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Amit Bhatt
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Battery swapping could kick start the electric push for India’s vast two-wheeler fleet
Even with petrol prices at Rs 65 per litre, electric two-wheelers remain the cheaper option if proper infrastructure for charging is ensured.
Amit Bhatt
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Understanding the challenges faced by women on Indian streets is key to promote cycling in cities
Apart from the lack of infrastructure and safety, sexist attitudes are also a major hurdle for female cyclists.
Harshita Jamba & Amit Bhatt
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Electric vehicles could help fight India’s pollution crisis – but the lack of bank loans is a hurdle
About 40 lakh automobiles are sold every year in the country, out of which only a quarter are purchased outright – the other 75% are financed.
Amit Bhatt & Garima Agrawal
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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How London and Bogota built cycling-friendly streets – and what India can learn from this
How can India re-introduce the cycle as a preferred mode of transport?
Amit Bhatt & Chetan Sodaye
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For India to build sustainable cities post-lockdown, re-cycling roads is key
Instead of moving vehicles, cities should focus on moving people. What does this mean?
Amit Bhatt & Advait Jani
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For India to rebuild trust in public transport, it should adopt a Covid-19 safety labelling system
We must find ways to live with the pandemic while reviving the economy. Restarting bus and Metro services is central to this.
Amit Bhatt, Prateek Diwan & Sudeept Maiti
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Post Covid-19 lockdown, will India’s public transport systems be able to maintain social distancing?
Delhi Metro will have to boost capacity six times to keep passengers safe. Mumbai trains will have to expand services 14-16 times.
Amit Bhatt
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After 17 years, my dream of zero traffic deaths on India’s dangerous roads has come a step closer
India has the world’s highest rate of traffic deaths. The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill 2019 aims to change that.
Amit Bhatt
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Backgrounder: Why it is vital for the Rajya Sabha to pass the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill
India’s road network the most unsafe on the planet. A strong central legislation will empower states to work towards making their roads less dangerous.
Amit Bhatt
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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India can get all petrol, diesel vehicles off roads by 2030. Here’s what it will take to go electric
China used buses as the catalyst to transition to electric vehicle penetration. Can India use two-wheelers?
Amit Bhatt
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Three reasons why the new Metro Rail Policy is a big step in the right direction
It seeks to check the construction and expansion of metro projects just for the sake of it.
Amit Bhatt
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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
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final