of welcoming Finland’s Ambassador to India, H. E. Kimmo Lähdevirta and Mr. Darrin Farrant, Director of the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) for India and Bhutan in Gwalior.

Amb. Raj Kumar Shrivastava - Dean of Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (MEA) visits SRC.

The Scindia Research Centre had the honour of welcoming Amb. Raj Kumar Shrivastava, the Dean of Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service (Ministry of External Affairs), in Gwalior.
An alumnus of IIT Kanpur, Amb. Shrivastava is a prominent diplomat. During his visit, Amb. Shrivastava toured the Scindia Palace (Jai Vilas Palace) and the Scindia Cenotaph Complexes, he also interacted with students.

SRC Head Mr. Arunansh B. Goswami meets UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar

The Head of the Scindia Research Centre presented a replica of the Rajmudra of Maharaja Madho Rao II Scindia to Dr. Ajay Kumar, the chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), at the UPSC Bhavan Dholpur House in New Delhi.

Danish Ambassador H. E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen's visit to Scindia Research Centre

The Scindia Research Centre was honored to host the ambassador of Denmark, H. E. Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, in Gwalior, where he delivered the Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia - King Christian IV lecture to commemorate the legacy of these monarchs as builder Kings. During his visit, the ambassador toured the Scindia Palace (Jai Vilas Palace), constructed in 1874, the Gwalior Fort, the Scindia School, the Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya, and the Scindia Cenotaph Complex in Gwalior. In his lecture, the ambassador discussed India-Denmark relations and the Danish model of development.

Conference on Ireland & India - Shared Histories and Interconnected Pasts

A paper titled “Marathas (Scindias) and the Irish: A Chronicle of Connections and Heritage” was presented on behalf of the @scindia_research_centre at the conference focused on Ireland & India - Shared Histories and Interconnected Pasts in New Delhi, organized by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) and the University of Notre Dame USA.

India and Israel: Civilisational memory, strategic trust and the deepening of an enduring partnership

By Mr. Arunansh B. Goswami

Tracing India-Israel ties from civilisational refuge and Maratha history to modern strategic cooperation, this article explores how memory, trust and shared security interests continue to shape a resilient partnership.

14th Prime Minister of Ireland, Dr. Leo Varadkar’s visit to Scindia Research Centre & Scindia Related Institutes

14th Prime Minister of Ireland, Dr. Leo Varadkar’s Gwalior visit reflects enduring Indo-Irish ties shaped by history, pluralism, and leadership, tracing connections from the Scindias to modern diplomacy and shared global aspirations.

Scindia-Mandela Lecture at Jiwaji University - beautifully celebrated the enduring India-South Africa bond

The Scindia Research Centre, in collaboration with the High Commission of South Africa and Jiwaji University Gwalior, hosted the Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia-Nelson Mandela lecture. The lecture was delivered by H. E. Prof. Anil Sooklal, the first Indian-origin High Commissioner of South Africa and former Sherpa for South Africa at G20, BRICS, and IBSA. He is recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) — the highest honour awarded to overseas Indians by the Government of India — for his notable contributions in the field of diplomacy. He spoke about the ties between the Scindia family and Africa, as well as the diplomatic relations between India and South Africa.

India and Ireland: A Chronicle of Anti-Colonial Resistance and Diplomatic Bonhomie

At the invitation of the Scindia Research Centre, H. E. Mr. Kevin Kelly, the ambassador of Ireland to India, conducted an official visit to Gwalior to deliver the Dr. Alymer Martin Crofts Lecture at the Jai Vilas Palace, which was constructed in 1874. Dr. Alymer Martin Crofts, who was born in County Cork, joined the Indian Medical Service in 1877. He remained in India until 1914 and was tutor, mentor, and lifelong friend of the Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia, also known as “Maker of modern Gwalior,” For nearly 17 years, Irishman Crofts had been in Gwalior performing the joint official duties of Residency Surgeon and Medical Adviser to His Highness.

Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly Visits various Educational Institutions to Foster India-Ireland Relations

Ambassador Kevin Kelly’s visit to Gwalior and Shivpuri significantly bolstered India-Ireland ties through a series of engagements at premier educational institutions established under the patronage of the Scindia dynasty. In Gwalior, the Ambassador inaugurated the Scindia Literature Festival at the 128-year-old Scindia School and engaged with medical professionals at GRMC Gwalior, founded by Maharaja Jiwajirao M. Scindia. He further explored agricultural innovation at Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya and concluded his tour by interacting with students at Scindia Kanya Vidyalaya. In Shivpuri, he connected with young learners from local schools at the historic cenotaph of Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia..

Cuban Ambassador Witnesses Centuries-Old Maratha Grandeur at Gwalior’s Shinde Shahi Dussehra Celebrations

Strengthening cultural and diplomatic ties, the Ambassador of Cuba, H.E. Juan Carlos Marsan visited Gwalior and attended the historic Shinde Shahi Dussehra celebrations. As a guest of the Scindia family, he witnessed the majestic Maratha traditions and the symbolic Shami Pujan. Broadening the engagement, the Ambassador delivered a lecture at the prestigious Scindia School, organized by the Scindia Research Centre. Addressing students and faculty, he discussed Cuba’s history, the impact of the US blockade, and Fidel Castro’s pivotal role in Indo-Cuban relations. The visit also included a meeting with H.H. Maharaja Shrimant Jyotiraditya Scindia, who fondly recalled his own diplomatic mission to Cuba.

India–Jordan ties revisited in Scindia-Hashemite lecture: History, heritage & a shared vision

The Scindia-Hashemite Lecture was held at Gwalior’s Jai Vilas Palace to celebrate 75 years of India-Jordan diplomatic relations. Hosted by the Scindia Research Centre, Jordanian Ambassador Yousef Abdelghani addressed students and faculty on historical ties and shared values of tolerance. The event highlighted the strengthening bond between the House of Scindia and the Hashemite dynasty, focusing on future cooperation in trade, tourism, and education.

"India’s Civilisational Diplomacy in Amrit Kaal: Heritage and Archaeology" by Dr. Arvind Gupta (IFS:1979)

A lecture titled "India’s Civilisational Diplomacy in Amrit Kaal: Heritage and Archaeology" was delivered by Dr. Arvind Gupta (IFS:1979, former Deputy National Security Advisor of India and Director General of IDSA, Ministry of Defence), who is also the Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation (San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri), at the historic Jai Vilas Palace.

Lecture on “Sports and Diplomacy: Argentina's Experience” by Ambassador of Argentina to India, H.E. Mariano Augustin Caucino

Advancing the bond between India 🇮🇳 and Argentina 🇦🇷, the Scindia Research Centre Gwalior, hosted a distinguished lecture titled “Sports and Diplomacy: Argentina’s Experience” as part of the Scindia Lecture Series. The event featured the Ambassador of Argentina to India, the Honourable Mariano Augustin Caucino, who served as the chief guest and keynote speaker, he was joined by his wife Mrs. Barbara Paula Urdampilleta.

India–Poland relations: A historical friendship renewed at Gwalior’s Scindia Research Centre lecture

H.E. Dr. Piotr Antoni Schwitalski, Poland’s Head of Mission, delivered the Scindia-Sobieski Lecture organised by the Scindia Research Centre at the IITTM Gwalior, highlighting the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Poland. Addressing students, he discussed the evolving nature of India-Europe relations and potential areas for future cooperation. The event concluded with an interactive Q&A, encouraging students to explore modern international diplomacy and strategic global partnerships.

“Indian Airforce in Central India: The Maharajpur Story” by AVM Anil Golani (Retd), DG CAPS

A special lecture on the Indian Airforce focusing on Maharajpur Airbase with historical linkages to the Scindia royal family, was organized at Jai Vilas Palace, Gwalior by Scindia Research Center (SRC) in collaboration with Center for Air Power Studies (CAPS), Indian Air Force. On this occasion, former Air Vice Marshal of Indian Air Force and Director General of CAPS, Shri Anil Golani was present as the keynote speaker.

“Indian Navy: The Maratha Legacy,” by former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Murlidhar Sadashiv Pawar (Retd.)

The Scindia Research Centre (SRC), in partnership with the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), organised a lecture titled “Indian Navy: The Maratha Legacy,” by former Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Murlidhar Sadashiv Pawar (Retd.) at the the historic Jai Vilas Palace Gwalior. During his presentation, the admiral underscored the difficult conditions under which Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja established the Maratha Navy, confronting numerous adversaries, including the most formidable continental power of the time, the Mughal Empire, and the leading maritime power, Portugal.