There are moments in a region’s history that arrive quietly—without spectacle, without noise—but with the power to redraw its future. The inauguration of the National Data Centre for the North East Region (NDC-NER) in Assam is one such moment. At first glance, it is a structure of steel, cables, and cooling systems—a G+5 building with…
The Union Budget 2026–27 may mark a turning point for North East India’s digital future. By offering a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies using Indian data centres, New Delhi has sent a strong signal: India wants to host global cloud infrastructure for the long term. For the North East, this is more than…
For years, Davos spoke about artificial intelligence as opportunity. In 2026, the tone changed. AI is no longer discussed as a productivity tool or startup revolution. It is now framed as critical national infrastructure — on par with energy, defence, and financial systems. The message from Davos was unmistakable: AI leadership equals geopolitical power. From…
