Tag: INDIA
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A Cauldron of Gases – Part 2: The Geopolitics of the Flame – The Chokepoints
In an ideal world, liquids and gases, unless restrained, flow freely. However, we do not live in a Utopia. So, in the real world, geography charts (and constrains) the flow of water on the Blue Planet. Some of the important pieces in this unique geographical jigsaw are…
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“Now or Never: The Flawed Dream”
On our 79th Independence Day, we once again got a chance to celebrate our hard-won freedom and all that we have consolidated as a celebrated democracy. We have stood resolute in our principles and are heading towards becoming one of the largest economies in the world On this day, we are also sadly reminded on how…
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Dr. M.S. Swaminathan – An obituary
Can leaders inspire ?In 2013, Late Dr. MS Swaminathan came to Myanmar for an official visit. Like most in India, I too had read about the “Green Man ” who transformed India from being food deficient to a nation producing surplus to feed its population and beyond. I assumed it would be another tick-the-box meeting…
Of States and Stories 