Praveen Chand is an infrastructure, energy, and geopolitics commentator with over 38 years of hands-on experience in major EPCC projects across oil & gas, civil infrastructure, and renewable energy. A Civil Engineering graduate from NIT Trichy and a Master’s in Construction Law from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, he has held senior leadership roles including Project Director, SBU Head, and Country Head across West Asia and East Asia.His writing blends deep industry expertise with global insights, focusing on energy security, infrastructure strategy, geopolitics, and economic trends — always connecting policy shifts to on-ground industrial realities. Having worked and travelled across more than 30 countries, he also offers grounded perspectives on international travel, culture, and regional dynamics.
Latest Blogs
US Missile Deal with Pakistan Sparks Regional Debate and Clarification A Storm of Speculation in South Asia The recent buzz surrounding the US missile deal with Pakistan has ignited intense…
India–Turkey Tensions: INS Trikand’s Mediterranean Gambit Rattles Ankara’s Blue-Homeland Dream Introduction The deployment of INS Trikand to the Mediterranean in September 2025, featuring a port call at Alexandria for Exercise…
India–Pakistan Rivalry at Sir Creek: US Interest, Energy Potential, and Historical Flashpoints Introduction — Why Sir Creek Matters The Sir Creek dispute between India and Pakistan has long been dismissed…
Counter-Signalling in Practice: India’s Strategic Message to Pakistan and Washington Introduction — From Deterrence to Diplomacy by Proxy In early October 2025, India’s top defence leadership issued an extraordinary series…
The Teenage Brain by Frances E Jensen – A Must-Read for Parents and Families Introduction: Why Every Parent Should Read The Teenage Brain If you’ve ever asked your teenager, “What…
The Incredible Years by Carolyn Webster-Stratton – Parenting Guide for Ages 3–8 Introduction: A Parenting Classic That Still Resonates First published in 1992 and reprinted several times, Carolyn Webster-Stratton’s The…
Reflections on “The Himalayan Blunder” by Brigadier J.P. Dalvi: A Soldier’s Candid Memoir About the Author Brigadier John Parashuram Dalvi was a prominent Indian Army officer who commanded the 7th…
UN Sanctions on Iran Reimposed: What It Means for Global Oil and India’s Strategy Introduction September 28, 2025, the UN sanctions on Iran have officially returned. The decision, triggered through…
Deadly Stampedes in India: Incidents, Causes, and Urgent Reforms Needed Mass gatherings—religious festivals, political rallies, and public events—draw millions across India every year. But behind the celebration often lies the…