Shambhavi Anand

New Delhi

Special Correspondent at The Economic Times

Journalist @EconomicTimes I cover agriculture, commodities, consumer affairs and food safety. Views expressed are personal

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Articles

Interaction with the Delegation from Uganda

1 month ago | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

Views: 1 On 20 March, 2025, VIF hosted a delegation from Uganda led by Ambassador Jonny M. Muhindo, Head, Diaspora Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Uganda.
Africa Now - (01-15 March, 2025)

1 month ago | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

OVERVIEWThis edition of Africa Now looks at significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. Security challenges continue to persist with officials in Ethiopia's Tigray region asking for federal help after the rival faction of the main regional party seized control of a town, fuelling fears of a reoccurrence of conflict in the region.
Africa Now - (16-28 February, 2025)

1 month ago | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

Views: 4 The African continent witnessed significant progress over the last two weeks. With its vast resources, strategic location and rapidly growing population, Africa has become an important player in the geopolitical scenario. It is important to look at the continent’s increasing importance in global affairs and this edition of Africa Now explores the economic, diplomatic and geopolitical developments. The continent witnessed a lot of instability and insecurity.
Shoe kings to bare their soles to India’s BIS

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Shambhavi Anand

NowNot IIT, Not Even IIIT: Centre's Double Whammy After Sam Pitroda's ClaimsMr Pitroda - an advisor to former Prime Minister and Congress stalwart Rajiv Gandhi - is no stranger to controversy.
Africa Now - (01-15 February, 2025)

2 months ago | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

Views: 1 OVERVIEWThis edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The continent mourns the passing of Namibia's founding father, Sam Nujoma who played an important role in the fight for independence from apartheid.
Africa Now - (16-31 January, 2025)

2 months ago | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

Views: 2 OVERVIEWThis edition of Africa Now explores significant political, economic, and diplomatic developments across the continent. The situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains volatile with rebels taking over the largest city in the eastern province, Goma. Meanwhile, looming health crises threaten the continent as Tanzania confirms an outbreak of the Marburg virus and Uganda confirms an Ebola outbreak.
Africa Now - (01-16 January, 2025)

Jan 16, 2025 | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

OVERVIEWThis edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncertainty with opposition boycotting the elections.
Interaction with the Delegation from Kenya

Nov 12, 2024 | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand

On 13th November, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with the delegation from Kenya led by Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs.
Africa Now (15-31 October, 2024)

Oct 31, 2024 | vifindia.org | Shambhavi Anand |Umang Bhansali

Views: 2 OVERVIEWThe African continent’s explosive population growth, large reserves of industry-dependent minerals, proximity to key maritime shipping routes, and its collective diplomatic power ensure the continent’s global importance. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs.
In a first, govt inks deal for contract farming of pulses

Oct 29, 2024 | economictimes.indiatimes.com | Shambhavi Anand

New Delhi: The government, for the first time, has entered into contract farming deals with farmers in states including Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Jharkhand and Gujarat to grow pulses tur and masur ) on 1,500 hectares of farmland.The pilot deal is part of a plan to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by expanding cultivation in states where farmers are traditionally not inclined to grow pulses, a senior official aware of the development told ET.As per the deal, signed between farmers and the National...