Global Energy Crisis: Some Reflections. 1. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has now been going on for more than three years. Russia currently occupies approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory. The Russian occupation of Ukrainian territories, including Crimea, employed the unlawful use of force. Hence, it is not legal. The rest of Europe has not yet legitimised Russian occupation of Ukraine's territory. But if you ask whether Russia has won the war, the answer is no. Russia has not won the war, even though it is in illegal occupation of approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory. But Ukraine cannot be declared as the winner in the war. “In fact, both are losers!” Russia is losing anywhere between 500 million and 1 billion US dollars every day in conducting this war. The Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. It will continue so long as Europe has the political will and economic power to provide Ukraine with the type of support that it has been re...
Museum Entrance 1. On 15th March 2026, I had the opportunity to adjudicate a moot court at Hidayatullah National Law University. I decided to explore the now-famous Chhattisgarh Tribal Freedom Museum. I reached the museum at 9:55 AM, as it was scheduled to open at 10:00 AM. However, the first ticket of the day was issued to me only at 10:15 AM. I must admit, I was slightly disappointed that the museum did not open at the stipulated time. That said, I understand that the caretakers may have needed additional time to ensure that all 13 pavilions were properly cleaned and staffed before allowing visitors inside. Still, when a museum announces an opening time, one expects operations to begin promptly, especially when visitors are already waiting. That minor delay, however, was my only complaint. The rest of the experience was overwhelmingly positive. 2. About Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarh is a fascinating state, carved out of Madhya Pradesh on 1st November 2000, becoming the 26th st...