Prabir DeBay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation’s (BIMSTEC) journey since 1997 is reminiscent of many shared collective memories. Not only energetic engagements, the BIMSTEC activities underscored the benefits of staying together.The gains from regional cooperation...
Savleen KaurOverview of India’s Space SectorAfter much deliberation, consulting, feedbacks and review the Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) launched “Indian Space Policy 2023” which provides the much-needed impetus to Indian space sector, stimulating greater investments and participation of...
TK ArunPublic safety isn’t a priority in the Indian mindset. So we are irresponsible when we drive on roads and railways, and negligence or worse is often not punished. In the wake of one of the worst train accidents...
T K ArunIt is a terrible tragedy that more than 280 people have died and 900-odd injured in twin rail accidents in Odisha’s Balasore district. The Chennai-bound Coromandel Express ran headlong into a stationary goods train at Bahanaga station,...
Arun KumarThe official GDP growth data hides the reality of tepid growth and a decline in good employment.Gross domestic product or GDP growth at 7.2% in the financial year 2022-23 on the back of an unexpectedly high fourth-quarter growth...
Anil TrigunayatBRICS on a mini-lateral level is focusing and yielding rather significantly on what other major groupings and multilateral organisations are aiming at. It has begun to provide an alternate avenue of cooperation from trade, and finance to resolving regional and...
Harsh V PantPM Modi’s three-nation tour was a testament to how New Delhi has managed the turbulence of global politics effectively and positioned itself well for the future.Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s recently concluded three-nation tour was a testament...
TK ArunThe way to make AT1 bonds attractive again is to clarify the insurance-linked role that sets them apart from pure debt, revert to valuation as per the time period of call options, and vastly improve banking supervision via...
Anil TrigunayatAt this stage, it looks like a great point for discussion at the Conference as the climate diplomats from the developing world express hope of some forward movement and justice to the ‘Loss & Damage’ agenda. But the...
Anil TrigunayatWith the successful implementation of more LNG Terminals and pipelines, India is working towards delivering natural gas to every corner of India, making it available to a variety of domestic industries. In doing so, we are ensuring that...
