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Interaction with Dr. Anantha Nageswaran on ‘Chinese and Indian Economies’

Amid growing international concern over China’s unrelenting economic slump, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on Aug 21st 2015 invited Dr. Anantha Nageswaran, a well-known economist and investment strategist, for a talk on ‘Chinese and Indian Economies’ followed by an interaction with the in-house scholars. Quoting data from a plethora of global financial institutions - Standard & Poor’s, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, among others, Dr.

August 26, 2015 Event Report

Indian Economy: Myth and Reality with Dr. R Vaidyanathan

Dr. R Vaidyanathan, Professor of Finance, IIM-Banglore and Dean, Centre of Economic Studies at Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), delivered a perceptive talk, titled ‘Indian Economy: myth and realty’ on 30 June 2015, under the aegis of VIF’s monthly Vimarsha series of lectures. As part of the opening remarks, General NC Vij, Director, VIF, presented an interesting walkthrough the first year of Modi-led NDA government at the center. Summing up the performance of the Modi government in its first year, the Director said it has been a mixed bag of success and hiccups.

July 03, 2015 Event Report

Vimarsha on ‘Science’ of Economics - Dr. Rathin Roy, Director & CEO, NIPFP

Vimarsha, VIF’s monthly series of talks, was held on 18 Dec 2014 with Dr. Rathin Roy, Director & CEO, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) and Member, Seventh Central Pay Commission, Government of India, speaking on the ‘Science of Economics as Applied to India’. A large audience, comprising many senior retired bureaucrats and military veterans among other informed citizenry, attended the event. General NC Vij, Director VIF, introduced the guest speaker and the subject to the audience while Amb Prabhat P Shukla, Distinguished Fellow VIF, presided over the evening session.

December 19, 2014 Event Report

Shooting for a Century; Stephen P. Cohen; HarperCollins 2013;PP 318: Price: Rs 599

Amb Prabhat P Shukla

Interest in India is growing within America. This is a welcome trend, and one that began in the late 1990’s, particularly after the nuclear tests. Among the most prolific of writers is Stephen Cohen, who is also among the few in the US who have been studying and writing on India and the subcontinent since well before it became a mini-fashion to do so.

March 14, 2014 Books/Book Review

Seminar on Indian Economy

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a day long seminar, critically examining various aspects and undercurrents of the Indian Economy, on 10th December 2013. The main speakers at the seminar included Shri Vijai Kapoor, former Lt. Governor of Delhi, Dr. Surjit Bhalla, Chairman, Oxus Investments, Dr. V. Anantha Nageswaran, former Head of Asia Strategy & Visiting Fellow VIF, Dr. Bibek Debroy, renowned economist and author, Dr. Arvind Virmani, former Chief Economic Advisor to the Finance Ministry, and Shri Sandip Sabharwal, Consultant and Investment Advisor.

December 23, 2013 Event Report

Talk by Dr. V Anantha Nageswaran on Recent Developments in the Indian and Chinese Economies

VIF welcomed Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, noted economist, author and its Visiting Fellow, on 1st August 2013 to speak on the myths and realities of China’s growth story and the Indian economic situation. Pointing out that it was China’s economy that has supported its rise as the region’s political and military power, VIF Director, Mr Ajit Doval, KC, said therefore, it is vital to understand the dynamics of the Chinese economic growth and its various hidden undercurrents.

August 02, 2013 Event Report

Vimarsha: India-Slowing Down an Under-Heated Economy a talk with Dr. Bibek Debroy

Dr. Bibek Debroy, an eminent economist and member of VIF’s (Vivekananda International Foundation) Executive Council, delivered a perceptive talk, titled ‘India-Slowing Down an Under Heated Economy’ on December 30th, 2011 as part of the Foundation’s Vimarsha series of lectures. An august gathering, comprising former civil and military officials, scholars and diplomats attended.

January 22, 2012 Event Report

India Grows at Night when the Government Sleeps with Shri Gurcharan Das

Vimarsha - A talk on 'India Grows at Night when the Government Sleeps' by Shri Gurcharan Das.

May 09, 2011 Event Report