G. Ananthakrishnan
@ganant.bsky.social
Journalist, India. Climate, urbanization, mobility, governance systems and intersections where they influence development. Fmr Wolfson Press Fellow.
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G. Ananthakrishnan
@ganant.bsky.social
· Jan 18
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India penalises public transport users while laying out the red carpet for cars! This from a country that keeps crowing about its climate change action record internationally. Everywhere, public modes are made cheaper to achieve a modal shift. Not in India!
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
Can online maps by Openmaps, Google, start dropping pins on the worst bus crash sites in India? This country is a basket case on road safety, you can never be sure you will arrive. India also allows unsafe sleeper buses, many of which crashed and burnt recently. www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
Telangana accident LIVE: Death toll climbs to 20 in tipper lorry-RTC Bus collision at Chevella
Telangana accident: Follow LIVE updates from The Hindu as dozens have been killed in an accident on the Mirjaguda–Khanapur road near Chevella
www.thehindu.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Can online maps by Openmaps, Google, start dropping pins on the worst bus crash sites in India? This country is a basket case on road safety, you can never be sure you will arrive. India also allows unsafe sleeper buses, many of which crashed and burnt recently. www.thehindu.com/news/nationa...
I travel by train mostly. The problem of garbage generated in compartments by passengers is no one's problem, really. We should be doing something about it, and not toss on to railway tracks across the country.
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A Swachh plan for all Indian Railway compartments
Have you tried to be responsible for your waste inside an Indian Railways train compartment? If you have, you know how tough it is to dispose of waste generated during travel, including from articl…
digitaljourno.wordpress.com
August 30, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I travel by train mostly. The problem of garbage generated in compartments by passengers is no one's problem, really. We should be doing something about it, and not toss on to railway tracks across the country.
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digitaljourno.wordpress.com/2025/08/30/a...
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My bicycle was just stolen in Capitol Hill Seattle. Please keep an eye out for a small sized Salsa Vaya, green bicycle with a rear rack, steel fenders, dynamo hubs, 26” wheels.
Parked at a bike rack at 15th and Pike. Saw my lock cut and thrown on the ground.
Parked at a bike rack at 15th and Pike. Saw my lock cut and thrown on the ground.
August 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
My bicycle was just stolen in Capitol Hill Seattle. Please keep an eye out for a small sized Salsa Vaya, green bicycle with a rear rack, steel fenders, dynamo hubs, 26” wheels.
Parked at a bike rack at 15th and Pike. Saw my lock cut and thrown on the ground.
Parked at a bike rack at 15th and Pike. Saw my lock cut and thrown on the ground.
Stop war mongering and give peace a chance. Return to sanity and strengthen the United Nations to solve the world's problems.
June 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Stop war mongering and give peace a chance. Return to sanity and strengthen the United Nations to solve the world's problems.
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"Kidnapped in Int'l Waters": Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship, Detains Greta Thunberg & Others
“Kidnapped”: Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship, Detains Greta Thunberg & Others in Int’l Waters
Eleven peace activists and one journalist on board the Gaza Freedom Flotilla ship, the Madleen, were detained by Israeli soldiers as their ship carrying vital humanitarian aid for starving Palestinians...
www.democracynow.org
June 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Kidnapped in Int'l Waters": Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Aid Ship, Detains Greta Thunberg & Others
Every state government in India wants to build more fly overs, but not run more buses and charge cars for congestion. Bengaluru crisis now triggers talk of a flyover from Hebbal to Airport! From no less than Deputy CM!
May 8, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Every state government in India wants to build more fly overs, but not run more buses and charge cars for congestion. Bengaluru crisis now triggers talk of a flyover from Hebbal to Airport! From no less than Deputy CM!
At Chennai Anna Road HPO, India Post does not do UPI. Only cash. Their technical systems don't work. They had problems so scrapped digital payments. This beautiful philatelic bureau bldg houses operations during renovation but lies neglected.
March 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
At Chennai Anna Road HPO, India Post does not do UPI. Only cash. Their technical systems don't work. They had problems so scrapped digital payments. This beautiful philatelic bureau bldg houses operations during renovation but lies neglected.
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Despite govt claims, Indian shelters can house only 103,426 of 1.7 million homeless: Real number of homeless twice that figure in urban areas alone. In Delhi, shelters demand Aadhaar, IDs & phone numbers from homeless, reports Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth
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article-14.com/post/how-gov...
How Govt In India’s Capital Keeps Homeless Out Of Shelters: By Insisting On IDs & Phone Numbers
Despite government claims, Indian shelters can house only 103,426 of 1.7 million homeless. The real number of homeless may be at least twice that figure in urban areas alone. Officials allegedly manip...
article-14.com
March 24, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Despite govt claims, Indian shelters can house only 103,426 of 1.7 million homeless: Real number of homeless twice that figure in urban areas alone. In Delhi, shelters demand Aadhaar, IDs & phone numbers from homeless, reports Mohammad Aatif Ammad Kanth
article-14.com/post/how-gov...
article-14.com/post/how-gov...
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The 2025 U.S. #StateOfTheBirds report is here! 🐦 ABC worked with partners to summarize the latest science & ensure the long-term health of birds in the United States.
Visit StateoftheBirds.org to read the report & help us spread the word!
Visit StateoftheBirds.org to read the report & help us spread the word!
March 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The 2025 U.S. #StateOfTheBirds report is here! 🐦 ABC worked with partners to summarize the latest science & ensure the long-term health of birds in the United States.
Visit StateoftheBirds.org to read the report & help us spread the word!
Visit StateoftheBirds.org to read the report & help us spread the word!
What efficiency at founding country of International Solar Alliance! Millions of middle class want to invest in rooftop solar but corrupt state governments don't want that, block net metering. So we did not meet 175 GW by 2022. India's solar plans turned farcical!
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
India's renewable energy sector hit by weak demand, cancellations, report says
India's renewable energy sector is facing obstacles including weak demand for tenders, power agreement delays and project cancellations, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis said on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
What efficiency at founding country of International Solar Alliance! Millions of middle class want to invest in rooftop solar but corrupt state governments don't want that, block net metering. So we did not meet 175 GW by 2022. India's solar plans turned farcical!
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
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COLBERT, on Rep. Al Green’s removal:
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
COLBERT, on Rep. Al Green’s removal:
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
“Some people questioned why so much muscle was needed to remove an old man with a cane. But it turns out it was for a serious reason. When security searched him, they found that he smuggled in a spine."
@latenightercom.bsky.social
Bengaluru urban crisis can be mitigated with new transport paradigm: expand AC, wifi enabled bus transport dramatically, capex coming from a whole new parking fee system. Could achieve modal shift. Repair roads with local resident/commercial participation.
www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/k...
www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/k...
www.moneycontrol.com
March 6, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Bengaluru urban crisis can be mitigated with new transport paradigm: expand AC, wifi enabled bus transport dramatically, capex coming from a whole new parking fee system. Could achieve modal shift. Repair roads with local resident/commercial participation.
www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/k...
www.moneycontrol.com/news/india/k...
Commercial health insurance has become a corrupt enterprise favouring hospitals, other segments in care. Regulatory pressure is non-existent. Politicians pretend not to understand. Middle class is faced with higher premium, claim rejections!
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
Health premiums surge, some renewals take a hit - The Times of India
India Business News: MUMBAI: Health insurance premium costs have surged forcing some policyholders to either downgrade or drop out of their cover.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Commercial health insurance has become a corrupt enterprise favouring hospitals, other segments in care. Regulatory pressure is non-existent. Politicians pretend not to understand. Middle class is faced with higher premium, claim rejections!
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/ind...
In India, politicians, bureaucrats who travel by car design public transport, leading to clumsy, unfriendly, even hostile infrastructure. Every IAS officer should be required to ride a bus or train to work every week, to improve things. www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat...
Study highlights how Namma Metro fails Bengaluru's elderly
The study found that older adults’ unfamiliarity with tech-based ticketing, entry/exit, and payment options, confusing signage, the absence of vertical mobility options and a grievance redressal syste...
www.deccanherald.com
March 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
In India, politicians, bureaucrats who travel by car design public transport, leading to clumsy, unfriendly, even hostile infrastructure. Every IAS officer should be required to ride a bus or train to work every week, to improve things. www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat...
It's not clear @bbcworldservice.bsky.social understands shift to Internet distribution for news TV in India as media houses are govt mouthpieces. Set-top-boxes are out, OTT subscription is in. Currently BBC is losing out. You need an app+subscription model in India www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
BBC News announces new international model to focus on growth
The changes will strengthen BBC News’ ability to serve audiences independent and impartial news, counter disinformation, and deliver on editorial priorities
www.bbc.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It's not clear @bbcworldservice.bsky.social understands shift to Internet distribution for news TV in India as media houses are govt mouthpieces. Set-top-boxes are out, OTT subscription is in. Currently BBC is losing out. You need an app+subscription model in India www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
No one protests anything in India anymore!
Striking workers grounded flights and halted sea and train transport across Greece and people gathered for protests in anger over a perceived lack of justice two years after the country's worst-ever train crash killed 57 people reut.rs/3Xl9ARu
Strikes and protests over deadly train crash bring Greece to standstill
Striking workers grounded flights and halted sea and train transport across Greece on Friday and people gathered for protests in anger over a perceived lack of justice two years after the country's worst-ever train crash killed 57 people.
reut.rs
February 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
No one protests anything in India anymore!
Without a full commitment to urban planning, Bengaluru and surrounding districts are poised to become unlivable. Of course, politicians can get richer. www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat...
Bengaluru FAR increase: FAR cap raised by 60%; highrises to tower over Bengaluru
Bengaluru real estate policy update: With the new policy, the builder can construct two additional floors by paying Rs 1,400 per square metre (28 per cent of the guidance value) for an extra 10,000 sq...
www.deccanherald.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Without a full commitment to urban planning, Bengaluru and surrounding districts are poised to become unlivable. Of course, politicians can get richer. www.deccanherald.com/india/karnat...
Why are more book shops opening in the US, some of them making a strong statement on progressive politics? open.substack.com/pub/thechenn...
Lessons Chennai Can Learn on Bookstores Revival in the US, UK
What Makes Independent Bookstores Distinct? and How Can Our City Launch a Renaissance?
open.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Why are more book shops opening in the US, some of them making a strong statement on progressive politics? open.substack.com/pub/thechenn...
There was an editorial in @thehindu.com today on this, but there's a lot more to be said. #pharmaceuticals #drugs #medicine #publichealth
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G. Ananthakrishnan on Substack
The BBC Eye documentary has uncovered a West African opioid crisis that plugs into India. My own Right to Information petition with the Indian drug regulator CDSCO shows a remarkable propensity to hid...
substack.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
There was an editorial in @thehindu.com today on this, but there's a lot more to be said. #pharmaceuticals #drugs #medicine #publichealth
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Young voters really don't like Elon Musk.
His unfavorability is 54% with all voters. 67% with voters under 30.
Feels important for a party that needs to win a much bigger share of young voters.
His unfavorability is 54% with all voters. 67% with voters under 30.
Feels important for a party that needs to win a much bigger share of young voters.
How Americans view Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg
Just over half of U.S. adults (54%) say they have an unfavorable view of Musk, and two-thirds of Americans have an unfavorable view of Zuckerberg.
www.pewresearch.org
February 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Young voters really don't like Elon Musk.
His unfavorability is 54% with all voters. 67% with voters under 30.
Feels important for a party that needs to win a much bigger share of young voters.
His unfavorability is 54% with all voters. 67% with voters under 30.
Feels important for a party that needs to win a much bigger share of young voters.
Reposted by G. Ananthakrishnan
Is Donald Trump going to respond to Musk’s email and report on what he did last week?
To help, I’ve gone ahead and done it for him. A thread:
To help, I’ve gone ahead and done it for him. A thread:
February 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Is Donald Trump going to respond to Musk’s email and report on what he did last week?
To help, I’ve gone ahead and done it for him. A thread:
To help, I’ve gone ahead and done it for him. A thread:
General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes
Source: The New Indian Express
search.app/qKSo Just wonderful Ashwini Vaishnaw !
Source: The New Indian Express
search.app/qKSo Just wonderful Ashwini Vaishnaw !
General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes
CHENNAI: Despite unreserved passengers continuing to occupy reserved coaches in large numbers across all trains, Southern Railway has reduced the number of gene
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February 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
General coaches in 13 trains cut down to house AC rakes
Source: The New Indian Express
search.app/qKSo Just wonderful Ashwini Vaishnaw !
Source: The New Indian Express
search.app/qKSo Just wonderful Ashwini Vaishnaw !
Severe problem in Indian cities. Badly maintained vehicles, bad road surfaces, three-wheeled tuk-tuks (autos) with modified mufflers, highways in residential areas are raising ambient noise levels, creating an urban health crisis. Union & State governments are oblivious. @chennai.bsky.social
“A single unmuffled scooter crossing Paris at night can wake as many as 10,000 people.”
We seriously underestimate the impact of vehicle noise on urban livability and health.
Cities aren’t noisy, engines are.
How #Paris Is Waging a War on Noise Pollution.
We seriously underestimate the impact of vehicle noise on urban livability and health.
Cities aren’t noisy, engines are.
How #Paris Is Waging a War on Noise Pollution.
Europe’s Noise Capital Tries to Turn Down the Volume
To combat the ill effects of urban noise pollution, Paris is deploying automated sensors and cracking down on the loudest vehicles.
www.bloomberg.com
February 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Severe problem in Indian cities. Badly maintained vehicles, bad road surfaces, three-wheeled tuk-tuks (autos) with modified mufflers, highways in residential areas are raising ambient noise levels, creating an urban health crisis. Union & State governments are oblivious. @chennai.bsky.social