Akshatha M Citizen Matters

A guide to filing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

August 2, 2017 Akshatha M

For aware and socially conscious citizens, who wish to right the wrongs they see around them everyday through legal intervention, the PIL is an important tool. Here’s a quick FAQ to help them along the way.

What every citizen should know about the GST

June 14, 2017 Akshatha M

With the new Goods and Services Tax all set to roll out on July 1st, it’s high time for all to be aware of the changes that it brings and its impact on various categories of taxpayers. Akshatha M explains.

Cab aggregation business model still attractive

May 5, 2017 Akshatha M

Between driver disenchantment and proposed government regulations, will cab aggregators find a way to a sustainable business?

No more quick bucks for Ola, Uber cab drivers

May 2, 2017 Akshatha M

From New Delhi to Chennai, cab drivers have been protesting against the changing policies from aggregators. Some signed off from the network, others are resigned to lower earnings.

Across India’s cities, volunteers map trees

April 22, 2017 Akshatha M

While governments have promised tree census many times, the real data is coming from citizen-led initiatives. What are our city folks upto? And will it make a difference?

As playschools operate at will, is your child’s safety at threat?

March 17, 2017 Akshatha M

Several reported instances of child sexual abuse in preschools across India, often by members of staff, raise concerns about the lack of regulation in the country’s pre-primary education sector. Akshatha M digs deeper.

How to lock and update your Aadhaar biometric data (and more!)

February 2, 2017 Akshatha M

In view of the obvious push for Aadhaar by the central and state governments, here is a quick FAQ to resolve your doubts and fears over the data shared with the UIDAI.

Parents up in arms against school fee hikes

August 29, 2016 Akshatha M

The hike in fees of private schools by as much as 20 to 30% in some cases has created much discontent across India. But why is private schooling becoming so costly and what do schools have to say?