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Make better public transport a poll promise

For many decades now, the bus transport sector in India has not received sufficient attention and support from the Union government

08 April 2024, 06:06 IST

Make better public transport a poll promise

Make better public transport a poll promise

Make better public transport a poll promise

08 April 2024, 06:06 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

The budget is not populist, but aims at fiscal consolidation and strengthening of the economy with a lot more fiscal prudence — something that is not expected in a budget so close to the general elections

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

Interim budget focuses on capex. Will that address lacklustre demand?

01 February 2024, 10:51 IST

Transit-oriented development is the way forward for Bengaluru

In a railway project like the circular rail system, it’s crucial to ask what equity and stake local governments have in regional development, which integrates land seamlessly with infrastructure and market forces.

13 January 2024, 06:14 IST

Transit-oriented development is the way forward for Bengaluru

Transit-oriented development is the way forward for Bengaluru

Transit-oriented development is the way forward for Bengaluru

13 January 2024, 06:14 IST

Chennai is a symbol and symptom of disasters our cities are facing

A city's resilience is an important factor in ensuring its sustainability, the well-being of its citizens, and the security of investments made

12 December 2023, 07:32 IST

Chennai is a symbol and symptom of disasters our cities are facing

Chennai is a symbol and symptom of disasters our cities are facing

Chennai is a symbol and symptom of disasters our cities are facing

12 December 2023, 07:32 IST

Elections | How far is India from online ballots?

A decentralised blockchain technology with an immutable ledger could be explored to enhance the security and transparency of voting.

29 November 2023, 04:57 IST

Elections | How far is India from online ballots?

Elections | How far is India from online ballots?

Elections | How far is India from online ballots?

29 November 2023, 04:57 IST

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

Enforcing and regulating net neutrality is not a straightforward task. Varying capacities to understand and adapt to technological changes make net neutrality a complex ecosystem to enforce

07 November 2023, 05:43 IST

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

Can net neutrality survive market forces?

07 November 2023, 05:43 IST

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

The challenges in addressing hunger and poverty cannot be effectively met through general schemes devised solely at the central or state levels.

19 October 2023, 05:26 IST

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

Global Hunger Index a stark reminder to address hunger, poverty

19 October 2023, 05:26 IST

Robust economic growth critical for India to take care of its elderly

A development in India’s ‘care economy’ for the elderly will depend on the wealth growth of the younger generation in the next two decades.

06 October 2023, 06:00 IST

Robust economic growth critical for India to take care of its elderly

Robust economic growth critical for India to take care of its elderly

Robust economic growth critical for India to take care of its elderly

06 October 2023, 06:00 IST

Support to E-buses will not be sufficient to address India’s public transport woes

India’s public transport system lacks efficiency, finance, and professionalism. Even the discourse around buying electric buses is not well-informed or debated. It demands structural changes in the way the business is conducted.

24 August 2023, 08:29 IST

Support to E-buses will not be sufficient to address India’s public transport woes

Support to E-buses will not be sufficient to address India’s public transport woes

Support to E-buses will not be sufficient to address India’s public transport woes

24 August 2023, 08:29 IST

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

A clear objective needs to be set, and the scheme must be monitored to study whether it is achieving its intended impact.

22 June 2023, 07:21 IST

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

Evaluate Shakti scheme on its outcome, not intention

22 June 2023, 07:21 IST