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The lights are staying on in UP

Energy is the backbone of the modern economy, driving industrial productivity, transport, connectivity, trade and basic necessities.

Brexit Dividend

Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, the most revealing aspect of Brexit is not what happened, but what did not.

Memory and History

The withdrawal of an artwork from Britain’s National Portrait Gallery over its portrayal of Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal Famine of 1943 is not merely another episode in the culture wars.

Being lonely

Although loneliness stems from a feeling of social isolation, ironically, it is one of the most unifying human experiences.

Interfaith approach to AI is need of the times

In light of the call for a global framework for responsible development of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is important to understand what this amazing transformative and fast evolving technology is. Among the many disruptive technologies AI occupies an important place.

Whither Arbitration

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is not new to India. Arbitration as a form of ADR started in British India with passage of the Arbitration Act, 1940.

Poland’s pivot

In a historic move, Poland’s Parliament has signalled the end of an eight-year nationalist rule, ushering in a new era under the leadership of Mr Donald Tusk.

Green financing

In a momentous declaration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a transformative vision for Gujarat’s financial hub, GIFT City, transcending its established fin-tech prowess to position it as a global epicentre for climate financing.

Christmas for an Indian-American

I was single during my first Christmas in the USA as a graduate student. A student senior to me, also of Indian origin, advised me not to go out on Christmas night because “you will only see foreign students and stray dogs”.