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TPREL launches Earth Day campaign promoting clean energy shift
Showcases 11.6 GW capacity, solar, wind, EV and microgrid solutions.
MUMBAI: The switch is no longer just on or off, it’s green or not. Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited has unveiled its Earth Day campaign, ‘Choose Power That Protects Earth’, using a visually striking narrative to push for wider adoption of clean and intelligent energy solutions. The campaign film uses a split-screen format to contrast two parallel realities, one dependent on conventional, resource-heavy energy systems, and the other powered by renewable alternatives. The storytelling spans industries, homes, mobility and rural communities, illustrating how everyday energy choices can shape long-term environmental outcomes.
Across scenarios, the campaign highlights the practical impact of renewable technologies. Industrial units grappling with power disruptions under traditional grids are juxtaposed with facilities supported by solar energy and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring uninterrupted operations. Rural regions facing inconsistent supply are shown alongside decentralised microgrids improving access, while congested urban traffic is contrasted with cleaner electric mobility ecosystems.
The narrative extends beyond environmental messaging to underline operational and economic benefits. Rooftop solar installations, smart home energy systems and EV infrastructure are positioned as solutions that not only reduce emissions but also improve efficiency and lower costs, reinforcing the idea that sustainability and convenience can coexist.
The campaign also reflects the company’s scale in India’s clean energy landscape. TPREL has crossed 11.6 GW in renewable capacity, including 6.3 GW operational comprising 5.1 GW solar and 1.2 GW wind and 5.3 GW under various stages of implementation. Its solar EPC portfolio stands at over 16.7 GWp in utility-scale projects and more than 4.8 GWp across rooftop and distributed systems.
With this push, Tata Power Renewables is framing clean energy not just as a policy or industry agenda, but as a collective, everyday decision. Because in the end, the campaign suggests, the future isn’t powered by possibility, it’s powered by choice.
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Raghu Rai passes away at 83, leaves behind iconic legacy
Padma Shri-winning photographer documented history across 5 decades.
MUMBAI: The lens may have stilled, but the stories it captured will never fade. Raghu Rai, one of India’s most celebrated photojournalists, passed away on April 26, 2026, at the age of 83. He breathed his last at a private hospital in New Delhi after battling cancer and age-related health issues.
His son, Nitin Rai, revealed that Rai had been diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, which later spread to the stomach and, more recently, the brain. Despite multiple rounds of treatment, his health had declined in recent months.
Born in 1942 in Jhang, Punjab (now in Pakistan), Rai entered photography in his early twenties, inspired by his elder brother, photographer S. Paul. Beginning his career in the mid-1960s, he went on to build a body of work that spanned more than five decades, contributing to global publications such as Time, Life, GEO, Le Figaro, The New York Times, Vogue, GQ and Marie Claire.
His global recognition took a decisive leap in 1977 when legendary French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson nominated him to join Magnum Photos, placing him among the world’s most respected visual storytellers.
Rai’s lens chronicled both power and poignancy. He photographed towering figures such as Indira Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Bal Thackeray, Satyajit Ray and Mother Teresa, while also documenting defining moments like the Bhopal gas tragedy later captured in his book Exposure: A Corporate Crime.
Over the years, he published more than 18 books, building an archive that blended journalism with artistry. His contributions were recognised early when he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1972 for his coverage of the Bangladesh War and refugee crisis. In 1992, he was named “Photographer of the Year” in the United States for his work in National Geographic, and in 2009, he was honoured with the Officier des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
Rai is survived by his wife Gurmeet, son Nitin, and daughters Lagan, Avani and Purvai. His last rites will be held at Lodhi Cremation Ground in New Delhi at 4 pm on Sunday.
With his passing, Indian photojournalism loses not just a pioneer, but a patient observer of history, one frame at a time.
