Leveraging Technology for Development – Democratization of Technolgy by Amb Debnath Shaw

Technology is an important factor for global development. Development is a core issue for the Global South, many of whose members are being left behind in achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key factors behind this unequal state of affairs are technology, finance and information. Thomas Friedman has argued, that the era of globalisation…

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India’s Growth Story by Amb Ashok Sajjanhar

Democracy, Development, Demand & Decisiveness India’s multi-faceted progress and growth, particularly over the last decade, has been truly remarkable setting it in a highly promising position to achieve its aspirational goal of ‘’Viksit Bharat’’ (Developed India) by 2047 when it celebrates the centenary of its independence. In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded the victory…

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Act East Policy for MEA Rajiv Bhatia

India’s Act East Policy (AEP) enjoys high priority in the nation’s foreign policy architecture.  This is evident from the efforts and resources devoted to building relations with the region and addressing diverse issues of humanitarian assistance, maritime security, economic cooperation, and power balancing faced by the region’s states. India’s leaders and diplomats participate – actively…

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Several curling teams secure spots for Scotties, Brier

The lineup for the Canadian women’s curling championship was completed Sunday with the crowning of eight champions. A field of 18 teams will curl Feb. 14-23 in the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. Corryn Brown (B.C.), Kayla Skrlik (Alberta), Nancy Martin (Saskatchewan), Kate Cameron (Manitoba), Danielle Inglis (Ontario), Krista McCarville (Northern Ontario),…

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‘I was speechless’: St. Albert protest condemned by community leaders, RCMP now investigating

A protest held by three people northwest of Edmonton over the weekend is being investigated by RCMP who said investigators are consulting with the Mounties’ hate crimes co-ordinator on the case. Janet Glockler-Hooke told 880 CHED she was headed to a mall in St. Albert, Alta., on Saturday and when she turned into the parking…

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