Not enough commuters? Metros have less than 50% projected ridership, says IIT-D report
Report by IIT-Delhi & Infravision Foundation also found that Delhi metro ridership was equal to 47% of projected ridership as against 25-30% for other operational metro rail networks. Reports Risha Chitlangia.
‘First Multicentric Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use at 20 NAC-NET Sites India 2021-22’ conducted by National Centre for Disease Control under Union health ministry. Read Sumi Sukanya Dutta‘s report.
Tamil Nadu is the new China+1 for shoes. Crocs, Nike, Adidas foot India’s manufacturing push
Taiwan giants like Shoetown, Feng Tay, Pou Chen, and Hong Fu are setting up huge non-leather shoe factories in Tamil Nadu. Made in India footwear will take over world, say industry leaders. Reports Vandana Menon.
10 films that were a total waste of time in 2023
Some of the films released in 2023 probably permanently scarred those who were brave enough to watch them. Writes Tina Das.
New criminal laws shouldn’t go the way of farm fiasco. Govt must resist political cartels
The government must establish a strong damage control mechanism to address criticism of withdrawing good legislations under pressure from politically motivated cartels. Writes Seshadri Chari.
12th Fail isn’t just about Vikrant Massey’s struggles. It’s really about his caste privilege
Vikrant Massey’s character is too lucky to seem real. He isn’t a regular BPL guy. Writes Dilip Mandal.