Conversation on phase two of the price cap on russian crude oil
The Ananta Centre held a discussion with Ms. Anna Morris, Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes and Mr. Eric Van Nostrand, Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy of the United States Department of Treasury on Thursday, 4th April at the Ananta Centre office. It was moderated by Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, India Practice Head, Eurasia […]
13th India-U.S. Track II Dialogue In New Delhi
The Ananta Aspen Centre and the Aspen Institute for Energy and Environment, with input from the Center for American Progress and the World Resources Institute, convened the 13th India-U.S. Track II Dialogue in New Delhi from March 20th-22nd. Topics of discussion included green hydrogen, heat resilience and cooling, international climate finance, and green trade. Dialogue […]
Why Bharat Matters: A Book Discussion
Why Bharat Matters: A Book Discussion In light of the complex interplay between tradition and modernity shaping India’s identity in the new world order, ‘Why Bharat Matters’ is a timely intervention. The Ananta Centre hosted a conversation between the author, Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs, India and Ms Indrani Bagchi, CEO, Ananta Centre. […]
Exclusive Interaction with the Foreign Minister of Panama
On February 22nd, Ananta Centre, in collaboration with Indiaspora, hosted an engaging session featuring Janaina Tewaney, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Panama. The interactive session, attended by approximately 30 participants, fostered intriguing discussions with the Minister. The discussion highlighted India’s increasing influence in the region, particularly focusing on opportunities in sectors such as […]
Highlights from the region
14th February, 2024 | Volume – 03 – 01/02 In a major move that would enable India to maintain its preeminence position in the Indian Ocean Region, PM Narendra Modi through video-conference on February 12 launched UPI systems in both Sri Lanka and Mauritius. RuPay cards was also introduced in Mauritius. In Africa, its key […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 9th February 2024
What may send alarm bells ringing in Japan and USA is the fact that China and Russia last week decided to consult and coordinate with each other on the military use of Artificial Intelligence. This Sino-Russian collaboration may compel USA and Japan to forge closer alliance in high-tech sector. The United States has called for close […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 24th January 2024
In a significant move the Chinese leadership last week appointed Hu Haifeng, son of former Chinese President Hu Jintao as a vice minister of civil affairs. This is a leap into senior ranks of the government from a small city. This comes as tensions between Beijing and Manila continue to rise in the South China […]
Focus: Indo-Pacific | 24th January 2024
Focus: Indian Ocean Rim | 17th January 2024
ANC-led South Africa which has decades old ties with Palestinians is in no mood to compromise with Israel and landmark case against Israel for its war on Gaza began last week at the International Court of Justice. However, in a setback for South Africa — UN Human Rights Council has elected Ambassador Omar Zniber of […]
Ananta Youth Leadership Initiative
About Embark on a transformative journey with us in Yercaud, Tamil Nadu! Join Ananta Centre’s 1-week residential program curated for students in grades 9–12. Our engaging curriculum blending leadership case studies, thrilling adventure sports, and immersive learning, aims to instill values-based leadership skills in the participants. Within a secure and encouraging environment, we guide the […]