Dr Cyrus Poonawalla: India’s Vaccine King
Cyrus Poonawalla is one of India’s and the world’s wealthiest businessmen. With a net worth of $13.2 billion, the 80-year-old is India’s 12th richest person. He nearly five-folded his net worth in a decade, according to Forbes. His enterprise, which
Is a Green Bubble forming?
A green bubble refers to an over investment in renewable energy companies and technology. It is a term that has started attracting attention in the last 10-15 years because of the growing interest in alternative energy sources. Some of the
North Bengal – a possibility?
Recently, a comment made by a BJP MP from Alipurduar, John Barla, has conjured up a storm in West Bengal. On 13th June, John Barla demanded the formation of a Union Territory in North Bengal. This has, yet again, led
The Tacit Third Wave
The turn of this decade was the worst of times, as COVID-19 was declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. It forced countries into lockdowns, pushed healthcare systems beyond their limits, and tested our ability to withstand
Nepal’s Budget for the fiscal year 2021-22: The Future of Chure
Nepal- a small country spread over approximately 1, 47, 000 km2 is sandwiched between India and China, two countries having the largest population count in the world. In spite of this, Nepal has managed to maintain its cultural identity and
Milkha Singh – A Tribute
The Indian sporting Legend ‘Milkha Singh’ or ‘The Flying Sikh’ as he was commonly known, was born on 20th November 1929 at Govindpura, Punjab province, British India (present day Punjab, Pakistan). He was born to Sikh parents of Rathore Rajput
The Northern Triangle and the Immigration Debate – An Evaluation
The Northern Triangle consists of three countries namely, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras; located in the Central American region. The three countries have been plagued with deplorable socio-economic conditions, widespread violence, environmental challenges and instability which has led to increased,
Book Review – The Millennial Investor
Dev Dharira, a financial management aficionado, has been working as a fund manager for over 7 years. Having recognized the potential that investment can have, he has been handling millions in the global financial market. Owing to the pandemic, Dharira
Despite the pandemic, India’s agriculture exports reach record highs
India’s agricultural sector is the country’s largest employer. Over the years, India has consistently maintained a trade surplus in agricultural products. The lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 has disrupted economic activities, the supply chains and reduced economic growth. It
Juneteenth
On June 19th, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger brought profound news to the people of Galveston, Texas as he read out General Order Number 3 that said – “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation