Moily's oil slip

The media on Tuesday saw a very different side of M Veerappa Moily at the inauguration of a new building for the environment ministry. Moily, who holds the petroleum and environment portfolios, is generally considered friendly in his dealings with journalists. But the mask of amiability slipped when he was asked about the first information report filed against him and industrialist Mukesh Ambani in Delhi in connection with the pricing of natural gas."There should be an occasion. Do not spoil the mood of the people who have come to enjoy the building. Have some sense of respect. For news purposes, go somewhere else and not here," he retorted angrily.