Columnists

Jasmine Shah

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

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

Sat, Nov 30, 2019

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.

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

Sat, Jun 15, 2019

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

Puri defies economists, says Delhi metro woes not due to fares

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

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.

An unequal passage

Wed, Nov 01, 2017

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