Category Entrepreneurship, ICT and Innovation

LIC

Why LIC’s Bet on Adani Has Sparked Public Anger

It was excellent journalism on the part of Pranshu Verma and Ravi Nair to do the Washington Post story on the government having persuaded LIC to invest in Adani at a time when global investors were hesitant in the wake of an American case against Adani for having bribed officials in India and for having raised funds from American investors on false pretences. Kudos to the two, and to WaPo for publishing the story that Indian publications would have been reluctant to.

Crony

What Exactly Makes a Crony Capitalist?

From the exploitative moneylender of iconic movies like Mother India to the factory owner who employs goons to beat up workers who dare to stand up against exploitation, the protagonist of business has tended to be portrayed, in the public discourse, as being deficient in ethics. Of late, a subspecies of the immoral tycoon has grownlarger than life: the crony capitalist.

Trump

Trade Deals, Medals and Pageantry: Trump’s Brand of Diplomacy

Even as Hurricane Melissa ripped off roofs in Jamaica, killed dozens in Haiti, and wreaked damage in the Dominican Republic and Cuba, another kind of whirlwind swept through South-East and East Asia. US president Donald Trump visited Malaysia, Japan and South Korea in rapid succession, taking home trade deals, a gold medal and a gold crown, the latter two artefacts being gifts — bribes, say the uncharitable — from South Korea.

Trump

Trump’s “Make It in America” Push Is Falling Flat

The most momentous event of the last week has been the Gaza ceasefire. It has brought respite for Palestinians from genocidal slaughter and famine, and brought 20 hostages back home to Israel. The peace deal is still fragile, and could unravel.

make in india

Make in India-2014

The Make in India campaign is a paradigm change in the Indian economic policy that was launched by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, in September 2014. It was at this very critical juncture when the world was doubting whether India could sustain its high population birth rates, and at the same time keep up with the economic development process.

Localisation in e-Governance: Enhancing Citizen-Government Connectivity

Localisation in e-Governance: Enhancing Citizen-Government Connectivity

India is a vast and diverse country, characterized by linguistic plurality and cultural richness. It recognizes 22 official languages and 12 different scripts reflecting its multilingual character. About 95% of India’s population uses Indian languages for communication. This makes it essential to provide government services and information in all constitutionally recognized local languages. Yet, many people, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, face challenges accessing e-Governance services due to the digital divide and language barriers. This is where Localisation becomes vital. Adapting e-Governance services to local languages and cultural context ensures that more citizens can access, understand and benefit from digital government initiatives.

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