Moushumi Das Gupta writes on infrastructure, urban development, water, and gender issues.
Articles by Moushumi Das Gupta
More trades may operate in home areas
The panel constituted for the purpose has said that 12 more professional activities can be added to the existing list, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Dec 13, 2006 02:55 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Sealing push to property prices
Court-driven crackdown against illegal commercial establishments sends prices of authorised commercial spaces skyrocketing, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Dec 08, 2006 02:58 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Time for metering system
DERC is going through a proposal submitted by the Delhi Govt?s power deptt to start a pilot project in 3 residential areas, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Dec 07, 2006 05:04 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
'Enough space to do business'
The DDA claims it has been able to meet 58 per cent of the target for commercial space set by the Master Plan, 1962, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Dec 06, 2006 03:15 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA changes land use policy for Appu Ghar
It is slotting a 12-acre site for office use, setting stage for the Supreme Court?s expansion, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Dec 05, 2006 03:12 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA gets real, buries banquet hall proposals
DDA has come up with new rules that seem to be more in tune with reality of Indian weddings.
Updated on Dec 08, 2006 08:21 PM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Big-ticket projects can soon be cleared in a hurry
The Delhi government?s environment department is all set to constitute a three-member State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Nov 26, 2006 02:39 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Sealing sends rentals skywards
Sealings propel an unprecedented leap in retail space rent, report Aasheesh Sharma and Moushumi Das Gupta.
Updated on Nov 25, 2006 02:10 AM IST
None | Aasheesh Sharma and Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Delhi sets December 2009 deadline to get set and go
December 2009 has been set as the dealine for all infrastructure-related projects to be built for the Commonwealth Games, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Nov 23, 2006 02:00 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
At Qutub, MCD teams move at snail's pace
By the end of the day, the team managed to seal just two of the eight properties not confirming to land use, report Moushumi Das Gupta and Vibha Sharma.
Published on Nov 15, 2006 03:45 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta and Vibha Sharma, New Delhi
Dwarka new home for fash frat?
The fashion fraternity's hunt for a new home might end in Dwarka, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Nov 15, 2006 02:10 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA finally makes space for shops
The DDA seems to have finally woken up to its responsibility of providing commercial spaces, writes Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Nov 09, 2006 05:09 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA?s master plan: Make Delhi go higher
DDA is proposing the removal of height restrictions of buildings in residential plots, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Nov 03, 2006 02:55 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA yet to get off mark
DDA is dragging its feet over appointing a design consultant to develop the Commonwealth Games Village, reports Moushumi Das Gupta.
Published on Oct 25, 2006 03:42 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
For illegal constructions, DDA as guilty as MCD
Supreme Court has ordered MCD to check unauthorised constructions in Delhi but DDA is equally answerable.
Published on Oct 12, 2006 12:37 PM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA fails to check unauthorised constructions
Though DDA carries out action against unauthorised constructions, their pace leave much to be desired.
Published on Oct 10, 2006 10:08 PM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
VIP visit gives grave new life
Not many know that the dilapidated tomb in the DDA park at Mathura Road belongs to Mirza Abdul-Qader Bedil, a famous 17th century Persian poet.
Updated on Aug 02, 2006 11:09 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
VIP visit gives grave new life
Not many know that the dilapidated tomb in the DDA park at Mathura Road belongs to Mirza Abdul-Qader Bedil, a famous 17th century Persian poet.
Updated on Aug 02, 2006 11:09 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
900 megawatt shortfall in Delhi
Delhi sweated and swore as ACs and fans went still for long hours throughout the day. Power came in short intervals, playing a pricey guest.
Published on Jul 08, 2006 03:39 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Powerless in Delhi
Powerhouse gives up due to govt apathy, south Delhi worst hit.
Updated on Jul 04, 2006 06:40 PM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
DDA frames rules for cell towers
Mobile phone companies and cable operators will soon be able to install cell towers and dish antenna in areas under Delhi Development Authority.
Published on Jun 23, 2006 03:08 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Delhi all set for 2010 C'wealth Games
The 2010 Games promise to turn Delhi into a world-class megalopolis.
Updated on Mar 27, 2006 04:18 AM IST
None | Archis Mohan & Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Laura a big star for children
LAURA BUSH has won a new set of pals ?Chamki, Googly, Aanchoo and Boombah ? all muppets. On Thursday, the US first lady acted in an episode of Gali Gali Sim Sim, an Indian adaptation of the hit US TV series for pre-schoolers, Sesame Street. And she instantly hit it off with her co-stars, particularly Chamki, the five-year-old girl muppet. Here is how the exchange went:
Published on Mar 03, 2006 03:16 PM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
And Laura goes shooting
LAURA BUSH has won a new set of pals ?Chamki, Googly, Aanchoo and Boombah ? all muppets. On Thursday, the US first lady acted in an episode of Gali Gali Sim Sim, an Indian adaptation of the hit US TV series for pre-schoolers, Sesame Street. And she instantly hit it off with her co-stars, particularly Chamki, the five-year-old girl muppet. Here is how the exchange went:
Published on Mar 03, 2006 01:36 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Now choose your power supplier
Industry and businesses can look towards choosing their own power distributor July 2007 onwards in a move by the power department aimed at increasing competition, improving services and, ultimately, lowering tariff.
Published on Jan 25, 2006 02:29 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi
Squat for art?s sake
ABOUT 30 artists residing at the Asiad Games Village Complex have been served eviction notice by the Directorate of Estates for unauthorisedly occupying government flats.
Published on Jan 12, 2006 02:07 AM IST
None | Moushumi Das Gupta, New Delhi