Arnav Mehta

[RushLane @rushlane]

Mahindra official statement on E20 fuel compliance

[Rahul Shivshankar @RShivshankar]

THE E20 DEBATE: FACTS VS HYPOCRISY.
HERE'S AN UNDENIABLE FACT:
The E20 programme did not begin under the Modi government. Ethanol blending was approved years earlier, during the UPA. The difference is in execution. Blending remained stuck at roughly 1–1.5% for years before accelerating significantly under the NDA.
So, let's first get the politics out of the way.
If ethanol blending was acceptable in principle then, why is it suddenly portrayed as anti-people now?
Now, let's look at the arguments being presented by critics:
CRITICS ARGUMENT 1: E20 FUEL IS BEING PUSHED BY NDA TO KEEP SUGAR CANE FARMERS HAPPY.
There's no doubt Ethanol is creating an additional income stream for sugarcane farmers.
But governments have always handed out subsidies or incentives to farmers.
+ MSP exists for 23 crops. Sugar cane farmers get SAP or State Advised Price.
+ Fertiliser subsidies.
+ Cheap or free electricity.
+ Irrigation subsidies.
+ Procurement policies.
If these benefits to farmers are accepted as legitimate public policy, why is E20 policy being targeted in isolation for market distortion?
CRITICS ARGUMENT 2: ETHANOL PRODUCTION IS WATER CONSUMING.
Yes, sugarcane consumes a great deal of water.
But so do
+ Paddy cultivators. Just look at the tumbling water tables in Punjab, Haryana.
+ AI and data centers.
+ Semiconductor manufacturing.
+ Steel and cement production.
The question is not whether something uses water, but whether the benefits justify the costs. Again why are critics holding E20 alone to a test that they don't set for others?
CRITICS ARGUMENT 3: THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT MAKE E20 MANDATORY. LEAVE IT TO CHOICE.
We're in a democracy and choice matters. But governments routinely make decisions that we, the people have no choice but to accept.
+ Taxation rates
+ Emission norms.
+ Fuel quality standards.
+ Safety regulations.
+ Identity Proof.
These are often choices imposed to achieve broader national goals. Shouldn't E20 should be judged in the same way?
Here's how E20 usage serves NATIONAL INTEREST:
+ India imports 85–90% of its crude oil. E20 seeks to address that by replacing up to 20% of petrol volume with domestically produced ethanol, helping diversify the fuel mix and reducing import costs.
+ With E20 NDA estimates saving Rs 1 lakh crore in foreign-exchange.
CRITICS ARGUMENT 4: COST OF CAR ENGINE WEAR AND TEAR, MILEAGE INEFFICIENCY OUTWEIGHS BENEFITS.
It is true that Ethanol has about 34% less energy per litre than petrol. But because E20 contains only 20% ethanol, the overall energy content of the fuel falls by roughly 4%–7%. So at 5% a car that gives 20 km/L on pure petrol will give 19km/L. But usage also improves air quality. Which increases longevity in humans and lowers healthcare costs over time. That is s fair trade-off.
CONCLUSION:
Every policy is a trade off. E20 isn't perfect. But if agricultural subsidies, procurement, irrigation policy and fuel regulations are accepted as legitimate public policy, then judge ethanol using the same yardstick.

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[Ankur Warikoo @warikoo]

In a country such as India, this could be a disaster, if the right anti-abuse systems are not set up by WhatsApp.

Imagine receiving a message from warikoo / awarikoo / ankurwarikooo / ankur_warikoo / a_warikoo / ankurwarikooofficial etc etc - soliciting money.

1. Most people don't understand verified status (even if and when it is launched)
2. Cannot be verified through calling the phone number (because username = privacy)

I have fought a legal case against Meta's lack of attempt to bring down AI-generated ads showing my face, luring people into investment WhatsApp groups. I understand how massive this scam is and how easy it is in our country to execute it.

So forgive me, if from a public figure's standpoint, this features raises some serious concerns.

[Kaka @KAKA]

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[Vaibhav Sisinty @VaibhavSisinty]

Satya Nadella just introduced a concept that's going to change how every company thinks about AI. He's calling it "token capital." And once you understand it, you can't unsee it.

His idea: every company now needs two types of capital.

Human capital : the knowledge, judgment, and pattern recognition of your people.

Token capital : the AI capability your company builds and owns.

Human capital doesn't become less valuable as AI grows. It becomes more valuable. Without human direction, AI just runs in circles.

The real opportunity isn't picking the best model. It's building a learning loop where your people and your AI compound together. That loop becomes your real IP.

But here's the warning nobody expected from a CEO pushing AI harder than anyone.

He compared what's happening now to globalization. GDP looked fine on the surface but entire economies were hollowed out by outsourcing.

He's saying don't let that happen with AI where a few models capture all the value while industries get their knowledge commoditized underneath them.

His line: "You can offload a task. You can offload a job. But you can never offload your learning."

The companies that build the learning loop early will have an advantage that's nearly impossible to replicate. Regardless of which model is on

[Dan Go @CoachDanGo]

How accurate are wearables like Apple Watch, Whoop, and Oura?

A researcher compiled 16 studies to find out, and the answer might shock you:

[Oliver Groß @minenergybiz]

This is timely for the upcoming earnings season 😂

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[Rajdeep Sardesai @sardesairajdeep]

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[Erika Morris @ErikaMorris79]

Well #IPL2026 is almost upon us and as usual I’ve been looking into the data and seeing what insights it tells us. If you don’t like IPL & data I suggest you look away now 😆 for those that do buckle up as it’s a long ride.
Firstly a few of the parameters I used to do this

[Aravind @aravind]

(12.) This point summarizes your great analysis. Trump's not going to back down. He's building up great force right now to build pressure on whoever they are talking to in Iran to make a deal fully in US interests. If this doesn't happen, he's using the force he has built up. Iran will lose its upper hand in Strait of Hormuz either way. GCCs will support this.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Optimus

[Harsha Bhogle @bhogleharsha]

And @RCBTweets has finalised a sale with a valuation of 1.78 billion USD to a consortium that includes the Birlas, Times of India, Blitzer and Blackstone.

It isn't too far above what @rajasthanroyals got but then this is a peculiar ecosystem where the income and expenses of a franchise are almost identical. So, in the space of a few hours, the #IPL has seen deals worth 3.4 billion USD.

The #IPL is among the big leagues of the world and the Indian cricket fan is among the most important entities in world sport

[Sonakshi Vashistha @Sonakshi_V]

Eat wisely today, think clearly tomorrow

@AnujaJaiswalTOI
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[Femisapien @femisapien_z]

For those interested in AI, this guy deserves a follow

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Mumbai consumes 15–18 lakh vada pavs daily.
In prime spots, a street vendor can earn up to ₹2.4 lakh a month
Where’s your favourite vada pav in the city?

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