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Patralekha Chatterjee focuses on development issues in India and emerging economies. She can be reached at patralekha.chatterjee@gmail.com
    Bridges have been collapsing with monotonous regularity in Bihar, catapulting the state to the status of a top headline-grabber amid all the turbulent national and international news. (Image: X)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Collapsing bridges, airports no promo for...

    Ten bridges collapse in Bihar in two weeks, exposing critical issues in construction, maintenance, and climate...

    6 July 2024 12:00 AM IST

    Light rainfall on Friday brought some relief to the people in Delhi after a relentless heatwave in the region for over a month. (Image: PTI)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | India's scorching heat divide rising, act now

    Explore the impact of India's severe heatwave, revealing socio-economic disparities and health risks exacerbated by...

    22 Jun 2024 12:00 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses officials of the Prime Ministers Office (PMO), at South Block, in New Delhi, Monday, June 10, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Citizens send a message to Modi 3.0: Time to...

    Modi's third term: Voters demand focus on present realities over historical rhetoric

    11 Jun 2024 12:05 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, in Shimla, Friday, May 24, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Hype and reality in India: Let's focus on the...

    Modi's 1,000-year vision for India: hope or hyperbole?

    25 May 2024 12:50 AM IST

    Vaccine skepticism threatens public health efforts amidst political polarisation. (Photo by AFP)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Vaccines and trust: Need for nuanced...

    As fear over rare side effects rattles India, maintaining trust in vaccines becomes crucial

    11 May 2024 12:05 AM IST

    Recent Reports Highlight Alarming Trends in Food Safety Standards Across the Nation. (Image: Freepik)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Amid row over masala, is the food we eat safe?

    Recent incidents highlight growing concerns over food quality and safety in India

    27 April 2024 12:03 AM IST

    Students walk in formation with the Indian flag during full dress rehearsal. (Representational Photo:PTI)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Unpacking cultural pride in election-bound...

    Exploring cultural pride amidst diverse Indian narratives, embracing unity beyond religious divisions, in a country of...

    12 April 2024 12:00 AM IST

    All the jaw-dropping data about inequality points to distress on the ground. (Uzmi Athar/Press Trust of India via AP)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Why isn't rising inequality turning into a...

    Despite India's penthouse prosperity, staggering inequality persists, raising questions about its sustainability and...

    30 March 2024 12:11 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI File Image)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | All that glitters isn't growth, well-being for...

    Beyond political rhetoric, India's election must confront real issues: unemployment, healthcare, environment, and tech...

    16 March 2024 3:47 AM IST

    The latest household survey offers some stark facts about the gaps -- between the richest and the poorest, between states, between cities and villages and between social groups.Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Acute poverty falls in India, but not extreme...

    Amidst political narratives of progress, a recent survey reveals stark economic disparities, fueling debate on India's...

    29 Feb 2024 12:00 AM IST

    Farmers face tear gas used by the police to disperse them during the second day of their Delhi Chalo march, at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, near Patiala, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | India@2024: A portrait of power and fragility

    Farmer demonstrations highlight the delicate balance in India's political landscape.

    16 Feb 2024 12:05 AM IST

    Smoke billows during Israeli bombardment in Rafah on the southern Gaza Strip on February 6, 2024 amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by Mahmud Hams / AFP)Opinion
    Patralekha Chatterjee | Keep migrants safe as they seek jobs in...

    Last May, Israel and India officially signed an agreement that allows 42,000 Indians to work in Israel in construction...

    7 Feb 2024 12:04 AM IST

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