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Governance

From Apollo Kolkata to Max Delhi, citizens suffer as healthcare regulation falters

December 19, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

In a year of frequent face-offs between hospitals and citizens, the urgent need for regulation of the private medical sector has become obvious, but attempts in West Bengal and Karnataka have not had heartening results.

Environment

The wonder of the humble Balloon Vine

December 16, 2017 Deepa Mohan

I often come across the Balloon Vine (also called “Love in a puff”) on my walks through the fields and forests around my city. It’s a very common vine, indeed….and in fact, in New Zealand, it is

Civic

Rain, chill or heatwave, homeless poor have few places to turn to

December 13, 2017 Navya P K

Even though the National Urban Livelihoods Mission prescribes permanent, 24X7 shelters for the urban homeless, most of our cities can accommodate less than six percent of such population in the official shelter homes.

Economy

The cheated customer’s guide to fighting back

December 11, 2017 Navya P K

Caught in a situation where goods or services you bought have not lived up to the promises made? Getting redressal and compensation under the Consumer Protection Act could be easier than you think.

Economy

A guide to safe investment options post retirement

December 8, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

Traditionally considered safe, fixed deposits have been a favourite among retired citizens, but with plummeting returns from these, they may now wish to consider more useful options.

Commute

Will Ola’s ‘Pedal’ service make cycle sharing more popular in Indian cities?

December 6, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

With a plethora of private, government and individual initiatives, cycle-sharing in India is catching up fast and could offer a greener, non-motorised alternative for short commute. Will Ola’s new service give it a push?

Environment

Karnataka initiative involving wildlife volunteers set for big boost

December 5, 2017 Deepa Mohan

The dormant but very effective programme, jointly initiated in 2013 by the Karnataka Forest Department, could get a fresh life, thanks to the push of a passionate volunteer brigade.

Economy

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?

Society

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?

Governance

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.

Environment

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.

Society

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.

Commute

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?

Commute

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.

Environment

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.

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