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HomeAuthorsEkta Joshi

Articles by Ekta Joshi

About Ekta Joshi
Ekta Joshi is a freelance writer based in Pune.
Society

In Pune, citizens and corporate groups help reach aid to the ones worst hit by lockdown

March 29, 2020 Ekta Joshi

In Pune, as in other cities, daily wage earners, migrant labourers and senior citizens are among those who are worst hit by the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. A look at how social and corporate organisations are helping them survive these difficult times.

Civic

Potholes, poor lighting and flawed speed bumps: The nightmare on Pune roads

March 19, 2020 Ekta Joshi

Even as the Pune Municipal Corporation goes full throttle with its various Smart City initiatives, regular commute remains an ordeal for residents, particularly due to the terrible conditions of its busy roads.

Water Supply

Heavy rain, dams full to the brim, yet Pune citizens have to rely on costly tanker water

September 13, 2019 Ekta Joshi

Citizens fail to understand why, even with abundant rains and a flooded city, their daily needs for water are not met and the municipal corporation has to implement water cuts in so many areas. Here’s a look at the real reasons.

Commute

12 years and 1100 crores behind it, Pune BRTS fails to solve commuter woes

July 25, 2019 Ekta Joshi

Flawed design, poor implementation, and the near absence of a centralized authority has left the bus rapid transit system in shambles, with infrequent buses, shabby and ailing infrastructure, and road mishaps on these corridors being the norm.


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