Author: Eva Benerjee

The old paradigm on industrial development is stuck on a dichotomy – either speed up economic growth or preserve the environment for nature. But, when it comes to addressing a big mass of people in Surat after launching development projects worth more than eighteen thousand crore rupees, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected this compromise with force. He said that the world is heading towards a sustainable future, and India is now playing a lead role in this quest for sustainable world, and is showing to the world that growth and ecology can go hand in hand. The timing of the…

On Saturday, 5.0 on the Richter scale earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh as a fairly moderate earthquake occurred in that area. The tremors have been felt in many other states in Northern India, alarming citizens there. Including Himachal Pradesh, the earthquake’s tremors were also felt in many areas of North India, leading to many individuals leaving their homes and places of employment in fear. Moderate Earthquake Strikes Himachal Pradesh The tremors were felt for an estimated interval of a few (but not much more than a few) seconds long, with sufficient strength to cause people living in rural areas or people…

During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin has sharply asserted Russia’s “special privileged strategic partnership” with New Delhi in a major statement on the sidelines of the forum. Putin, addressing the leaders of major news organizations at a press conference, denied that the West is trying to isolate him and said it was a “useless and harmful exercise that undermines the international order. Other than that, the Russian leader labeled an ambitious plan to develop bilateral growth, in which he unreservedly said that bilateral trade is going to exceed the historic $100 billion benchmark in upcoming years. The…

Public health governance doesn’t normally go to the extreme of shutting down a market, but when the core health of a people is at stake, then administrative half measures must be eliminated. The Government of Nagaland has approved the introduction of a blanket ban on manufacturing, processing, storage, transportation and sale of any food products containing tobacco or nicotine throughout the state for a period of one year in a highly decisive and sweeping order. The detailed, straight-to-the-point order is handed down by the Commissioner of Food Safety himself. The move removes the legal hurdle from individual decisions about tobacco…

With most transactions happening digitally these days, this young IIM graduate uses social media to express some values that are more traditional. He gave his parents their first salary, in cash, to thank them for all the sacrifices they have made throughout his life by providing emotion and support to him. The video and some images of this wonderful experience became viral and resulted in users expressing appreciation for him and his parents for providing good examples of the long-standing values of respect, appreciation and family bonds that have a lot of meaning for many people in India. A Simple…

It has been under financial stress for years and the Indian aviation industry has been at the mercy of the vagaries of global oil prices. The government’s recent declaration of a new ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund has, however, received widespread relief and optimism from the industry. The move has been welcomed by all major carriers including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, etc. who see this as a much awaited financial boost in addressing their single biggest expense. This fund marks a turning point in what has been a turbulent past for an industry battling razor-thin margins,…

Global diplomacy, as it changes, does not occur in isolation. Typically they are motivated by the hard realities of economic need and resource survival. That was very much the case when India formally welcomed Acting President of Venezuela, Mr. Delcy Rodríguez, in New Delhi, four days ago, in high-profile fashion. Rodríguez held a discussion with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar before engaging in extensive bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Hyderabad House, and commenced a significant five-day working visit. The visit has been promoted as an opportunity to strengthen bilateral partnerships and explore various sectors but it’s…

On Thursday, June 4, 2026, renowned film producer and former Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Pahlaj Nihalani, passed away at 76 years old in Mumbai. He had been hospitalized at Nanavati Hospital following several months of battling liver cirrhosis. His funeral services will be performed at Santacruz Crematorium in Mumbai. Pahlaj’s death marks the conclusion of a long and productive career spanning over four decades, he had made a substantial impact through his work as both a successful producer and as one of the most controversial chairmen for India’s Film Certification Authority. Veteran Bollywood Producer Breathes…

In a bid to empower the people directly financially, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced a massive social welfare scheme, ‘Annapurna Yojana’. This flagship scheme will provide a financial assistance of ₹3,000 to women who are eligible across the state in their bank accounts on a monthly basis. The programme is being launched at the state secretariat of Nabanna with Chief Minister Adhikari slated to formally open the scheme there. Agnimitra Paul, Minister for the Department of Women, Child Development, and Social Welfare, also attends the hugely publicized event. Scale and Financial Impact The Annapurna Yojana is poised…

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has offered to impose an additional 12.5% import tariff on India and 53 other countries. The broad trade action is in response to a Section 301 investigation finding that these key global economies have not implemented or effectively implemented domestic bans on goods made with forced labor. The notice is the latest in escalating trade conflicts within the Trump administration. Labor law enforcement differences between the world and the U.S. are actually a liability to U.S. industries and to international trade, officials say. The core allegations and U.S. rationale are presented.The core allegations and…