Aloke Tikku has covered internal security, transparency and politics for Hindustan Times. He has a keen interest in legal affairs and dabbles in data journalism.
Articles by Aloke Tikku
Ganging up against Google
A TOP technical hand has advised the government to approach Google Earth to downgrade images of sensitive Indian installations on its website, but Delhi is unlikely to act in a hurry. Before making its move, India will take a close look at how other governments are coping with the possibility of terrorists misusing high-resolution images released by Google Earth.
Published on Jan 02, 2006 12:53 AM IST
PTI | Aloke Tikku, New Delhi
Like doctors, patients too have rights
India's healthcare system has not been designed to talk or listen to patients as govern- ments have never bothered to spell out their rights.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:32 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
To bond with the best
The Central Public Health Engineering estimates 100 per cent coverage of safe water supply and sanitation services would cost Rs 1,729 billion by 2021.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
No money for years ahead
The basic question is why is the government talking reforms? The answer, not surprisingly, is relatively simple. Unlike expectations, resources at the disposal of governments are rather limited.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:32 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
It's time we cottoned on
India's experience with Bt Cotton shows why GM farming can deliver huge benefits
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
No better time than present
The problem with the current post-retirement scheme is not only how long but also how many. As people live longer ? and fewer babies are born ? the pension problem can only get worse.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:32 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku & Radhieka Mittal
Who'll speak for us?
Cities have only one choice ? having a government whose only mandate is to provide for and improve the city
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku & Saikat Neogi
Real job market growth will come from manufacturing
Will the demographic transition then be India's salvation? Deliver what India's politicians have long promised but never delivered? Investment bank Goldman Sachs be lieves it can.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
NPS: Options and safety
It is your money, your future; you decide. This principle lies at the core of the New Pension System (NPS) introduced by the central government for all fresh recruits except those entering the defence services from 1 January 2004.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:32 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
GM = government modified
India's GM crop regulators Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee Review Committee on Genetic Manipulation Genetic Engineering Approval Committee
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku
Retirement: be serious, your government is
The NPS and the accompanying debate will provoke a lot of people to wonder if they are saving enough for old age, create awareness about the need for doing so and possibly change the way we have looked at our future needs.
Updated on Jan 22, 2006 11:40 PM IST
None | Aloke Tikku