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 …
R. Suryamurthy
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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“STOP NOW!” Global Gandhi’s Urgent Call as Iran–Israel Tensions Explode
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readAmid 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 …
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India Bets on Value-Added Seafood to Drive Export Surge
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia 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 …
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PAC Flags Gaps in Rail Safety Despite Near-Perfect Track Monitoring Claims
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’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 …
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Insurance Activity at GIFT City Gains Momentum with Global Entrants
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …