With phones replacing classrooms, covid-19 brought out a sudden need for digital accessibility. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Saransh Vaswani, co-founder of Saajha, an NGO based in Delhi which worked with schools to

45: 110066: How to save and invest during a pandemic

Dec 16th, 2020 26m 48s

Covid-19 and the uncertainty with it has made us all re-think our models of savings and further investing. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Prashant Maurya, Partner, Citrine Financial Advisors, a Delhi-based financial p

44: 110040: Why are farmers protesting in Delhi?

Dec 10th, 2020 37m 51s

The new farm laws passed by the union government has seen an iconic protest since the past few weeks. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna talks to Ashutosh Kumar, Professor of Science, Panjab University about the three farm bills an

43: 110092: Can school children be agents of change?

Dec 3rd, 2020 28m 17s

Disaster for a school going children can be many including road safety, fire hazards and even mental health. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Anshu Sharma, co-founder of SEEDS, a not-for-profit organisation which works

42: 110042: Tracing missing children of Delhi

Nov 25th, 2020 7m 2s

In November, Delhi Police announced an out of turn promotion for Seema Dhaka who became a head constable after re-uniting 76 children with their families. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Dhaka on her feat.

41: 110043: Why the Bihar elections are important?

Nov 18th, 2020 21m 34s

The Bihar assembly elections were a keenly watched contest not just for the people of the state but also for the rest of the country including Delhi. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Sanjay Kumar, professor at the New D

40: 110003: How organizations are dealing with the crisis?

Nov 11th, 2020 22m 41s

On a normal year, the run-up to Diwali meant going to Diwali Melas held across the city to prepare the festival. This year is different with organizations like the Blind Relief Association unable to organize such events which also helped them f

39: 110004: How to revive the social sector from covid-19’s impact?

Nov 4th, 2020 33m 15s

The impact of covid-19 has impacted the social sector and local ecosystems. With attempts being made to revive the economy, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Viral Thakker, partner at Deloitte India on their report on the Social response

38: 110067: How disaster ready is Delhi?

Oct 23rd, 2020 28m 25s

The need for efficient disaster management and mitigation is more important than ever now. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Abinash Mohanty, Programme Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water on how prepared Delhi

37: 110003: Delhi’s smog problem

Oct 14th, 2020 30m 25s

Just as winter sets in, the air quality becomes more and more unhealthy. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to researcher and author Siddharth Singh on the problem of air pollution, health impacts, role of stubble burning an

36: 110006: Can river Yamuna be rejuvenated?

Oct 8th, 2020 31m 30s

Rejuvenation of the Yamuna River has been a long-standing promise. However, as Delhi stayed indoors during the lockdown, the river seemed to look cleaner. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Dr. Suresh Kumar Rohilla who is

35: 110092: Where do workers in the informal sector stand in a pandemic?

Oct 1st, 2020 35m 47s

With limited or no savings, workers in the informal sector have worn the worst impact of the pandemic. Now COVID-19 has changed the nature of work. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Paromita Sen, research manager at SEWA

34: 110020: The business of making ice cream

Sep 23rd, 2020 20m 21s

Doesn't it sound like a dream to be working in an office surrounded by ice cream machines churning out your favorite gelato? In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to the founders of Minus 30, a gelato ice cream brand in Delhi o

33: 110001: Making a city smart

Sep 16th, 2020 22m 22s

The central government came up with a mission to create 100 smart cities. But what really makes a city smart? Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Anindya Mallick, Partner, Deloitte India on the smart cities mission, the selection process,

32: 110048: How to keep a restaurant alive in a pandemic

Sep 10th, 2020 20m 21s

Covid-19 has changed the concept of eating out for many. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Radhika Khandelwal, executive chef, and owner at Radish Hospitality on what is has been like operating her restaurant Fig & Maple

31: 110001: Challenge of restarting metro services

Sep 2nd, 2020 9m 20s

Metro services in Delhi and across the country are set to resume after a gap of over five months bringing much relief to commuters and those working around. But for a while now a journey in the metro won’t be the same with social distancing nor

30: 110002: How transformational is Delhi’s first EV policy?

Aug 28th, 2020 17m 27s

Electric vehicles have been here for a while but haven’t found many takers. At time when pollution levels hold the key, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Jasmine Shah, vice-chairperson of Delhi’s Dialogue & Development Commission on how

29: 110011: How will affordable rental housing complexes be made?

Aug 24th, 2020 22m 56s

The importance of affordable rental housing for urban migrants and poor increases manifolds during a pandemic. The union government has cleared the way for affordable rental housing complexes to be set up. Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks

28: 110015: How to make Delhi more start-up friendly?

Aug 12th, 2020 26m 41s

The Delhi government aims to make Delhi one of the top five global destinations for start-ups. With over 7000 start-ups, Delhi has the highest number of active start-ups in the country. This week Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Tarun B

27: 110025: The women of Shaheen Bagh

Aug 5th, 2020 23m 42s

The streets of Shaheen Bagh in 110025 saw a one of a kind protest in 2019 which went on for over 100 days. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to Stuti Govil, a Ph.D. student whose research focuses on gender and public spaces

26: 110006: Chandni Chowk gets a makeover

Jul 29th, 2020 20m 49s

The iconic lanes of Chandni Chowk are soon going to look very different. With renovation work almost complete, the area is set to become pedestrian-friendly and rewind the history of the area. This week Mint journalist @pretikakhanna speaks to

25: 110002: Why does Delhi flood each year?

Jul 22nd, 2020 11m 1s

Every monsoon it’s the same story, a few hours of rain and the national capital is under water. In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna tries to understand the reason and what the authorities plan to do to tackle the situation.

24: 110094 and 110095: The aftermath of the Delhi riot

Jul 15th, 2020 23m 19s

In this episode, Mint journalist @pretikakhanna talks to Mishika Singh, who is a lawyer on the Delhi riots, the status of compensation, and how the pandemic has affected rehabilitation.

23: The wonders of 110030 - Mehrauli | Mint Delhi Decoded X Anjaane Raste

Jul 8th, 2020 12m 25s

In this crossover episode, Mint journalist and resident of Delhi, @pretikakhanna talks to Rana Safvi, a renowned historian and author and now host of Anjaane Raaste. They talk about the ancient structures and historical importance of the pin co

22: 110048 | Let's hangout at GK-1, M Block market today!

Jul 4th, 2020 11m 38s

From Aunty's famous momos to driving around the market with college friends, GK1, M Block Market has been a part of almost every Dellities' story. In this episode, @pretikakhanna decodes 110048 for us through the eyes of a boutique business own