March, 2021 Citizen Matters

COVID scenario: Latest trends across cities and coping strategies

March 31, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

A year on, COVID-19 cases are showing an alarming spike across cities. What do the numbers say? How are cities coping? Will vaccines check the spread, or is another lockdown inevitable?

The second wave of COVID: The how and the why

March 29, 2021 Gunjan Sharma

The spike is because simple rules of COVID-appropriate behaviour are being ignored: wearing a mask, washing your hands, maintaining distance, avoiding crowds. And vaccine hesitancy.

City Buzz: Second wave of COVID-19 | Vaccines for 45 plus | 22 polluted cities in India…and more

March 28, 2021 News Desk

The country appears to be in the grip of the second wave of the pandemic, with numbers rising sharply. The latest updates on that and other news from cities.

Some cities have lost up to 70% of wetlands. Will Bhopal face the same fate?

March 25, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

Wetlands created by Raja Bhoj 1000 years ago face extinction today, thanks to the new Bhopal Development Plan. The plan threatens, among other things, increased tiger presence in some eco-sensitive areas.

Locked down, but not out: Women entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad

March 23, 2021 Binita Parikh

What started as an activity to pass time creatively during the lockdown were turned into a viable business by these indomitable women.

City Buzz: Second wave of COVID-19 intensifies | Vaccine wastage | Ahmedabad Metro update…and more

March 21, 2021 News Desk

Key news highlights from cities this week

Understanding Long COVID: The much-needed long term care you must be aware of

March 19, 2021 Gunjan Sharma

Symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, sleep disorders, mild diarrhoea, anxiety, and depression can persist for months and range from mild to incapacitating. What can you do?

Delhi: Lapse of air quality commission confirms the devious motives behind it

March 17, 2021 Vijaya Pushkarna

It was clear from the word go that this lapsed Ordinance was meant primarily to prevent the Supreme Court from appointing the Justice Madan B Lokur commission to prevent stubble burning.

Future of Jobs: Is the MBA regime nearing its end?

March 16, 2021 Ambi Parameswaran

Going forward, the MBA market will probably get splintered into sub-parts and specialized MBAs, focusing on specific sectors like entrepreneurship and more.

City Buzz: Lockdown in Nagpur | Vaccination progress in India | Looming water crisis in Delhi…and more

March 14, 2021 News Desk

A recap of major urban highlights from across the cities.

What we need to keep our senior citizens safe, healthy and happy

March 13, 2021 Ambika Shaligram

Well-thought out initiatives and some mindful steps can ensure that the physical and emotional needs of seniors living in cities are taken care of. Some examples from Pune

Struggling to book or reschedule a slot for the COVID vaccine? Read this

March 10, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is for senior citizens and those over 45 years with comorbidities. Here is a detailed explainer of the entire process.

15th Finance Commission: Ignoring lessons from the pandemic

March 8, 2021 Tikender Panwar

The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a road map for devolution of funds to states and ULBs. But it completely ignores their real aspirations and needs, feels the author.

City Buzz: Bengaluru, Shimla most livable cities | Covaxin assures 80% efficacy | Pune set to have its first metro station..and more

March 7, 2021 News Desk

Catch the key highlights in our cities from the week that passed.

Yet another plan to regulate traffic in Shimla, but will it work?

March 4, 2021 Ashwani Sharma

The heavy tourist influx during peak summers and weekends negates any and all traffic mobility plans the city administration draws up. Will the new SITRAM be any different?