25 Oct 2021 The spectacular sight of a rocket launch has always inspired millions around the world, and space exploration has been fantasized in many forms and medias. Many youngsters have dreamt of adventures in outer-space, and of extra-terrestrial life. Space was an accessible domain for the common man in…
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Powering the energy sector
22 Oct 2021 In an energy-dependent country like India, the availability of energy supplies at affordable rates is pivotal for fulfilling developmental priorities. But the energy sector is beset with problems. The distribution sector has for long been the bane of the power sector, consistently making huge losses owing to…
The Gati Shakti initiative speeds up India’s infrastructure mission
19 Oct 2021 The infrastructure sector has emerged as a high policy priority and the launch of the Gati Shakti initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week adds a new dimension of implementation to the endeavour. This is a significant step forward for the country’s logistics, where inefficiencies result…
A robust digital transformation mission roadmap
19 Oct 2021 India has registered a multi-fold increase in digital adoption, making it the second-largest consumer internet market. Increased investments towards digital infrastructure will lead to quicker adoption of emerging technologies. To further strengthen the sector, a sustained and comprehensive approach is the need of the hour. India currently…
India’s Innovation Landscape
14 Oct 2021 The Global Innovation Index (GII) assesses the performance of 132 countries on seven parameters viz. institutions, human capital and research, infrastructure, market sophistication, business Sophistication, knowledge and technology outputs and creative outputs. CII is a founding knowledge partner of the GII and has driven innovation in Indian…
Augmenting STEM Education
07 Oct 2021 In a fast-evolving digital world, the importance of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) stream of education is heightened. Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality and other new and emerging technologies have provided us with alternate avenues, helping us…
Modi’s visit to the US has helped expand economic cooperation
05 Oct 2021 Chandrajit Banerjee Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US last month included three notable events: His first in-person meeting at the Quad leaders’ summit, his first bilateral engagement with US President Joe Biden in person, and his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly. Within…
Unveiling the True Potential of the Indian Life Sciences Sector
04 Oct 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic was a turning point for the global healthcare system. Today, healthcare has not only taken center stage, fortifying the healthcare ecosystem has become the topmost priority for the world. The life sciences sector is an integral part of the healthcare ecosystem. The biotechnology industry…
Building a Fortress of Blockchain to Protect Farmers and Livelihoods
29 Sep 2021 Throughout the evolution of the human civilisation, the business fundamentals have remained largely unchanged, while the means to end have been many and have undergone constant evolution. Since ancient times, thriving trade has been all about delivering the quality products and services in demand to customers across…
Industry on Track to Reaching USD 30 billion by 2023
28 Sep 2021 The pandemic has impacted the growth trajectory of the Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry. However, the past 18 months also saw the sector adapt and evolve. There have been changes in the consumption habits of the audience; changes in the way our content is created; as…