November, 2017 Citizen Matters

With lower rates on fixed deposits, retirees are a worried lot

November 30, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Interest rates on fixed deposits have been plummeting, leaving many retired citizens struggling to meet their monthly expenses. What are the sunset years like for them?

Which is India’s favourite city among runners – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Bengaluru?

November 28, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Running as a sport has caught on in a big way in urban India, but what do runners have to say about the cities that they have run in?

Two years on, India’s top five smart cities lagging in mission progress

November 27, 2017 Navya P K

Most cities have suffered because of CEOs who keep changing or have additional responsibilities and charges that make it difficult to focus exclusively on the Smart City projects.

Delhi got lucky on Marathon Day, but do runners really mind pollution?

November 23, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Even when the outcry over air quality in the capital was at its shrillest, registrations for the Delhi Half Marathon reached a new high. Here’s what runners have to say about pollution as a deciding factor for participation.

Kanyakumari to Srinagar: How one walking mission could change the lives of women

November 21, 2017 Manasi Paresh Kumar

You too can join Srishti Bakshi, as she continues on her 3800-km journey on foot, mobilising and empowering women and girls in the cities and towns that she passes through.

Metro projects booming, but how many will use them?

November 15, 2017 Navya P K

Some 50 Indian cities are looking at existing and proposed metro rail networks to relieve woes related to mobility and congestion. But with the prevailing planning, land use, and connectivity, will that remain a pipe dream?

Relook at transport policy a must to ensure Delhi residents’ right to clean air

November 14, 2017 Pawan Mulukutla

Emissions from transport constitute one of the primary pollutants leading to the shocking levels of air pollution in the capital region. Reducing this through an overhaul of transportation policy should therefore be top priority.

India’s air pollution crisis: Why real-time data could be the real gamechanger

November 13, 2017 Ronak Sutaria

The unprecedented focus on air quality in the national capital over the last two weeks has been made possible by the access to scientifically validated real-time data, among both citizens and policymakers.

Is diabetes-related blindness becoming an urban epidemic?

November 11, 2017 Navya P K

A 2014 national survey shows that over 20% of diabetics in urban India suffer from diabetic retinopathy, a disorder that could cause permanent vision loss.

Linking Aadhaar with bank accounts, mobile and more: A comprehensive guide

November 7, 2017 News Desk

If you are getting a panic attack every time you receive an SMS asking you to link your Aadhaar to something or the other, this will take you stepwise through the process for your bank account, mobile connection, PAN card, LPG and ration card.

Floods, fire or burglary: How home insurance helps

November 1, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Urban floods in India have assumed alarming proportions in recent times. As parts of India brace for the northeast monsoon, here’s how you can insure your home against this and other calamities.