GST Reforms Propel India Toward a Global Economic Powerhouse
As India’s economic momentum accelerates, the focus sharpens on the transformative power of tax reforms. The latest wave of next-generation GST reforms has done more than simplify compliance and streamline processes; it has unleashed a powerful surge in consumer demand across industries. From automobiles to everyday essentials, this festive season
Translating Space into Colour, Texture, and Emotional Memory
Pavan Kumar D, hailing from Gulbarga, Karnataka, is an Indian contemporary artist whose work navigates the fine line between abstraction and realism. Trained at MMK College of Fine Art and the Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, he blends technical mastery with intuitive vision, crafting pieces that are visually arresting,
The Poetics of Resistance Between Roots and Rage
Jyotsna Dwivedi, a Delhi-based visual artist, explores the dynamic interplay between humanity and the vegetal world. Her work captures the subtle drama of plants, their aging, resilience, and intimate rhythms, reflecting our own impermanence. Through drawing, collage, photography, and film, she creates “plant fictions” that challenge human dominance and invite
ICAR Driving Self-Reliance in India’s Edible Oil Revolution
India’s drive for self-reliance in edible oil production has gained remarkable momentum in recent years, fueled by innovative research and strategic policy initiatives. Leading this charge, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) leverages its network of specialized institutes to advance crop improvement, refine agronomic practices, and extend knowledge directly
Quantum Explorer Inc.: Where Birding Adventure Takes Flight
At Quantum Explorer Inc., adventure soars on wings of wonder. Tucked away in the Himalayan foothills of Sattal, this pioneering eco-tourism company curates immersive birding expeditions across Uttarakhand, India’s vast cathedral of wild song and colour. Under its flagship initiative, Uttarakhand Birding, Quantum Explorer transforms ordinary travel into profound discovery.
IVPA Driving Policies for a Resilient Edible Oil Value Chain
Founded in 1974, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers’ Association (IVPA) stands as the commanding voice of India’s edible oil and oilseed industry. Headquartered in New Delhi, IVPA brings together producers, processors, and distributors with a shared purpose to shape and strengthen the future of India’s vegetable oil ecosystem. More than
Market Diversification Can Manage Volatility in Edible Oil
As India intensifies its efforts to secure edible oil self-reliance, the National Mission on Edible Oils has come into sharp focus. The mission faces the formidable task of balancing domestic production, farmer incentives, and the shifting dynamics of global trade. In this exclusive interview, the architect behind the initiative shares
Advanced Rail Automation: Schweizer Leads with CL4 Safety
Schweizer Electronic, headquartered in Reiden, Switzerland, stands as a global leader in railway safety and automation. Since its founding in 1964, the company has dedicated itself to achieving assured railway safety through cutting-edge systems that protect track workers, control level crossings, and automate locomotives. Its comprehensive portfolio features automatic warning
Strategic Action Can Curtail Edible Oil Import Shocks
The report “Tariff Volatility and Stakeholder Dynamics in India’s Edible Oil Sector,” jointly produced by VeK Policy Advisory and Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and ASSOCHAM, analyses how tariff fluctuations and policy uncertainty shape India’s edible oil ecosystem, influencing everyone from farmers and processors to end consumers. In an exclusive
Paintings Beyond Livelihood: Padding Passion and Purpose
Aravind Krishna was born in Vadakupoigainallur, a serene coastal village in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. His childhood unfolded amid the pulse of rural life: cows and goats grazing in open fields, roosters announcing dawn, sparrows stitching light across the sky, and buffaloes resting in mirrored ponds. Forests, rains, rivers, and beaches