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Delta Wave Disrupts Economic Recovery
As the Delta variant continues to spread throughout Asia, lockdown restrictions and low vaccine rollouts threaten to undercut economic recovery in the region
A Cure For Alzheimer’s?
The authorisation of Aducanumab, a new drug to cure Alzheimer’s, by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has generated debates in the medical community.
Reopening EU: Too Soon?
As countries in the European Union undertake measures to open the bloc for non-essential travel, they will have to strictly monitor changes in the status quo.
Olympics in the Shadow of Covid-19
Japan is experiencing its fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Shrinking Labour Pool
With declining demographic growth rates, China will have to restructure its manpower- intensive economy.
India’s AstraZeneca Deal
The global controversy surrounding AstraZeneca, India’s primary vaccine, together with an inadequate adverse reaction reporting system, has given rise to many unanswered questions.
Fourth Estate Under Siege
Reporters across the globe are witnessing an increase in threats, arrests, and censorship.
Digital Public Infrastructure
Technology has disrupted the traditional model of news production by empowering the audience to amplify it or create new content altogether.
Believing the Written Word
Though social media reach is tremendous in India, its platforms have not been used to spread misinformation or create agitations.
Nixing Fake News
The only way to nip misinformation in the bud is to work alongside social media platforms.
Getting the Online, in Line
In a market as large and diverse as India, it is important to tailor regulatory requirements with great care if fair, equitable, and responsible behaviour is to be ensured in the digital ecosystem.
Fighting Misinformation
The way forward is to have governments and institutions working together for a disinformation-free society
Iconic Hero in Irons—the Downfall of Paul Rusesabagina
With subterfuge, the celebrity Good Samaritan was lured back and thrown into prison. While Rwandan security czars may have reasons to gloat over this coup, it also exposes the authoritarian rule…
The Health Silk Road – a Band-aid Solution?
By leveraging the BRI infrastructure for its health outreach, China has the power to negate its besmirched 'Wuhan virus' status. However, it must first iron out its supply chain lacunae and avoid…
Surviving and Thriving in the Pandemic
How the right decisions and rapid responses can help a company emerge unscathed from the pandemic
Do You Want to Be a Hero?
Jim Rice’s advice to become “Heroes of the Pandemic” can help achieve much-needed resilience in supply chains.
How to Bounce Back from Disruption in Supply Chains
Companies need to adopt resilient, responsive, and flexible approaches to supply chain management to field a fast-approaching calamity
Rebrand, Revitalise, Regenerate for a "New Congress"
The “grand old party” needs to deeply introspect and look beyond the “first family” for revival as a national party of political relevance
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King! -Part 3
If a new world order is in the making, what are the course corrections it should take?
The King Is Dead, Long Live the King!-Part 1
If a new world order is in the making, what are the course corrections it should take?