ThePrint report about government’s pressure on World Bank to withdraw its Swachh Bharat papers showing slide in toilet usage in rural India shows a disturbing mindset. Killing the messenger is no solution. It should treat WB papers as a wake-up call. SB Mission mustn’t suffer neglect for outliving its political utility.
Does BCCI really control world cricket? It couldn’t even pay electricity bill for Raipur stadium
With no electricity at Raipur stadium, BCCI has provided the best counter to its reputation as a diabolical spider controlling world cricket. It’s either a mastermind orchestrating World Cup match outcomes, or bungler unable to ensure its stadium has paid its bills before an international match. Finally we have clarity.
Coal is an important part of India’s energy mix—Developed world should pay for energy transition
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s statement that coal remains an important part of India’s energy mix is simple fact. In fact, our coal dependence has increased over last 20 years. There’s no denying coal’s share must reduce, but it’s the polluting developed world that must pay for this costly transition.