Business & Politics

The son also rises

The son also rises

December 5, 2017

Rahul Gandhi, scion of India's most enduring political dynasty will now preside over the 132-year old Indian National Congress. The 'crown' of president poses several challenges for Rahul Gandhi. Will he sink or lead the party? Only time will tell.

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Flip side of Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017

Flip side of Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017

November 30, 2017

With a theme focusing on women empowerment, the Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017, which is being held in India for the first time, is missing out on declining numbers of women in workforce, and how Ivanka Trump's statements are a contradiction to her actions.

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An Indian woman’s case of ‘indoctrination’

An Indian woman’s case of ‘indoctrination’

November 27, 2017

After a 25 year old woman’s custody was handed over to her father in India, the Supreme Court hears on her marriage and autonomy.

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Confronting tax evasion in India

Confronting tax evasion in India

November 20, 2017

Despite a 'largely compliant' status in the recently released OECD tax transparency report, India's plans to support sustainable development through investments in infrastructure, health and other major issues face challenges due to an unremitting tax skirting rampant among overs...

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Eating out, generating jobs, fuelling economy

Eating out, generating jobs, fuelling economy

November 17, 2017

Eating outboosts tourism, generates jobs and fuels the economy, and the activity is exponentially increasing among the billion plus Indians. Is India ready to unlock its growth potential? To do so, India needs a clear road map ahead.

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Terrorism in focus at ASEAN-India Summit

Terrorism in focus at ASEAN-India Summit

November 15, 2017

India’s presence this year at ASEAN Summit was marked by its continued fight against terrorism as well as hopes for increased economic cooperation with the ASEAN member states

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India test fires subsonic cruise missile

India test fires subsonic cruise missile

November 7, 2017

Indigenously designed, the subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay has been successfully tested for critical operations such as blast off.

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A look at World Food India 2017

A look at World Food India 2017

November 4, 2017

To place India on the world food map, ‘World Food India 2017’ provides a platform to network and collaborate with Indian and international businesses - packed with exhibitions, sector-specific seminars, food street and record making cooking sessions.

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From stone pelting to saffron packing

From stone pelting to saffron packing

November 4, 2017

Kashmir is all set to get a second saffron park even as the first is being operationalised to process the world's most expensive spice in the world. Will it wean away Kashmir's youngsters from stone pelting and add a better flavour to their lives?

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Decoding 30 steps ahead of Ease of Doing Business

Decoding 30 steps ahead of Ease of Doing Business

November 2, 2017

India jumped 30 spots to land on the 100th rank in the global rankings of the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index; however, the ambiguity regarding doing business in the country as a whole still remains.

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