India's Unfinished Sanitation Journey: Next Steps
While Swachh Bharat achieved remarkable toilet coverage, India now faces new challenges in waste management, behavioral change, and sustainable sanitation infrastructure.
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Chhath Puja 2024: Rooftop Rituals Transform Urban Celebrations
Discover how Patna's Chhath Puja devotees are innovating with rooftop rituals and artificial ponds as urban spaces shrink. Learn about this beautiful adaptation of ancient traditions in modern cities.
Mizoram Living Museum Opens in Zokhua Village
Mizoram's Art & Culture Minister launches groundbreaking living museum in Zokhua village, preserving and showcasing rich Mizo traditions for future generations through interactive cultural experiences.
Bengaluru Leaders Meet Deputy CM After Infrastructure Criticism
Top industry leaders hold crucial meeting with DK Shivakumar to address Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis following their public criticism of the city's deteriorating conditions.
Chandigarh's Single Window System for Quick Civic Solutions
Chandigarh's CRAW Federation implements single-window system to resolve resident complaints within 15 days, eliminating bureaucratic delays for minor civic issues.
Chandigarh candlelight march for disability rights
Families in Chandigarh organized a poignant candlelight vigil, pressing authorities to establish a community-based group home for adults with disabilities facing admission crises.
PM Modi hails Bengaluru techie's lake conservation drive
Discover how Bengaluru software engineer Kapil Sharma's innovative lake conservation campaign earned praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is transforming urban ecology.
Urban Company's 10-Min Service Festival Launches
Urban Company launches groundbreaking 10-minute service festival, offering instant bookings for home services including appliance repair, grooming, and domestic help across Indian cities.
Mohali's Boundary Debate: Urban Development Crisis
The heated debate over Mohali's municipal boundaries reveals deeper issues of urban planning, political influence, and residents' rights. Discover how this cartographic dispute impacts thousands.
Empowering Local Governments for India's Urban Future
Discover why empowering municipal bodies with financial autonomy and planning authority is crucial for developing world-class Indian cities and achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Bengaluru Infrastructure: Shaw-Shivakumar Truce After Spat
Following a heated public exchange, Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw meets Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to address Bengaluru's critical infrastructure challenges and chart a collaborative path forward.
Haryana: 3 IAS officers get additional charges
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government has assigned additional charges to three senior IAS officers, including key postings in Urban Local Bodies and Development & Panchayats departments.
Whose City Is It? The Battle for Urban Spaces
Exploring the growing conflict between public spaces and private interests in Indian cities, from street vendors to mega-developments shaping our urban landscape.
The Slow Revolution: Why Indians Are Choosing Slowness
In our hyper-connected world of instant gratification, a growing movement of Indians is embracing slowness as the ultimate form of rebellion and self-care. Discover how decelerating could be your fastest route to happiness.
Himachal extends Shimla mayor term to 5 years
In a significant move just one month before Shimla's mayoral elections, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved doubling the mayor's term from 2.5 to 5 years, sparking political debate across the state.
TDI City Excluded from Mohali Municipal Limits: Residents Protest
TDI City residents in Mohali protest exclusion from municipal limits, citing infrastructure neglect and double taxation issues while demanding proper civic amenities.
Finland's Tap Water: Cleaner Than Bottled
Discover how Finland's revolutionary water system delivers cleaner tap water than most bottled brands, and the crucial lessons for India's water future.
Patna's Bankipore Flyover: Progress or Pain?
While Patna's ambitious Bankipore flyover project promises to revolutionize city connectivity, local residents and businesses reveal the hidden costs of prolonged construction and disrupted livelihoods.
India Metro Cities Air Quality Crisis: Delhi AQI Very Poor
Major Indian cities face severe air pollution crisis with Delhi's AQI hitting 'Very Poor' category. Mumbai and Bengaluru also report dangerously high pollution levels affecting millions of residents.
Satire: India's Garbage & Pothole Summit 2025
A hilarious fictional summit brings together India's most notorious potholes and garbage piles for a conference of epic proportions. Read this brilliant satire on urban infrastructure challenges.
No License Needed: India's Rs 1.6 Cr Flying Car
Discover the revolutionary flying car that requires no pilot's license to operate. Priced at Rs 1.6 crore, this futuristic vehicle could transform urban mobility in India and make personal air travel accessible to everyone.
Social Security Benefits Get 2.8% Boost for 2024
Millions of Americans will see bigger Social Security checks in 2024 thanks to a 2.8% COLA increase. Get all your questions answered about taxes, payment dates, and how this affects your retirement income.
Indian Cities Outrank Global Hubs in Rent Burden
Mumbai and Bengaluru have surpassed global financial hubs in rental expenditure, revealing India's deepening housing affordability crisis according to latest international study.
Whitefield Drains Expose Bengaluru's Stormwater Crisis
Recent inspections reveal crumbling drainage infrastructure in Whitefield, exposing Bengaluru's severe stormwater management crisis that threatens residents and businesses alike.
Shivakumar wants dedicated town planning body for Bengaluru
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar proposes a specialized town planning institution for Bengaluru to address the city's growing infrastructure challenges and haphazard development.
BWSSB joins Global Smart Water Networks Forum
Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board joins prestigious Global Smart Water Networks Forum, marking a transformative step toward digital water management and sustainable urban solutions.
Bengaluru Expansion: Deputy CM Orders Major Survey
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announces major survey for Greater Bengaluru expansion, aiming to transform the city's infrastructure and administrative framework. Key focus on merging surrounding urban areas into a unified metropolitan authority.
How modern life transformed our walking patterns
Discover how technology and urban lifestyles are transforming our natural movement patterns from leisurely strolls to frantic sprints, impacting our mental and physical health.
Chandigarh Metro Project Gets Major Push
Chandigarh's Chief Secretary accelerates the long-awaited metro project, pushing for immediate completion of the Detailed Project Report to transform urban mobility in the Tricity region.
Mumbai Monsoon Fury: Heavy Rains Lash City
Mumbai faces monsoon mayhem as intense rainfall batters the city, with several areas recording over 50mm precipitation. The sudden downpour disrupts daily life and raises concerns about urban flooding.
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