Mayank Chandrakar India Blog

  Introduction South India is witnessing a significant surge in infrastructure development, marking a pivotal moment in its journey towards enhanced economic growth and global competitiveness. Two landmark projects, recently hitting major milestones, stand as powerful symbols of this transformation: the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala and the determined relaunch of the ambitious Amaravati capital city project in Andhra Pradesh.   These initiatives, backed by substantial investment and political will, are not merely isolated developments. They represent a concerted push to unlock the region's vast potential, improve connectivity, attract investment, and create sustainable urban centres. As India strides towards its goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the success of large-scale infrastructure projects in its southern states is crucial. Let's delve deeper into these two game-changing projects and understand their profound impli...

  Introduction The skies over Delhi opened with unprecedented fury on May 2nd and 3rd, 2025. What began as welcome relief from the early summer heat quickly escalated into a chaotic deluge, transforming bustling streets into waterways and bringing the National Capital Region (NCR) to a grinding halt. Intense thunderstorms, accompanied by fierce winds and, in some areas, hailstones, lashed the city, marking one of the most intense rainfall events recorded for May in recent memory. The resulting chaos – submerged underpasses, paralysed traffic, power outages, and strained infrastructure – left residents grappling with the immediate disruption while raising a more profound, unsettling question: Was this a freak weather event, or are we witnessing the harsh reality of climate change manifest as Delhi's "new normal"? This blog post delves into the specifics of the recent record-breaking May rains in Delhi, explores the widespread havoc they caused, examines the critical link b...