European Union
European Parliament elections
June 17, 2019
For over 50 years, the European project has been driven by France and Germany, but this motor seems to be running out of fuel now.
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WTO: An existential battle
May 15, 2019
As countries chart their own path, violating global trade rules with impunity, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is more vulnerable than ever. But for the smaller developing nations, WTO is the sole recourse in a lawless world.
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Democracy in Africa
April 16, 2019
After several stumbles, democracy seems to be advancing in Africa again. Fragile yet taking baby steps ahead. The world needs to encourage this.
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US plans to withdraw from the INF Treaty
April 10, 2019
By threatening to pull out of a key arms treaty, the United States has brought Europe back to the brink of a cold war.
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Indo-EU FTA: Renewed Hope on the Cards
March 27, 2018
Caught in a limbo for the last five years, there is a renewed hope for India–EU trade talks. India has invited negotiators from the European Union to resume talks on Indo-EU Free Trade Agreement. Equally, India is also busy exploring opportunities with other trade blocs.
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A cheesy soirée with French expert François Robin
December 15, 2017
The most delectable cheese in the world undoubtedly comes from Europe where cheese experts use ancestral knowledge to produce a variety of high-quality cheese. From French Camembert to Greek Feta and also Italian Burrata, the options are endless...
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Floods in north-eastern India worsen
August 16, 2017
In the north-eastern Indian states, floods have resulted in a devastating situation as bodies such as the European Union (EU) have pledged aid. As north-eastern India, with areas such as the states of Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh, faces perhaps the worst flood ...
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European Union and India establish an Investment Facilitation Mechanism
July 15, 2017
The European Union (EU) and India announced the establishment of an Investment Facilitation Mechanism (IFM) for EU Investments in India. The mechanism will allow for a close coordination between the European Union and the Government of India with an aim to promote and facilitate ...
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Social media consumer laws beg careful investigation
March 20, 2017
Social media once again comes under the spotlight as issues pertaining to consumer laws are often seen violated; the European Union allows a month to fix the while India still figuring out cyber laws that best fits the country.
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Ozone pollution causing maximum deaths in India
February 18, 2017
Issues concerning death caused by air pollution made a steep and significant jump with a new report suggesting India to have the maximum deaths caused by ozone pollution. The new statistics are rather alarming.
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Indian economy overtakes British: Another Take
December 22, 2016
Forbes magazine has caused a frenzy by reporting that the Indian economy has grown a notch, leaving the United Kingdom behind in its wake. While the Indian press has vivaciously welcomed the report, it might be a tad early to reach conclusions.
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India remains an antique showcase of Portuguese architecture
December 17, 2016
Indian territories such as Goa, Daman and Diu on the western coast of the peninsula still holds a very strong Portuguese influence in terms of the local languages, architecture and fervour. However, are we building on a mutually beneficial space that is rightly reminiscent of the...
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