Beyond Cash: How Blockchain-Based Wallets Are Powering Digital Payments in Crisis Zones
In this week's The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Nigel Pont, Senior Advisor for Humanitarian Affairs, HesabPay, talks about how HesabPay delivers stable digital payments in crisis zones like Afghanistan and Syria, overcoming trust, infrastructure, and regulatory hurdles.
India’s Growth Of Economic Output Isn’t A Happy Story After All
It comes even as the world at large suffers at the hands of US president Donald Trump’s decisions.
As India's Power Demand Soared, Only BHEL Had Capacity To Deliver
Other players like L&T, too, are returning to the ring amid India’s rising requirement for power demand, but the industry faces challenges after it faced a lull.
Grounded Aircraft, Lost Revenues: Engine Repair Woes Disrupting Indian Aviation
Indian airlines are surviving the crisis through wet leases, compensation deals, and fleet shifts — but long-term fixes remain elusive.
See, Spot, Run: How Solar Overcapacity Is Stinging The Spot Power Market
Indian power companies were preparing for a heat wave. Early showers changed the dynamics.
Will The Digital Energy Grid Reshape India’s Energy Landscape?
From an energy innovations perspective, relevant to startups and privately funded businesses, the evolution of the DEG will potentially unlock opportunities for millions of “energy entrepreneurs”.
As Borders Close, India’s Universities Must Step Up
With global visa crackdowns and limited liberal arts seats at home, students are caught in the middle, reconsidering aspirations once taken for granted.
Too Few For Too Many: India’s Cancer Care Faces Oncologist Crunch
In this week's The Core Report: Weekend Edition, Dr K.S. Sharma, from Tata Memorial Hospital, talks about how India faces a severe shortage of qualified medical and surgical oncologists, despite improving training capacity; corporate hiring worsens retention.
Trump’s Tariff Strategy Unravels In Court, But The Trade War Isn’t Over
A US court strikes down Trump’s emergency tariff powers, but key duties remain, and legal and geopolitical battles over global trade are far from settled.
India Inc Is Once Again Investing Everywhere But India
Weak consumer demand, underused factories, and uncertainty over tariffs are all making businesses cautious. While money flows abroad, domestic investment is slowing down sharply.
License Turbulence For India’s Two Upcoming International Airports
Navi Mumbai and Noida International Airports are grounded without the essential aerodrome license despite flashy announcements.
Smoke, Mirrors, and Breaches: What’s Really Happening in India’s Cyber Space
From data leaks and ransomware to underreported breaches, India’s digital infrastructure remains vulnerable, and regulatory enforcement is struggling to catch up.
















