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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.
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.
Kochi's Water Metro Blueprint for 17 Indian Cities
Kochi's electric water metro is a national model. IWAI and KMRL are conducting feasibility studies in 17 locations, including Mumbai and Goa, to tackle urban congestion with affordable, eco-friendly transport.
Mumbai's Tree Policy Risks Ecological Damage
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
India's genetic link to diabetes and fatty liver crisis
Discover how India's rapid urbanization and 'thrifty genes' are causing an explosion of diabetes, obesity, and fatty liver disease in young adults. Learn prevention strategies now.
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.
Indian City Glows Like Tokyo in ISS Night Images
Surat emerges as India's brightest city in stunning ISS night images, rivaling global hubs Tokyo and Singapore. Discover how this Gujarat city achieved this remarkable transformation.
Sikkim mountains crack under development pressure
Sikkim faces 440 earthquakes in a decade as development pressures threaten fragile Himalayan ecology. Experts warn of growing environmental risks in the region.
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.
Bengaluru in Top 10 Most Densely Populated Cities Globally
UN report reveals Bengaluru among world's most densely populated cities, with India housing five megacities. Discover the urban transformation reshaping India's landscape.
Sikkim: India's Model for Urban Cleanliness & Discipline
Discover how Sikkim became India's urban cleanliness model praised by Anand Mahindra. Explore pristine streets, cultural heritage, and best travel tips for this Himalayan paradise.
India to Beat US in Metro Network by 2028
Union Minister Manohar Lal announces India will overtake US metro network in 2-3 years. Centre supports Telangana urban development including metro and Musi river projects.
India's unemployment steady at 5.2% in October
India's unemployment rate remained at 5.2% in October. Explore the latest PLFS data revealing rural-urban divides and persistent gender gaps in the labour market.
India's Wealthy Protest Air Quality, Civic Issues
India's urban elite are taking to streets demanding better air quality and infrastructure. Discover why migration to West is no longer attractive and home improvement becomes priority.
Gurgaon living costs match San Francisco, Dubai
Investment banker Sarthak Ahuja's viral LinkedIn post reveals why India's low inflation data doesn't reflect reality. Discover why Rs 70 LPA still feels middle class in metros.
Photographer Documents India's Lockdown Through Window
Photographer Prashant Godbole captures 3798 photos from his window during India's lockdown, creating a unique visual diary of changing urban landscapes and human resilience.
Andhra Pradesh Plans Drone Taxis with Major Incentives
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu launches Drone and Space Cities, offering 20% capital subsidy and full SGST reimbursement to attract investors in drone taxi infrastructure.
Pune Kids Learn Bird Language & Tech Secrets
Pune children discover the secret world of bird communication. Learn how embryos talk and tech like shotgun mics decodes songs. Join the fun at Empress Garden!
Man Found Sleeping Inside Bengaluru Flyover Pillar Goes Viral
A man was discovered sleeping inside a hollow flyover pillar at Jalahalli Cross in Bengaluru, raising questions about urban safety and homelessness. Police have responded to the viral video.
India's Rural Foundation: Forgotten Majority's Struggle
Rural India represents our foundation, not our past. Forgetting its diversity risks losing national compassion. Explore the urban dreams and rural despair shaping India.
Searching for Living Address Beyond Physical Location
Explore the profound question of what constitutes a true living address beyond postal details. A thought-provoking piece about identity and belonging in modern India. Read more to discover.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
IIA and COA Partner with Municipalika for Built Environment
Indian Institute of Architects and Council of Architecture join forces with Municipalika, CAPEx, and PWx for transformative 2026 events. Discover how this alliance will reshape India's urban landscape.
Stray horses terrorize Coimbatore streets, 70+ counted
Coimbatore faces growing stray horse menace with 70+ animals roaming freely. Corporation plans stables and SOPs after incidents of attacks on motorists. Read about the city's unique urban challenge.
Mumbai's New Mangrove Parks: Conservation Milestones
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces transformative mangrove conservation projects in Mumbai, creating urban green lungs and protecting coastal ecosystems.
Expert's Health-First Vision for Cities After Nobel Dialogue
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
German Genius Behind Bangalore's Garden City Legacy
Discover how German botanist Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel's visionary planning transformed Bangalore into India's Garden City, creating botanical marvels that still thrive today.
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