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  “We have to adapt to heat waves by changing how we function during summer”: Environmentalist Avikal Somvanshi
  by Vijaya Pushkarna
  May 12, 2022
  The most dangerous impact of heat waves is increased formation of surface ozone pollution, which is highly toxic and can cause severe health outcomes.
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  Indian cities need policy reforms and more to achieve rooftop solar targets
  by Jugal Ramnani
  May 10, 2022
  In cities, an increasing number of citizens and RWAs want to understand the end to end process of installing rooftop solar panels. Here’s a DIY guide to follow.
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  Bhalswa and beyond: Why has Delhi failed to put an end to waste dump fires?
  by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya
  May 9, 2022
  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.
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  Heat wave information: What to look out for and where?
  by Sravasti Datta
  May 4, 2022
  With more frequent, intense heat waves, IMD’s warnings and colour-coded alerts become critical. But how do you interpret these and are they enough?
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  CUET standardises admissions criteria for students from all states, but is it fair to all?
  by Vijaya Pushkarna
  May 3, 2022
  Coaching centres across the country began advertising coaching classes for CUET from the day it was announced, hoping for a big rush given the short window for preparation.
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  How the rise of brokers has changed low cost rental housing in Delhi’s urban villages
  by Malay Kotal
  May 2, 2022
  The broker is the new ‘chowkidar’ in low cost rental housing markets in the capital’s urban villages. But how has this affected access for tenants?
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  How are India’s metro rail systems faring?
  by Captain Naveen Chandra
  April 28, 2022
  Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru’s metros are doing well in terms of ridership, but none of India’s metros have come close to forecast numbers!
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  “Our system issues daily warnings about impending heat waves”: Mrityunjay Mohapatra, Director General, IMD
  by Sri Krishna
  April 27, 2022
  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.
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  Explainer: Can the new Criminal Procedure Identification Act force you to share biological samples?
  by Utkarsha Srivastava
  April 26, 2022
  The new law not only allows collection of certain identifiable information about specified persons, but also expands the ambit of such personal details.
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  No rights, no dignity, no safety for Delhi cyclists, only the “tyranny of motorists”
  by Sri Krishna
  April 20, 2022
  Delhi has done nothing to support cyclists, despite a sizeable population of workers in the city cycling to work every day.
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  How and what to communicate for successful bans on single use plastics
  by Apurupa Gorthi
  April 18, 2022
  CounterMEASURE II – a UNEP initiative, surveys stakeholders in four cities and shares insights for effective campaigns against single use plastics.
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  Editorial: Let’s face it, the virus has affected our minds and mental health too
  by T R Gopalakrishnan
  April 12, 2022
  Depression, anxiety, emotional exhaustion are real mental health conditions. Yet, many do not believe that these deserve serious attention.
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  Delhi Municipal Corporation: Why three failed to do better than one
  by Vijaya Pushkarna
  April 8, 2022
  On one point, the latest amendment unifying the Delhi Municipal Corporation seems right. Numbers confirm that the divisions had been uneven.
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  And then there was one: The convoluted journey of the Delhi municipal corporation
  by Vijaya Pushkarna
  April 5, 2022
  The first Municipal Corporation of Delhi was formed in 1957. Trifurcated in 2012, it is now again set to be one monolithic Delhi Municipal Corporation.
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  At Hyderabad’s Khajaguda Hills, citizens fight to save crucial urban commons
  by Aditya Singh
  April 4, 2022
  The Khajaguda Hills are rich in biodiversity and home to several unique species. Today, the heritage area stands threatened by a proposed 100-feet road.