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Editorial: Inflation statistics don’t lie, they are merely economical with the truth

June 24, 2022

Ever wondered why, even when the headlines talk of a drop in retail inflation, you end up paying the same for food? Well, you’re not alone.

Peopl waiting outside AIIMS emergency ward

Going to government hospitals is best avoided, say a majority of poor

June 13, 2022

All surveys point to long waiting times in government hospitals, inconvenient timings and poor quality of treatment.

Tourists flock to the famed Mugal gardens in Srinagar

Influx of tourists in Srinagar throws up major challenges in keeping city and its gardens clean

June 9, 2022

Government figures suggest since January this year, seven lakh tourists have arrived, for the first time in the past decade.

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.

Representational image of intense heat wave

Heat wave information: What to look out for and where?

May 4, 2022

With more frequent, intense heat waves, IMD’s warnings and colour-coded alerts become critical. But how do you interpret these and are they enough?

CUET standardises admissions criteria for students from all states, but is it fair to all?

May 3, 2022

Coaching centres across the country began advertising coaching classes for CUET from the day it was announced, hoping for a big rush given the short window for preparation.

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.

Agnipath: Quality, not quantity, is what defence forces want in new Agniveer recruits

NITI Aayog study focuses on economic potential of Tier 2 and 3 cities

Editorial: Inflation statistics don’t lie, they are merely economical with the truth

Going to government hospitals is best avoided, say a majority of poor

Influx of tourists in Srinagar throws up major challenges in keeping city and its gardens clean

EDITORS’ PICK

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

Heat wave information: What to look out for and where?

CUET standardises admissions criteria for students from all states, but is it fair to all?

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 climate change mitigation requires a serious rethink on urban construction

Economy

NITI Aayog study focuses on economic potential of Tier 2 and 3 cities

Governance

Agnipath: Quality, not quantity, is what defence forces want in new Agniveer recruits

Opinion

Editorial: Can’t afford cooking oil, gas or vegetables? Eat less, or eat cake

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