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A gavel (judge's hammer) resting on a computer keypad. Representational image to indicate the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.
Governance

The Digital Data Protection Bill 2023: All you should know about it

August 7, 2023 PRS Legislative Research

The data protection bill looks all set to be passed by the Lok Sabha. What does it say and why is there so much criticism and opposition to it?

dead fish in lake
Environment

Why are so many fish dying in our neighbourhood ponds and lakes?

August 3, 2022 Ananya Vyas

Every year, many ponds and lakes across various Indian states become sites of mass fish deaths. Here’s what causes the fish to die.

Smart phone user uploading photos
Environment

Opinion: Smart phones need smart users to avert climate disaster

October 7, 2021 Monika Krishan

A global citizen movement towards reduced energy consumption through products such as smart phones could avoid catastrophic effects on climate.

Society

History of cities, as remembered by the people

August 27, 2021 Annabel Lopez

Citizens are often ahead of public officials in exploring the history of their cities and neighbourhoods; their success could point the way forward.

Indian cities water tap
Water Supply

What the Jal Jeevan Mission must focus on to fix urban water supply

August 5, 2021 Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Various reports and studies have highlighted the entire gamut of problems in urban water supply in India. These need to be addressed on priority.

Waste Management

What does it mean to live near a solid waste dumpyard in our cities?

June 8, 2021 Sahana Goswami and Samrat Basak

Life near garbage dumpyards in our cities is fraught with many risks. Yet, little attention is paid to the issue of scientific solid waste management and elimination of landfills.

Society

How our city systems made women and girls lonelier during COVID

May 11, 2021 Deepika Khatri

Women and young girls found themselves sharply alienated, and even faced more violence, during the harsh lockdowns triggered by the pandemic. Findings from a recent study.

Waste Management

Converting kitchen waste to compost: Why are our cities stumbling?

March 2, 2021 Monika Mandal

Waste decomposition and manure formation need special attention and dedicated technology. The government has to step in and support the market while also creating a demand for the manure.

Governance

Soon, a green city in each Indian state

January 11, 2021 Mayank Aggarwal

The concept note unveiled by the government looks at combining existing renewable energy programmes, such as those dealing with solar power, electric vehicles or waste to energy.

Environment

When Delhi lost more than half a billion rupees due to loss of ecosystems

December 21, 2020 Manupriya

A study ascribes monetary value to the price of unplanned urbanisation in Delhi, in terms of the decline in total value of ecosystem services from 7 natural elements.

Civic

Our city corporations need money. How can they raise it independently?

November 5, 2020 Shashank Atreya

COVID-19 has left both states and municipalities cash-strapped. Revamping property tax collection is one way to enable local bodies to rely less on state and central funding sources.

Environment

Rediscover Delhi and its rich heritage through tree walks

October 9, 2020 Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Tree walks and nature trails have found a growing audience in Delhi where urban citizens are keen to connect with natural surroundings.

Environment

India urgently needs urban forests. What’s stopping us from creating more?

September 30, 2020 Neeta Lal/TheThirdpole.net

Lack of political will and outdated laws hamper the creation of urban forests in India, but there is no dearth of good examples that can be adopted.

Infrastructure

Six ways to make our cities child-friendly

September 17, 2020 Nikita Luke, Rohit Tak, Claudia Adriazola-Steil and Ariadne Samios

The pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for safe outdoor areas for children, many of whom have experienced mental and physical health issues due to restricted socialization and activity.

Economy

These Delhiites always worked from home, but COVID has left them jobless

September 9, 2020 Avi Majithia and Malavika Narayan

Home-based workers in Delhi are engaged in various trades: from hand embroidery to manufacturing, packaging and more. But COVID has shut down most of the factories in the city that provided work for them.

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