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Mahua Venkatesh

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Mahua Venkatesh specialises in covering economic trends related to India and the world along with developments in South Asia.

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    Can Maldives’ pro-China President-elect afford to move away from India?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 4, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 4, 2023

    Maldives’ President-elect Mohamed Muizzu, who is set to take charge officially on November 17, is expected to throw more light on the political and foreign policy contours of his government …

  • Economy

    Can Nawaz Sharif’s return turn around Pakistan’s free-fall economy?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 3, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 3, 2023

    Pakistan, with an inflation rate of 31.4 per cent year-on-year in September, is among the worst affected countries battling surging prices. In August, Pakistan’s inflation rate was 27.4 per cent. …

  • Economy

    How India can expand footprint in Global South by tapping Africa’s mega trade pact

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 2, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 2, 2023

    Positioned itself as the voice of the Global South, India is now looking to play a more proactive role in Africa. It is set to press the pedal on carving …

  • World

    Why India must continue to engage with Maldives despite election of pro-China President

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023

    Mohamed Muizzu, Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM)-People’s National Congress (PNC) coalition candidate has been elected President of Maldives. Muizzu defeated incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih who was known for being close …

  • Economy

    How Kolkata port has become the fulcrum of India’s Act East, BIMSTEC policies

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023

    Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), erstwhile Kolkata Port is gradually turning into a critical logistics hub in the region now as it gets connected with Mongla and Chittagong ports in …

  • Economy

    Is Canada’s economy headed for a crash as Trudeau faces perfect storm?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 29, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 29, 2023

    Will Canada’s economy be further impacted as the country suddenly finds itself in the midst of multiple problems? While the housing crisis among other things has dealt a blow to …

  • World

    Canada, known for antisemitism sentiments, has shot itself in the foot with the Hunka affair

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 28, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 28, 2023

    It is no secret that the Canadian society has displayed deep rooted anti Semitism sentiments from time to time. But Ottawa has now shot itself in the foot by honouring …

  • World

    Global South follows India’s lead in slamming Trudeau’s Canada as safe haven of terrorism

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 27, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 27, 2023

    Will Canada’s allegations against India claiming that New Delhi was behind the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) followed …

  • Economy

    Amid economic slowdown, Canadian influencers question prudence of taking on rising India

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 26, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 26, 2023

    The indefinite suspension of India-Canada negotiations for a free trade agreement has started to cause worries for Ottawa. Amid an acute economic slowdown in Canada, Ottawa would need India’s growing …

  • Opinion

    As Bay of Bengal becomes centre of geopolitical wrangling, India must push for a robust BIMSTEC

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 26, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 26, 2023

    At a time when countries are rushing to rechart regional groupings amid the fast-changing geopolitical landscape, India and other member countries must focus on giving wings to the BIMSTEC (Bay …

  • Economy

    China’s crumbling housing sector delivers big blow to downstream industry, overall economy

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 25, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 25, 2023

    Stress in China’s housing sector, accounting for about 30 per cent of the country’s GDP, is deepening. Project delays and empty homes in the world’s second largest economy have now …

  • Economy

    Pakistan staring at a grim future with more and more people falling below poverty line

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 24, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 24, 2023

    About 40 per cent of Pakistan’s population now live below the poverty line, a recent World Bank report has revealed, barely a few days after the International Labour Organisation (ILO) …

  • Economy

    Kochi to host track 1.5 GCC talks as India spreads outreach beyond metros

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 22, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 22, 2023

    Following Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s state visit to India just after the G20 summit, New Delhi is now planning to hold a track 1.5 dialogue …

  • Economy

    India must have a strong Maldives policy irrespective of who wins elections

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 21, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 21, 2023

    India must have a strong Maldives strategy in place notwithstanding the election results in the archipelago with which New Delhi shares maritime border. The first round of the presidential elections …

  • Opinion

    Is Bangladesh’s rising star Saima Wazed set to carry forward the legacy of her mother Sheikh Hasina?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 20, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 20, 2023

    All eyes are now on Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daughter, Saima Wazed. The 50 year old public health expert, who is contesting for election as regional director for South-East …

  • Economy

    After diplomatic spat over slain Khalistani separatist, India-Canada trade talks may be put in backburner

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 19, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 19, 2023

    As relations between India and Canada turned southward following Ottawa’s allegation that New Delhi was behind the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and chief of the banned …

  • Economy

    How India-backed rail line to Bangladesh’s Mongla Port will lift trade in Bay of Bengal region

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 18, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 18, 2023

    The much-awaited 65 km Khulna-Mongla Port railway link in Bangladesh is finally set to be opened by September end or early next month. The project will not only spur Bangladesh’s …

  • Economy

    Pakistan’s massive fuel hike comes as a shocker, may trigger social unrest

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 17, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 17, 2023

    Barely a day after Pakistan’s interim Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar claimed that the economy in the cash starved nation was showing signs of improvement, the massive hike in fuel prices—petrol …

  • Economy

    Why India has become key driver as world embraces digital infrastructure

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 15, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 15, 2023

    As the world now aggressively looks to expand digital ecosystem with a thrust on new emerging economies, India’s role is expected to get amplified. A host of companies, either looking …

  • Opinion

    India’s human-centric approach to Africa will be on test as demand for critical minerals soars

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 14, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 14, 2023

    Along with critical minerals, demand for copper is rising rapidly in India with its aim to attain net-zero carbon emission by 2070. Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal’s announcement on social …

  • Economy

    India-Saudi ties take wing, digital infrastructure become new frontier to conquer

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 13, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 13, 2023

    India’s role in Saudi Arabia is set to get amplified as the kingdom increases focus on expanding digital infrastructure and economy, which has been outlined in the Vision 2030 to …

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