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Economy

What every citizen should know about the GST

June 14, 2017 Akshatha M

With the new Goods and Services Tax all set to roll out on July 1st, it’s high time for all to be aware of the changes that it brings and its impact on various categories of taxpayers. Akshatha M explains.

Economy

Patna duo inspire youngsters to look beyond government jobs

June 10, 2017 Sara Borasio

Ashoka Youth Venturers Anshu and Ravi have set up R K Crystal to impart practical knowledge and skills to college-goers aspiring for jobs in the corporate technology sector.

Water Supply

In Pune, citizens take on responsibility for mitigating water crisis

June 7, 2017 Aarti Kelkar Khambete

At a time when the city is struggling in the face of unplanned growth, Pune citizens come together to save water resources and set examples for sustainable use of water.

Society

Making our museums vibrant community spaces

June 2, 2017 Tejshvi Jain

Museums in India are generally seen as boring places with dusty exhibits and disinterested curators. Tejshvi Jain talks about ReReeti, her new initiative to transform museums into lively and engaging public spaces.

Water Supply

Where does Hyderabad’s Wonderla get its water from?

May 16, 2017 Anshika John

All those water parks and rain dances that the urban citizen enjoys, where do they source their water from? The answers may be disquieting, as this Hyderabad research project shows.

Economy

How a design enthusiast in Mangalore is inspiring alternative farming

May 15, 2017 Sara Borasio

20-year-old Ajay Gopi, founder of “Hands on Agriculture”, aims to establish aquaponics as a less water-dependent alternative to conventional farming.

Environment

It’s a flower, it’s a weed – it’s an ecosystem!

May 13, 2017 Daniel Phillips

The Global Urbarium project, an evolving, multi-city celebration of spontaneous urban vegetation, seeks to awaken all to the magic of weeds that we have always ignored or even rejected.

Waste Management

Living on the edge: A photo-essay on Bengaluru’s migrant waste pickers

May 10, 2017 Kavya Michael

A vivid picture of the destitution and rights-deprivation that members of the city’s migrant waste-picking community are doomed to.

Infrastructure

Making our cities child-friendly, one park at a time

May 6, 2017 Kirti Zala

Parents of the Park, initially started in Ahmedabad and now replicated in several other cities, is an initiative that has brought parks alive for children from all sections of society.

Economy

Cab aggregation business model still attractive

May 5, 2017 Akshatha M

Between driver disenchantment and proposed government regulations, will cab aggregators find a way to a sustainable business?

Society

Bengaluru teens use art to raise funds for causes

May 3, 2017 Sara Borasio

A gang of six young girls from Bengaluru have been organising arts and culture events to raise funds for various causes.

Economy

No more quick bucks for Ola, Uber cab drivers

May 2, 2017 Akshatha M

From New Delhi to Chennai, cab drivers have been protesting against the changing policies from aggregators. Some signed off from the network, others are resigned to lower earnings.

Environment

What Delhi’s new civic bodies could do to clean the air

April 24, 2017 Yashaswini Mittal

As the national capital elects a new municipality, here’s a look at what the city government could do to tackle its air pollution problem.

Environment

Across India’s cities, volunteers map trees

April 22, 2017 Akshatha M

While governments have promised tree census many times, the real data is coming from citizen-led initiatives. What are our city folks upto? And will it make a difference?

Education

Voices India needs to hear to reap the urban dividend

April 20, 2017 Malini Gopalakrishnan

Equipping girls from all strata of society with the right set of tools to make informed choices and speak up for themselves will be critical for the progress of urban society and economy, writes Malini Gopalakrishnan.

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