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A still from ‘The Paper’ | Photo Credit: Peacock What if the searchlight were turned on those who create and direct pop culture? There is Apple TV’s excellent satire, The Studio, thatlooks at movie-making, and their newsroom drama, The Morning Show, which is a study on network broadcasting. The time was ripe to turn the…
Introduction US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 50 per cent tariff on Indian imports for the purchase of Russian oil threatens to undo decades of carefully nurtured US-India strategic ties, according to an article by Anna Mahjar-Barducci, a project director at the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) published by Australian Institute…
Introduction The Central Sector Scheme for Formation and Promotion of 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 29th of February, 2020. The scheme was launched with a budget outlay of Rs 6,865 crore till 2027-28. Since the launch of the scheme, Rs 254.4 crore in equity grants have been…
At the third India-France-Australia trilateral focal points meeting in Delhi on 19th June 2024, the three countries have vowed to work jointly towards a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific amid China’s growing muscle-flexing in the region. The three sides reportedly reviewed progress made under the three pillars of trilateral cooperation, namely: Maritime safety and…
In a significant counter-terror operation named ‘Sindoor,’ India targeted key terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack. The strikes, executed by the Army, Navy, and Air Force, focussed on Bahawalpur and Muridke, known centres for Jaish -e-Mohammed (JeM) Lashkar -e- Taiba (LeT) respectively. Operation Sindoor, a coordinated, multi-service strike by…
Introduction Way back in 1995, 6 western tourists and their two guides were presumed to have been killed by a terrorist group, Al Faraan, in the meadows, an open habitat or field, vegetated by grasses, herbs, and other non-woody plants of Pahalgam. They were kidnapped in the Lidderwat area of Pahalgam in the Anantnag district…
India’s startup ecosystem is said to be a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship transforming the country’s economic landscape. As of today, India continues to be one of the world’s most dynamic startup hubs, driven by a confluence of factors such as: 1. A burgeoning middle class;2. Widespread digital adoption, and;3. A supportive policy environment.India is…
A nation’s growth is dependent on the capability of its workforce. To be globally competitive Indian youth therefore must be equipped to meet the present and future demands. In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, the skilling of the country’s youth is imperative for cultivating the future leaders and innovators. By equipping young individuals with the ability…
Introduction According to Traditional Economic Theory, Energy is the main driving force behind economic growth of a country, as, while, on the one hand, growth of an economy leads to increase in energy consumption, a shortfall in supply of energy, constraints economic growth. Availability, accessibility, and affordability of energy resources are therefore considered the critical…
IntroductionIt is said, when a government body, committed to fostering industrial growth, collaborates with a vibrant community of innovative startups, the results are bound to be transformative. The partnership between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) entered into recently is believed to be a crucial…
