Explainers – Page 4 – Citizen Matters

Let World Water Day remind us how we can avoid the Cape Town fate

March 22, 2018 Odette Katrak

Wherever we are, most of use far more water than needed. And then we wait for someone else to solve the city’s water problems. Let’s change that today, and it’s really easy with these tips.

Measuring air pollution: An illustrated guide to all those terms you keep hearing

March 21, 2018 Dr. Sarath Guttikunda

What is ambient air pollution? How is ambient monitoring different from emissions monitoring? How useful are low cost monitors? A citizen’s guide to pollution monitoring related terms and their real significance in improving air quality.

Five water-friendly alternatives to prevent your city from becoming another Cape Town

March 16, 2018 Bhavani Prabhakar

Products we use every day affect our water footprint to a large extent. As summer approaches, and the fear of water shortage rises in our cities, here are a few switches that can help save the precious resource and avert crisis.

Mumbai farmers have gone back, but can our cities afford to forget them?

March 14, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Roses, food and water for protesting farmers are all fine, but the nation’s policy makers and city residents must not forget what led to the rally. Time to realize that without a strong rural Bharat, urban India is doomed.

Holding your telecom operator accountable

February 9, 2018 Navya P K

Consumer complaints are extremely common in the telecom sector. Here is what you should know about operators’ obligations and how you can hold them accountable.

Cheated while shopping online? Here’s what you can do

January 9, 2018 Navya P K

As e-commerce and the virtual marketplace become increasingly popular, here are some tips on how to shop smart online, and what to do if you have complaints.

How Aadhaar hit the headlines in 2017

December 30, 2017 Shree D N

Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore Aadhaar. The number of people covered under UID has grown. So have the controversies and concerns around it. A quick recap

The cheated customer’s guide to fighting back

December 11, 2017 Navya P K

Caught in a situation where goods or services you bought have not lived up to the promises made? Getting redressal and compensation under the Consumer Protection Act could be easier than you think.

A guide to safe investment options post retirement

December 8, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Traditionally considered safe, fixed deposits have been a favourite among retired citizens, but with plummeting returns from these, they may now wish to consider more useful options.

With lower rates on fixed deposits, retirees are a worried lot

November 30, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Interest rates on fixed deposits have been plummeting, leaving many retired citizens struggling to meet their monthly expenses. What are the sunset years like for them?

Linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobile and more: A comprehensive guide

November 7, 2017 News Desk

If you are getting a panic attack every time you receive an SMS asking you to link your Aadhaar to something or the other, this will take you stepwise through the process for your bank account, mobile connection, PAN card, LPG and ration card.

Floods, fire or burglary: How home insurance helps

November 1, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Urban floods in India have assumed alarming proportions in recent times. As parts of India brace for the northeast monsoon, here’s how you can insure your home against this and other calamities.