Distribution licensees like TNPDCL (formerly TANGEDCO) are responsible for providing reliable and quality power to its consumers. Should you face any difficulties with this, there are multiple levels of grievance redressal — starting at the local…
Who are our cities built for? Our road infrastructure is so inadequate that it poses a danger to both pedestrians and motorists. Road construction agencies are not held accountable for their poor work. In 2023 alone, there were 620 accidents and 159…
This Children’s Day, give your child the gift of safety. Always use a child restraint system for your child when travelling in a car. A few seconds to buckle them up could mean a lifetime of tomorrows.
Good health comes from small, consistent actions — eating well, staying active, managing stress, and getting regular diabetes screenings. In India alone, an estimated 77 million adults live with type 2 diabetes, and nearly 25 million are prediabetic…
Economic denial is one of the most persistent forms of climate denial today. It doesn’t dispute that climate change is happening, instead, it argues that solutions are too expensive or harmful to growth. In reality, the costs of inaction, from…
As an electricity consumer, you have access to a service that’s recognised as a basic right. The Electricity Act 2003 strengthens this by making distribution licensees responsible for providing reliable and quality power.When issues arise, there are…
In 2023, over 25,242 road crashes in India were due to Driving on wrong side or Lane indiscipline.More than 9,432 lives were lost to these avoidable mistakes.One rash move can leave someone injured, jobless, or in debt for months.Follow lane…
Safe footpaths aren’t a luxury — they’re a fundamental right protected under Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Yet, for decades, our cities have prioritised cars over people. If we continue to…
In this series, we unpack climate change — the science, the impacts, and the challenges. This week, we begin with climate denial, a real barrier to climate action. When scientists publish studies, it is the responsibility of other experts to…
CAG has submitted its comments on the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 to ensure that consumer rights, affordability, and equitable access remain central to power sector reforms. The submission emphasizes consumer choice, protection for vulnerable…