India’s caste equations

Over 70 years after independence, there is a strange race amongst India’s multitude of castes and sub-castes to be declared a backward community, in order to gain preference in jobs and education. In the world’s fastest growing economy, this is a troubling sign of the ground ...

India’s unequal development: Economy trumps ecology

As world’s fastest growing economy, India continues to enthuse global business leaders. However, business growth has come at a heavy price as India’s ecological parameters plummet to record lows, threatening the livelihood, health and lives of millions.

India’s National Register of Citizens

The final draft of National Register of Citizen, prepared in the troubled north-eastern state of Assam, has raised more issues than it solves and left over four million stranded, potentially as stateless persons. Political blame game has already begun, further clouding the fate o...

BRICS -Missing the mortar for a strong edifice

The recently concluded 10th BRICS summit in Johannesburg struck all the right notes expected from a gathering of global leaders. But 15 years after it was first talked of as a bloc, has BRICS under-delivered on its promise?

Interview with Alphons Kannanthanam | Tourism Minister of India

Alphons Kannanthanam, the Tourism Minister of India, talks to Media India Group about the government’s increasing focus on promoting north-east as a destination for both domestic and international tourists. He elaborates on the initiatives being undertaken by the government to ...

Imran Khan’s bid for power – boon or bane for India?

Viewed from New Delhi, the possibility of Imran Khan heading the next government in Islamabad seems to be the worst of all possible outcomes of the election in Pakistan. However, if both sides are sincere, installation of an army-friendly government could mark the beginning of a ...

Ghana seeks stronger bilateral relations with India

India and Ghana are working towards expanding their bilateral relations and are exploring opportunities in areas like trade, agriculture and education. Foreign Affairs Minister of Ghana, Shirley Ayorkar Botchway talks to MIG TV about her ideas and plans of building a healthy rela...

Indo-French ties driven by Modi-Macron chemistry: Swaraj

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj left Paris on Tuesday afternoon after a successful completion to her maiden visit to France in her current role.

France and India to boost bilateral trade to €15 bn

Besides issues of international, regional and bilateral importance, India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj also discussed business and culture in a meeting with her French counterpart in Paris last evening.

Swaraj on maiden visit to France

This is the first visit that Swaraj will be making to France in her four-year tenure as the External Affairs Minister of India. During her visit, Swaraj will hold discussions with her French counterpart Jean Yves Le Drian and is also expected to call on President Macron.

Defence Procurement & Manufacturing

Suresh Prabhu

From integrating India with the global economy, to developing trade relationships with countries, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry is making sure that every aspect of the sector is managed to its full capacity. Suresh Prabhu talks to Biz@India about the Indian economy, bil...