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.

Asia·Technology

February 4, 2026

What Wallet? How UPI Became the Heartbeat of India’s Economy

In the bustling chaos of a Delhi diner, I recently experienced a fleeting moment of sheer panic. Midway through devouring a hearty sandwich and sipping on green tea, I reached for my

Americas·Asia·Opinion

February 2, 2026

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

Canada’s Energy Minister Tim Hodgson made a high-profile appearance at India Energy Week in Goa, India, in late January 2026, marking the first time a Canadian cabinet minister has attended the event.

Asia·Europe·Opinion

January 26, 2026

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

As India marked its 77th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted an unusual pair of chief guests: Ursula von der Leyen, president of the

The Menu: A Feast of Horror with a Side of Satire

Last evening, I embarked on a cinematic journey that left me both satiated and unsettled. The Menu is not merely a film about food; it’s a gourmet dish of suspense, served with

August 9, 2024

Movie

Our Digital House of Cards: The Fragility of Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Whether we like it or not, technology rules our daily lives. No matter how stable, effective, or powerful it seems, it’s all just software. We've constructed a software-driven world, relying on processes

July 20, 2024

Opinion·Technology

Conversations That Heal: The Power of Adda in Bengal

In the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of Bengal, one practice stands out as both a tradition and a contemporary necessity: adda. Far from being mere chitchat, adda represents the quintessential Bengali

July 13, 2024

Culture

Barcelona’s Misguided Battle Against Tourists

Barcelona, once celebrated by Miguel de Cervantes as an “archive of courtesy, shelter of the foreigners,” has indeed changed dramatically in the four centuries since he penned those words. This transformation was

July 12, 2024

Culture

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Prassenjit Lahiri

What Wallet? How UPI Became the Heartbeat of India’s Economy

Canada’s Pitch to Supply India’s Rising Energy Needs

India Showcases Strategic Autonomy in a Multipolar World

The Menu: A Feast of Horror with a Side of Satire

Our Digital House of Cards: The Fragility of Cybersecurity Infrastructure

Conversations That Heal: The Power of Adda in Bengal

Barcelona’s Misguided Battle Against Tourists

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