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Ajay Khanna
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Dubai, diaspora, and dialogue: A bridge between nations

With 90,000 plus Indian-owned companies in Dubai alone, and Indian contributions spanning education and healthcare, the impact is undeniable

The diverse agenda, spanning meditation to artificial intelligence (AI), culminated in a standout global AI summit at the Dubai’s Museum of the Future (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 06:01 PM IST

Unlocking India’s strength in social entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is a global phenomenon with India offering a fertile ground for these ventures due to its significant social challenges and supportive ecosystem

We need to strategically position social entrepreneurs to help India become a developed economy by 2047 and a net zero-carbon country by 2070. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/ Hindustan Times) (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)
Published on Sep 06, 2024 09:15 PM IST

Harness the potential of social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs bring unique business models, innovative products, future skills, social procurement, trusted partnerships, and advocacy to the table

Social entrepreneurs grapple with issues such as policy advocacy, access to the market, investments and funding (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 22, 2023 10:34 PM IST

India–US: Building a partnership like no other

Being the world’s largest and the oldest democracies, the India-US partnership is evolving economically as well as strategically.

This is only the third time in our independent history that India’s leader is accorded this honour of a state visit by a US President (REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 19, 2023 07:00 PM IST

An action plan to boost domestic investment

While we must focus on FDI, equal enthusiasm should be shown for Domestic Investment.

At a time when everyone is speaking about boosting private investment, motivating domestic investors will play a significant role. (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Updated on Apr 06, 2023 07:52 PM IST
ByAjay Khanna

At G20 meet, showcase India’s social sector

India’s social sector is transforming rapidly and supporting government schemes and initiatives. Social enterprises are contributing hugely to the economy and society through the massive use of technology and innovation

NGO workers distribute milk at a village during the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Santipur, April 4, 2020 (PTI)
Updated on Jan 04, 2023 09:14 AM IST
ByAjay Khanna

A larger role for social entrepreneurs in India

In the Amrit Kaal (the 25-year period to 2047), these enthusiasts of social causes — driven by purpose, vision, value, and ethos to create a sizeable socioeconomic impact — can be trusted to shoulder more responsibility and be given a significant share of the economy

Social entrepreneurial models offer customisation for each problem, hence addressing all the dimensions of an issue. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Sep 12, 2022 07:42 PM IST
ByAjay Khanna

For the empowerment of social entrepreneurs, a five-point agenda

The second Covid-19 wave has brought to fore the remarkable role of social entrepreneurs as last-mile responders. They mobilised resources, distributed necessities, provided counselling, ensured home care services, facilitated testing, and supported the vaccination drive

An attendant takes stock of supplies inside a mobile toilet on a bus at a public park in Pune. The project, launched in 2016 by entrepreneurs, has 11 mobile washrooms, which are on average used by more 200 women daily. (File photo)
Updated on Sep 22, 2021 05:29 PM IST
ByAjay Khanna

India is open, willing to engage

The World Economic Forum?s annual meeting in Davos is perhaps the most important business event in the world. In January 2006, India will be in focus when 3000 global leaders gather in Davos.

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Published on Jan 23, 2006 02:24 AM IST
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Message for Davos: India willing to engage

For the first time ever, leaders across Indian industry and Govt have come in partnership to deliver this message to the world.

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Updated on Jan 25, 2006 02:00 PM IST
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