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Opinion | The distressing lack of enjoyable open spaces

Growing crowds during large congregations, such as on New Year's Day, and conflicts over shrinking spaces indicate that much remains to be done to make our cities more social

3 min read7 Jan 2019
Opinion

Realistic policies to revive public spaces

Indian public spaces can be revived if the government addresses the four basic needs of infrastructure, hygiene, security and accessibility

4 min read3 Apr 2018
Politics

National body needed to create safe public spaces in Indian cities, says study

A study commissioned by the Delhi Urban Art Commission recommends the creation of a national commission on safety to make Indian cities safer and more liveable

2 min read26 Jan 2018
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Another face in the crowd

Each time I visit a bustling square or a lively promenade, I feel a twinge of envy, making me wish our Indian cities had more such spaces

3 min read14 Jul 2017
Opinion

Patriarchy doesn’t harm women alone

If men are engaged in the process of empowering women and towards a gender-equitable, violence-free world, it will benefit both

4 min read25 Jan 2017
Opinion

The consequences of crime against women

We need a facilitative legal system that actively encourages and supports women

4 min read24 Jan 2017
Opinion

Making cities safer with public transport

The rise of private-cab services reflects the failure of the proper allocation of tax money towards public transport

4 min read21 Jan 2017
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Reclaiming safe public spaces

What will it take to give women equal and safe access to our cities?

1 min read19 Jan 2017
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Reclaiming safe public spaces

What will it take to give women equal and safe access to our cities?

1 min read19 Jan 2017
Opinion

Violence against women hurts the economy

India is caught in a depressing cycle of lack of empowerment of women and low economic productivity in society

4 min read19 Jan 2017
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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