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Fake It, But You Can’t Make It
Fraudsters do make it hard to know if the products that you’re buying is real. But with blockchain in the picture, they can’t.
When Every Clearance Needs a Clearance: Inside India’s Broken Import System
India’s push for cleaner imports has collided with its patchy bureaucracy — and small traders are paying the price.
India’s Manufacturing Push Needs Faster Policy and Digital Ports: John Pearson, Global CEO of DHL Express
This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with John Pearson, global CEO of DHL Express on how India can grab a larger manufacturing share with quicker policy changes, clearer trade rules, and digitalised ports.
Trump And Netanyahu’s Ceasefire Plan Won’t Heal The Scars In Gaza
Gaza's war leaves a legacy of hatred — a generation scarred as antisemitism and Islamophobia spread worldwide.
The Rs 5-10 Crore Home Is India’s New Real Estate Luxury Sweet Spot
Welcome to the world of the mid-luxury real estate market in India, which is growing at a breakneck speed.
Chasing Organic Froth: Blockchain Can Reveal What’s Truly Natural
With blockchain, every step from farm to kitchen can be tracked, revealing what’s truly organic.
Oversupply, Giants, Tariffs Clover India’s Solar Milestone
India’s solar sector hits 100 GW capacity with IPOs and global recognition, but oversupply, squeezed exports, and big entrants spark consolidation.
E-commerce Needs More Than Platforms: The Missing Links in India’s Infrastructure
This week on The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with R. Chandrasekhar, chairperson of the Centre for the Digital Future, who cautions that logistics, cold chains, transport and rural connectivity remain weak spots — and without them, India risks capping its e-commerce potential.
Trump Chases Prizes, India Courts Petty Rivalries
Trump seeks a Nobel for a hollow peace deal, while India’s cricket win turns petty—both confuse theatrics with strategy.
Shippers Say India’s New Coastal Law Delivers More Rules, Not Gains
The Coastal Shipping Act 2025 was billed as a logistics game-changer. Months later, industry insiders call it business as usual.
How An Explosion In Beirut Upended India’s Coal Supply Chain
The 2020 Beirut blast forced India to shift ammonium nitrate imports from Visakhapatnam to Paradip, raising costs and supply chain risks.
India’s Oil Strategy Hampered by Low Inventories and Refinery Constraints
In this week's The Core Report: The Weekend Edition, Govindraj Ethiraj speaks to Dr. Anas F. Al-Hajji, a renowned energy markets expert, on how low crude stocks and refinery limitations leave India vulnerable to global supply shocks, underscoring the urgent need for strategic energy planning.
