Economy
World Bank: India Growth to Ease but Outpace Peers
India’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6 per cent in FY27, as rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict and ongoing supply chain disruptions weigh on…
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
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Aviation
Etihad to Launch Seasonal Dhaka Flights From June
Etihad Airways will launch a seasonal four-times-weekly service between Abu Dhabi and Dhaka from June 26 to October 24, aiming to strengthen trade, cargo movement and passenger connectivity between the…
India
Brotherhood Beyond The Barracks
The idea sounded simple enough — get former Sainik School cadets in one room and see what comes of it. What unfolded instead was a gathering that hinted at something…
AI
Auto, Industrial CEOs Bet on Growth, Accelerate AI Push Amid Uncertainty: KPMG
Global automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders are signalling renewed confidence in growth even as geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and the energy transition reshape the operating landscape, according to a 2025…
Community
Virgin Atlantic Ramps up Bengaluru Flights, Nears Double-Daily Service
Virgin Atlantic will increase its London Heathrow–Bengaluru services to 13 flights a week from June 1, 2026, edging closer to a double-daily schedule on one of its fastest-growing India routes.…
India
Regulatory Shift in UAE Fuels AMRG Global Expansion
Professional services firm AMRG & Associates has rebranded as AMRG Global, using its entry into the United Arab Emirates to tap rising demand for specialized advisory services amid sweeping regulatory…
Health
India Eyes Biosimilar Insulin Scale-Up Amid Global Supply Concerns
India is stepping up efforts to expand domestic insulin manufacturing and diabetes-related bio-manufacturing, as global supply risks and affordability concerns push policymakers to re-evaluate dependence on a handful of multinational…
Community
“STOP NOW!” Global Gandhi’s Urgent Call as Iran–Israel Tensions Explode
Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, the Global Gandhi initiative has issued a strongly worded global appeal calling for an immediate ceasefire, diplomatic engagement, and a renewed commitment to…
Economy
India Bets on Value-Added Seafood to Drive Export Surge
India is preparing to reposition its seafood industry for the next phase of global competition, with policymakers targeting higher-value exports, deeper market penetration and stronger compliance standards as the sector…
Economy
PAC Flags Gaps in Rail Safety Despite Near-Perfect Track Monitoring Claims
India’s rail safety apparatus is under renewed scrutiny after Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) flagged persistent gaps in inspection, maintenance, and accountability systems, even as the government claims near-total compliance…
Community
Insurance Activity at GIFT City Gains Momentum with Global Entrants
India’s flagship financial hub at GIFT City is fast emerging as a serious player in global risk markets, with insurance and reinsurance premiums surging more than elevenfold in five years…
Aviation
Mid-Air Magic: Akasa Plates Up Easter Treats
As airlines compete not just on fares but on experience, Akasa Air is leaning into the sensory side of flying, bringing back a seasonal menu that turns a routine journey…
Books
Parliament Art Tells India’s Epic Tale
A new book chronicling India’s civilizational journey through the murals of Parliament was released on Tuesday, placing the spotlight on art as a medium of historical storytelling and national memory.…
Economy
SEZ Duty Relief Opens Domestic Door, But Impact Seen as Marginal
India has eased rules to let Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units sell more in the domestic market at slightly lower customs duties, offering a limited cushion to exporters grappling with…
India
India’s Space VC Rocket Fires Up
India’s first dedicated venture capital fund for the space sector has moved closer to deployment, with initial investments in startups expected from the first quarter of FY2027, Minister of State…
Community
Easing Silent Struggles of Aging
For 72-year-old Meera Sharma, stepping out for a simple evening walk had, over the years, become a calculated risk. “It’s not the walking,” she says, “it’s the worry—what if something…