Pannun ‘Murder Plot’ and Double Standards of the West on Terrorism
Anil Trigunayat It has been a given that for their geo-political ends the major powers have always kept the extremists , terrorists and separatists as their pliant tool to subserve
Mr Arjuna Gamini Pieris Seneviratne
Visiting Senior Fellow
An insightful and holistic development practitioner with multi-sectorial insight. Strategist, researcher, evaluator, media-person, educationist, environmentalist, IT specialist, mathematician, marketer, anthropologist, musician, actor, script-writer and voice-artist with multi-faceted skills sets and professional experience in public, private, civil, media, academic and aesthetic sectors. Motivated towards designing, creating and implementing result oriented, scientifically consistent development paradigms, business strategies, media campaigns and information systems.
20 years as a multidisciplinary researcher, 14 years as a development policy planner, 16 years as a development project designer, 22 years as a corporate strategist, 14 years as a social business consultant, 8 years as a technology and tech-research mentor with multiple skills in areas that include development strategy, sectoral situational analytics, development sustainability and durability, monitoring & evaluation, conflict transformation, media leveraging, creative writing, training & education, development effectiveness, marketing strategy, energy activism, corporate governance, corporate strategy, disaster management, environment and resource conservation, climate change, sustainable agriculture strategies, appropriate technology, Information and Communications Technology, social business modeling, management capacity building, knowledge management, gender, early childhood education and development, cross-sectoral mapping, project design & programing and project management.
Research Areas
Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being, Science and Technology, Social Sector, Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture, Urbanization, Habitat, Transportation and Regional Development
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Election Insights: Voters in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh Reject the Allure of Freebies
From cultural nationalism to civic nationalism, the idea of the nation has permeated the consciousness of voters and forms the basis of their electoral decision.
Beyond Contention: Kissinger and the Absence of a Foe
Kissinger presided over American policy that killed thousands of defenseless civilians
The Wedding Maze: Homebound Glamour or Minimalist Ties
Should those who blow up small fortunes on lavish weddings be asked to spend the money locally or to spend less on weddings and more on capital formation, especially at a time of t
The Fallout of Congress and Its Consequences
The Congress rout in these elections diminishes its ability to dictate terms to the rest of the INDIA alliance, and reduces its overall credibility.
Indian Agriculture’s Bright High-Value-Added Future
India Business and Trade engages in conversation with Dr. Parashram Patil and explores the symbiotic relationship between agricultural value addition and MSP. Dr. Patil emphasizes
Chinese Expansionism in Bhutan: A Threat to India’s Security
In 1910, China’s warlord Zhao Erfeng dreamt of controlling the five Himalayan states of Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Nepal and Sikkim. China’s current leadership has stepped up effor
COP28 UAE and its Implications on Climate Change
According to the United Nations, Climate Change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Due to the continuous rise in boiling temperatures, the globe is un
Navigating Careers in Public Policy for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in India
In a dynamic and rapidly evolving socio-economic landscape, the intersection of entrepreneurship and public policy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation. As India