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Joshimath ignored all warnings since 1976; this is what scientists are saying now

January 31, 2023

Geo-morphological evidence indicates that slopes around Joshimath are inherently fragile; Mussoorie and Nainital also at risk.

Women protest in Joshimath after landslip

Joshimath residents literally shivering in cold, fear of what the future holds

January 27, 2023

No one seems to be listening to the woes of the people of Uttarakhand who are continuously losing ground from under their feet, literally.

‘Mountain man’ Dr Anil Joshi: “There should be no aggressive development projects in the hills”

January 25, 2023

Hear ecologist Dr Anil Joshi as he shares several concerns and recommendations critical to preserving fragile hill ecology, as in Joshimath.

Delhi’s smart city plans ignore the urban poor, focus only on elite areas

August 15, 2022

The lives of Delhi’s urban poor have not improved in any way from the 86 out of 106 smart city projects that have been executed.

Kids of Lakar Math area in Kolkata engage in various activities at NGO DIKSHA's drop-in centre

Kolkata: These communities have no access to mental health care even when they need it

July 29, 2022

While the discourse on mental health is certainly rising, large sections of the urban population remain out of its ambit. Here are some such voices.

Rainwater harvesting: Delhi’s focus moves from rooftops to public parks and other open spaces

July 12, 2022

Delhi’s commitment to rainwater harvesting comes with detailed guidelines. But on many occasions the courts have had to step in to seek compliance.

An action agenda for better mobility in India’s cities

November 29, 2022

The onus of ensuring smooth mobility rests on multiple government agencies. Here’s a summary of the key steps towards effective implementation.

Tabebuia aurea, or trees of gold, in full bloom

When yellow trees disappeared overnight in the ‘green city’ of Hyderabad

November 22, 2022

Hyderabad is preparing to host Formula E races in early 2023. Citizens, meanwhile, lament the loss of hundreds of trees moved for the purpose.

A typical example of the traffic in Bangalore, India: Total chaos.

Explainer: How to control traffic flow to make our streets congestion-free

November 17, 2022

Traffic flow control measures such as traffic signals, lane management and road space allocation have a big role to play in improved urban mobility.

The file picture shows an under-construction real estate project in New Town, Kolkata

Five years of RERA: What does the data show?

June 4, 2022

Data from the MoHUA website that shows projects registered under RERA in various states, complaints resolved and gaps in the tracking system.

How are India’s metro rail systems faring?

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!

Will MP government’s ‘Kill Corona’ campaign be enough to reverse the spike in Bhopal and Gwalior-Chambal belt?

July 13, 2020

It was only in June that the state implemented a number of steps, like setting up fever clinics, to curb the spread of the virus. There are also concerns that the upcoming elections may hurt transparency.

Loneliness: An urban epidemic that carries the same risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day!

Classroom libraries in Bengaluru and Hyderabad open up the world of books for all kids

Joshimath ignored all warnings since 1976; this is what scientists are saying now

Joshimath residents literally shivering in cold, fear of what the future holds

‘Mountain man’ Dr Anil Joshi: “There should be no aggressive development projects in the hills”

EDITORS’ PICK

Delhi’s smart city plans ignore the urban poor, focus only on elite areas

Kolkata: These communities have no access to mental health care even when they need it

Rainwater harvesting: Delhi’s focus moves from rooftops to public parks and other open spaces

Citizen Journalism

An action agenda for better mobility in India’s cities

When yellow trees disappeared overnight in the ‘green city’ of Hyderabad

Explainer: How to control traffic flow to make our streets congestion-free

Data Journalism

Five years of RERA: What does the data show?

How are India’s metro rail systems faring?

Will MP government’s ‘Kill Corona’ campaign be enough to reverse the spike in Bhopal and Gwalior-Chambal belt?

Environment

Joshimath ignored all warnings since 1976; this is what scientists are saying now

Economy

Explainer: How can ONDC make it easier for your local kirana store to sell online?

Governance

After 70 years of neglect, Srinagar gets a facelift

Opinion

Shimla study underlines the need for menstrual leave for women waste workers

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