Tag: Brexit
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Kamikaze Boris?
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Whether the UK PM is headed down a path of national self-harm or one of ultimate glory is a question that hangs heavy over Brexit-bound Britain, India cannot be a bystander, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. That question mark at the end of this headline remains a…
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Consigning Tebbit to history, unleashing the Diaspora Dividend
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By appointing the most ethnically diverse Cabinet in history, Boris Johnson has consigned the ‘Tebbit Test’ to history. He must now unleash the true potential of Britain’s diaspora communities, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. A few weeks ago, we witnessed the greatest game of cricket in history.…
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Modi begins crucial reforms of India’s bureaucracy
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As the Indian Prime Minister launches critical reforms of India’s bureaucratic structures, foreign affairs and trade must go hand in hand, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. To say that India’s bureaucracy is in need of reform would be an understatement. But no Indian Prime Minister has dared…
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Blind Balancing Act
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Britain requires decisive collective leadership, of the style it has been known for, to clinch any kind of resolution to the blind balancing act that is Brexit, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. With yet another Brextention and a new October 31 Halloween target for Brexit, the biggest…
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It’s dicey, but Indian companies must not turn their back on the UK
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While it is prudent for Indian companies to prepare for all Brexit eventualities, they must avoid knee-jerk reactions, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. The largest parliamentary defeat for a British Prime Minister in a long, long time… a face-saving victory in a no-confidence vote brought by Jeremy…
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Don’t ignore Comrade Corbyn’s march
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The UK’s Labour Party leader is uncomfortable in engaging with Modi’s India; but neither he nor Indians can afford to ignore each other anymore, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. Like many people, I, too, am concerned about the fate of the Brexit negotiations and the UK’s future…
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It is time to reinvent the Commonwealth with India at its centre
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Within the pomp and glory of this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, is an age-old institution looking to re-set its place in the world? Its future could be a bright one if the UK works with India – and the man of the moment, Prime Minister Narenda Modi –…
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Fortune Seekers: Does India have some answers for Brexit Britain?
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by Manoj Ladwa Businesses, the diaspora and policy powerhouses will all need to work in tandem to build lasting UK-India ties, writes India Inc. Founder & CEO Manoj Ladwa. This year, there is an important chance to reassess the strength of India’s bond with the UK and show the world…
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Sadiq’s visit highlights the opportunities for India and the UK post Brexit
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Sadiq Khan’s #LondonIsOpen campaign to the subcontinent, which has been received with much enthusiasm in India, is a first of its kind, with Khan being the first London Mayor to visit both India and Pakistan. The Mayor’s campaign to promote trade and cultural ties between the UK and India comes at a time when Britain faces a brave new post-Brexit world. It emphasises the UK’s need to urgently shore up its international alliances, and in particular its relationship…
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Global and open: What Sadiq Khan’s visit means for the future of UK-India relations
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This week, Sadiq Khan takes his #LondonIsOpen campaign direct to the subcontinent, making him the first London mayor to visit both India and Pakistan. The mayor’s effort to promote trade and cultural ties between the UK and India comes at a critical juncture. As Britain faces its brave new post-Brexit…