G20: Hype, hope & protest

On April 1st 2009, the G20 Summit kicks off in London. Many hopes are pinned on this summit. The world over, people battling recesion woes are hoping that a solution to the economic crisis will emerge out of discussions between the G20 leaders. But the moot question: will the G20 deliver?

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Nuclear Sunrise in Sweden

Recently, I had gone to Sweden on a trip organised by the Swedish Foreign Ministry. While there, I had a chance to observe some of the ecologocially conscious practices adopted by the Swedes like waste management, clean fuels etc. What was interesting to note was that nuclear power is increasingly been looked upon in Sweden as an option for future power generation, especially since Sweden has set an ambitious target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. In this context, nuclear is seen as a viable alterative for traditional fossil fuels.

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Saving India's Monuments

Monuments, they say, have many stories to tell. However, in a country like India that is teeming with heritage structures, most of the stories connected with monuments are ironically, of the apathy shown towards their maintenance and conservation. Many conservationists believe that perhaps it's time there is greater participation from organisations as well as individuals, which can add more muscle to conservation efforts. So, is public-private partnership (PPP) the way forward, if the country's heritage is to be preserved?

Click here to read what can work best in saving India's monuments.