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Anumita Roychowdhury 

Supreme Court order upholds diesel price hike for bus corporations, but ignores the subsidy still enjoyed by cars, SUVs. What happens to the right of the majority to have affordable, reliable and comfortable bus service?

The pilot project on electric, hybrid buses for public transport   looks more like a friendly nudge to industry to find 'real business' for a very expensive technology concept. Green steps without green target is a bad idea

The initial phase of UPA II witnessed prolific rule making, but this was not followed by responsible governance

Catalysing safe design for public spaces should be among the top priorities to make cities safe for women, children and the elderly

Fuel price reform is inevitable and necessary, but clean fuel and public transport agenda for health protection must not be derailed

Car industry's efforts to dilute standards approved by PMO will significantly reduce fuel savings

Not raising diesel prices would harm economy much more'