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Articles by Aruna Natarajan

About Aruna Natarajan
Aruna is a staff reporter at Citizen Matters Chennai. Apart from writing, she enjoys watching football. She tweets at Aruna_n29.
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Environment

Is your city allowed to burst firecrackers this Diwali?

November 11, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With Diwali approaching, many states have chosen to ban crackers. The NGT has also issued a ban in cities with poor air quality. Where does your state stand?

Economy

COVID-19 impact: Final year students across colleges stare at bleak job prospects

April 13, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Placement season would have been under full swing now in most institutions, under normal circumstances. But with the COVID outbreak, placement drives have been suspended, firms have rescinded offers…and the Class of 2020 stares at an uncertain job future.

Health

All that you wanted to ask about Corona virus… and helplines for further guidance

March 13, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

You may have been inundated with information about the Corona virus by now. So, will summer really bring the spread to a halt? Till then, should you just wear masks and wait it out? Will turmeric and lemon help? Listen to leading infectious diseases specialist Dr Padma Srikanth as she answers some oft-asked questions.

Governance

What do the manifestos of AAP, BJP and INC promise for Delhi elections 2020?

February 6, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With the Delhi assembly elections just around the corner, what are the key promises in the manifestos of AAP. BJP and INC? How do they compare on key issues such as education, housing, healthcare and pollution?

Society

Helping boys and men become change agents in the gender equality movement

January 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Continuing our special series on women’s safety, we present a list of NGOs and initiatives that are working towards sensitising boys and men on gender issues. Using resources, toolkits, workshops and lectures, they enable men to play key roles in preventing violence and discrimination against women.

Governance

Explained: Should you read the CAA in conjunction with the proposed NRC?

December 17, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

With the Citizenship Amendment Act passed and the looming possibility of a nationwide NRC, the country is on the boil. Is the CAA really discriminatory? What does it say about Indian Muslims? Is it linked with the NRC, and is it right to conflate the two? Know the facts and decide for yourself.

Governance

Despite digital life certificates, aged pensioners face harrowing experiences during submission

November 26, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

All pensioners must submit a life certificate by November 30th every year in order to continue receiving pension. While the process was digitised with the intent to minimise the physical presence of aged citizens, the experience has been far from seamless for many.

Commute

How to get a FASTag for your vehicle as it becomes mandatory from December 1st

November 21, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

FASTag, a prepaid rechargeable tag that will help digitise toll collection across highways, will be mandatory for all vehicles starting this December. Here is all you need to know about the new system and how it works.

Education

How you can lend a helping hand to Kashmiris in your city

August 21, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Many Kashmiris across the country, especially students away from home, are struggling to cope with the consequences of the communication blackout; they need assistance, and not just financial. Here’s how we can stand with them at this hour.

Education

As NMC bill stirs deep divide among doctors, should we worry too?

August 6, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The National Medical Commission Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha will impact the study and practice of medicine across the country. A look at the provisions of the Bill that have angered the medical fraternity, and what they could mean for heathcare in general.

Governance

Chandni Chowk: Union Minister from BJP faces a new challenger from Congress

May 12, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister from BJP faces JP Agarwal of Congress who has contested unsuccessfully from East Delhi.

Governance

West Delhi candidates: Former Congress MP faces BJP incumbent, AAP’s lawyer candidate in even fight

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The seat is considered a BJP stronghold given the constituency’s large business community in the bridal markets of Rajouri Garden, book markets of Tilak Nagar and the malls dotting Janakpuri.

Governance

East Delhi candidates: BJP’s Gambhir takes on AAP’s Atishi in controversial showdown

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In a contest mired in controversy, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir is up against AAP’s Atishi credited with transforming Delhi’s public schools. Meanwhile the Congress fields local lad and four-time MLA, Arvinder Singh Lovely, who says he is here to stay.

Governance

North East Delhi candidates: Not-so-popular BJP MP up against former Cong CM and AAP’s Delhi convener

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

BJP MP actor Manoj Tiwari will face-off against former Chief Minister of Delhi Sheila Dikshit of the Congress party in North East Delhi.

Governance

New Delhi Lok Sabha candidates: BJP and Congress veterans face off, AAP fields a new face

May 11, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Incumbent BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi is up against veteran Congress leader Ajay Maken as AAP fields a new face in Brijesh Goyal in the New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. Get detailed information on all candidates here.

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