Why India is Opposed to EU’s Carbon Border Tax
As India’s third largest trading partner, the EU accounted for €62.8 billion ($74.5 billion) worth of trade in goods in 2020. Last week, Indian environment minister Prakash Javadekar opposed the European Union’s (EU) plan to levy an additional ‘carbon border tax’ on imports from countries such as India that do not have strict norms for […]
Combating Covid Misinformation
The odds of dying after getting a Covid vaccine are virtually non-existent. But our social media feeds, and the flood of forwarded messages are sure to convince us otherwise. This article originally appeared in The Assam Tribune on April 24, 2021. It takes less than five clicks on social media to get to misinformation or […]
Building Supply Chain Resilience in a Post-Covid World
Background Talking about a ‘Post-Covid’ world seems odd, especially with the infections and tragic deaths continue to rise across India, and the world. However, I am optimistic that the vaccination drives and the collective will to ‘break-the-chain’ is sure to improve things in the coming future. And for especially that reason, it is crucial for […]
Upstream Ahead 2021 – Proceedings Report
The first edition of ‘Upstream Ahead – Oil & Gas Exploration & Production – Towards Vision 2050’ summit was conducted successfully on February 11-12, 2021, under the aegis of MoPNG and DGH.
Going the Extra Mile – Daulat Ram College
Akanksha Tyagi, Founder, and Director at SFC Asia, speaks to the dynamic students of Daulat Ram College, Delhi University about Going the Extra Mile and Preparing for the Post-Pandemic World.
Events of the Future Report – 2021 Edition
The event industry was one of the worst hit industries in the world during this pandemic but that in no way means that revival will be long and painstaking. With the right mix of creativity, technology and audience analysis, event organisers and planners can be back in business, delivering desired results like never before.
Can a South Asian Identity be Expressed through Music?
From the majestic Himalayan peaks to the waters of the Indian Ocean, South Asia boasts of diverse landscapes. So too are the inhabitants of this region with their rich cultural heritage, distinct musical traditions and exceptional linguistic diversity. Permeating all aspects of life, music acts as a conduit that communicates a plethora of emotions, traditions, […]
Future of Technology Report 2020 Edit
As a follow-up to the Upstream Ahead Summit 2021, a Monitoring Committee was formed to chart the way forward for the India oil & gas industry.
Founders with Purpose: Sujeev Shakya
When I had just finished my Chartered Accountancy examinations and was talking to my superboss on my future career, I asked him whether I could have a career where I could work nine months and do things I like to do remaining three months. He told me that even after he had become the President of this […]
Founders with Purpose: Giuseppe Savino
Giuseppe do you remember when, in the middle of the night, I was holding you by your hand, squeezing it so tightly that you would burst into tears because of the pain? You were only six years old then and I was terrified that I would lose you in the midst of the human river […]