Category: Opinion

India – UAE CEPA: opening a new era of mutual economic cooperation

17 April 202217 April 2022 P. KOSHY No Comments

India – UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is expected to be a game-changer. Both these countries enjoy close trade and cultural relationships historically. Over millennia, India and the Arab world have maintained extensive trade and cultural ties. The west coast of India, particularly the Malabar and Konkan coasts, were active trading hubs, with Arab…

Opinion

Combating distorted thinking

7 July 20207 July 2020 T P Mishra 1 Comment

The best tip off that we are using a distorted thinking style is the presence of negative emotions, such as feeling nervous, fed-up, frustrated or irritated. We feel disgusted with self; we play certain worries over and over like a broken record. We notice conflicts arising with friends or family. It is time to focus on what we are thinking. Our heart is always locked down inside our body and yet working with passion and compassion. Therefore, in the time of inevitable locked down period we shall analyze all our logic behind the distorted thinking.

Opinion

2020: What is in for Retailers?

7 July 20207 July 2020 K S Ahluwalia No Comments

There’s no hiding the fact that the global retail environment, much like the rest of the world, has been beset by negative or flat growth and shrinking margins. Some have laid the blame on increased competition from the internet.

Business, Opinion

Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour

20 May 20207 July 2020 C K Vishwanath 1 Comment

Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour .The economic and social costs of the pandemic are worrisome: Businesses, farming activities and even normal day to day life have been badly hit. When human interventions cross the limit, they can break the natural equilibrium. Shrinking forest cover, over depletion of natural resources, unlimited mining and quarrying have all taken a toll on our ecosystem.

FEATURED, Opinion

Tough times never last, but tough people do!

10 May 202010 May 2020 T P MISRA No Comments

Tough situations or times are temporary so it never last, but in normal situations or even in hardest situations some people never give up. So they are called as tough people who are highly dedicated and become tougher than the situations. In life difficult times never come knocking the door, it will always come out of the blue when you will be least expecting it or when you are least prepared to encounter. Let’s face it! People face various situations in life.

Opinion

Post Corona economic recovery calls for rebuilding MSME sector

21 April 202018 April 2022 P. KOSHY 4 Comments

Corona crisis can turn to be a blessing in disguise for the MSME sector if it can trigger revival and resurgence of small industries and businesses.

Opinion, SMEs

Solar power can make SMEs sustainable

2 March 202031 May 2022 P. KOSHY No Comments

The MSME sector has a crucial role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. And they account for around 25% of the annual energy consumption of the industrial sector as per the “Yes Institute Report” titled “Climate Change as a Driver of Energy Efficiency in MSMEs” brought out in 2016 ( p.8). Energy is one…

Opinion, SMEs, Technology