Citizen Matters | Better cities, better lives

A woman street vendor using a cloth to shield her head from the strong summer sun.

Heat: The silent killer that threatens both body and mind

June 5, 2023

Parts of the country are in the throes of a merciless summer. Find out more about the less known risks posed by intense heat and what you can do.

Multiple Sclerosis patient in a wheelchair

Multiple Sclerosis: Spot signs early to manage it better and lead a normal life

June 1, 2023

An interview-based guide to Multiple Sclerosis which affects a large number of people — its symptoms, treatment and other implications.

Himalayan weather patterns can cause shortage of food, water in Indo-Gangetic plains

May 24, 2023

Scientists estimate that erratic weather patterns could have led to crop loss of up to 10 to 15% in the Ganges and Yamuna plains alone.

“Cities must give a lot more to informal workers they engage”: Public policy expert

April 5, 2023

In conversation with author and former Niti Aayog policy expert Devashish Dhar, we discuss what makes for healthy, inclusive growth in cities.

To be or not to be: Iconic trams of Kolkata stare at an uncertain future

March 27, 2023

They offer cheap commute, they are eco-friendly, they do not burn a hole in the city’s coffers. Yet, why are Kolkata’s trams facing extinction?

Why teachers must not fear ChatGPT, but use it to reshape learning systems

March 17, 2023

ChatGPT, unveiled last November, has raised serious questions on how it will affect quality of education and learning, especially in schools.

Two female waste workers at work in Shimla

Shimla study underlines the need for menstrual leave for women waste workers

December 1, 2022

The menstrual leave debate has picked up globally, but waste workers in Shimla hold a mirror to the reality in local grassroots contexts.

An action agenda for better mobility in India’s cities

November 29, 2022

The onus of ensuring smooth mobility rests on multiple government agencies. Here’s a summary of the key steps towards effective implementation.

Tabebuia aurea, or trees of gold, in full bloom

When yellow trees disappeared overnight in the ‘green city’ of Hyderabad

November 22, 2022

Hyderabad is preparing to host Formula E races in early 2023. Citizens, meanwhile, lament the loss of hundreds of trees moved for the purpose.

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.

No, those who make a living out of waste are not ‘rag pickers’

Heat: The silent killer that threatens both body and mind

Multiple Sclerosis: Spot signs early to manage it better and lead a normal life

Himalayan weather patterns can cause shortage of food, water in Indo-Gangetic plains

EDITORS’ PICK

“Cities must give a lot more to informal workers they engage”: Public policy expert

To be or not to be: Iconic trams of Kolkata stare at an uncertain future

Why teachers must not fear ChatGPT, but use it to reshape learning systems

Citizen Journalism

Shimla study underlines the need for menstrual leave for women waste workers

An action agenda for better mobility in India’s cities

When yellow trees disappeared overnight in the ‘green city’ of Hyderabad

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

Himalayan weather patterns can cause shortage of food, water in Indo-Gangetic plains

Economy

Opinion: Message from new tax regime — spend, don’t save

Governance

Opinion: 11 reasons why voters must look beyond political manifestos

Opinion

Opinion: Patient rights in Rajasthan’s new law are key to fundamental right to health care

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