Opinion

India’s gaze fixed on NATO summit

07 Jul 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| The Tribune

New Delhi needs to recognise that even the strongest alliances undergo evolution writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Advisor (Climate Change), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Forced trade and an Indian blocking statute

07 Jul 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| Hindustan Times

India should respond to extraterritorial sanctions by asserting its sovereign legal authority, enacting a blocking statute, and strengthening cooperation through its export-control framework, writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Distinguished Fellow & Senior Advisor (Climate Change), The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

Warming Worlds, Shifting Microbiomes: Impact on Medicinal Plants and Endophytes

06 Jul 2026 |
| Dr Kanika Chowdhary, Dr Mayurika Goel
| Global Agriculture

Climate change-induced shifts in plant microbiomes, particularly endophytes, may alter the medicinal properties and resilience of medicinal plants, underscoring the need to conserve these microbial communities alongside their host species, write Dr Kanika Chowdhary, Associate Fellow, Social Transformation and CSR Division and Dr Mayurika Goel, Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).

PM’s Indonesia visit could lay foundations of nickel diplomacy

06 Jul 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| The Indian Express

PM Modi's visit reflects India's commitment to strengthening ties with a key maritime neighbour through cooperation on regional security, critical minerals, and resilient supply chains, writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Dist. Fellow & Sr. Advisor, TERI.

What PM Modi’s three-nation tour tells about India’s changing Indo-Pacific policy

06 Jul 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| ThePrint

PM Modi's three-nation tour underscores India's strategic commitment to advancing its Indo-Pacific policy through enhanced maritime cooperation, supply-chain resilience, and partnerships on critical minerals, writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Dist. Fellow & Sr. Advisor, TERI.

Climate resilience as economic strategy: How Eastern India can lead

02 Jul 2026 |
| Mr Dipak Dasgupta, TERI; Ms Rajasree Ray, MoEFCC and Mr Abhishek Acharya, MoEFCC
| ETInsights

Eastern India can turn climate resilience into a competitive economic advantage by investing in resilient infrastructure, clean energy, climate-smart agriculture, and sustainable industries that drive inclusive growth and long-term prosperity, write Mr Dipak Dasgupta, Distinguished Fellow, Earth Science and Climate Change Division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI); Ms Rajasree Ray, Joint Secretary, MoEFCC and Mr Abhishek Acharya, Director, MoEFCC.

Need of the Hour: Mainstreaming Climate Resilience in the Built Environment

29 Jun 2026 |
Mr Sanjay Seth
| Table.Briefings

Mainstreaming climate resilience in the built environment is essential for achieving sustainable development and strengthening infrastructure against climate-related risks, writes Mr Sanjay Seth, Senior Director, Sustainable Buildings Division, TERI.

From diplomacy to maritime strategy: Seychelles anchors India’s Indian Ocean vision

29 Jun 2026 |
Mr Ajai Malhotra
| Firstpost

India's strengthened engagement with Seychelles reinforces its maritime strategy, enhancing regional security, strategic partnerships, and its leadership role in the Indian Ocean, writes Mr Ajai Malhotra, Dist. Fellow and Sr. Advisor, TERI.

Mobilising public acceptance for India’s nuclear energy vision

29 Jun 2026 |
| Mr K Ramanathan, Mr Aniket Tiwari and Ms Shubhangi Choudhary, TERI
| Hindustan Times

India can achieve its ambitious nuclear energy goals only by building public trust through transparent communication, safety assurance, and meaningful community engagement, write Mr K Ramanathan, Distinguished Fellow Emeritus; Mr Aniket Tiwari, Research Associate; Ms Shubhangi Choudhary, Consultant, Electricity and Renewables Division, TERI.