the sonepat-jind pioneers india’s hydrogen train story
In Part 1, we explored how Germany pioneered the hydrogen train and how this technology spread globally. Now, let's bring...
the hydrogen railway revolution begins: germany’s turquoise dream goes global
Ever wondered what the future of train travel looks like? Picture this: a sleek train gliding through the countryside, powered...
the right to walk: supreme court of india affirms footpaths as a constitutional right
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has declared that the right to walk safely on unobstructed footpaths...
gujarat’s vision 2030: reimagining road safety for a safer tomorrow
Road traffic injuries are a silent epidemic in India, claiming over 1.5 lakh lives annually (MoRTH, 2023). Every single day,...
beyond drains and flyovers: why indian cities need smarter, urban flood-resilient buildings
It’s 7 a.m. in Bengaluru. You’re ankle-deep in water, stuck outside your gate. School’s shut. The milk hasn’t come. The...
urban heat islands: a burning reality for india’s fast-growing cities
A recent study published in npj Urban Sustainability—titled “Surface Urban Heat Island Effects Intensify More Rapidly in Lower Income Countries”...
reviving ayodhya’s forgotten waterbodies: a community blueprint for resilient cities
Unlocking urban resilience starts with reactivating the oldest and most overlooked layer of infrastructure: our natural water systems. When rainwater...
no toilets, no creches, no footpaths: why indian cities are failing mothers
“What if caregiving weren’t treated as a private problem—but a public design priority?” Every year, Mother’s Day floods our timelines...
the air we breathe: unmasking india’s pm2.5 crisis
A recent study published in The Lancet Planetary Health delivers a grim warning—India’s deadly relationship with air pollution, specifically PM2.5,...
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...