🖋️ *From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane* India’s ethanol debate cannot remain limited to vehicle compatibility and E20-related concerns. The larger question is whether a densely populated, water-stressed country should increasingly divert sugarcane and food grains towards fuel production. Brazil and the United States are frequently cited as ethanol success stories, but India has very different land availability, population density and water constraints. Expanding ethanol beyond E

🖋️ From The Desk of Abhijeet Rane The geopolitical dynamic between India and China has shifted from passive diplomacy to strategic deterrence, as highlighted by a sharp exchange over regional water security. In response to a warning from Chinese representative Victor Gao—who implied China could manipulate the Brahmaputra River if New Delhi used the Indus Water Treaty against Pakistan—External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a calculated counter-warning. He cautioned

🖋️ From the desk of Abhijeet Rane: Some treaties preserve peace; others preserve the past. Knowing when to part with them is a test of...