uttarakhand’s ‘green chardham yatra’ 2025: can pilgrimage and sustainability go hand-in-hand?
Every year, lakhs of devotees brave the treacherous roads, unpredictable weather, and high altitudes to visit the holy shrines of...
building cities for women: how gender-inclusive urban design is transforming public spaces globally
How cities are designed directly affects how people move, work, and participate in society. While most urban spaces are built...
are cities designed for only half the population? the urgent need for gender-inclusive urban planning
Cities are often seen as spaces of opportunity, progress, and connectivity. But for millions of women, urban environments are riddled...
chennai’s new parking policy aims to tackle congestion and promote sustainable mobility
Chennai is set to usher in a new era of urban mobility with the introduction of a comprehensive Parking Policy...
india’s climate strategy: why marginalized communities must be at the centre of urban resilience
India’s cities are expanding at breakneck speed, evolving into sprawling urban hubs that drive the nation’s economic engine. Yet, this...
why indian cities are dismantling brt corridors despite public transport being essential for growth
A recent judgment by the Jabalpur High Court has ordered the removal of the BRT corridor in Indore, marking yet...
the mirage of “vikas”: why urban planning in indian cities struggles to deliver the basics?
India's cities force millions to navigate potholes, broken footpaths, and endless traffic every day—almost as if dysfunction is built into...
indian cities: a paradox of plenty – why urban life in india remains broken despite progress
Indian cities stand at the crossroads of unprecedented economic growth and deep-rooted urban dysfunction. As the world's fifth-largest economy, the...
multi-stakeholder workshop aims to halve gujarat road fatalities by 2030
Ahmedabad, January 21, 2025: In a bid to make Gujarat’s roads safer, a multi-stakeholder workshop on the State Road Safety...
opinion: bhopal & indore brts is gone—a win for car owners, a loss for everyone else
The dismantling of Indore’s iBus, the BRT system, has been celebrated by many as a win for commuters including Chief...