Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local culture
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasized balancing urban regeneration with cultural identity at an IIA Bihar lecture. Learn how Indian cities can grow without losing their soul.
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Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local identity
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
India's Missing Middle Class: The Gender Gap in Migration
Analysis reveals how India's development path diverged from China's, with male-dominated migration hindering the creation of a stable, urban middle class. Explore the key factors.
New Bill Seeks to Replace MGNREGA, Shifts Funding to States
The Lok Sabha passes a bill to replace MGNREGA with a new scheme, increasing employment days but shifting wage costs to states. Critics warn of financial strain.
Delhi's online classes widen learning gap for poor children
As Delhi's pollution forces schools online, children from impoverished families struggle without phones or internet. Their fight for education reveals India's deep digital divide. Read their story.
Bihar's ONOS push to make 30,000 int'l journals free for scholars
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. Read more.
Nagaland Congress Protests Against MGNREGA Repeal
Congress committees in Nagaland staged a protest in Kohima against the bill to repeal MGNREGA, calling it a lifeline for rural poor. Read about the potential impact on farmers and daily wage earners.
Regional Rural Banks Unveil New Unified Brand Logo
India's 43 Regional Rural Banks launch a common logo to strengthen their unified identity and enhance trust in rural banking. Discover the strategy behind this rebranding move.
UP Digital Libraries in 11,350 Panchayats for Exam Prep
Uttar Pradesh launches a major digital education initiative, setting up digital libraries in 11,350 gram panchayats to provide rural youth with modern study resources for competitive exams. Discover how this Rs 4 lakh per library scheme works.
Bageshwar villagers climb hills for ration card e-KYC
Residents of remote Bageshwar villages brave icy winds, trekking uphill to find mobile signals for mandatory biometric verification of ration cards, exposing India's digital divide.
Chouhan Introduces New Rural Employment Bill in Lok Sabha
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan introduces the VB-G RAM G Bill, aiming to modernize rural employment frameworks for Viksit Bharat 2047. Read the full details.
VB-G RAM G Bill: Key Changes to Rural Jobs Scheme
The proposed VB-G RAM G Bill aims to replace MGNREGA, increasing work days to 125 but shifting funding burden to states and introducing a 60-day pause for farming. Explore the key changes.
India's unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in November
India's unemployment rate for those aged 15+ fell to an 8-month low of 4.7% in Nov. Rural joblessness hit a record low of 3.9%. Read the full PLFS data analysis here.
Prayagraj Woman's Tent Business Empowers Rural Women
Sheela Devi of Prayagraj overcame adversity to build a lakhs-earning tent house business and empower dozens of rural women through self-help groups and Mission Shakti. Read her inspiring journey.
Varanasi's 3D Digital Twin Wins Smart City Award 2025
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
India's Elderly: From Digital Margins to Active Screen Time
Indian seniors are becoming avid digital users for bhajans, UPI, and family calls, but face addiction and scam risks. Experts weigh in on this demographic shift.
Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
India's Digital Economy Grows at Twice GDP Pace: Report
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
Bihar PTM Shows Rural-Urban Gap: Sheohar 100%, Patna 20%
Parent-teacher meeting data from Bihar exposes a clear rural-urban divide in participation. While Sheohar achieved 100%, Patna lagged at 20%. Officials cite economic factors and school choice.
Farm Price Deflation Threatens India's Rural Demand
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
Wanadongri's Growth Hampered by Poor Infrastructure
Nagpur's Wanadongri area experiences rapid urban expansion but suffers from neglected roads and civic amenities. Residents blame corruption and rural mindset for infrastructure gaps.
Judges Caution Against AI Overreliance in Courtrooms
Judges at South Zone Regional Judicial Conference warn against excessive AI use in courtrooms, citing fabricated judgments and hallucinations. Learn why human reasoning remains irreplaceable.
Rural Economy Fuels Mutual Fund Expansion in India
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Gujarat student wins National Rural IT Quiz 2025
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
India's AI Education Gap: Risk of Unequal Learning
India faces a critical challenge in ensuring equal AI education across schools. Expert Namesh Killemsetty warns of growing digital divide in classrooms. Read more about the solution.
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