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A Volvo bus belonging to the PMPML fleet at Swargate in Pune

Pune Air Action Hub calls for free bus day to herald clean air, blue skies

September 6, 2023

The collective has also launched an online petition to garner support for free bus day observances throughout the year.

A collage created with two pics: an electrical installation on Bengaluru roads, and the lauch of Chandrayaan I by ISRO from Sriharikota.

Editorial: When installing an electrical pole is more difficult than rocket science

August 29, 2023

In a city with the people, knowledge and skills to successfully land a payload on the moon, pedestrians are never assured of a safe walk!

Children of Kendriya Vidyalaya R.K. Puram New Delhi performing, at Rajpath during the 63rd Republic Day Parade-2012. Used as representational image.

All the privileges of independence that we take for granted

August 19, 2023

When the air in our rooms stink, we do everything possible to freshen it. But when things stink in the country, we merely blame the system.

Snow covered Shimla, a rare sight this year

As the weather goes topsy turvy, water is one of Shimla’s main worries

June 13, 2023

Besides erratic changes in weather, declining snow cover in river basins of Chenab, Beas, Ravi and Sutlej has led to a water crisis.

A waste worker sorting dry waste from a huge pile

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

June 8, 2023

So, how does one refer to them? In this commentary, the author advocates using empowering language for waste workers and provides a guide.

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.

Two children pose in front of the collection of books in their classroom library.

Classroom libraries in Bengaluru and Hyderabad open up the world of books for all kids

February 7, 2023

The initiative partners with schools to implement a Classroom Library Program (CLP), which requires at least five library classes in a week.

Gopanpally Tank in Hyderabad crying for help

January 6, 2023

Like other big cities, Hyderabad too is losing its waterbodies to neglect, but watchful citizens are looking out for them.

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.

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.

Air Pollution: More blue days than blue skies in India’s cities

Pune Air Action Hub calls for free bus day to herald clean air, blue skies

Editorial: When installing an electrical pole is more difficult than rocket science

All the privileges of independence that we take for granted

EDITORS’ PICK

As the weather goes topsy turvy, water is one of Shimla’s main worries

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

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

Citizen Journalism

Classroom libraries in Bengaluru and Hyderabad open up the world of books for all kids

Gopanpally Tank in Hyderabad crying for help

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

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

Air Pollution: More blue days than blue skies in India’s cities

Economy

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

Governance

Editorial: When installing an electrical pole is more difficult than rocket science

Opinion

All my new freedoms, from Portuguese Goa to an independent India

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