India has the world’s third-largest renewable fleet, but we remain a coal-based economy. Coal still supplies close to three-quarters of the electricity we consume.
In petrochemicals, China is unique. Unsurprisingly, India & other regional powers want to copy & paste the Chinese method. This won’t be easy—or climate friendly.
LPG supply eased for more industries, govt says coal gasification is next growth avenue. Centre welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but asks Indians to leave Iran.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
Renewable energy is surging and demand is rising, yet fossil fuels & import dependence continue to shape the country’s energy landscape, adds Energy Statistics India 2026 report.
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.
The proposal, currently under discussion between the power ministry and NITI Aayog, marks a major shift from current projections that see net additions peaking by 2035.
India’s precolonial schools were more diverse than our traditional image suggests. Colonial rule helped turn the Brahmin teacher into the archetype of the Indian classroom.
India’s crude import volumes remained largely unchanged in April-July, but higher oil prices sharply increased the import bill, with renewed US-Iran tensions raising the risk of another rise in costs.
ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
We need more such columns. Sensitise both the government and the public about the imperative need to phase out King Coal much more swiftly.