Interview: ‘Augment capacity instead of running Vande Bharat luxury trains that add to congestion’
Our trunk routes are running 25% above capacity, compromising safety, speed, says retired Indian Railways engineer Alok Kumar Verma.

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From Pune to Delhi, riverfront projects are all the rage. But evidence shows they harm rivers
World Bank cancels funding for 4 waste-to-energy plants in Gujarat after residents object
‘Gods, Guns and Missionaries’: A thorough study of how Hindu identity was shaped by colonialism
Delhi: India seeks immunity waiver for Kenyan diplomat’s son over alleged sexual assault of minor
‘Kaushaljis Vs Kaushal’ review: The older couple steals the show
Why drones are surveying Indian villages
Fiction: Two Indian institutions are keen to produce silicon, but someone wants to spoil their plans
A new book examines the rich and fascinating history of Kutch, spanning nearly three centuries
Germany’s firewall against the far right has crumbled – the consequences are immeasurable