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Household savings haven’t fallen
Economics and Finance | Developing and Emerging Economies May 20, 2024

Household savings haven’t fallen

Household savings have merely moved from financial to physical assets, with an increase over time ...

India’s foreign intelligence and a need for narrative management
Defence and Security May 18, 2024

India’s foreign intelligence and a need for narrative management

As India’s international stature grows, its intelligence agencies will come under greater scrutiny. The R&AW should institute a PR mechanism to deal with the misguided perceptions. ...

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism
Neighbourhood May 17, 2024

Maldives’ new pro-China tilt is worrisome but India hopes for pragmatism

India has been understanding of the Maldivian government’s new policy, but it expects the island nation to respect Indian sensitivities and equally uphold its commitment to bilateral ties ...

Towards linguistically diverse information societies
Internet Governance | Cyber and Technology | Artificial Intelligence May 17, 2024

Towards linguistically diverse information societies

English dominates the Internet. But as the next billion swarm online from the developing world, access to relevant content in a language one comprehends will be crucial. ...

Understanding digital twin technology
Cyber and Technology | Digital Inclusion May 17, 2024

Understanding digital twin technology

As digital twin technology continues to evolve, its impact is visible across industries, but without clear regulations, the path to encouraging this growth in a balanced way remains uncertain ...

Data divide: The new face of digital inequality
Privacy & Data Protection | Digital Inclusion May 17, 2024

Data divide: The new face of digital inequality

The data divide can drastically impact the progress of the 2030 Agenda, thus bridging this divide is imperative to ensure that no one is left behind ...

Assessing the ‘sustainability’ of development diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific
Development | Sustainable Development | Development Partnerships May 16, 2024

Assessing the ‘sustainability’ of development diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific

Development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific is vital for sustainable growth and addressing common vulnerabilities; however, it is becoming overly competitive, potentially harming regional partners ...

Chabahar, port of a smart call
International Affairs May 16, 2024

Chabahar, port of a smart call

India's ability to successfully execute a 10-year agreement on the Chabahar port showcases New Delhi's continuing ability to manoeuvre in a geopolitically fragmented world. ...

China-made electric vehicles: Geopolitics at the wheel
International Affairs | Energy May 15, 2024

China-made electric vehicles: Geopolitics at the wheel

The West sees China's investments and capacities in low-carbon energy as a security threat instead of recognising its role in boosting RE’s global share ...

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Arya Roy Bardhan

Arya Roy Bardhan

Arya Roy Bardhan is a Research Assistant at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy, Observer Research Foundation. His research interests lie in the fields of macroeconomics, international trade, and econometrics, with an inclination towards policy impact assessment. ...

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Nilanjan Ghosh

Dr. Nilanjan Ghosh is a Director at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India. In that capacity, he heads two centres at the Foundation, namely, the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy (CNED), and ORF’s Kolkata Centre. He is a Member, Global ...

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