Rejuvenation of the Yamuna River has been a long-standing promise. However, as Delhi stayed indoors during the lockdown, the river seemed to look cleaner. In this episode, Mint jou ... Read more
Rejuvenation of the Yamuna River has been a long-standing promise. However, as Delhi stayed indoors during the lockdown, the river seemed to look cleaner. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Dr. Suresh Kumar Rohilla who is the Programme Director for Water Programme at the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on the untreated waste that goes into the river and the rejuvenation process. Read more
With limited or no savings, workers in the informal sector have worn the worst impact of the pandemic. Now COVID-19 has changed the nature of work. In this episode, Mint journalist ... Read more
With limited or no savings, workers in the informal sector have worn the worst impact of the pandemic. Now COVID-19 has changed the nature of work. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Paromita Sen, research manager at SEWA Bharat on the state of livelihoods in the informal sector in the country. Read more
Doesn't it sound like a dream to be working in an office surrounded by ice cream machines churning out your favorite gelato? In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks ... Read more
Doesn't it sound like a dream to be working in an office surrounded by ice cream machines churning out your favorite gelato? In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to the founders of Minus 30, a gelato ice cream brand in Delhi on the business side of ice creams. Read more
The central government came up with a mission to create 100 smart cities. But what really makes a city smart? Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Anindya Mallick, Partner, Del ... Read more
The central government came up with a mission to create 100 smart cities. But what really makes a city smart? Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Anindya Mallick, Partner, Deloitte India on the smart cities mission, the selection process, and will they meet deadlines. Listen in. Read more
Metro services in Delhi and across the country are set to resume after a gap of over five months bringing much relief to commuters and those working around. But for a while now a j ... Read more
Metro services in Delhi and across the country are set to resume after a gap of over five months bringing much relief to commuters and those working around. But for a while now a journey in the metro won’t be the same with social distancing norms in place. Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Shreya Nandi on the challenges of resuming services. Read more
Electric vehicles have been here for a while but haven’t found many takers. At time when pollution levels hold the key, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Jasmine Shah, vice- ... Read more
Electric vehicles have been here for a while but haven’t found many takers. At time when pollution levels hold the key, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Jasmine Shah, vice-chairperson of Delhi’s Dialogue & Development Commission on how Delhi’s new electric vehicle policy aims to make Delhi the countries EV capital, boost infrastructure and incentivize people to make the switch. Read more
The importance of affordable rental housing for urban migrants and poor increases manifolds during a pandemic. The union government has cleared the way for affordable rental housin ... Read more
The importance of affordable rental housing for urban migrants and poor increases manifolds during a pandemic. The union government has cleared the way for affordable rental housing complexes to be set up. Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Ashoo Gupta, partner at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co, who is an affordable housing expert on the scheme and its ramifications. Read more
The Delhi government aims to make Delhi one of the top five global destinations for start-ups. With over 7000 start-ups, Delhi has the highest number of active start-ups in the cou ... Read more
The Delhi government aims to make Delhi one of the top five global destinations for start-ups. With over 7000 start-ups, Delhi has the highest number of active start-ups in the country. This week Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Tarun Bhalla, founder, and CEO of Avishkaar on what it would take to make Delhi more start-up friendly. Read more
The streets of Shaheen Bagh in 110025 saw a one of a kind protest in 2019 which went on for over 100 days. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Stuti Govil, a ... Read more
The streets of Shaheen Bagh in 110025 saw a one of a kind protest in 2019 which went on for over 100 days. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Stuti Govil, a Ph.D. student whose research focuses on gender and public spaces on what the location of the protest and what it means for women-led protests. Read more
The iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk are soon going to look very different. With renovation work almost complete, the area is set to become pedestrian-friendly and rewind the history ... Read more
The iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk are soon going to look very different. With renovation work almost complete, the area is set to become pedestrian-friendly and rewind the history of the area. This week Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to author and historian Swapna Liddle on the ongoing plans. Read more
