Summaries by Shashi Shekhar

India's severe heat, partially El Niño-attributed, highlights cities are globally among the hottest, causing deaths and migration. The author critiques humanity's defiance of nature, drawing historical parallels. Warnings include fatal "wet bulb temperatures" and mass climate-induced migrations by 2040. Advocating balance, the article urges embracing traditional wisdom and global examples for environmental harmony. It stresses urgent action, recalling the forgotten principle of seeking nature's grace, not conquest, vital to avert ecological disaster.

India faces economic challenges with rising fuel prices and inflation, exacerbated by global crises. The author stresses state-people cooperation, citing the Bhamashah tale. PM Modi advocates restraint, urging against gold buying and foreign travel to save foreign currency, suggesting monetizing idle gold. Long-term solutions involve reducing oil dependence via coal gasification and renewable energy. The article criticizes inadequate public transport and calls for genuine, sustained efforts over optics to transform the current crisis into an opportunity for national progress, maintaining focus until targets are achieved.