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Gaps in BWSSB data, public scepticism: Why rainwater harvesting is not popular in Bengaluru

December 7, 2023

BWSSB’s unclear data makes it challenging to identify how many properties exactly are supposed to implement rainwater harvesting.

Resilience during adversity: How RWAs in Tambaram helped combat floods

December 7, 2023

When the cyclone hit Chennai, residents’ groups from this suburb swung into action for relief work and to prevent flooding of homes.

Passengers peering out of the window of a crowded Indian Railways train.

Travel a nightmare for migrant workers as Indian Railways reduces sleeper coaches

December 7, 2023

RTI data plus indicative evidence from activists point to cuts in sleeper berths by Indian Railways. Migrant workers tell us how it hits them.

menstrual and other sanitary waste burnt in a pit in the ground

Big problems in small incinerators for sanitary waste burning

October 11, 2023

City governments are increasingly relying on small incinerators to dispose of sanitary waste. But the evidence so far creates serious concerns.

Waste and sanitation workers sharing their thoughts at the event 'We Speak too' in Delhi, on September 16th.

‘Samman, Suraksha, Adhikar’: Where we have failed the true warriors of the Swachh movement

October 5, 2023

Amid the loud rhetoric around Swachh Bharat, there is callous disregard for the needs of those who make it possible. Here’s what they say.

Animal lovers hold up placards saying, be dear to our deer

Delhi deer park closure: Be dear to our deer, say city’s nature lovers

August 17, 2023

Nature lovers are aghast that over 600 deer, bred in captivity at the Delhi Deer Park, will now be released in forest areas to serve as prey.

A view of traffic on Outer Ring Road Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A comprehensive solution for decongesting the Hosur-Sarjapura Road junction

November 23, 2023

A long elevated flyover and three ramps — Can that solve the problem at this congested junction? A data scientist explains.

Raised manhole covers a safety hazard for commuters in Chennai

November 21, 2023

Residents in some areas of Chennai have approached the civic authorities about the dangers of protruding utility holes but have got no relief.

Big problems in small incinerators for sanitary waste burning

October 11, 2023

City governments are increasingly relying on small incinerators to dispose of sanitary waste. But the evidence so far creates serious concerns.

The file picture shows an under-construction real estate project in New Town, Kolkata

Five years of RERA: What does the data show?

June 4, 2022

Data from the MoHUA website that shows projects registered under RERA in various states, complaints resolved and gaps in the tracking system.

How are India’s metro rail systems faring?

April 28, 2022

Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru’s metros are doing well in terms of ridership, but none of India’s metros have come close to forecast numbers!

Will MP government’s ‘Kill Corona’ campaign be enough to reverse the spike in Bhopal and Gwalior-Chambal belt?

July 13, 2020

It was only in June that the state implemented a number of steps, like setting up fever clinics, to curb the spread of the virus. There are also concerns that the upcoming elections may hurt transparency.

Cyclone Michaung: North Chennai people left to fend for themselves

Gaps in BWSSB data, public scepticism: Why rainwater harvesting is not popular in Bengaluru

Resilience during adversity: How RWAs in Tambaram helped combat floods

Travel a nightmare for migrant workers as Indian Railways reduces sleeper coaches

EDITORS’ PICK

Big problems in small incinerators for sanitary waste burning

‘Samman, Suraksha, Adhikar’: Where we have failed the true warriors of the Swachh movement

Delhi deer park closure: Be dear to our deer, say city’s nature lovers

Citizen Journalism

Bengaluru: A comprehensive solution for decongesting the Hosur-Sarjapura Road junction

Raised manhole covers a safety hazard for commuters in Chennai

Big problems in small incinerators for sanitary waste burning

Data Journalism

Five years of RERA: What does the data show?

How are India’s metro rail systems faring?

Will MP government’s ‘Kill Corona’ campaign be enough to reverse the spike in Bhopal and Gwalior-Chambal belt?

Environment

BCAP: Bengaluru’s first step towards achieving net-zero by 2050

Economy

Travel a nightmare for migrant workers as Indian Railways reduces sleeper coaches

Governance

Pro-people, pro-environment: What Hyderabad wants its new government to be

Opinion

Pawsitive co-existence: Why street dogs can be your best friends too

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