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Highlights

Role of the Indian Economy in a Changing World|

This panel discussion gave a broad understanding of the Indian economy in the current global economic climate. The panellists shared their thoughts and suggestions on dealing with the recent problems that have surfaced in the India economy.

Co-organised with LSESU Spice| Podcast available|

Philanthropy in India: A quality model of giving?|

At this event Mr Shiv Nadar spoke on Philanthropy as a model for building spirals of inspiration. Mr Anwar Hasan spoke about the Tata model of Philanthropy and Mr Dweep Chanana provided a UBS perspective of Philanthropy in India.

Video and Audio available|

Towards a New International Financial Architecture |

Video: In view of Dr Patel's interest in global economy and the current global financial crisis, Dr Reddy has chosen to speak on the issue of Global Financial Architecture (GFA). He briefly recalls what appear to be the pillars of GFA and then explain the current context.

Events

Arguing about the world: The work and legacy of Meghnad Desai
23rd May 2012 Speaker: Professor Lord Meghnad Desai. Chair: Professor Mary Kaldor. Panellists: Professor Charles Goodhart and Professor Christine Whitehead
Naxalism/Maoism, People's Government and Health Services: Facts from 'Flaming Fields' of Rural India
23rd May 2012 Speaker: Dr Gaurang Sahay. Chair: Professor Stuart Corbridge. Discussant: Dr Alpa Shah
Professor Amartya Sen and Lord Nicholas Stern in conversation
13th April 2012 Speakers: Professor Amartya Sen and Professor Lord Nicholas Stern. Chair: Mr Rajeev Sethi At the Southbank Centre

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News

Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 121st birth anniversary
India pays homage to B. R. Ambedkar, an LSE Alumnus, on the 121st anniversary of his birth.
Professor Amartya Sen and Lord Nicholas Stern in conversation
13th April 2012 Speakers: Professor Amartya Sen and Professor Lord Nicholas Stern. Chair: Mr Rajeev Sethi At the Southbank Centre
Global Summit on Changing Bihar 2012 - Programme
Professor Lord Nicholas Stern and Dr Ruth Kattumuri participated in the Global Summit on Changing Bihar.

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Professor Lord Nicholas Stern gives Lionel Robbins Lectures

India Week 2012

LSE-TISS Collaboration

Book Launch: India's Economy