Category Thematic Areas

Decoding Sam Altman’s Impact on Personal Loan Guarantees in India

The shock and sense of injustice that most Indians feel at the ouster of a founder from the company he or she founded also gives, in the same breath, legitimacy to founders being held responsible, without limit, for the failure of the company and for its resultant liabilities.

Impact Investing: India Philanthropy

The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023, which was released on November 2, has 119 philanthropists who gave away ₹8,845 crore in 2022-23. Philanthropy is welcome, but impact investing would benefit society more.

What is impact investing? It is investing that prioritizes an intentional, measurable social or environmental benefit over maximizing financial returns. Impact investing is gaining traction among asset managers as a superior alternative to vaguely defined ESG integration. They aim to generate decent financial returns while helping achieve identified social and environmental goals. The global hunt for impact investing opportunities is welcome, but Indian entrepreneurs should model themselves on the Omidyar Network rather than chase after an ESG gloss to their returns.

Dimensions of UN and Evolving Multilateralism

Professor Bhattacharya, presented a ppt on UN and the evolving Multilateralism. Her PPT gave a holistic summary on What is Multilateralism, Challenges to Multilateralism in the UN, Evolving Multilateral Institutions, Preferred level of involvement of UN in Countries across the World and reform in the UN needed on an urgent basis. 

Navigating the Intersection: Public Policy Careers for Computer Science Students in India

In the dynamic landscape of India's socio-economic development, the fusion of computer science and public policy has emerged as a powerful catalyst for change. As the nation grapples with complex challenges, from digital inclusion to effective governance, there is a burgeoning demand for professionals who can bridge the gap between technology and policy. For students of computer science keen on contributing to the public sphere, a career in public policy presents a unique and rewarding pathway.

Talk to Us