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Forests sit at the intersection of climate, economy, and community. This #InternationalForestDay, under the theme “Forests and Economies,” we recognise their vital role in sustaining livelihoods, enabling growth, and informing future policy pathways. At PIC, conversations around sustainability and development continue to engage with such interconnected challenges—bringing diverse perspectives together for informed dialogue. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

At PIC’s Social Innovation Hub, we believe in enabling ideas that create meaningful social impact. Through our fellowship programme, we work closely with young researchers and practitioners—offering mentorship, guidance, and shared support services to help shape impactful work. 📝We are pleased to share the Fellowship Papers 2026—three research studies emerging from this programme, addressing critical themes across health, livelihoods, and gender. We are grateful to Juthika Patankar for her guidance and mentorship in shaping these three fellowship papers. 🔗Visit si.puneinternationalcentre.org/fellowship-pap… to read the full papers. @rameshmashelkar @Girbane @dinakholkar @sanjaykanvinde @GireendraK

गुढी पाडव्याच्या हार्दिक शुभेच्छा! Pune International Centre wishes you a very Happy Gudi Padwa! May the new year bring fresh ideas, renewed energy, and continued progress.

@TEDx team visited @PuneIntCentre Many #TEDx speakers are members of PIC @Girbane @aparanjape @vidya_symbiosis

🌍New Episode | PIC's Global Compass How are India and Kenya shaping the future of the Indian Ocean? In this episode, Dr. @koenalahiri from PIC speaks with @Nancykarigithu on India–Kenya relations, the Blue Economy, Africa–India trade, maritime governance, and the growing strategic role of the African Union. A fascinating conversation on ports, partnerships, and geopolitics in the Indian Ocean Region. 🎥 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=ceLq96… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @koenalahiri

“We are operating in a very different global environment than we were even a year ago.” At the #AsiaEconomicDialogue 2026, Dr. @deborahelmss, Head of Trade Policy at the @hinrichfdn, reflected on how rapidly the global trade landscape is changing. While the earlier system was far from perfect, it offered structure, predictability, and rules that countries understood — even when they disagreed with them. @rameshmashelkar @Girbane @dinakholkar @aparanjape #AED2026 #GlobalTrade #Geoeconomics

How are India and Kenya shaping the future of the Indian Ocean? In this episode of PIC's Global Compass, Amb. @Nancykarigithu shares insights on India–Africa cooperation, maritime strategy, and the Blue Economy. Via @PuneIntCentre youtu.be/ceLq96NCFec?si…

We recently hosted a thought-provoking conversation with Shri. Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, @TheOfficialSBI, on India’s growth story and the evolving role of the financial sector in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. In conversation with Dr. Ajit Ranade and Dr. @GaneshNatarajan, the discussion explored banking transformation, digital finance, and the opportunities ahead for India’s economy. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/h0rUi3jv1r0 @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

‘The Oil Hunter’ is not just a memoir of India’s oil exploration journey. The sketches in the book are drawn by Jyotsna Deshpande, inspired by real field experiences in remote terrains. The camel on the cover reflects those early exploration days—the rider is Dr. Shreekrishna Deshpande himself! @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @girishkuber

PIC hosted the launch of ‘The Oil Hunter: Journey of a Geologist for India’s Oil Exploration’, by Dr. Shreekrishna Deshpande, followed by a fireside chat with @girishkuber, Editor, @LoksattaLive. The discussion revisited India’s early oil exploration journey, the discovery of Bombay High, and the evolving challenges of energy security. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

Last year, the #RBI cut policy rates four times, bringing them down to 5.25%, while the EPFO’s administered interest rate has remained fixed at 8.25% for three consecutive years. With inflation easing to 1.33% in December, this persistent gap—nearly 300 basis points above the RBI policy rate—raises important questions about monetary transmission. In this column for @livemint, Dr. Ajit Ranade, Senior Fellow, examines the implications of this distortion and its impact on India’s financial system. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @sbravipandit @aparanjape

Today at PIC (Wed. 11th March at 5 pm): 📕Launch and discussion of the book ‘The Oil Hunter: Journey of a Geologist for India’s Oil Exploration’, by Dr. Shreekrishna Deshpande. The book presents a fascinating account of India’s early quest for energy independence and the pioneering efforts of geologists who discovered oil and gas fields across the country, shaping the foundations of India’s oil exploration industry and the rise of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. The session will feature the author in conversation with @girishkuber, Editor, @LoksattaLive RSVP forms.office.com/pages/response… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

.@PuneIntCentre, in collaboration with @PrayasEnergy, hosted a discussion on 'Rising Ambition: Carving New Pathways for India’s Energy Transition', by Ajay Shankar (IAS Retd.), exploring India’s pathway to net-zero by 2070. The session highlighted progress in electrification, solar power, storage technologies, and the potential of green hydrogen, followed by a conversation between Shantanu Dixit (Prayas) and Mahesh Deodhar (PIC) on India’s evolving energy transition. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane

When ideas on inclusive innovation meet leaders shaping India’s economy. At an event by @PuneIntCentre, Dr. @rameshmashelkar & @sushilborde, co-authors of ‘More from Less for More: Innovation’s Holy Grail’, presented a copy to Shri C. S. Setty, Chairman, @TheOfficialSBI. (1/2)

Media coverage of an upcoming conversation at PIC (happening tomorrow, 11th Mar) on the book 'The Oil Hunter: Journey of a Geologist for India’s Oil Exploration' by Dr. Shreekrishna Deshpande. 📕The book traces India’s early efforts to discover oil and gas and the pioneering role of geologists whose work laid the foundation for the country’s energy exploration sector and the rise of ONGC. Dr. Shreekrishna Deshpande will be in conversation with @girishkuber, Editor of @LoksattaLive, exploring the history, challenges, and significance of India’s quest for energy independence. Tomorrow, 11 March, 5 to 7 pm 📍 Pune International Centre Register at forms.office.com/pages/response… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape

Today (9th March, 5 pm) at PIC: Book Discussion on “Rising Ambition: Carving New Pathways – India’s Energy Transition”, by Mr. Ajay Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow at @teriin. Event jointly by PIC, in association with @PrayasEnergy 🔗Register at forms.office.com/pages/response… @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @sbravipandit

75 years of genius, humility, and rhythm. 🎵 On the 75th birth anniversary of Ustad Zakir Hussain, we celebrate not just a musician, but an institution. Ustad ji’s career reminds us that true leadership lies in nurturing, innovating, and staying grounded regardless of the heights achieved. His ability to collaborate with legends across genres while remaining deeply rooted in the Punjab gharana tradition has set a benchmark for artists worldwide. He showed us that the tabla is not just an instrument, but a voice. Grammy Winner Padma Vibhushan Recipient Cultural Ambassador Here’s to a life that transformed rhythm into a universal language. #UstadZakirHussain #Legend #Tabla #ArtsLeadership #MusicIndustry #75thBirthAnniversary @PuneIntCentre

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength, leadership and ideas of women everywhere — shaping communities, institutions and the future in countless ways. आंतरराष्ट्रीय महिला दिनानिमित्त जगभरातील महिलांच्या शक्तीला, नेतृत्वाला आणि त्यांच्या प्रेरणादायी योगदानाला सलाम. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape @sbravipandit @koenalahiri #InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #WomenLeaders #WomenWhoLead #PuneInternationalCentre

“India must think at scale—but with purpose. Scale with soul is our objective.” — Challa Sreenivasulu Setty @challasetty, Chairman, SBI, in conversation with Dr. @GaneshNatarajan & Dr. Ajit Ranade at PIC. @rameshmashelkar @dinakholkar @Girbane @aparanjape