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.
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Unrest in Nepal: The Rising Tide Against KP Oli A Generation Awakens Nepal is gripped by its most intense political unrest in years, with mounting dissatisfaction directed toward Prime Minister…
Understanding the Tragedy of Radhika Yadav: Beyond Chargesheets and Headlines The heart-wrenching murder of 25-year-old junior international tennis player Radhika Yadav by her father Deepak Yadav in Gurugram remains a…
Dharmasthala Temple dedicated to Lord Manjunatha, situated in Dharmasthala, formerly known as Kuduma, an ancient temple town on the banks of the Nethravathi River in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, India.
Ultimate Travel Guide to Ladakh 2026: Our Family’s Breathtaking Journey Part 2 – Srinagar to Leh Highway: The Epic Road Journey That Tested and Thrilled Us Updated on April 18,…
Trump’s Tariffs, Ego, and the Indo – US Rift The current tensions between India and the United States under President Donald Trump represent a dramatic reversal of more than two…
Trust Shortfall: Understanding Indian Wariness Toward the United States Why India Still Hesitates to Trust America India and the United States today describe themselves as “strategic partners.” Their cooperation spans…
Originally Published on: August 23, 2025Last Updated on: April 01, 2026 Key Insights: Arbitration in Oil & Gas PSU Contracts reflects structural imbalance in appointment and enforcement Procedural delays undermine…
Originally Published on: August 23, 2025Last Updated on: April 02, 2026 Key Insight Unbalanced Contracts in India’s Oil & Gas PSUs Contractors routinely absorb heavy financial losses from client-attributable delays…
Microsoft vs. Nayara Precedent The Trigger: EU Sanctions, Microsoft, and the Nayara Suit The recent episode involving Nayara Energy’s legal battle against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court encapsulates the…