‘We are good at building unicorn brands’ ‘We are good at building unicorn brands’ Leo Burnett CEO, Dheeraj Sinha, on returning to the Abby awards at the adfest, changes in the ad industry and more
Is cryptocurrency the new engine for cybercrime? Is cryptocurrency the new engine for cybercrime? The anonymity/ pseudonymity built into this technology enables cybercriminals in converting this asset into traditional currency without the fear of b
Electric aircraft set to transform urban mobility Electric aircraft set to transform urban mobility Investors are pouring in billions of dollars into eVTOL project (electric vertical take offs and landing aircraft) to ferry passengers
Many positive features in Tamil Nadu’s new solar policy proposal Many positive features in Tamil Nadu’s new solar policy proposal
It’s a wrong haul for coal-fired plants It’s a wrong haul for coal-fired plants A more efficient system of power procurement, rather than ‘cheapest first’, can cut daily coal consumption by millions of tonnes
COP and carbon COP and carbon The best outcome of COP25 from India’s perspective could be the framing of rules for carbon trading
Corona won’t trip green energy Although the Covid-19 pandemic could tilt the scales temporarily, the strong foundation laid in recent times will stand renewables in good stead, says
A 200-year-old technology returns to aid EV adoption How ‘switched reluctance motors’ are being brought back, mainly to advance electric mobility
Return of the redox battery Large storage capability, especially in maintaining grid stability, makes it ideal for the renewable energy sector
cop26 agenda Green miles to go and promises to keep The world gathers for yet another pow-wow at the climate conference in Glasgow. What can we expect to gain from this round?
Carbon credited for EKI’s dramatic stock rise If countries finalise rules for carbon markets, this company is all set to be deeper in the black
Auctions to turn the spotlight on Coal vs Renewables Even as energy markets seem to be elbowing out coal, the privatisation of the industry is happening, says M Ramesh
light and shade The goofed-up story of rooftop solar The segment is seeing big growth during the pandemic, but a host of reasons — including governmental missteps — threaten to dim it
Battery swap for cost slash: The buzz stops here Raising the density of e-buses wherever possible will reduce the cost of operations
data power Can smart meters turn around discoms? They can help electricity suppliers manage operations better, but the target of installing 250 million meters by 2022 may not be easy
This is a booming market, we are seeing a lot of investment opportunities: CleanMax Solar co-founder Andrew Hines says the company’s business is capital-intensive
Time to step up carbon trading Now is the opportunity for Indian companies to start looking to benefit from carbon offsets keenly, say experts. M Ramesh reports
Gearing up for the winds of change The wind energy industry is once again buoyant with expectations rising on the back of fresh auctions, says M Ramesh
India Inc still not up to speed with climate action Companies need to look far beyond renewable energy and water conservation, says M Ramesh
Two, three....Go! What is the best way to rapidly roll out electric vehicles in India? Start with the low-hanging fruit — two-wheelers and three-wheelers, says M Rame
The microgrid revolution in Bihar How electrification lit up some 44,000 households spread across 240 villages. M Ramesh reports
The ‘WTF’ factor in climate negotiations “Where's the finance,” was the right question asked at the climate meet in Poland, as there is widespread dissatisfaction over both what the ruleb
The ‘solar moment’ in carbon If the 2010-2020 decade was one in which solar got mainstreamed, 2020-2030 will be the decade of CO2-to-fuels, says M Ramesh
A green role for dirty coal In the last couple of years, a quiet revolution called ‘flexibilisation of coal’ has been gaining ground, whereby coal plants supply power only w
Why aren’t Indian companies warming to green bonds? Besides lack of price advantage, there are other factors at play, says M Ramesh
With renewable energy down, jobs are out Be it wind or solar, low tariffs are affecting capacity addition and employment generation
The good, the bad and the iffy — for the renewable industry If all goes well, the new financial year could be better than the last for the sector as a whole
The sun, the wind and the Chinese dragon Be it falling renewable energy tariffs, or a likely rise from now on, China is a key factor. M Ramesh provides the big picture
Offshore wind is no more at sea This source of energy is getting mainstreamed faster than expected globally and could add substantially to installed capacity in India as well, writes
ABRACADABRA Carbon dioxide to methane: TIFR develops a simple solution Besides cutting the greenhouse gas, the method’s use of magnesium makes it ideal for producing rocket fuel on Mars
ROOFTOP SOLAR Why gross metering is a problem for sellers Infrastructure costs will balloon panel outlay, particularly in multi-storey buildings that require longer cabling than individual units
WATER RESEARCH New technologies for the elixir of life From different types of osmoses to new membranes, researchers have come up with ways of drawing water
Desalination is here to stay — you don’t have to take it with a pinch of salt Water-stressed regions now have a viable solution at hand
‘I’m sorry, I have very bad news for you’ Thus spoke IEA chief Fatih Birol in October, referring to rising CO2 emissions. Will we get any better news from the climate talks under way in Poland
LIFE SCIENCES Powering proteins in cyanobacteria Research from IIT-Bombay can help in industrial production of biochemicals
Renewable energy sector looks at storage for succour Only way out for the industry is to sell power directly to customers
IIT-Madras professor CARES to save energy so it is not squandered Has developed compressed air storage for wind and solar farms
One problem, many solutions A look at the options to tackle Chennai’s — and the world’s — drinking water shortage
Tourism marketing: A new pitch from God’s Own Country Kerala’s tourism revival package has new products and a unique positioning with an eye on the post-pandemic domestic traveller
‘Arbitrability’ in times of fast emerging techno-centric businesses in India The Supreme Court has presented what is called a “four-fold” test to determine the question of arbitrability of the subject matter
India spotlights green shipping Guidelines for incorporation of green initiatives across ports are in the works
Four biases to avoid in today’s market conditions Being aware of your biases will help you become a better investor. Here’s how.
Index Outlook: How far can Sensex and Nifty 50 fall? The sell-off intensifies in the indices outlook is bearish and any bounce from current levels will be short-lived
Auroville: An utopian search for a better world Akash Kapur’s ‘Better to Have Gone’ traces what happens when we believe deeply in a quest and give up everything in its pursuit
Lady doctors and the rocky path to healing A handbook on India’s first women doctors holds up a mirror to the social and political realities of the 19th and early 20th century
Conquering Everest: A compelling account of how an impossible dream was achieved Jim Davidson dwells in detail on the failure to make it in the first attempt and the harrowing return to physically and emotionally draining climb up