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Category: Opinion

BRICS Rising: The Multipolar World Order and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What to Expect in the Decade Ahead

Posted on 15 June 202315 June 2023 By Perumal Koshy No Comments on BRICS Rising: The Multipolar World Order and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What to Expect in the Decade Ahead
BRICS Rising: The Multipolar World Order and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict: What to Expect in the Decade Ahead

the emergence of a multipolar world order, speeded up by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the influence of the BRICS nations, is expected to reshape the global landscape by the end of this decade. This shift in power dynamics is predicted to result in a stronger role for Russia, China, and India on the international stage, while the influence of the United States and Western Europe may weaken. This new world order holds significant implications for development, peace, and cooperation. The potential changes in the emerging world order will result in peace in the Middle East and South Asia, resource allocation collaboration among Russia, India, and China, accessible education and technology transfers, reforms in global institutions, and the return of Asian tech professionals. This new world order has the potential to bring peace, prosperity, and inclusive global cooperation.

FEATURED, Opinion

Digital nomads: destination woes

Posted on 29 April 202229 April 2022 By P. KOSHY No Comments on Digital nomads: destination woes
Digital nomads: destination woes

While selecting a location, digital nomads and freelancers have to keep in mind that the location that they select is an open society that does not restrict internet use. It is also important for countries that promote digital nomad tourism to remove restrictions & censorship on internet and data access. Freedom to use varied digital…

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Opinion

Sri Lanka: channelizing human capital for diversification in the knowledge economy

Posted on 28 April 202217 May 2022 By P. KOSHY No Comments on Sri Lanka: channelizing human capital for diversification in the knowledge economy
Sri Lanka: channelizing human capital for diversification in the knowledge economy

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has left its population faced with shortages in essential commodities, including life-saving medicines, and basic food items like rice and milk. While any crisis may be turned into an opportunity, for Lanka, this might be a watershed moment in its quest to make a name for itself in the new knowledge…

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Opinion, SMEs

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

Posted on 17 April 202217 April 2022 By P. KOSHY No Comments on India – UAE CEPA: opening a new era of mutual economic cooperation
India – UAE CEPA: opening a new era of mutual economic cooperation

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…

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Combating distorted thinking

Posted on 7 July 20207 July 2020 By T P Mishra 1 Comment on Combating distorted thinking

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?

Posted on 7 July 20207 July 2020 By K S Ahluwalia No Comments on 2020: What is in for Retailers?
2020: What is in for Retailers?

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

Posted on 20 May 20207 July 2020 By C K Vishwanath 1 Comment on Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour
Pandemic crisis and economy: Adopting a Gandhian-Buddhist economic approach need of the hour

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!

Posted on 10 May 202010 May 2020 By T P MISRA No Comments on Tough times never last, but tough people do!
Tough Times Never Last, but Tough People Do!

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

Posted on 21 April 202018 April 2022 By P. KOSHY 4 Comments on Post Corona economic recovery calls for rebuilding MSME sector
Post Corona economic recovery calls for rebuilding MSME sector

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

Posted on 2 March 202031 May 2022 By P. KOSHY No Comments on Solar power can make SMEs sustainable
Solar power can make SMEs sustainable

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…

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