Europe
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainability to drive TCS growth in Europe
March 6, 2024
What is the outlook for TCS Europe in 2024? As far as TCS is concerned, we operate in multiple countries in Europe and the dynamics are slightly different across different regions. Nordics, which has some unique opportunities and challenges, then we operate in Belgium, Netherland...
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1,668 journalists killed from 2003-2022 in connection with their work, says RSF
December 30, 2022
Global press freedom organisation Reporters San Frontieres (RSF) says that with murders, contract killings, ambushes, war zone deaths and fatal injuries, a total of 1,668 journalists have been killed worldwide in connection with their work in the last two decades (2003-2022). RSF...
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European Parliament bribery scandal puts spotlight on dark underbelly of EU institutions
December 17, 2022
The European Parliament is considered a cornerstone of European democracy and is meant to play the role of the sole pan-EU, democratically-elected body to represent the people of the EU and keep a check on the bureaucrats and their opaque ways of working that is often considered ...
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European heatwaves linger on at fag end of summer
August 26, 2022
Last week of August is meant to be rather pleasant in Europe as the summer wanes but leaves enough of sun to keep the clouds and rain at bay. The normal temperatures are in mid-20°C and minimums around 15°C. But on August 25, Paris was still sweltering at 33°C and Koln in Germ...
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Repair, not replace: Key to tackling climate change
March 29, 2022
Thirungia region in Germany is offering residents up to 100 Euros for not throwing away their smartphones, but repair them and continue to use them. Similar repair bonus is also available for other consumer electronic items like laptops and domestic appliances. The scheme is soon...
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On World Ozone Day 2020, relearning forgotten lessons from past global success for COVID19
September 15, 2020
It was the decade of 1970s. A dozen men had already landed on the moon. There was an exhilarating mood all around, mainly in the developed countries. ‘‘Sky is not the limit,’’ scientists and technocrats would often boast. The doors of the universe could be commanded from ...
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Venice Film Festival 2020: Few films, fewer fans
September 11, 2020
As the world grapples with the deadly coronavirus disease, the organisation of the 77th edition of Venice Film Festival was the first, tentative step towards normalcy and resumption of international gatherings. At the beginning of the year, Italy & Venice in particular had em...
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EIFE boost for Skill India Mission
January 21, 2020
A unique, multi-country delegation from Europe visits India to scout for opportunities of collaboration.
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Kali Puja au Bengale
November 1, 2019
Peu après les célébrations de Durga Puja, le Bengale se prépare à l’arrivée de la divinité de l’esprit, du corps et de l’âme. Mais pourquoi le Bengale célèbre-t-il Kali Puja (adoration de la déesse Kali), alors que l’Inde célèbre Diwali (la fête des lumi...
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Victory in Europe Day
June 20, 2019
In six decades after the end of the WWII, Europe made a surprising amount of progress. The last decade has seen some of those gains slip away.
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A talk on Gandhi and Rolland
May 31, 2019
Nobel laureate Romain Rolland, a French writer was one of the foremost European popularisers of Gandhi and even wrote his biography.
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Indian short film wins Cannes Nespresso Talents award
May 23, 2019
This year’s Cannes has seen no official entry from India but a few Indian filmmakers are making India proud at the side events.
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