Environment ‘Mountain man’ Dr Anil Joshi: “There should be no aggressive development projects in the hills” January 25, 2023 T R Gopalakrishnan Hear ecologist Dr Anil Joshi as he shares several concerns and recommendations critical to preserving fragile hill ecology, as in Joshimath.
Environment Editorial: Delhi air alert — Breathing is seriously injurious to your health! January 11, 2023 T R Gopalakrishnan One senses a sudden smugness among those responsible for controlling Delhi air pollution, despite AQI reaching dangerous levels in the cold wave.
Health Shimla study underlines the need for menstrual leave for women waste workers December 1, 2022 Sweta Dash and Surekha Garimella The menstrual leave debate has picked up globally, but waste workers in Shimla hold a mirror to the reality in local grassroots contexts.
Education Opinion: Why we still need English in our schools and colleges November 10, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan The centre wants medicine and engineering to be taught in regional languages instead of English, in line with the NEP. But what will it achieve?
Health When one is a caregiver to a parent with schizophrenia: A personal account November 1, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai “Acceptance of mental illness by the family is a must. Non-acceptance traumatises children,” says Diksha, whose mother lived with schizophrenia.
Society Durga Puja in Kolkata: A festival, an experience, and some points to ponder October 28, 2022 Deepa Vaishnavi V M A first hand account of a Bengalurean who travelled all the way to participate in the joy and enthusiasm of Durga Puja in Kolkata.
Waste Management Opinion: Why cities find it difficult to replicate Indore’s waste processing model October 13, 2022 Pushkara SV Indore has been judged India’s cleanest city for the sixth time in a row. An expert identifies key gaps that keep other cities from catching up.
Society Why we need to rethink our post-retirement lives August 30, 2022 Neeharika Shetty and Anuj Jacob Many retirees have a wide skill set and a wealth of experience but nowhere to apply their expertise and be cognitively and socially active.
Civic Animal Birth Control for street dog management: It’s time for an upgrade August 26, 2022 Keren Nazareth and Dr Piyush Patel Street dog management is a contentious issue in all cities. Efficient and scientific animal birth control programmes could alleviate that.
Governance Editorial: When symbols rule the roost, what hope could our cities have? August 5, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan Unemployment, climate change, civic issues — our woes are many and multifarious. But do governments ever talk about the things that matter?
Economy Editorial: Inflation statistics don’t lie, they are merely economical with the truth June 24, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan Ever wondered why, even when the headlines talk of a drop in retail inflation, you end up paying the same for food? Well, you’re not alone.
Health Mental illness a ticking time bomb, say experts June 1, 2022 Geeta Lal Sahai Sadly, the state offers no help to families of people with mental illness, no medical help, economic security or concession of any sort.
Environment Why climate change mitigation requires a serious rethink on urban construction May 27, 2022 News Desk A recent event brought experts together to understand the challenges of existing practices in urban construction and its role in climate change.
Economy Editorial: Can’t afford cooking oil, gas or vegetables? Eat less, or eat cake May 25, 2022 T R Gopalakrishnan For the urban poor, the sharp rise in prices of cooking oil, gas and other essentials will inevitably mean having to go hungry for longer periods.
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.
