Hypocrisy of the Rich Countries and the Green Energy’s Storage Problem

THE crux of the issue is that non-fossil, or even a low fossil fuel path, will need grid-level storage costs to drop by a factor of 10 times what they are today! If they don't, then the grid supply will become unreliable, with cascading costs for the people and the economy.That green energy has a storage problem did not bother us earlier. Coal or gas-fired plants on the grid can be used to meet the shortfall due to the variable supply from renewables. The shortage of renewables is not a problem as long as renewables are not the major source of supply for the grid.

Fidel is wherever a Cuban does good

"Being Fidel's brother is a privilege," Raúl has said about the Commander-in-Chief, whose example has inspired him and the whole island.

As a child, he saw him as a promising young man. Energetic, as boys tend to be, Raúl would only receive criticism, but Fidel felt that there was something more in him, a future; that is why he took him under his protection, not to pamper him or applaud his hazing, but to see him grow as a good man.

DSMM Holds Third Conference

THE third national conference of the Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch (DSMM) was held at Rahul Sankrityaynan Nagar at Begusarai, Bihar for three days from December 3-5. The conference was attended by over 300 delegates from all across the country who participated in the discussions and in the election of the new leadership.

Digital Currency: Need To Tread Cautiously

THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI), being the central bank of our country, came out with a concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) on October 7, 2022. Within a month of issuance of this note which was intended to create awareness about the digital currency among the general public, RBI has come out hurriedly with the pilot issuance of whole sale CBDC on November 1, 2022; further retail digital currency has been introduced on December 1, 2022.

Comparison between Gujarat and Kerala Models

SEVERAL indicators that measure the quality of life of children and women show a marked variance when Gujarat is compared to Kerala. This gives a snapshot of the difference between the ‘Gujarat Model’ and Kerala’s people oriented path of development.EDUCATION: Gujarat has a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 96 per cent at the primary stage, slightly lower than Kerala’s 100 per cent and the India average of 103 per cent. But, by the secondary stage (class 9-10), GER drops to 77 per cent in Gujarat while it is still very high in Kerala at 97 per cent.

WB: Paresh Rawal's Fish Remark Fits Well with BJP's Divisive Politics

RENOWNED actor and former BJP MP Paresh Rawal has hit the headlines with his remark at an election campaign rally in Gujarat. He told the gathering: "If gas cylinders get expensive, they will become cheaper again. If inflation goes up, it will come down. People will get employment too. But what if Rohingya migrants and Bangladeshis start living around you, like in Delhi? What will you do with the gas cylinders? First cook fish for the Bengalis?"It shows that BJP is facing hardship in Gujarat.

AIDWA Hails Women of Iran for their Historic Victory

THE All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), in a statement issued on December 7, has extended its hearty congratulations to the brave women of Iran and all the people who have been on the streets for the last three months protesting the custodial death of 22 year-old Mahsa Amini by the 'morality police' of Iran. Mahsa Amini was arrested by the ‘morality police’ for allegedly not covering her head properly with the hijab.

On G20 Presidency

Below we publish CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury’s intervention made on December 5, 2022, at the meeting of leaders of political parties called by the union government on India assuming G-20 Presidency.THIS meeting has been called to brief the leaders of political parties on India assuming the presidentship of the G20 and the plans the government has of holding around 200 meetings at multiple locations.The G20 presidency is a rotating presidency.

Communal Targeting in Education

WHAT has happened in the Government New Law College in Indore and some other places is a disturbing pointer as to how the deep communalisation and polarisation in society is now affecting the educational system. The worst incident has taken place in the Government New Law College, Indore in what can only be called as a communal cleansing of Muslims in the teaching faculty. The RSS affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) unit in the college began protesting against the alleged “religious fundamentalist thought being promoted by four Muslim teachers of the college”.

On Recent Election Results

CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on December 8OF the three elections that have taken place, the BJP has got a sweeping victory in Gujarat.

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