Srikanth KondapalliPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tianjin to attend the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting had triggered widespread expectations on offsetting the damage caused by the United States’ 50% tariffs, ushering in a multipolar world , and...
Policy UpdateAyush BansalBackgroundIndia and the United Kingdom (UK) enjoy a long economic partnership, reinforced by strong cultural, political, and trade links. Bilateral goods and services trade remained close to USD 21 billion in 2023, with services accounting for approximately...
Abhay TrivediIntroductionFor a long time, India’s financial system was dominated by traders, middlemen, and brokers who relied on old-school methods to track transactions. But that’s changed. Spreadsheets, software, and digital tools have taken overmainly because digitization has swept through...
Aasha SharmaParticipatory Research (PR) is a gamut of research designs, methods, and frameworks that use systematic inquiry, directly collaborating with those affected or being studied. (Cargo & Mercer, 2008). The research design and problem are co-constructed through partnerships between researchers and stakeholders, community members, or...
Policy UpdateMuskan ThakurBackgroundThe Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) rolled out KRCNet on 27 July 2020 as part of the Digital India initiative, converting its conventional libraries into networked Knowledge Resource Centres (KRCs). Before its launch, access to scientific literature,...
Kauntey SuryavanshiCities have always been magnets of opportunity. They promise jobs, better healthcare, and vibrant lifestyles. But as our skylines rise higher, so does the invisible cloud of pollutants choking the very air we breathe. The connection between urbanization...
Farhan AhmedThe strategic weaponization of economic interdependence and the Era of Economic StatecraftWhen Trade Becomes WarfareIn an era where traditional military conflicts risk catastrophic escalation, nations have discovered a more subtle yet equally potent weapon: their economic ties. The...
Advika Medha AcharWhy does a country like India invest so much in space? The answer lies not only in science, but in diplomacy. India’s space programme was never just about rockets—it was about gaining autonomy, building partnerships, and signaling...
Vivetha JayaseelanIntroductionThe Indo-Pacific is one of the most important regions in the world today. It functions as a vast maritime highway, connecting Asia, Africa, and the Americas through essential trade routes, energy corridors, and sea lanes. Most discussions about...
Policy UpdateBavleenBackground In February 2022, India and the United Arab Emirates signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which took effect on May 1, 2022. This marked India’s first trade agreement with a West Asian country and demonstrated the growing...
