/
•
•
Context is everything.
Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
Detailed stories on technology startups, business and economic current affairs.
The mysterious death of influential seer Narendra Giri brings into the spotlight the interplay of politics, religion and real estate among India’s ascetics, and how the hallowed guru-shishya relationship is a thing of the past
It’d been a little over two weeks since Narendra Giri died. By 5 October, Baghambari math, a spacious ashram in Prayagraj that he lived in and led, was ready to bid farewell. By throwing a feast of aloo and rabdi-poori.
They spared no expense. A red carpet marked the entrance. Garlands of bel leaves and marigold draped the sides, hundreds of white and orange balloons formed the canopy. Inside, a large mandap had been erected, complete with a stage and chairs to seat over a hundred people. Outside, dozens of policemen screened visitors. VIPs and media persons were …
Influence cannot be manufactured through diaspora networks, carefully branded events or political donations. It requires honesty and credibility.
The Indian diaspora in the West has become an important force in shaping India's politics.
Not only do Chinese companies have better alternatives like Vietnam, but they are also worried about the Indian government’s erratic attitude towards them.
