Clean energy is “no longer the sideshow, it is the show”, BVR Subrahmanyam told the Odisha summit, warning India to lead the global shift or risk others’ tech dominance.
Dubai airshow crash & pilot death have rekindled concerns over pilot safety, and need for smarter automated systems that can step in when G-forces, temporary loss of consciousness hit the pilot.
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
Fine, scholarly column. While Britain may have been unfair to India in repaying its loans, redeeming the sterling balances – Dr Shashi Tharoor should not be willing to accept just £ 1 per annum as compensation for colonial rule – the Bretton Woods Conference did the world a lot of good. It set the stage for recovery and remarkable growth in the global economy. The Soviet Union chose a different economic model and perished. China adapted to it and has flourished. As have several other Asian countries that should serve as an inspiration for India. Erdogan’s star has begun to fade. Not sure how long the populists will be in power and what positive developments will mark their rule. Consider the star power of those who represented India at Bretton Woods. The economic team would benefit from having people of such ability today.
Fine, scholarly column. While Britain may have been unfair to India in repaying its loans, redeeming the sterling balances – Dr Shashi Tharoor should not be willing to accept just £ 1 per annum as compensation for colonial rule – the Bretton Woods Conference did the world a lot of good. It set the stage for recovery and remarkable growth in the global economy. The Soviet Union chose a different economic model and perished. China adapted to it and has flourished. As have several other Asian countries that should serve as an inspiration for India. Erdogan’s star has begun to fade. Not sure how long the populists will be in power and what positive developments will mark their rule. Consider the star power of those who represented India at Bretton Woods. The economic team would benefit from having people of such ability today.