India’s push for ethanol blending — mixing plant-based fuel into petrol — is now raising serious concerns about water usage. While the goal is to reduce oil imports, experts say the process relies heavily on water-intensive crops like rice, sugarcane, and maize. Shockingly, producing just one litre of ethanol from rice can use over 10,000 litres of water.
The government is also increasing the use of rice for ethanol production, which may impact both water resources and food distribution. With production expanding in already water-stressed states like Maharashtra, the debate is growing — is this clean fuel coming at the cost of India’s water security?
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This morning, I was reading Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita. One thought stayed with me. “Have courage. Stay humble. Do your duty without attachment.” Life tested this.
Some years ago, Shri Jaiprakash Gaur, who built Jaypee Group, came to meet me in London. He had built an empire over his lifetime with hard work and vision. He reached out more than once. He wrote to me. His only wish was simple that what he had built should go into safe hands and be taken forward with the right intent. He even wrote me letters in Hindi, in his own words, expressing his trust. At that time, we could not proceed.
Recently, the asset went into a public auction by CoC in the IBC process. Many strong bidders participated. Suddenly, the sentiment and wishes of Jaiprakash Gaur ji came rushing back to me. One by one, everyone dropped out of the bidding. Finally, we were declared the highest bidder publicly.
It was a transparent process. We were informed in writing that we had won. But life is never so simple. After some days, the decision was changed. Don’t want to go into the details. That is for the right forum. But I want to share something from my heart.
We have no attachment to this asset. If it comes, it is God’s grace. If it goes, that is also his wish. But one thing we believe strongly. When something is promised in dharma, it should not be taken back. In our scriptures also, we see this again and again. Truth, commitment, and fairness are above everything.
So, what should one do? Gita gives a simple answer - do your duty, with courage, but without anger or attachment. That is what we will do. We will place the facts in the right way. We will follow the right path.
Rest, I leave to God.
मां का शव लेकर खुद पोस्टमार्टम कराने पहुंचा 8 साल का बच्चा, रिश्तेदारों से नहीं मिली मदद तो थाना प्रभारी ने ली अंतिम संस्कार की जिम्मेदारी.बच्चे की मां लंबे समय से गंभीर बीमारी से जूझ रही थीं. उनकी मौत HIV संक्रमण के कारण हुई. पिता की मौत भी एक साल पहले इसी बीमारी से हो चुकी थी. मामला एटा जिले का है.
बच्चे ने बताया कि बीमारी के डर से रिश्तेदारों ने भी दूरी बना ली और जायदाद के लालच में कोई मदद नहीं की. उसने अकेले ही मां का इलाज फर्रुखाबाद, कानपुर और दिल्ली में कराया है. मां की मौत के बाद जब पोस्टमार्टम और अंतिम संस्कार की बारी आई, तो रिश्तेदारों ने कंधा देने से साफ इनकार कर दिया. चाचा और अन्य परिजनों ने शव को छुआ तक नहीं.
ऐसे में बच्चा अकेला ही मां के शव को लेकर जिला अस्पताल पहुंचा. यहां उसने खुद पोस्टमार्टम की औपचारिकताएं पूरी कराईं. जैथरा थाना प्रभारी रितेश ठाकुर ने मामले की गंभीरता को देखते आगे आए.
पुलिस ने बच्चे की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित की और अंतिम संस्कार की जिम्मेदारी ली. अधिकारियों ने आश्वासन दिया कि बच्चे को हरसंभव मदद मुहैया कराई जाएगी, ताकि वो अकेला न रहे.
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Today is the darkest day of my life.
My beloved son, Agnivesh, left us far too soon. He was just 49 years old, healthy, full of life, and dreams. Following a skiing accident in the US, he was recovering well in Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. We believed the worst was behind us. But fate had other plans, and a sudden cardiac arrest snatched our son away from us.
No words can describe the pain of a parent who must bid goodbye to his child. A son is not meant to leave before his father. This loss has shattered us in ways we are still trying to comprehend.
I still remember the day Agni was born in Patna on 3 June, 1976. From a middle-class Bihari family, he grew into a man of strength, compassion, and purpose. The light of his mother’s life, a protective brother, a loyal friend, and a gentle soul who touched everyone he met.
Agnivesh was many things - a sportsman, a musician, a leader. He studied at Mayo College, Ajmer, went on to set up one of the finest companies Fujeirah Gold, became Chairman of Hindustan Zinc, and earned the respect of colleagues and friends alike. Yet, beyond all titles and achievements, he remained simple, warm, and deeply human.
To me, he was not just my son. He was my friend. My pride. My world.
Kiran and I are broken. And yet, in our grief, we remind ourselves that the thousands of young people who work across Vedanta are also our children.
Agnivesh believed deeply in building a self-reliant India. He would often say, “Papa, we lack nothing as a nation. Why should we ever be behind?”
We shared a dream to ensure that no child sleeps hungry, no child is denied education, every woman stands on her own feet, and every young Indian has meaningful work. I had promised Agni that more than 75% of what we earn would be given back to society.
Today, I renew that promise and resolve to live an even simpler life.
There was so much life ahead of him. So many dreams yet to be lived. His absence leaves a void for his family and friends. We thank all his friends, colleagues and well-wishers for always being there for him.
Beta, you will live on in our hearts, in our work, and in every life you touched.
I do not know how to walk this path without you, but I will try carrying your light forward.
Hero shot of a friend chicken thigh🤯 On Nano Banana 3.0
Prompt:
{
"food_photography_series": {
"subject": "Fried Chicken Thigh", "technical_specs": { "style": "Hyper-realistic hero shot", "aspect_ratio": "3:4", "lighting": "Cinematic / Studio" }, "variations": [ { "theme": "Tartar Refresh", "sauce": "Thick tartar sauce", "accents": ["capers", "dill", "chopped pickles"], "background": "Bright lemon-yellow", "prompt": "Hyper-realistic hero shot of a fried chicken thigh in midair with thick tartar sauce bursting around it, flecks of capers, dill, and chopped pickles frozen in motion. The sauce flows like creamy waves, dancing around the crispy surface. Bright lemon-yellow background with moody studio backlight creates a gourmet, refreshing tone ultra-detailed commercial look, --ar 3:4" }, { "theme": "White Truffle Luxury", "sauce": "Creamy white truffle sauce", "accents": ["shaved mushrooms", "fine porcini powder"], "background": "Warm yellow-beige with soft haze", "prompt": "Hyper-realistic hero shot of a luxurious fried chicken thigh floating in the center, surrounded by a splash of creamy white truffle sauce, with shaved mushrooms and fine powder of porcini dusting the motion. Golden skin shines under cinematic key light, background in warm yellow-beige hues with soft haze premium gourmet commercial, --ar 3:4" }, { "theme": "Smoked Cheese Indulgence", "sauce": "Molten smoked cheese fondue", "accents": ["golden crouton crumble"], "background": "Creamy yellow with taupe haze", "prompt": "Hyper-realistic hero shot of a crisp fried chicken thigh surrounded by a molten splash of smoked cheese fondue mid-air, with bits of golden crouton crumble suspended in orbit. Deep lighting creates dimensional drama on the crispy crust. The backdrop blends creamy yellow with taupe haze indulgent cheese-forward visual, --ar 3:4" }, { "theme": "Miso Umami", "sauce": "Miso butter glaze and umami cream", "accents": ["toasted seaweed powder", "sesame seeds"], "background": "Muted beige", "prompt": "Hyper-realistic hero shot of a rich fried chicken thigh hovering mid-air, glazed with miso butter and surrounded by a dynamic splash of umami cream, flecked with toasted seaweed powder and sesame seeds. Dramatic soft shadows sculpt the skin texture. Muted beige background, clean and warm umami-focused food ad, --ar 3:4" } ] } }