His faith in India remains unshaken but steel magnate Lord Swraj Paul has little doubt that it will suffer badly in the current global economic meltdown, a view contrary to that of many economists who feel that the country's strong domestic economy will help it deal with the crisis.
Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.
'What will this supposedly more business-friendly government do if it gets a second term?' 'Important labour law and land reforms remain off the table.' 'Witness the arm-twisting of foreign players in e-commerce and all but one player in telecom -- and it is very hard to justify this perception that the BJP is business friendly.' 'There will also remain the real risk of ideas seemingly gleaned from the pages of Amar Chitra Katha, overlaid with PowerPoint presentations,' predicts Rahul Jacob.
Usain Bolt delivered a rebuke those who questioned whether he really suffered an injury in his farewell race at the World Athletics Championships by revealing details of his hamstring tear on Thursday.
It also receives large investments from the Europe.
Tata Steel's $12-billion takeover of Britain's largest steel maker Corus Group Plc in early 2007 not only catapulted the Indian conglomerate to the global corporate centre-stage, but also gave other domestic companies the self-belief of taking on multinationals much bigger in size.
It is clear that the world desperately needs a globalisation model that will work for all and not just some, says Sunita Narain.
'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'
'But India, increasingly, is not that far behind, which is a story I never expected to tell.'
Pakistan, India and Saudi Arabia were the leading buyers of weapons in 2006 while the United States was the topmost supplier of arms to the developing world, a Congressional study has revealed. The report said Russia and Britain followed the US.
Putin said the tournament and its coverage on social media had 'helped break many stereotypes about Russia'.
'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.
Two Indian-origin people were among four found guilty for masterminding a multi-million pound global conspiracy to sell fake Viagras over the Internet.
The deal is multi-million pound multi-services telecom contract with The Carphone Warehouse, Britain's largest independent retailer of mobile communications. \n
'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.
Indian HC in UK is planning to outsource its visa application process from this May, to VFS Global.
Income inequality could lead to slower economic growth: IMF
Britain's decision to leave the European Union will not harm the prestige of the world's most popular domestic soccer competition, the Premier League said on Friday.
The UK has had a complex relationship and checkered history with the EU.
The forensic examination of the disc, being done by a special team of experts from central security agencies, found nearly 17,000 files stored in it and this included a movie prepared by al Qaeda to brainwash recruits for global terrorism.
T N C Rajagopalan on the new year and new worries.
India ranks 130 in ease of doing biz report; jumps 12 spots
However, 157 investors managing a total of $14.2 trillion were taking first steps towards addressing climate change
59 of the 101 millionaires have seen an overall increase in net worth.
In India, 60 per cent said they think they have the skills needed for their careers
It's the first time a Spanish contestant has won the title.
The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P Smallcap indices rallied over 1% each
The domestic currency has dropped by 62 paise or 0.93 per cent in four trading days.
Britain's Prince William has urged the Football Association to reform its governance structure to avoid falling short of modern standards.
India's projected GDP in 2030 was $10,133 bn, behind America's $32,996 bn and China at the top with a projected GDP of $34,338 bn
British Prime Minister David Cameron is open to meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and said he will do so in time while his government goes ahead with steps to engage with him and his government.
'He was always opposed to a form of nationalism that was narrow, selfish and arrogant.' 'He will always remain a beacon of inspiration for freedom-loving people across the world and for movements of resistance against oppressive State power.'
Mallya remains elusive to India as the United Kingdom informed the government that they cannot comply with their request to deport him
Experts said the higher pay out will boost consumption demand.
As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.
The warnings issued by Britain and Canada against the use of some Indian herbal medicines on the ground that they contain dangerous levels of heavy metals, may affect the export of medicinal plants in the global market.
