Heatwave vulnerability: The plight of gig workers in India

At the policy level, there is a need to integrate climate risks into occupational health guidelines and to develop innovative solutions to ensure the sustainability and safety of the gig economy in the long run



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/heatwave-vulnerability-the-plight-of-gig-workers-in-india

Observer Research Foundation is hosting the latest iteration of the Diplomat Diaries Series!

Interaction with Md. Mustafizur Rahman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India

25 July | 3.30 PM IST

Register here: https://or-f.org/29971

The 1.5oC goal: Equity gaps in global “Stocktakes”

With the 1.5°C goal deadline fast approaching, creating an enforcement and accountability framework to reduce emissions and limit the increase in global temperatures is imperative



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-1-5oc-goal-equity-gaps-in-global-stocktakes

Myanmar's drug menace: India's strategic responses

While aiming to enhance security and curb illegal activities, India must navigate the fine line between enforcement and maintaining cultural and social cohesion across its northeastern frontier



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/myanmar-s-drug-menace-india-s-strategic-responses

The growing importance of LiDAR and the accompanying threat posed by China

Up to 2018, the global LiDAR market was dominated by US companies, but, now, one Chinese firm alone accounts for 47 percent of the global market share



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-growing-importance-of-lidar-and-the-accompanying-threat-posed-by-china

Deepfakes and potential implications for online identity verification

Research highlights the potential for deepfakes to undermine trust in online identity verification processes, which have come a long way in reducing transaction costs in the financial sector




https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/deepfakes-and-potential-implications-for-online-identity-verification

What Kagame’s return will mean for Rwanda and beyond

With Rwanda’s GDP growing by 7.6 per cent in the first three quarters of 2023, and with the nation ranking as the second-best location in Africa to do business in, along with a sharp rise in the human development index, the country’s future looks optimistic

https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/what-kagame-s-return-will-mean-for-rwanda-and-beyond

‘Back on the table’: Decoding the New Delhi-Dhaka defence nexus

India can help Bangladesh overcome its overt dependence on China’s arms exports, while increased defence cooperation with Dhaka would ease New Delhi’s concerns over Beijing’s growing involvement in the region



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/back-on-the-table-decoding-the-new-delhi-dhaka-defence-nexus

Western Indian Ocean: Key Geography for US-India Cooperation

By the virtue of its location and shifting dynamics in the global order, the WIO could be pivotal, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Middle East and Africa



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/western-indian-ocean-key-geography-for-us-india-cooperation

25 Years Since Kargil War: Prediction, Pre-emption and Force Integration

The latest iteration of @orfonline's National Security Dialogues – a monthly event – aims to discuss the Kargil War and its lessons.

23 July | 3.30 PM IST

Featuring: Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, Tara Kartha, General Raj Shukla, Leela K. Ponappa, Kartik Bommakanti, & Manoj Joshi

Register 👉 https://or-f.org/30123

#kargil #india #pakistan #prediction

Budget 2024: New directions for India’s green energy future

If the proposed energy transition pathway provides a stable long-term vision for India's energy future, it could provide important direction to developers and investors interested in the green energy space



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/budget-2024-new-directions-for-india-s-green-energy-future

Budget 2024: Hard to abate, hard to ignore

The FM, in her Budget speech, emphasised the imperative to develop a roadmap for transitioning ‘hard to abate’ industries



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/budget-2024-hard-to-abate-hard-to-ignore

A critical budget for critical minerals

That critical minerals are getting much needed attention is indicative of a pragmatic view of what will drive productivity and growth in the country



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/a-critical-budget-for-critical-minerals

Defence Budget 2024: A tough balancing act

The Modi government in its third term has remained faithful to its commitment to develop a robust domestic defence industry



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/defence-budget-2024-a-tough-balancing-act

Budget 2024: Catalysing technology for development

India has increasingly utilised technology as a force for growth and development, and Budget 2024 continues this trend



https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/budget-2024-catalysing-technology-for-development