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Bilateral Investment Treaties: Why India needs a rethink: https://www.rfr.bz/l355239 Read this in-depth piece by Pushkar Anand from the University of Delhi. He actively pursues the government to ensure transparency with respect to investment treaty arbitration and related matters in India. Investment Treaty Arbitration awards such as Louis Dreyfus Armateurs vs. India (Merits & Jurisdictions); Nissan vs. India (Decision on Jurisdiction) have been made public as a result of his right to information requests, and appeals.

"I shudder to think what my worldview would be like without the late master filmmaker Shyam Benegal. His films were my genesis to the constant evolving lens to life. His works made me ponder on the comfort of advantages versus the discomfort of disadvantages in society." 📣 Read more from Mohua Chinappa 🎙️ (Podcast Host) here: https://lnkd.in/e82iCD_g

Thank you to Pratik D. Bridge India for inviting me to join a thought provoking evening of stories filled with heart and purpose at the 13th tve (Television for the Environment) Global Sustainability Film Awards (GSFA) at #Bafta Each story highlighted areas to make our world, and us, better. Through the enormous content being churned out, thank goodness for these meaningful films that inspire change. A wonderful note end the year as I chatted away with kindred spirits and left with an extremely long list of film recommendations for the holidays. 😀 Pranab Kapadia Ganesh Kuppala Aman D. Anuj Radia Junaid Syed (JAY) Padmanabhan Dhanapal

Substack of the Week: Celebrating Achievements & Upcoming Events ✨ Welcome to our newest Member Vee Bharkhada CIArb MCMI, founder of Navigate Business Recovery Ltd, specialises in insolvency disputes and guiding directors through complex financial situations. 🌟 Year in Review Holi Celebration (March): Partnered with Shakespeare Martineau, featuring music producer Rishi Rich. Special Series on Kashmir: Journalist Venus Upadhayaya explored her Dogra/Pahadi roots in a groundbreaking series. Santoor Recital (May): Maestro Ninad Daithankar performed an eclectic mix of classical and popular music alongside pop artist Ketna Patel. The Mohua Show Partnership: Launched a podcast series featuring Bridge India Members. Education Dialogue: Hosted the Education Ministers of Meghalaya, Manipur, and Mizoram to discuss education opportunities with UK leaders. Jaipur Literature Festival in London (June): Co-hosted events with Sanjoy Roy and NDTV journalist Sonia Singh on Indian literature and media’s global relevance. India Week: Flagship Ideas for India conference, coinciding with the British General Elections, brought together thought leaders. Republic of Women Series: Partnered with Forest Essentials to host speakers like Noreen Khan and Nighat Arif. Economic Forum in Poland (September): Took a delegation to the “Davos of Central and Eastern Europe.” Diwali Dinner: Nearly 100 attendees celebrated at Mayfair, alongside Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode’s Globalizing Indian Thought conference. Throughout the year, Bridge India facilitated member access to premier events, including BAFTA receptions, the London Indian Film Festival, and Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Festival. 📅 Upcoming Events 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝗮𝗻: Comedy with Parle Patel at Heath Robinson Museum. 𝟭 𝗙𝗲𝗯: Q&A with Ram Gidoomal CBE at Heath Robinson Museum. 𝟭𝟮 𝗙𝗲𝗯: Business Networking with Network Tree at The LaLiT London. 𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟲 Feb: Indiaspora Forum for Good in UAE. 𝟭𝟳 𝗠𝗮r: In conversation with Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd Waterstones Piccadilly. 💷 Spotlight on Vance (YC W22) FCA-regulated and trusted by 150,000+ NRIs, Vance offers secure money transfers with Google-matching rates. Claim £50 with your first transfer today! 📋 Read this week's full Substack here: https://lnkd.in/ewWH5eaD 📋 Visit our website for membership option: https://lnkd.in/eD3cCwN Join our Substack (https://lnkd.in/eW3ggs-P) for weekly updates!

Meeting HH Pope Francis was an incredibly humbling and inspiring experience. We discussed with his team on ‘Caring for the Earth and Empowering the Poor’. For sure, Christianity & Jainism has more similarities than differences! His warmth, humility, and deep spiritual presence are truly remarkable. Let’s live and let others too live peacefully; can be easily adopted in the business and the professional life. Institute of Jainology Mehool Sanghrajka MBE, Vaticano Thanks for the opportunity

Public Business Diplomacy is at the intersection of government and business, has and been transforming its role and expanding its domain beyond advocating policies and fostering relationships, to seek more innovative solutions to new challenges. Public affairs expert Vinita Sethi writes exclusively for us in in this insightful article: https://www.rfr.bz/lf0d3a6

This week’s Policy Watch focuses on India’s changing diplomatic posture toward China, in an article titled India’s China Challenge. On April 10, 2024, amid a polarised election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck an unexpectedly conciliatory note on India-China relations in a Newsweek interview. After years of hardened rhetoric and border tensions—especially since the 2020 Galwan crisis—Modi’s call for “positive and constructive bilateral engagement” marked a potential shift toward stability. However, with over two decades of failed diplomatic rounds and continued troop deployments along the Himalayan frontier, the question remains: Can this new tone translate into lasting peace? India, aspiring for a $5 trillion economy, cannot afford a destabilising conflict with China. But persistent rumours of Chinese incursions and the looming specter of a China-Pakistan nexus pose strategic dilemmas. Bearing all of this in mind, how should India address the China question? The article is written by Dr. Abhinav Pandya from the Usanas Foundation. Read the full article on our website here: https://lnkd.in/esuFVynn Join our Substack to get weekly updates: https://lnkd.in/eW3ggs-P

Substack of the Week: 🎬 Thanks to all our TV, film, and VFX members who joined us at the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards at BAFTA! 📅 Upcoming Events: 25th Jan: British Gujarati comedy with Parle Patel 1th Feb: Q&A with Ram Gidoomal CBE 12th Feb: Networking event The LaLiT London with Network Tree 23rd-26th Feb: Indiaspora's Forum for Good event in UAE 17th Mar: In conversation with Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd 💡 Policy Watch: India-China relations remain tense post-Galwan, with experts divided on whether diplomacy or strategic defense is the answer. Limited intelligence on China and a potential China-Pakistan alliance add to India’s challenges. Article by Dr. Abhinav Pandya on India’s China problem, from Usanas Foundation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/esuFVynn 🎉 Congratulations to Anoushka Kale, elected unopposed as Cambridge SU President 2025! 🎻 Don’t miss Ustad Johar Ali’s Farewell Concert on 21th Dec Birmingham Conservatoire. 📋 Corporate Memberships now live—join today! Join Bridge India’s Substack today for regular updates!

✨ Grow Your Network at The LaLiT London Bridge India and Network Tree are bringing together top professionals for a relaxed evening of networking at The LaLiT London. Why attend? - Meet professionals from insurance, banking, law, accounting and international trade. - Engage in structured networking to maximise your connections. - Learn from sponsor presentations and exclusive offers. - Enjoy LaLiT's renowned canapés and beverages. 🗓️ When: Wednesday, 12 February 2025, from 6 pm 📍 Where: The LaLiT London, 181 Tooley Street, London SE1 2JR 🎟️ Tickets: £50 Book your spot today at https://lnkd.in/eDEpmsri Good networking grows your network; great networking grows your business. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity! #BusinessNetworking #BridgeIndia #NetworkTree

It's always wonderful being back at Bafta and especially when it's for a great cause! Thank you to Bridge India for inviting us to the tve Global Sustainability Film Awards BAFTA 195 Piccadilly and congratulations to all of tonight's winners! 👏 It was especially great to meet the cast and team behind Kenya's official film entry to the Oscar's called "Nawi," Game of Thrones actress Amrita Acharia and long term supporter of the arts and philanthropist Tony Matharu (Integrity International Trust)