Aabhas Pandya

Aabhas Pandya

Pandya, a communications professional, explores climate, energy transition, and security. Off the grid, he recharges with long-distance runs.

India’s Oil Response Needs a Demand Signal Too

As supply lines hold for now, the absence of price and consumption signals risks delaying adjustment and amplifying the macro impact of any disruption

Aabhas Pandya

March 30, 2026 at 4:11 AM IST

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Hormuz Risk, Not Headlines, Will Define the Oil Shock

Markets are trading ceasefire optics, not supply realities. The real risk lies in Hormuz, where disrupted flows can turn an oil spike into persistent inflation.

Aabhas Pandya

March 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM IST

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Nineteen Seconds and the Fine Print

Basis Life

A marathon medal missed by 19 seconds became a quiet reminder that in life, as in racing, the fine print matters more than effort.

Aabhas Pandya

February 22, 2026 at 6:52 AM IST

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When Reels Drown the Hills

Basis Life

A quiet Landour retreat turns into a stage for pose, angle and pout, reflecting how the reel world is reshaping travel and youth culture.

Aabhas Pandya

September 14, 2025 at 7:12 AM IST

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Will Transmission Relief Get Extension? Renewables Keep Fingers Crossed

Unless renewed, any project commissioned after June 30, 2025, will be governed by the new ISTS slabs and will not qualify for waiver. 

Aabhas Pandya

June 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM IST

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Andamans May Hold Panacea For India’s Oil Trouble

As oil demand soars and import bills balloon, a potential mega discovery in the Andamans could be India’s long-awaited energy breakthrough.

Aabhas Pandya

June 19, 2025 at 6:20 AM IST

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Trump Lays Down The Law As Zelenskyy Misreads The New Rules Of The Game

Zelenskyy’s public spat with Trump exposed a brutal reality — Ukraine’s survival now hinges on accepting America’s supremacy and playing by its rules.

Aabhas Pandya

March 4, 2025 at 4:17 AM IST

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India’s Solar Sprint Risks A Sudden Eclipse  

Renewables

A decade of explosive solar power growth hides a stark reality—projects are stalling, and critical policy gaps threaten the momentum. Without urgent fixes, India's energy transition could short-circuit.

Aabhas Pandya

February 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM IST

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