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A man sitting by the shore in Mumbai's Versova. Mumbai is a city highly vulnerable to climate change-induced sea level rise.

Editorial: When symbols rule the roost, what hope could our cities have?

August 5, 2022

Unemployment, climate change, civic issues — our woes are many and multifarious. But do governments ever talk about the things that matter?

Why are so many fish dying in our neighbourhood ponds and lakes?

August 3, 2022

Every year, many ponds and lakes across various Indian states become sites of mass fish deaths. Here’s what causes the fish to die.

Dr Nirmala Srinivasan, mental health expert

Health insurance for the mentally ill: A road less travelled

August 1, 2022

About 80% of people with depression or anxiety disorders do not have access to healthcare, A crucial factor is the skyrocketing cost of treatment.

Heat wave warnings are dire - picture showing a summer afternoon by the coast

Dire warnings: More deadly heat waves, more often, which could cause more deaths

May 19, 2022

Given our vulnerability to heat waves, experts call for measures such as rescheduling of school and office hours, and also more sustainable urban design.

Avikkal Somvanshi, Programme Manager, CSE Delhi

“We have to adapt to heat waves by changing how we function during summer”: Environmentalist Avikal Somvanshi

May 12, 2022

The most dangerous impact of heat waves is increased formation of surface ozone pollution, which is highly toxic and can cause severe health outcomes.

Bhalswa landfill in Delhi has been on fire since April 26th

Bhalswa and beyond: Why has Delhi failed to put an end to waste dump fires?

May 9, 2022

Delhi’s Bhalswa landfill has been on fire for over 10 days now. Waste management expert Swati Singh Sambyal explains why such episodes keep recurring.

How can Hyderabad become safe for cyclists again?

October 11, 2021

Cyclists in Hyderabad have to share the same road space with motorists, which leaves them increasingly vulnerable to accidents.

“Hear us today, for life tomorrow”: Pleas against Bandhwari Waste to Energy Plant

September 16, 2021

Both citizens and experts are staunchly opposed to the proposed expansion of the Bandhwari Waste to Energy plant. Here’s why.

Students face grave learning gap and catch up appears daunting with continuing school closures

School closure: The mountain of myths standing between our kids and education

September 8, 2021

Are vaccines a must before kids can go to school? Can schools be super spreaders? Such perceptions are delaying reopening, but do they have a basis at all?

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.

Ahmedabad: Bulldozers flattening slum colonies are the new face of urban renewal

Explainer: How can ONDC make it easier for your local kirana store to sell online?

Editorial: When symbols rule the roost, what hope could our cities have?

Why are so many fish dying in our neighbourhood ponds and lakes?

Health insurance for the mentally ill: A road less travelled

EDITORS’ PICK

Dire warnings: More deadly heat waves, more often, which could cause more deaths

“We have to adapt to heat waves by changing how we function during summer”: Environmentalist Avikal Somvanshi

Bhalswa and beyond: Why has Delhi failed to put an end to waste dump fires?

Citizen Journalism

How can Hyderabad become safe for cyclists again?

“Hear us today, for life tomorrow”: Pleas against Bandhwari Waste to Energy Plant

School closure: The mountain of myths standing between our kids and education

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

Why are so many fish dying in our neighbourhood ponds and lakes?

Economy

Explainer: How can ONDC make it easier for your local kirana store to sell online?

Governance

Ahmedabad: Bulldozers flattening slum colonies are the new face of urban renewal

Opinion

Why climate change mitigation requires a serious rethink on urban construction

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