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Russia – The world’s most-sanctioned country

Russia – The world’s most-sanctioned country Ever imagined waking up just to experience a nightmare again? Just as it finally began to feel like the world was recovering from the devastating pandemic, we found ourselves amidst the ghastly warfare that has erupted from the Russia-Ukraine crisis. On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, escalating the […]

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Budget 2022 Unraveled

Budget 2022 Unraveled As India continues to reel from the ramifications of this seemingly perpetual global pandemic, the month of February began with all anticipating eyes set on budget 2022, expecting a glimpse of clarity with regard to India’s trajectory to recovery and a promising future ahead. There seemed to be a general consensus that

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Climate Finance

Climate Finance “ We are the first generation to be able to end poverty and the last generation that can take steps to avoid the worst impacts of Climate Change. Future Generations will judge us harshly if we fail to uphold our moral and historical responsibilities.”– Ban Ki Moon (former United Nations Secretary General)Climate Change

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Puja-NOMICS

The PUJA-Nomics I. INTRODUCTION Kolkata and Durga Puja go as synonymously as Agra and the Taj Mahal, Cricket and Sachin or, the Parliament and fruitful debate (in theory at least!). The Puja craze has evolved over the years to grow from being a mere passion to a major economic and financial prospect which accounts for a

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Turbulent Skies

Turbulent Skies Richard Branson, the owner of Virgin Atlantic Airways, once said “If you want to be a millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline”. A detailed study of the Indian aviation sector presents numerous thought provoking questions to us. The Indian aviation industry is standing at crossroads. A very candid

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