Jasmine Shah

The writer works with the Delhi government and is a Fulbright-Nehru Fellow.

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Public transport to education & health, AAP govt has transformed Delhi residents’ quality of lifeSubscriber Only

February 03,2025 13:30:22 PM

AAP has delivered on critical fronts over the past decade, and has promised landmark projects in the next 5 years that will take Delhi much closer to the vision of becoming a world-class city. Choice this election is clear.

Tue, Feb 04, 2025

There is enough evidence of their positive impact, especially on lives of marginalised groups like women

Cash transfers are not freebiesSubscriber Only

January 03,2025 07:27:49 AM

There is enough evidence of their positive impact, especially on lives of marginalised groups like women

Fri, Jan 03, 2025

State’s government, Centre’s ruleSubscriber Only

August 03,2024 09:29:50 AM

Coaching centre tragedy points to the many ways in which governance in Delhi is hobbled by the Centre’s meddling

Sat, Aug 03, 2024

Only 30 per cent of Delhi’s pollution is contributed by local sources with the remainder coming from outside Delhi. (Express Photo)

Dear Editor, I Disagree: On air pollution, Centre, BJP governments share the blameSubscriber Only

November 07,2023 13:22:34 PM

Any call for political accountability must recognise the equal responsibility of Haryana, UP and central governments too – all under the BJP, account for steps already taken so far and demand time-bound actions in future keeping scientific data at the forefront

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

AAP leader Jasmine Shah writes: The message in AAP’s rise to the status of national partySubscriber Only

April 12,2023 18:48:43 PM

Jasmine Shah writes: AAP has changed the language of governance and politics -- more political parties now enter the election battlefield with a report card of their work

Wed, Apr 19, 2023

AAP’s Jasmine Shah writes on Manish Sisodia’s arrest: A dark day for democracySubscriber Only

February 28,2023 15:02:28 PM

BJP’s brazen action presents an opportunity for the entire Opposition to unite against an oppressive regime

Wed, Mar 01, 2023

Jasmine Shah writes: Why the debate around revdi culture is crucial for IndiaSubscriber Only

August 23,2022 04:00:36 AM

The ongoing debate puts forth these two very contrasting visions of what will make India great. India faces a critical question: Do we prioritise the use of public funds to develop our human potential, or do we give them away in corporate tax cuts in the hope that it will set off a virtuous cycle of development?

Tue, Aug 23, 2022

How Delhi is leading the charge in electric vehicle adoptionSubscriber Only

December 13,2021 03:36:40 AM

🔴 Jasmine Shah writes: Demand generation schemes and targeted incentives are behind the success of its EV policy.

Tue, Dec 14, 2021

Report on Delhi’s water quality employs faulty methodology, appears politically motivatedSubscriber Only

November 30,2019 05:10:00 AM

Even in a best case scenario, the sampling sought out areas with the worst water complaints in Delhi, and tried to make them representative of all of Delhi.

Sat, Nov 30, 2019

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Free rides for women in public transport is part of Delhi govt’s push to make city safeSubscriber Only

June 15,2019 00:05:42 AM

Free rides for women in public transport is a part of Delhi government’s push to make the city safe, inclusive.

Sat, Jun 15, 2019

However, operations between Janakpuri West to Noida/Vaishali remained unaffected. (Representational)

Puri defies economists, says Delhi metro woes not due to faresSubscriber Only

November 29,2017 09:28:53 AM

DMRC and Union minister for urban development Hardeep Singh Puri are right that the daily ridership of Delhi metro hasn’t declined by 3 lakhs due to fare hike. It has declined by 4.8 lakhs.

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

Delhi metro’s daily ridership plummets five lakh as compared to last year

An unequal passageSubscriber Only

November 01,2017 00:30:20 AM

Delhi metro’s fare increase prices out the poor. Those arguing against offering subsidies ignore the multiplier effect of an affordable mass transit system.

Wed, Nov 01, 2017