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A tomb that contains no body and what The Archaeological Survey calls a mausoleum but historians call it a gateway. No one agrees on what Bada Gumbad actually is.. but this surely has become a place for picnic and photoshoot for Delhi folks. connect with me on Bluesky
As usual, my last year's reading was split between deliberate explorations and guilty pleasures. The thrillers, murder mysteries, and crime fiction were my airport reading and guilty pleasures, feeding the inner child who grew up on comics and superhero books. But many others were deliberate choices, and those are worthy of reflection. The deliberate selections reflect my acknowledgment of the…
The Economics of Restoration is complicated. And, the context specific nature of interventions make it even more difficult to have commercial capital flow in these interventions for scale. But restoration of our land and food system is critical and cannot be de-prioritized just because our existing frameworks of pricing and financing are unable to do justice to them. India's restoration needs a…
Our forests are essential for maintaining Earth’s climate balance, as they absorb around 16 billion metric tonnes of CO₂ annually (gross removals) and store over 860 billion metric tonnes of carbon. They also provide crucial ecosystem services, supporting the water, air, and food systems on which life depends. Yet these services are highly undervalued in economic systems. According to recent…
The one thematic area that has remained consistent throughout my professional journey is access to clean cooking energy. What started as exploring BoP markets for energy access in 2008 continues even today—as we still have more than 2.1 billion people without access to clean cooking energy. At Intellecap, we’re working to address the challenge of household air pollution and make clean cooking…
I am trying to push the boundaries on how a good agroforestry project can add not only to climate action but also ensure that communities get the right share of benefits. I do have my concerns about the way the voluntary carbon market projects are being developed but this is an opportunity to develop best practices. connect with me on Bluesky
The critical challenge lies in developing a deep, shared understanding of emerging technologies to foster effective public policy dialogues on safety and fair usage. It’s incredibly encouraging to see industry leaders such as Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei not only acknowledge this gap but actively champion greater transparency and responsible development. This proactive stance is needed. Ensuring a…
Over the last 5–7 years, I’ve found myself in many conversations with young colleagues, students, and friends — often during moments of transition or uncertainty as they reach out for guidance on certifications, referrals, or help in framing a career pivot. But as these conversations unfold, a deeper pattern emerges. Many are setting goals based on what’s visible, popular, or endorsed by the…
It has been over 12 years since I moved to Delhi to join GIZ’s Renewable Energy team. Leaving IFMR in Chennai for a short-term project at GIZ—one that was set to end in just eight months—was a significant decision. I took the leap with the hope that a second phase of the project would extend our time at GIZ, and fortunately, I ended up working there for nearly three years. It turned out to be a…
I strongly believe that innovative AgTechs can address some of the most pressing problems of the smallholder farmers and small producers. India has been a hub of AgTech innovation and several solutions that have proven themselves in India are now looking to take their solutions to other global south countries. As part of South South Agriculture Alliance (SSAGA) we are working on innovation and…