Research Event

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Charlie Parton, Counsellor, Political Section, Beijing Delegation, European External Action Service
Chair: Roderic Wye, Assciate Fellow, Asia Programme, Chatham House

Nepal protested India's inauguration of a new road to China that passes through territory claimed by Kathmandu on Saturday, with police arresting dozens demonstrating close to India's embassy. Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated via video link the 80-kilometre (50 miles) long road from Ghatiabagarh in northern Uttarakhand state to the Lipu Lekh pass high in the Himalaya. The pass is claimed by Nepal based on an 1816 treaty that defines its western border with India.

This practical handbook highlights policies and programs that can magnify the resources, both human and financial, that emigrants and their descendants contribute to development. It gives concrete examples of policies and programs that have been effective, and pulls out both useful lessons and common challenges associated with the topics at hand.

This edited volume develops a pragmatic approach to the engagement of highly skilled members of the diaspora for the benefit of their countries of origin. The book, edited by a World Bank senior economist, is based on empirical work in middle-income and high-income economies.

Debora from Mexico will soon join OM in Serbia to serve refugees. She's been three times already as a volunteer...what keeps bringing her back?

Sent onto the road after two weeks of training at the OM Lifehope base, the Transit Challenge Team supports OM ministries across Europe.

Wanted: an adventure-loving, open-minded driver. Esa was that driver.

OM El Salvador sets out to redeem a rough neighbourhood.

Kiren Rijiju said that the Sports Ministry has tread carefully to prevent athletes from getting infected by the coronavirus.

Nepal has raised objections over India inaugurating a strategic link road connecting Lipulekh pass at a height of 17,000 feet along the border with China in Uttarakhand with Dharchula. Nepal's...

Honda ADV 150 has been launched in the US very recently and we would love to see the same on Indian roads. Why this scooter can make sense for our market!

Sure you could go ahead and buy a BMW G310 GS or even a BMW R1250 GS and on the road or bad roads, you'll do just fine. But what when you're shown deep gravel or slush or deep water. That is where GS Experience training comes in handy.

We recently drove the Jeep Compass Trailhawk, which is the hardcore off-road biased variant of the mid-size SUV in Lonavala. During our first drive, we tested the SUV to its limits in its natural habitat to find out if it is good enough to take on the terrains with ease. Here's our experience.

Most performance cars are not designed for Indian conditions, but does the GLC 43 AMG strike the perfect balance to be usable every day of the week and satisfy the enthusiast?

The Audi A5 is one of the best looking and also one of the best driving cars money can buy in India. And here’s why!

Suzuki Gixxer, Gixxer SF Review: The 150cc sports-oriented bikes in Suzuki's lineup have gained substantial popularity in India over the years. The two have been updated for the year 2019. But naked or fully-faired. Which one to go for?

The eighth-generation Toyota Camry Hybrid arrived in India in January, while the numbers may seem impressive, in the midst of its like-for-like competitors we find out what it is like to drive one in the real world. 

Royal Enfield Interceptor INT 650 Road Test Review: We'd already admitted that the new 650cc parallel twin is superb, but how good is the Interceptor 650 with long-distance touring and fuel efficiency? We found out.

The old Honda Civic showed India that regular family cars can also be extremely fun to drive. Honda says the new one improves on it, but everyone wants an SUV. Here’s why everyone might be wrong.

The petrol MG Hector is a good city as well as highway vehicle, however this review will tell you how it behaves in both the domains and plus the "kitna deti hain?" question too is answered.

If ever you are feeling low or want more from your life, take a quick spin in the Mini Cooper S JCW and things will definitely look up. Perhaps momentarily!

TVS' fantastic-looking flagship - the Apache RR 310 has got an important update for 2019 that should keep a lot of customers happy! Here, in this comprehensive review, we tell you how the new version is to ride and what all has changed, for the good or bad!

The KTM 790 Duke is crammed with features, has explosive performance, lots of safety aids, is fuel efficient and is generally an enjoyable motorcycle.

The Maruti Suzuki S-Presso is decently roomy, has a good feature spread and at the same time is reasonably frugal at the pumps, micro-SUV.

In this story, we aim to explore who exactly is the Suzuki Gixxer 250 aimed at and the good as well as not-so-appealing bits associated with it. This one is a naked street motorcycle and we concentrate first on its good points.

Suzuki Access - a name that has been threatening other 125cc scooters out there in the market for years recently received a BS6 upgrade. Here is what all has changed on the scooter, for the good or bad, and should you buy it spending a little extra?

Gemopai's high-speed electric scooter Astrid Lite proved its mettle when it reached Murthal from Noida in a single full charge, covering 87 km. Here is how it performed on a day to day basis.

The Tamil Nadu government has announced relaxations allowing industries, particularly export units, to resume operations with standard operating procedure as suggested by the Union government.

Retail experts estimate that the current situation might wipe off 10% of e-commerce companies’ annual GMV in the country.

From playing the reruns of popular shows to using video conferencing tools to create content, broadcasters are using different methods to keep the audience entertained during lockdown

Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI) said this was a good opportunity for the sector. The association also raised its long-standing demand of allowing active infrastructure sharing to include internet service provider (ISP) players, which is available to all other licences.

With the lockdown gradually easing, mobility data has begun to tick higher. But, a sudden rise in the Covid-19 proliferation rate, and working capital requirements, may add more road bumps ahead

The power sector crisis in Japan has entered a new stage. The recent refusal of Japanese utilities to grant grid access to new renewable energy projects should not be seen as a failure of Japan’s renewable energy policy, but as a consequential and necessary phase to extend Japan’s technological leadership into the power sector.

Labor, business, and environmental leaders have formed a unique coalition that will urge Illinois lawmakers to pass new standards for energy efficiency and renewable energy, leading to tens of thousands of new, local jobs.

Political deadlock over Australia’s clean energy future is prompting companies such as Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Acciona SA to increasingly turn to rival markets for growth.

Political deadlock over Australia’s clean energy future is prompting companies such as Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Acciona SA to increasingly turn to rival markets for growth.

MANSEHRA: Though Kaghan-Naran section of Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad road has been reopened to traffic following the suspension of five consecutive months, the tourism activities in the valley are yet to be resumed.The road, which was blocked due to heavy snowfall in Kaghan valley in December 2019, was...

Johannesburg - At least 500 000 people took advantage of the inter-province travel window period and returned to Gauteng by Thursday, as the country’s economy began opening, said premier David Makhura. Throughout the seven-day interval that began on May 1, meant for the return of individuals who left the province before the lockdown kicked off on March 26, officials set up various roadblocks on provincial border roads to screen and also test those suspected for having Covid-19. “More than half a million people moved into Gauteng. In those roadblocks,...

At least 500 000 people took advantage of the inter-province travel window period and returned to Gauteng by Thursday, said premier David Makhura.

In a case which may change how the Premier League chooses to structure broadcasting rights packages, on 4 October, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled in favour of a pub landlady from Portsmouth, who was using a Greek decoder to screen Premier...