Environment “We have to adapt to heat waves by changing how we function during summer”: Environmentalist Avikal Somvanshi May 12, 2022 Vijaya Pushkarna The most dangerous impact of heat waves is increased formation of surface ozone pollution, which is highly toxic and can cause severe health outcomes.
Waste Management Bhalswa and beyond: Why has Delhi failed to put an end to waste dump fires? May 9, 2022 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya Delhi’s Bhalswa landfill has been on fire for over 10 days now. Waste management expert Swati Singh Sambyal explains why such episodes keep recurring.
Environment “Our system issues daily warnings about impending heat waves”: Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD April 27, 2022 Sri Krishna Known as the “Cyclone Man,” the IMD chief speaks about the ongoing heat wave conditions in the north and the IMD’s early warning systems.
Waste Management How and what to communicate for successful bans on single use plastics April 18, 2022 Apurupa Gorthi CounterMEASURE II – a UNEP initiative, surveys stakeholders in four cities and shares insights for effective campaigns against single use plastics.
Health Editorial: Let’s face it, the virus has affected our minds and mental health too April 12, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan Depression, anxiety, emotional exhaustion are real mental health conditions. Yet, many do not believe that these deserve serious attention.
Commute The reforms needed to make walking in our cities safe, convenient and enjoyable March 28, 2022 Ranjit Gadgil In our cities, those who have no option but to walk, do so at great risk to themselves, while others simply avoid walking. Can we change that?
Society Study: What our children and youth think of politics and political leaders March 8, 2022 Shevika M Key findings from an online study across multiple Indian cities to understand how children and young adults view politics and political leaders
Governance Dehradun ranks poorly in every urban parameter survey March 5, 2022 Anoop Nautiyal Dehradun fares poorly in all the rankings and indexes done in recent years and little is being done to improve its state.
Economy Editorial: Why do we need this annual Budget Tamasha? February 22, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan For the average citizen, the budget jargon means nothing. The real question is how does it affect him? Has it made his life any better?
Environment Seven policy measures needed to beat plastic pollution in our cities February 21, 2022 Pinky Chandran The alarming state of plastic pollution calls for a bold plan, a convergence and a coming together of all the countries around the world.
Governance Opinion: Budget 2022 paves the way for corporatisation of urban development February 16, 2022 Tikender Panwar The only positive in the Budget 2022 speech was the acceptance that the current model of urban development is not sustainable.
Governance Opinion: A 10-point development agenda for a rapidly urbanising Uttarakhand February 13, 2022 Anoop Nautiyal Uttarakhand’s elected public representatives need to realise the pace of urbanization and prepare for the emerging challenges.
Education Future of Jobs: Taking the campus to the student and the jobs that will create January 20, 2022 Ambi Parameswaran In the new normal, new jobs will be created across multiple levels: technical education, content creation, management and training of teachers.
Environment Will 2022 bridge the yawning gaps in national and state level clean air action? January 7, 2022 Anumita Roychowdhury Funding for clean air has to become performance oriented; scope of spending has to ensure verifiable improvement in air quality.
Society Editorial: Have we learnt any lessons from 2021? December 31, 2021 T R Gopalakrishnan A selection of our most important stories published over the 12 months just passing us by, and the lessons they hold for the future.
