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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
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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
Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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Ranajit Guha, India’s oldest living historian, starts his 100th year with a dazzling legacy
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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Israel, Switzerland and Austria report monkeypox cases
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Is Adityanath attempting a Modi-esque image makeover?
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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
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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
Video
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Caught on camera: Scenes of destruction caused by tornado in Michigan, US
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Watch: Sudden heavy rain and winds create chaos in Delhi and Gurugram, provide relief from heatwave
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Watch: Women TV news presenters in Afghanistan cover their face on air following Taliban orders
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Watch: Dancers perform Bharatnatyam to hip-hop and rap music
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Watch: Congress MLA feeds Dalit priest, asks priest to spit it out, eats the same morsel of food
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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
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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
The Reel
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The highs and highs of Jatin-Lalit’s Hindi film soundtracks
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ trailer: Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani stars in Patiala-set comedy
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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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
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It will take a lot more than cheaper tickets to make Delhi's public ride the bus
The lieutenant governor this month rejected the state government's proposal to slash bus fares to increase ridership, curb air pollution.
Amit Bhatt
The Field
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Hockey, Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan live updates: Can Birendra Lakra and Co start off with a win?
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Watch: Mario Balotelli scores a mesmerising rabona goal in Turkish league
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats compatriot Vidit Gujrathi to reach quarters at Chessable Masters
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Book excerpt: Diet planning that's needed to be an elite track and field athlete
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From Umran, Arshdeep’s inclusion, to DK, Pujara’s comebacks: Reactions to India’s T20I & Test squads