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Shared mobility: the future of Indian roads

Every house owner in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore thinks that he owns the adjacent road and has a right to park his vehicle on the public space meant for pedestrians, cyclists and other commuters. This leads to a serious parking crunch, and obstruction in the movement of - ambulances, fire engines, and other such emergency vehicles.

Why did Google take over ‘Where is my Train’ app

"Where is my Train" -- a unique train app displays live train status and up-to-date schedule even offline without an Internet or GPS connection.

World’s highest rail bridge– taller than Eiffel Tower & Qutub Minar

The 1.3-km-long rail bridge- taller than Eiffel Tower and higher than Qutub Minar-- will be able to withstand earthquakes and wind speeds up to 260 km/hr. Made up of 63mm thick special blast-proof steel to resist terrorist blasts, the bridge will be painted with a special corrosion-resistant paint that lasts 15 years and expected to have a lifespan of 120 years.

Ayushman Bharat – the world’s largest government funded health care program

Very soon more than 10 crore families will be eligible for health cover to the extent of Rs 5 lakh per family per year under the Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission. This will lead to timely treatment, improved patient satisfaction, higher productivity, increased access to quality health care and overall improvement in the quality of life—for about 50 crore Indian citizens.

Cost of a flat should be fixed on completion

The best way to ensure the protection of Home Buyers is to abolish the practice of raising money before possession of a Project.

How is Jignesh Shah using bureaucratic red tape to strangle justice

A new twist in Jignesh Shah who has many ex-bureaucrats working for him in a number if his companies involves seeking the help of pen pushing babus in different ministries to play hide and seek with the files. This behind the curtain game is helping Jignesh Shah to shoot and scoot without being caught.

List of Bharat Ratna Awardees

Some people are born great; others have greatness thrust upon them. Isn't it surprising that while Nelson Mandela (South Africa) was confirred Bharat Ratna, the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was never considered suitable for the Bharat Ratna literally meaning Jewel of India is India’s highest civilian award.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: The Visionary behind the lotus bloom

Deendayal Upadhyay was so inspired by the RSS ideology that he decided to become a lifelong pracharak of RSS and instead of a western suit as was a trend those days – appeared for a competitive examination in dhoti, kurta and cap. This earned him the nick name – Panditji –that continued in later life.

Economic development and vote bank politics

Narender Modi's priorities are clear. He is focusing on the deprived and the Dalits instead of the middle class which was the traditional vote bank. The backward classes, particularly the Dalits were denied not only socio-economic justice but also facilities to improve their abilities. The biased education system did not allow them to go beyond the secondary grades. They lack of skills and as a result the opportunities for a better life.

Crop Insurance Scheme : fusion of hope, imagination and technology

As per existing crop insurance schemes NAIS (National Agricultural Insurance Scheme) and MNAIS, farmers are paying a premium of up to 3.5 per cent and 8 per cent respectively, and the balance amount is being borne by the government

How NHAI misled the PM

Here is evidence how facts were fudged with or without the active compliance of the district authorities. There are many cases where the land ownerships have been changed on paper in the official records without negotiated settlement of price or acceptance from the original owner.

Did NHAI ‘bluff’ the PM?

NHAI does not have physical possession of even an inch of land from Kundli to Palwal. No work has started on the ground. They have just changed the status of possession in the revenue records by influencing the DMs. Even while doing so they have not taken NoC from the actual owner. This is a clear violation of the law. It is entirely illegal
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