It was heartening to see the city marking Earth Day yesterday with a bouquet of initiatives. From seminars and debates that raised awareness about environmental issues, to celebrating our planet's superheroes, Earth Day is a welcome addition on Mumbaikars' radar.

Every event, though, brought home the relentless battle between two sides - environmental warriors versus the agencies in charge of infra and development projects. This tug of war is certainly not restricted to Mumbai. All over the world, we see green warriors and the so-called development experts in constant face-off mode.