“Abu” Mazharuddin Ahmed

Across nearly a century, “Abu” Mazharuddin Ahmed (1934-2023) was a surgeon, a father, a grandfather, and a loving husband. He and I spent countless hours together, Star Plus gracing the turmeric-spiced air with tepid arguments in Hindi and furious looks. Abu and his wife Kumudini, which means lily, were married for more than 60 yearsContinue reading ““Abu” Mazharuddin Ahmed”

On Earth We Are Briefly Lofty: Ukraine and the Green Energy Transition

Over the past 12 months the world has been rocked by a lot of secular shifts. It would be pleasing if this were to do its bit for the energy transition – but volatility has ruined the party.