Perumal Koshy

Dr. Perumal Koshy is Editor of Global SME News and Director of Strategic Initiatives at Enterprise Futures Lab. He writes on MSMEs, enterprise development, and policy issues affecting small business ecosystems. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caushie/

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Culture FEATURED Language Society

Syriac: The Forgotten Language of the Early Church

Perumal Koshy June 3, 2025 0 Comment

While Hebrew was the sacred scriptural language of Judaism and Aramaic the common tongue of Jesus and his followers, it was Syriac, a dialect of Eastern Aramaic, that emerged as the language of the...

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Fountain Pens in the Digital Age: An Enduring Tool for Thought and Expression

Perumal Koshy May 31, 2025 0 Comment

By P. Koshy In an era of digital convenience — where typing on laptops, tablets, and smartphones is second nature — the fountain pen may seem like a relic of the past. Yet for...

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Books FEATURED Literature Literature Review Review

Porridge and I: A Child’s Window into Postcolonial India

Perumal Koshy May 28, 2025 0 Comment

In her memoir Porridge and I, Dr Roopali Sircar Gaur captures the delicate beauty and inner confusion of growing up in newly independent India. Seen through the eyes of a young girl, the story...

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Editor's Desk FEATURED Literature Literature

Healing Minds, Telling Stories: Dr. Raj Velamoor on His Journey from Psychiatry to Fiction

Perumal Koshy May 13, 2025 0 Comment

From Hyderabad to Canada, from science to storytelling—Dr. Raj Velamoor’s debut novel The Reunion is a moving exploration of friendship, identity, and memory. In this candid interview, he reflects on his transition from psychiatry...

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FEATURED Meditation

Easter and the Enduring Self: Reflections on Identity and the Soul

Perumal Koshy April 20, 2025 0 Comment

While Easter carries many layers of meaning—historical, theological, and cultural—its core message is profoundly philosophical and spiritual. At its heart, the resurrection of Christ affirms a central truth: the essence of your being is...

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Business FEATURED Opinion

Why Free Trade Agreements Should Address Labor Market Disparities

Perumal Koshy March 3, 2025 0 Comment

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) fuel economic growth by cutting tariffs and opening markets, yet they miss a critical inefficiency: labor market disparities tied to racial or ethnic factors that sap productivity and growth. Trade...

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Business Opinion TOP STORIES

The Biggest Global Economic Shift in a Century is Happening NOW!

Perumal Koshy February 25, 2025 0 Comment

The transatlantic alliance is no longer the pillar of global economic power. Once dominant, it now struggles with stagnation, while emerging economies reshape trade, finance, and diplomacy in a multipolar world. For decades, the...

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Christmas FEATURED Festivals General Latest Opinion

The Christmas Story: A Testament to Sacred Potential

Perumal Koshy December 20, 2024 0 Comment

The Christmas story is not just a tale of divine intervention, but a profound reminder of the sacred potential inherent in every life—a message that resonates deeply in our conflicted world today. St. Matthew,...

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Business FEATURED Health Opinion Review

Rethinking Work Hours: The Case for Balance in SME Growth Strategies?

Perumal Koshy October 27, 2024 0 Comment

The 70-Hour Workweek: A Ticking Time Bomb for SMEs In the relentless pursuit of success, many SMEs fall prey to the myth of the 70-hour workweek. But this “badge of honor” can quickly become...

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Business FEATURED Latest Opinion Technology

Digital Trade and Integration: Towards a BRICS+ Economic Zone

Perumal Koshy October 25, 2024 0 Comment

The Digital Economy Partnership Framework lays the groundwork for deeper integration that could lead to a larger economic union. Such a move would represent a significant step in advancing economic integration, enabling free movement...