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.
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.
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
An exploration of the untold narratives of migrants in Bengaluru, whose resilience and labour are fundamental to the city's fabric. Discover the human stories behind the headlines.
Fatehpur and Gobindpur villages in Jharkhand witness large-scale youth migration due to lack of jobs. The recent Goa nightclub fire, which claimed two migrants, underscores the desperate search for employment. Read the full story.
India and Russia sign two agreements to facilitate skilled worker migration and combat illegal recruitment, creating opportunities for up to 70,000 Indians. Read the full story.
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
Maharashtra's ambitious plan to send 10,000 skilled workers to Germany is stuck. Despite Rs 5 crore spent on publicity and over 32,000 registrations, not a single candidate has been placed. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK's new earned settlement scheme introduces stricter requirements for Indian migrants. Learn how salary thresholds and family visa rules will reshape migration patterns from India to Britain.
Donald Trump announces permanent pause on migration from Third World countries. Analysis of potential impact on Indian immigrants, students, and tech sector. Key facts explained.
Former US President Donald Trump announces permanent migration suspension from third world countries following Washington shooting incident. Read full details about his immigration policy plans.
Donald Trump declares permanent halt to migration from third-world nations, vows to remove those not contributing to US. Major immigration policy shift announced.
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.
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
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.
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.