Dealing with The Plastic Problem: The Un-Plastic Collective
18 Feb 2020 Once known as the ‘miracle material’, plastic has made modern life as we know it today, possible. Unfortunately, there is so much of it that the world is now almost drowning in plastic! Synthetic plastic was invented in 1907 and became increasingly popular post World War II. The increasing use of plastic […]
Artificial Intelligence in Indian Agriculture
20 Feb 2020 The agriculture and allied sectors are considered the bedrock of India’s economy. With farming employing almost half of India’s workforce, Agri Gross Domestic Product (GDP) can be considered the engine of growth for the economy. The global need to produce 50% more food by 2050 cannot be accomplished if only 4% of […]
How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virus
21 Feb 2020 As global GDP estimates are being downgraded by multilateral institutions because of coronavirus, India, too, will have to evaluate the impact on its economy, especially with the country’s high dependence on Chinese imports. China accounted for almost 14% of India’s imports in 2018-19, and an even higher share when one looks at […]
How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virus
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of the coronavirus epidemic amidst great […]
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of the coronavirus epidemic amidst great […]
Indian Calgary Connect: Discovering Synergies
24 Feb 2020 Digitization and innovation, words that define the fourth industrial revolution, have become key drivers of change for national, regional and global economies. One of the defining aspects of this shift is emergence of the idea of ‘startup cities’, with an ecosystem that provides resources, opportunities and an enabling environment for innovation. In […]
Guns, gas and technology
25 Feb 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official visit to India could lead to significant outcomes, as there have been regular and sustained engagements between Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of forums such as the G7, the G20, and the United Nations General Assembly. Today, the two countries […]
CII: The Genesis
27 Feb 2020 In 2020, CII completes 125 years of its momentous journey as a preferred and valuable partner of Government, industry and civil society working towards India’s development. We trace the genesis of CII in 1895 to its evolution as a developmental organisation instrumental in shaping policy, enhancing competitiveness and business opportunities for […]
There is a little bit of salt in everyone’s life
28 Feb 2020 Salt, or NaCl as the chemical compound of sodium and chloride is called, has been an indispensable part of human life since times immemorial. The shift from nomadic to agricultural life brought salt to the forefront of social and economic life. Its properties – as a taste enhancer, and a preserver of […]