GENRE: Explainers Citizen Matters

Tracking quarantine, tracing cases, sharing info: Can these govt-issued apps help fight Covid-19?

April 6, 2020 Rohini Lakshane

A review of official Covid-19 apps shows a wide range of functional (and non-functional) software, with a worrying disregard for privacy.

Eight weeks of coronavirus in India through data: Is the growth really exponential?

March 31, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

Exactly how fast is COVID-19 spreading in India? What would flattening the curve mean in the Indian context? Does the outbreak in India show specific patterns in terms of age and gender of patients? Data from 8 weeks of the pandemic reveals interesting insights.

Caremongers, a citizen-led group has joined hands with local authorities and delivery services in several cities to ensure that help is offered to those in need. Recently, Dunzo has come forward to support their initiative. Pic: Caremongers Facebook Page

COVID-19: Here’s how you can help those in need, financially or otherwise

March 27, 2020 Ekta Sawant

Several individuals and groups have come together to offer help to the poor and vulnerable in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We have put together a list of some initiatives that you may wish to support and join, to help them.

16 ways to volunteer from home during the COVID lockdown

March 26, 2020 Rinku Mecheri

More often than not, volunteers are people who are lead from the front on ground zero, setting a trail for others to follow. However, with a lockdown imposed for 21 days, how can people still pitch in to volunteer for the causes they hold dear?

Stuck with kids in quarantine? Here are a few things to keep them busy with

March 26, 2020 Manasi Paresh Kumar

A list of online resources to keep kids engaged as they spend time indoors

Another 21 days! Stay productive with these work-from-home tips

March 25, 2020 Sandhya Raju

Every employee finds it challenging to work from home. To stay motivated sans office environment requires utmost dedication. Read this guide to know how to make the best of this opportunity.

Updated list of coronavirus testing centres across India (Updated daily)

March 24, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

Find the latest list of ICMR-accredited testing laboratories, both government and private, here.

How to keep your children safe in the times of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

The probability of children getting affected by the dreaded coronavirus is less than that of older adults. However, necessary precautions should still be taken. Young children must also be reassured in these times of anxiety. Here is an explainer on how to protect children and keep them engaged.

Coronavirus testing centres in India

March 18, 2020 Siddhant Kalra

‘Test, test, test’ is the WHO’s prescription to restrict community spread of Covid19. Though India is currently following a restricted testing protocol, with the numbers rising, India may soon tap on 51 accredited private laboratories. Till then, check out the 62 accredited centres where you can test for Coronavirus.

All that you wanted to ask about Corona virus… and helplines for further guidance

March 13, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

You may have been inundated with information about the Corona virus by now. So, will summer really bring the spread to a halt? Till then, should you just wear masks and wait it out? Will turmeric and lemon help? Listen to leading infectious diseases specialist Dr Padma Srikanth as she answers some oft-asked questions.

Holi with care and other tips: How to stay safe during COVID-19 outbreak, minus the panic

March 7, 2020 News Desk

The number of reported cases of Corona virus in India is on the rise. So, should you play Holi this year? Would eating garlic and other heat-generating foods help? What about handling packages from abroad or eating imported food? Separate the facts from the myths and take care!

Explained: The Data Protection Bill and how it proposes to safeguard your personal data

February 19, 2020 Soumya Shekhar

The Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 is currently before a Joint Parliamentary Committee for consideration. Take a look at the key features of the proposed law and how it aims to protect your personal data, and send in your comments to the committee by February 25th.

FAQ for voters in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020

February 4, 2020 News Desk

Casting your vote in Delhi on February 8th? Wondering if you could still do so without a voter ID card? Or how to locate your polling booth? Where to check for more information on candidates? Here is a handy guide for all the questions that you may be seeking answers to.

Coronavirus outbreak: Don’t trust social media ‘forwards’, here’s what you need to know

January 29, 2020 Dr Rifa Tazyeem Khan

The novel Corona Virus that surfaced in December in China has affected thousands in that country and claimed over a hundred lives. Confirmed cases have been reported from other Asian countries too. What is the reality in India? How can we protect ourselves?

Simple tips for citizens to ensure safe journeys

December 24, 2019 Vijay Bagaria

Earlier this year, the Motor Vehicles Amendment Act 2019 was passed with a view to strengthening road safety. Despite the new law and harsher penalties for violation of traffic rules, accident headlines make it to news every other day. In the end, our safety is our responsibility.