This World Environment Day, the global conversation is focused on climate action. The message from the United Nations is clear: the question is no longer whether climate change is happening, …
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Betting on Global Capital: India’s Bold Push to Deepen Financial Markets
by Venugopal Bhandary 4 minutes readThe Government of India has announced a significant package of reforms aimed at deepening the Government Securities (G-Sec) market and attracting greater Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) into Indian equities and …
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A Strategic Pivot Towards Long-Term Foreign Capital
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe government’s decision to exempt foreign investors from paying tax on interest income and capital gains from investments in government securities marks more than a routine capital market reform. It …
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Exclusive: Kanwal Rekhi on Entrepreneurship, TiE’s Global Impact, Immigration, and India’s Rise
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 10 minutes readKanwal Rekhi is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Indian American entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley. From humble beginnings in Kanpur, India, he went on to become the first …
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From Khadi to Cartier: The New Style Politics of India
by Mahendra Vedby Mahendra Ved 5 minutes readKarnataka’s new Chief Minister D K Shivkumar is said to be worth Rs. 1400 crores and flaunts it in public with a Louis Vuitton scarf and a Cartier watch. The …
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IMF Set to Send Staff Mission to Bangladesh to Review Country’s Economic Situation
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) is preparing to send a staff mission to Bangladesh to review the country’s economic situation, hold discussions with government officials and explore the next steps …
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The fourth edition of the Kathmandu Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) will convene on June 6–7, 2026, at Hotel Himalaya, Kathmandu, bringing together eminent writers, thinkers, artists, diplomats, spiritual leaders, academics, …
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Malaviya Foundation Awards C$620,000 to Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Medalists
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readCanadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes who reached the podium at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games will receive a total of C$620,000 in cash incentives through the Malaviya Foundation. A …
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India, U.S. Explore New Frontiers in Agricultural Cooperation
by Amit Deshmukh 2 minutes readA high-level dialogue aimed at advancing India–U.S. agricultural cooperation was recently held in Washington, D.C., under the leadership of IFFCO Chairman Dileep Sanghani, marking another important step in strengthening bilateral …
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Italian Town Honors General Robino Ventura and Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Legacy
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readAn Italian town with deep historical ties to the Sikh Empire came together on May 31 to honor General Robino Ventura, the Italian military officer who rose to prominence under …