Brics ministers underscored the importance of balanced and diversified energy mixes, promotion of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies, and cooperation in areas such as new technologies in fossil fuels, renewable energy, biofuels, hydrogenThe BRICS digital centre of excellence for smart grids and energy storage was launched under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform (ERCP). (Bloomberg)New Delhi: BRICS energy ministers on Thursday reaffirmed that energy security remains central to the grouping's cooperation, stressing the need for diversified, resilient and transparent energy systems and supply chains.Meeting in Gurugram under India's chairship, the ministers adopted the 11th BRICS energy ministers' joint communiqué which said energy security remains a cornerstone of BRICS cooperation and emphasized the need for diversified, resilient and transparent energy systems and supply chains.Power minister Manohar Lal said energy pathways would differ across countries, adding that developing countries require adequate time, resources and policy space to pursue sustainable development while meeting the legitimate aspirations of their people."The ministers highlighted that access to secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is fundamental to economic development, job creation, industrialization, and human dignity," the power ministry said in a statement.The ministers also underscored the importance of balanced and diversified energy mixes, promotion of cleaner and more efficient energy technologies, and cooperation in areas such as new technologies in fossil fuels, renewable energy, biofuels, hydrogen, energy storage, critical minerals, carbon capture technologies, digitalization and energy efficiency while reaffirming the importance of affordable financing.Lal said India has emerged as the world’s third-largest producer and consumer of electricity, with installed power genration capacity nearing 540 GW and non-fossil sources accounting for more than half of the installed capacity.The BRICS digital centre of excellence for smart grids and energy storage was launched under the BRICS Energy Research Cooperation Platform (ERCP). The centre will serve as a voluntary collaborative platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, exchange of policy and regulatory best practices, and development of pilot initiatives among BRICS countries.Further, the BRICS guiding principles on smart grids and energy storage were adopted, recognizing the growing importance of modern, resilient and digitally enabled power systems in supporting reliable and affordable energy access while facilitating the integration of renewable energy and emerging technologies.The meeting endorsed the updated terms of reference of the BRICS ERCP, strengthening the institutional framework for research, technical cooperation and knowledge exchange among BRICS countries.Representatives from all 11 member countries of BRICS – Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the UAE – attended the meeting today.About the AuthorRituraj BaruahRituraj Baruah is a special correspondent covering energy, housing, urban affairs, heavy industries and small businesses at Mint. He has reported on diverse sectors over the last eight years including, commodities and stocks market, insolvency and real estate; with previous stints at Cogencis Information Services, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) and Inc42.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsBRICS energy ministers emphasize on diversified energy systems, supply chains; commit towards energy securityMore
Temple says Entropy offers a continuous view of the body's metabolic condition and responds to a wide range of everyday activities and physiological factors.Deepinder Goyal unveils 'Entropy.'Entrepreneur Deepinder Goyal has announced that the team behind Temple has identified what it calls a new biomarker, "Entropy", which is designed to measure the body's metabolic activity in real time.Sharing the update on X, Goyal said the biomarker can only be measured from the temple region of the head and is intended to show how much energy the body is using at any given moment. The company has also opened applications for early access to its platform.How does Entropy score work?According to Goyal, Entropy appears on Temple's home screen as a live score that refreshes every second.The metric ranges from 1 to 250. Lower scores are said to indicate deeper states of rest, while higher scores reflect greater physical exertion and energy use.The company claims that some of the lowest readings have been recorded among experienced meditators during deep meditation, while the highest scores have been observed among elite athletes performing at peak intensity.What factors can influence Entropy readings?Temple says Entropy offers a continuous view of the body's metabolic condition and responds to a wide range of everyday activities and physiological factors.The company claims the score changes in response to sleep, stress, exercise, meals, caffeine consumption, cold exposure, meditation and strength training.According to Goyal, because these factors affect metabolism, they also influence the Entropy score, allowing users to monitor shifts in energy expenditure as they occur.Why does Temple believe Entropy is better than heart rate?A major claim made by Temple is that Entropy may provide a more accurate indication of metabolic activity than heart rate.Goyal said the company compared Entropy readings and heart-rate data with measurements from a metabolic cart, a laboratory instrument used to assess energy expenditure.According to figures shared by him, Entropy achieved a correlation coefficient of r=0.93 across more than 100 cardio sessions, while heart rate recorded a correlation coefficient of r=0.55.The company says these findings suggest that Entropy tracks metabolic cost more closely than heart rate alone.What are Entropy Maxima and Entropy Minima?Temple has also launched two related measurements: Entropy Maxima and Entropy Minima.Goyal explained that Entropy Maxima represents the highest level of output an individual can reach during physical activity. Entropy Minima, meanwhile, refers to the lowest metabolic state achieved while at rest.The company recommends that users work towards increasing their maximum output while reducing their resting metabolic cost over time.How was the biomarker tested?Although Temple has shared details about the new biomarker, it has not yet revealed the technology used to generate the readings or released detailed technical information explaining how the score is calculated.The company is currently accepting applications for early access through its website but has not announced a launch date, pricing structure, supported devices or peer-reviewed scientific validation.About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and c
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