Prassenjit Lahiri

Prassenjit Lahiri is a consultant and senior partner at SFC Asia and Social Friendly Management, specializing in energy, technology, and media sectors. He brings in experience at the intersection of policy, innovation, and communication strategy. As a columnist, he writes on global energy transitions, emerging technologies, and the evolving media landscape.

Book·Reviews

October 30, 2025

Nepal 2043 by Sujeev Shakya

At a critical moment in Nepal’s socio-political and economic evolution, Sujeev Shakya’s Nepal 2043: The Road to Prosperity offers an aspirational vision and blueprint for reform. Published by Penguin Random House and

Asia·Technology

October 23, 2025

The AI Revolution: Unlocking Jobs and Inclusive Growth for 1.4 Billion Indians

India stands at a historic inflection point. A nation of nearly 1.4 billion people is poised to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) not as a job destroyer but as

Opinion

October 11, 2025

A New South Asian Chessboard

India’s bold diplomatic overture toward Afghanistan’s Taliban government is reshaping the region’s geopolitical axis, even as Pakistan triggers cross-border chaos with alleged airstrikes in Kabul. The moment is historic—India has agreed to

Innovation Without Hype: How Zoho Is Winning on Its Own Terms

As debates about tech hegemony, data sovereignty, and digital independence intensify worldwide, an unlikely challenger has quietly established itself as a global force in enterprise software. Zoho Corporation, with its roots in

October 8, 2025

Asia·Technology

India Gearing Up to Become the World’s Next Energy Powerhouse; Here’s How

Held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Urja Varta 2025 was more than just another industry conference. It was a declaration of intent—India’s firm statement that it is ready to

July 19, 2025

Asia·Opinion

India No More a Gentle Giant: Operation Sindoor and the End of Strategic Silence

India’s patience reached its vanishing point on April 22nd. The attack in Pahalgam wasn’t just another tremor in a conflict-worn valley — it was a rupture. A rupture of restraint. A rupture

May 8, 2025

Asia·Opinion

Meta’s New Strategy: Shift Scrutiny from Social Media to App Stores

In a masterstroke of legislative maneuvering, Mark Zuckerberg is once again rewriting the rules of the tech accountability game. But this time, his tactics carry profound implications not only for rival companies

April 21, 2025

Technology

India’s iPhone Moment: How Tariffs Are Redefining Global Manufacturing

On April 9, 2025, the imposition of a striking 104% U.S. tariff on Chinese electronics—including iPhones—set off a seismic shift, reshaping the manufacturing landscape and sparking a global rethink on supply chain

April 9, 2025

Asia·Technology

India Opens the Tap: ORD Act Overhaul Set to Unleash a New Energy Revolution

The Indian Oilfields Regulation and Development Act (ORDA), originally framed in 1948, was overdue for a serious overhaul. In a historic move, India recently passed groundbreaking amendments to ORDA, marking a pivotal

March 25, 2025

Opinion

COP29: The Global South’s Stand Against Western Climate Hypocrisy

The dust from COP29 in Baku has barely settled, yet the global climate discourse seems as polarized as ever. The summit, hosted in a nation emblematic of the fossil fuel economy, culminated

December 11, 2024

Planet

Harmony Beyond Borders: The South Asian Symphony Orchestra’s Quest for Peace

In a world that often finds itself playing discordant notes of division, the South Asian Symphony Orchestra is composing a melody of unity. This unique ensemble, a vibrant mix of musicians from

November 26, 2024

Culture

Why Indian PM Narendra Modi’s Historic Visit to Guyana Signals a New Era for India’s Global Strategy

Reading about Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Guyana piqued my interest. Why is the Indian leader journeying to this South American nation—the first Indian PM to do so in over half

November 22, 2024

Opinion

The Himalayan Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Sustainability and Development

Nestled in the cool embrace of the Kumaon Hills, Nainital in Uttarakhand (India) played host to a unique confluence of minds at the Himalayan Echoes 2024 literary festival. Against the backdrop of

November 17, 2024

Planet

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Prassenjit Lahiri

Nepal 2043 by Sujeev Shakya

The AI Revolution: Unlocking Jobs and Inclusive Growth for 1.4 Billion Indians

A New South Asian Chessboard

Innovation Without Hype: How Zoho Is Winning on Its Own Terms

India Gearing Up to Become the World’s Next Energy Powerhouse; Here’s How

India No More a Gentle Giant: Operation Sindoor and the End of Strategic Silence

Meta’s New Strategy: Shift Scrutiny from Social Media to App Stores

India’s iPhone Moment: How Tariffs Are Redefining Global Manufacturing

India Opens the Tap: ORD Act Overhaul Set to Unleash a New Energy Revolution

COP29: The Global South’s Stand Against Western Climate Hypocrisy

Harmony Beyond Borders: The South Asian Symphony Orchestra’s Quest for Peace

Why Indian PM Narendra Modi’s Historic Visit to Guyana Signals a New Era for India’s Global Strategy

The Himalayan Tightrope: Walking the Line Between Sustainability and Development

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