Kuwar Singh

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

Young Kashmiris are sifting through teenage angst without many tools that we would never have thought about twice. It's shaping their worldview in a powerful way:
https://t.co/XKuPPJmzPg

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

Mood at the anti-government protests at India Gate tonight.

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

@Illuminiyati On you and looking fantastic!

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

Highly, highly, highly out-of-place issue with Delhi smog: Face ID is no good anymore.

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

5. How do people and natural resources in any place cope with coal mining? Read @AkshatRathi’s account of life in Indian coal country (paywalled)

https://t.co/BZIxSPbdKG

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

1. The first Adani-run coal mine is a sprawling pit in Hasdeo Arand forest. All across the horizon the land has been dug up—except for a grove of trees that are sacred to tribal residents.

https://t.co/UIt6P4Id0g

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

4. Tribal villagers in Hasdeo Arand who oppose coal mining are currently on a new protest that’s been on for days.

https://t.co/yOMvA6VJH2

[Let India Breathe || #StandWithManipur|| @LetIndBreathe]

How many of us knew about this protest?
The government is the protector of policies and people. Why does it side with big corporations? #LetIndiaBreathe #SaveHasdevArany

[Rohit Vedhara @AumEnergy]

@_kuwarsingh India has been faffing around on gasification for over a decade and the lead-times for each project are ridiculous. There is not enough capital and skills in India to ape China and produce home-grown chemicals from coal in a meaningful manner. Some tech can handle high ash btw.

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

2. Electrification (of transport) is as much about energy security as it is about clean air... There’s a climate benefit, but it’s not the driver. The 5 billion bucks are the driver — @TimBuckleyIEEFA

https://t.co/cDSg4FlSV3

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

All of this week we're bringing you stories on India's relationship with coal. Read along!

(paywalled: use code KUWARSINGH9777 and get half off on Quartz membership)

[ItikaSPunit @ItikaSPunit]

@AkshatRathi and @_kuwarsingh spent several days trying to understand and explain - Can India kick its coal addiction?
This second field guide from @qzindia offers so much food for thought. Great read!
If you're not a member still, this is one good reason.
https://t.co/MMYGcZs4K4

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

Due to its high ash+moisture content, Indian coal gives less energy and pollutes more.

On sidenote: Modi’s idea that gasification can somehow save the coal industry—“never going to happen. It’s been so expensive in China, and Indian coal is basically clay,” an expert says.

[Quartz India @qzindia]

What the world can learn from India trying to deal with its coal addiction, @AkshatRathi and @_kuwarsingh break it down.

https://t.co/vx0VZa82S2

[Thomas Spencer @ThomasASpencer]

3/n
Despite huge improvements over the last decade, India's electricity sector is still beset with issues:
- running subsidy to low income consumers of 0.2% of GDP
- outstanding dues from distribution utilities to generators of 0.4% of GDP.
- 1/5 power sector loans are stranded

[Mike Murphy @mcwm]

Just found out that @qz was recently banned in mainland China, and Apple removed us from its Chinese App Store. This is presumably because of the excellent work our team in Hong Kong has been doing covering the protests
https://t.co/2s65NbBzgH

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

@debausheri along with my 300 followers i would like to humbly decline this honor

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

Ola's success will be the success of India's gig economy. Unlike Indian restaurant owners, who have united against food aggregators, cab drivers don't have the privilege. Become a @qz member and read @_ananyaaa's deep dive:

https://t.co/7Q0EPd3iRx

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

@mohantee

[Kuwar Singh @_kuwarsingh]

@lilwitch343 I love you and the haircuts you get and give.