Unsafe Roads
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Every seventh road accident in India is a hit-and-run – but truckers believe new law is too harsh
Truck drivers are crucial to India’s logistical system and its economy. But low earnings and a possible increased risk is prompting many to rethink their jobs.
Shreya Sojatia, IndiaSpend.com & Udisha Srivastav, IndiaSpend.com
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Why safe roads are good for the environment
With fuel and fluid leaks and automobile wreckages, accidents contribute immensely to pollution.
Piyush Tewari
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How traffic engineering could make India’s roads safer – for pedestrians and vehicles
Inclusive streets encourage more walking, cycling and public transport, which smoothens traffic flow and lowers carbon emissions.
Madhav Pai & Dhawal Ashar
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Nearly 3,600 people died due to potholes in 2017, Uttar Pradesh tops list with 987 deaths: TOI
In contrast, terror activities in India killed 803 people in 2017.
Scroll Staff
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Mermaid emerging from a pothole pond in Bengaluru gets mixed reactions from Twitter users
Artist Baadal Nanjundaswamy, with actor Sonu Gowda, turned one of the many potholes in the city’s Cubbon Park area into an attraction.
Scroll Staff
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7 incidents in 2 years: Is Metro's tunnelling work causing Chennai roads to cave in?
After Sunday's sinkhole on Anna Salai, experts say tunnelling technology is safe. But doubts persist.
Vinita Govindarajan
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Drivers with fake licences aren't the only reason India's roads are so deadly
In January, minister Nitin Gadkari said 30% of driving licences are bogus – reviving the call for an urgent overhaul of transport laws.
Amit Bhatt
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The road transport bill hikes fines for drivers but fails to hold road builders accountable
The Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, waiting to be passed by the Lok Sabha, proposes a 10-fold increase in fines.
Scroll Staff
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Why getting data on road safety wrong is a much bigger deal than it sounds
According to the National Crime Records Bureau, just 5% accident deaths were of pedestrians. But a recent study shows the number is likely to be much higher.
Priyanka Vora
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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If humans evolved to survive car accidents, what would they look like? This video has an answer
A campaign for road safety undertaken by Australia's Transport Accident Commission.
Scroll Staff
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Video: Well hello again, Mumbai potholes, good to see you're back with the monsoon
Citizens are fed up and the municipality, clueless. Art to the rescue?
Scroll Staff
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Around 14,000 people killed in road accidents in May 2015
A report said 46,000 accidents were reported for that month, while March followed suit with 42,842 crashes.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings