Media

Op-eds and commentary

1. “Delhi’s air pollution has a high economic cost,” with D. P. Dash. Statesman, Dec 29, 2025.

2. “When the desert falls silent: saving Rajasthan’s folk music,” with B. Sarma. Pioneer, Dec 1, 2025. 

3. “Unpacking the global ‘happiness’ rankings,” with A. Sharma and S. Dhaka. Hindu, Nov 19, 2025 

4. “Why India must tap its wastewater prospects,” with A. Mitra. Hindustan Times, Jul 01, 2025.

5. “Tapping India's hidden wastewater wealth,” with A. Mitra. DT Next, Jun 28, 2025.

6. “Fixing fault lines in wastewater market,” with A. Mitra and S. Pohit. Financial Express, May 26, 2025.

7. “India must build a truly circular economy,” with S. Mishra. Telangana Today, May 12, 2025.

8. “Water planning has to be integrated across ministries to ensure long-term sustainability,” with D. Peddi. Bizz Buzz, May 12, 2025.

9. “India’s national river linking project will cost us dearly” + “National River Linking Project (NRLP) promises hydrological transformation but at what cost?,” with A. Mitra. Metro India + Free Press Journal, May 3, 2025.

10. “Groundwater crisis needs more than just wells,” with A. Mitra. Sunday Guardian, Apr 27, 2025.

11. “Beyond the drain: Can India reclaim its wastewater future?,” with S. Pohit. Political Business Daily, Apr 24, 2025.

12. “Unmasking climate change denial,” with A. Mitra. First India, Apr 7, 2025.

13. “Budgeting for a green future,” with A. Mitra. Hitavada, Mar 19, 2025.

14. “India’s climate strategy falls short of its green ambitions,” with A. Mitra. Hindu Frontline, Mar 18, 2025.

15. “Leakages in India’s water security,” with S. Pohit. Telangana Today, Mar 18, 2025.

16. “Hyderabad’s dying lakes: A wake-up call for urban reform,” with D. Peddi and A. Mitra. Hans India, Mar 5, 2025.

17. “Delhi’s garbage crisis,” with M. Pratap. Hindu Business Line, Feb 20, 2025.

18. “Quick-commerce poses some disturbing questions,” with C. Bharadwaja. Hindu Business Line, Dec 20, 2024.

19. “COP29: Another missed opportunity?,” with A. Mitra. Daily Excelsior, Dec 17, 2024.

20. “Trump’s US-first policy & India’s strategic latitude,” with A. Mitra. Hans India, Dec 15, 2024.

21. “Can ONOS transform Indian research?,” with A. Mitra. Statesman, Dec 9, 2024.

22. “Trump’s re-election sparks climate policy shift: US at a crossroads amid global action.” Pioneer, Nov 23, 2024.

23. “After Trump’s win, a question – how to make space for migrants to assimilate?,” with A. Mitra. Indian Express, Nov 21, 2024.

24. “COP29: A defining moment in climate finance and action,” with A. Mitra. Emerging World, p. 7, Nov 20, 2024.

25. “Natural farming in India, sprouting but still to grow deep roots,” with L. Joshi. Hindu, Nov 17, 2024.

26. “Can Budget 2024-25 drive India’s path to Viksit Bharat by 2047?,” with S. Pohit. Business World, Nov 14, 2024.

27. “Managing the brain drain: The complex tale of India’s talent exodus,” with A. Mitra. Free Press Journal, Oct 22, 2024.

28. “The EV challenge that India must overcome,” with A. Paul. Statesman, Oct 16, 2024.

29. “Rice farming in India is deeply intertwined with spatial climate effects.” Down to Earth, Oct 9, 2024.

30. “India-China trade deficit: Tackling growing imbalance,” with S. Mondal. Sunday Guardian, Sep 15, 2024.

31. “Less than 10% of the Lok Sabha is aged 25-40. Can parliament effectively represent the young?,” with A. Mitra. Wire, Sep 15, 2024.

32. “Viksit Bharat and the brain drain dilemma,” with A. Mitra. Deccan Herald, Sep 11, 2024.

33. “Inclusive human resource development and social justice,” with S. Pohit. Yojana, Sep 2024.

34. “Empowering women: The keystone of Viksit Bharat’s economic ambitions,” with S. Mishra. Daily Guardian, Aug 31, 2024.

35. “The road to 2047 for Indian agriculture,” with S. Pohit. Hindu, Aug 24, 2024.

36. “Climate resilience and social justice.” Orissa Post, Aug 18, 2024.

37. “The ‘Odisha model’ for disaster resilience.” Ideas for India, Aug 16, 2024.

38. “The long road ahead to meaningful energy transition.” Hindustan Times, Aug 15, 2024.

39. “Building infra at the core of Viksit Bharat,” with S. Pohit. Financial Express, Aug 10, 2024.

40. “India’s Climate Strategy Needs a Rethink.” Wire, Aug 8, 2024.

41. “India needs climate justice, not just targets.” Hindu Frontline, Jul 24, 2024.

42. “India’s bold climate leadership amidst global heatwave concerns.” Pioneer, Jul 22, 2024.

43. “Green gambit: India’s ambitious attempt to achieve net zero.” Policy Circle, Jul 16, 2024.

44. “Growing economy, coalition govt: India’s path to a developed nation,” with S. Pohit. Business World, Jul 11, 2024.

45. “Powering India’s future: The energy revolution is driving the govt’s Viksit Bharat vision,” with S. Pohit. Business Today, Jul 9, 2024.

46. “Heatwave in Delhi: A clarion call for climate action.” Hindu Business Line, Jun 12, 2024.

47. “Understanding climate effect on crop yield and associated risks to water security in India is crucial.” Down to Earth, Dec 14, 2023.

48. “Analysing climate-induced productivity growth in Indian agriculture.” Down to Earth, Dec 1, 2023.