In a landmark move to democratize access to India’s cultural heritage, the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (TRIS) has launched the beta version of its new platform www.tuliresearchcentre.org. Set for full launch on April 30, the platform is designed to be a revolutionary knowledge-sharing engine, offering open access to immersive content on India’s modern and contemporary identity. Unlike traditional educational tools, TRIS introduces a unique ‘image-text-audio’ model that blends visual, written, and spoken formats to create a richer, more engaging learning experience.The initiative is the brainchild of Neville Tuli, a visionary with three decades of experience in cultural preservation and research. Speaking on the launch, Tuli emphasized the importance of making India’s vast intellectual and aesthetic traditions accessible to all from academics to the layperson. The platform’s 16 research categories span a wide range of disciplines, including art, film, and cultural studies, with each section designed to encourage both personal exploration and academic inquiry.
Among the platform’s most ambitious features is its promise of full public access to historical sales data of modern and contemporary Indian art a first for any nation. This bold step is expected to boost transparency, nurture the still growing Indian art market, and integrate it more seamlessly with global financial systems. It also signals TRIS’s commitment to building a sustainable knowledge ecosystem that not only informs but empowers future cultural economies.
Looking ahead, the Centre plans to launch the world’s first three year undergraduate program in Contemporary India Studies, aiming to shape a new generation of thought leaders with a deep, holistic understanding of India’s complexities. Through this, TRIS hopes to fill a critical gap in India’s educational landscape and strengthen the country’s ability to engage with global challenges from a place of rooted knowledge and self-awareness.
