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    India-US energy cooperation in an age of upheaval

    2020-03-18T09:25:15+00:00December 26th, 2019|2019, Home Page, North America Edition – 27 December 2019|

    An energy expert explores how the sector can provide a new base for a stronger US-India relationship. Highlights: State-state and other subnational cooperation to deepen energy linkages. Growing sustainable energy and emissions reduction technologies in the industrial sector. Expansion of cooperation on securing supply chains for key technologies in the energy transition. Including inputs from institutional investors and key foundations and philanthropies working to advance the clean energy transition in India. As 2020 begins, India enters this new decade [...]

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      Unfair to criticise Modi govt for raising import tariffs

      2020-03-18T09:31:34+00:00December 23rd, 2019|North America Edition – 27 December 2019, UK Edition – 27 December 2019|

      The Modi government has been facing a lot of criticism for its recent policies to give impetus to Make in India – some being similar to those previously been adopted by now-booming economies in the earlier stages of their growth. It would be prudent to not make any hasty judgements and see how this plays out for India in the longer run. Many free-market mavens are upset with India’s Narendra Modi government for apparently turning its back on free trade. [...]

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        India closes the vault on data

        2020-03-18T09:34:34+00:00December 13th, 2019|2019, North America Edition – 13 December 2019|

        India’s Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 defines who owns the data, who can use it and under what circumstances. Though US tech companies are unlikely to welcome some of its provisions on data localisation, it will prevent data colonisation in line with the broad global consensus on the issue. Highlights: The Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill currently under deliberation is set to legislate rules and requirements on data sovereignty. According to the bill, sensitive data relations financial status, health, sexual [...]

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          UK’s immigration obsession wears thin with voters

          2020-11-24T08:51:15+00:00December 13th, 2019|2019, UK Edition – 13 December 2019|

          The news of a 63 per cent hike in Indian students choosing UK universities over the previous year reflects Britain’s somewhat scaled down approach to the issue of mobility, transmitted during the General Election campaign and an emphatic Boris Johnson victory. Highlights: The Conservative party is showing a gradual shift on its view on immigration under the leadership of Boris Johnson. Opinion polls reflect that the UK is becoming generally more positive and less concerned around migration. Home Secretary Priti [...]

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            Healthcare at the heart of a disruptive and innovative approach to India-UK ties

            2019-12-16T18:31:20+00:00December 13th, 2019|2019, UK Edition – 13 December 2019|

            The Consul General of India for Birmingham reflects on the various sectors and opportunities for the UK and India to collaborate and take the lead. Highlights: The Government of India, under the reforms propagated by PM Modi is making the best use of technology to streamline services delivered and increase efficiency. India today consists of one sixth of humanity. The UK can help enable India to make its rightful contribution to the world. Indian healthcare professionals can help the NHS [...]

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              What does Boris Johnson’s win mean for India?

              2020-08-20T06:58:40+00:00December 13th, 2019|2019, North America Edition – 13 December 2019, UK Edition – 13 December 2019|

              From deeper cooperation on counter-terrorism, turbo-boosting trade relations and better understanding on immigration, to new-found political activism by Britain’s 1.5 million strong Indian diaspora, India Inc. Founder and CEO Manoj Ladwa explores the contours of what Boris Johnson’s emphatic victory means for India. Highlights: The Conservatives' comprehensive victory means Britain will be leaving the EU on 31 January 2020. Boris Johnson’s win spells optimistic news for relations with India and gives Indian businesses the certainty they have been calling for. [...]

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                Realising the UK-India tech opportunity

                2019-12-13T07:44:32+00:00December 13th, 2019|2019, UK Edition – 13 December 2019|

                Despite the lack of clarity, Brexit could open several new avenues for the UK and India, especially in the tech sector. Highlights: Whilst Brexit doesn’t provide much certainty, it can unlock new opportunities for the UK and India to strengthen their tech ties. Recent reports show that investment both to and from UK and India has increased. To maintain the momentum, it’s important for both countries to continue to forge newer and stronger channels of collaboration. Governments and private sectors [...]

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