CITIZEN JOURNALISM Archives

Why the growth of urban agriculture during the lockdown is a promising trend

June 11, 2021 Maitreyi Koduganti

Urban agriculture could make for climate-proof, sustainable means of living, as evidenced in some cities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Central Vista redevelopment: What we lose along with the trees around the National Archive

June 7, 2021 Jasmine Singh

1,838 trees in Delhi are slated for transplantation to make way for the Central Vista plans, despite the survival record of transplanted trees being very poor.

Over 60 lakh pensioners fast to protest delay in increasing dues

June 5, 2021 M S Natarajan

Around 65 lakh pensioners went on a one day fast, demanding implementation of a Supreme Court order to the EPFO to increase their dues.

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As Delhi works on Master Plan 2041, time to rethink city plans from the bottom up

May 27, 2021 Benjamin Mathews John and Abhik Banerji

Delhi’s 4th master plan, the MPD 2041, is currently in the works. These FAQs explain what master plans are and why strong local area plans are as important.

Debunking COVID-19 myths: No, camphor or ‘kadha’ won’t help!

May 18, 2021 Dr. Haryax Pathak

Over the past year numerous messages have gone viral on social media, preaching unfounded, imaginative home-remedies for protection against the coronavirus. It’s important to call these out.

Our child was terrified of COVID. This is how we soothed him

May 8, 2021 Ritesh Banglani

The fear and anxiety that prevails all around today has serious implications for the psycho-social health of small children and adolescents too. A father of two narrates his experience.

Understanding India’s oxygen crisis

May 5, 2021 Nitin Seshadri

Why is oxygen unavailable for patients? Is it a demand-supply issue? Or a logistical one? And will present measures be enough to solve the crisis? A basic explainer

‘How do I get my shot?’ and other FAQs on COVID vaccination Phase 3

May 4, 2021 Utkarsha Srivastava

With the opening up of vaccines for all above 18, there is considerable confusion on several fronts. We try to answer some of the most common questions being raised.

Don’t let your desperation during COVID times make you fall for such scams

April 27, 2021 Anusha Virmani

In these trying times, don’t let down your guard. A Delhi resident shares a cautionary tale, along with tips on what to check when you buy something online.

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India’s COVID response: A choice between decisive action and national distress

April 17, 2021 Mohit Sinha

We need to unequivocally defer any and all non-essential activities right now; else, we are staring in the face at national distress.

COVID vaccination: My travails over the second dose

April 14, 2021 Vijaya Pushkarna

“The doctor told us even if they wanted to give me the jab without the certificate, they couldn’t, because they had no vaccine,” writes a Delhi-based senior journalist.

More buses, better footpaths and three more wishes from a Hyderabad resident

April 3, 2021 Jasmine Singh

The writer has precious memories of the city from 20 years ago. Now, a resident for three years, she lists what must be addressed to fulfil the city’s aspirations.

What I face everyday as a pedestrian in Hyderabad

February 12, 2021 Faraaz Ashraf

Bad design, faulty footpaths and a general disregard for pedestrian needs — a Hyderabad citizen calls out all that needs to change to make roads safer.

The challenges before Delhi’s ‘Happiness’ teachers, during COVID and otherwise

October 15, 2020 Kriti Gupta

The Happiness Curriculum was introduced in Delhi government schools in 2018. A recent research project tells us how teachers have been faring, before and during the pandemic.

How RWAs in Gurugram are showing the way out of urban India’s waste crisis

October 14, 2020 Rahul Khera

Decentralized waste management systems could be an effective solution to the complex waste management challenge in our cities. An expert from Gurugram explains why and how.