Sheen Zutshi

Jan 17, 2025 | openthemagazine.com | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

News Briefs | Web Exclusive: Maha Kumbh 2025 The floral splendour of Maha Kumbh 2025 Flowers filled with fragrance bring joy to the heart; when used in worship, they guide the devotee on the path to liberation– From the Narada Purana (Purva Bhaga, Chapter 51.40)The air at the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is infused with a heady mix of devotion, spirituality, and the unmistakable fragrance of fresh flowers.

Jan 9, 2025 | openthemagazine.com | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

UTTAR PRADESH (UP), THE fifth-largest economy in India with a GDP of $170 billion, stands as a testament to the nation’s economic diversity. Home to 16.97 per cent of India’s population, if UP were a country, its GDP would rival Qatar’s. In contrast, its population would be equivalent to the combined totals of Germany, the UK, and France. The state is transforming remarkably, driven by a services sector and a proactive approach to fostering innovation.

Dec 7, 2024 | businessworld.in | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi

India has focussed on leveraging its demographic dividend; however, a recent decision focuses on caring for its ageing population. The Cabinet approved an extension of health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 years and above under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This significant decision will provide Rs 5 lakh in free health insurance annually to approximately six crore senior citizens across 4.5 crore families.

Dec 4, 2024 | businessworld.in | Amit Kapoor |Sheen Zutshi |Stephen Ezell

The latest Global Innovation Index (GII) report ranks 130 countries based on their innovative capacities and outcomes, utilising 78 indicators to measure innovation. The report highlights the significant differences between the innovative ecosystems of the United States and India. The United States is a developed economy with a GDP per capita income of around $81000, while India aims to become a developed economy by 2047, with a GDP per capita of approximately USD 2,450.

Nov 14, 2024 | itif.org | Amit Kapoor |Stephen Ezell |Meghan Ostertag |Sheen Zutshi

KEY TAKEAWAYSThe United States claims the top 51 regions, with California, Massachusetts, and Washington ranking in the top three. The top three Indian states are Delhi, Chandigarh, and Tamil Nadu, although they rank below all U.S. states. Indian regions excel in globalization indicators, taking top spots in inward FDI and high-tech exports. However, most of the FDI into India and most of the high-tech export activity are concentrated in five states.