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The US Ambassador shared a story about a hotel in Kerala, where he was asked to plant a coconut palm sapling at the end of his stay. | Photo: Bloomberg Addressing a gathering, the Ambassador praised India’s ambitious goals for renewable energy, foretelling that the country will become the global “shop floor” for the sector in the next three decades. “India is setting bold targets and implementing policies that position it as a leader in solar and wind energy capacity, not just for its own needs but also to manufacture cost-effective solutions for the world,” he asserted. “Mark my words, India will, in the next 30 years, be the epicenter of the renewable energy revolution,” he emphasized. The outgoing Ambassador’s remarks came at the South Asia Women in Energy Leadership Summit, hosted by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). Recounting his experience in Kerala, the Ambassador shared, “They asked me to plant a coconut palm sapling, and I inquired about how ...

The International Perfume Museum, located in Grasse Subprefecture – known as the perfume capital of the world – is a prime example of France’s commitment to preserving its culture through museums. This museum boasts a vast collection of perfumes and provides information on both modern and traditional perfume-making techniques. Olivier Quiquempois, the director and curator of the Museums of Grasse, emphasizes the importance of art museums in preserving culture. He recognizes Vietnam’s rich history and art museums but believes that it is not necessary to have numerous art museums in one city. Instead, what matters most is effectively showcasing artifacts. In France, there are two types of art museums: classic and contemporary. Classic museums display artworks by deceased artists from the 20th century and earlier, while contemporary museums focus on artworks created after the 20th century. Olivier Quiquempois, director and curator of the Museums of Grasse, speaks at a seminar ...