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hydrogen railways: the road ahead in costs, challenges, and the future of clean transport

The technology is proven. The vision is bold. Germany has shown it works, and India has charted an innovative path...
Kumar Manish November 11, 2025

rivers have voices too, children as stakeholders in bengaluru’s water story

What if a river could speak, what would it say to you?At the Rivers of Western Ghats event in Bengaluru,...
Sreeja Iyer November 4, 2025

when bengaluru’s children met their city and its water crisis

Can you imagine your child’s future without water?In January 2024, Bengaluru woke up to headlines screaming “Water Crisis!” and taps...
Sreeja Iyer November 3, 2025

3 trees, 30% canopy, 300m to a park: the rule every city needs

Why Green Spaces in Cities Matter More Than Ever. Ever looked out your window and seen nothing green? Just concrete,...
Dr Bibhu Kalyan Nayak September 25, 2025

urban adda 2025: igniting conversations for a sustainable, equitable urban future

New Delhi: As India’s cities expand at an unprecedented pace, so do the challenges—and opportunities—of urban living. This June, New...
Urban Voices May 31, 2025

where are the urban planners? why india’s urban future needs a new ecosystem

Here’s a number that should make you pause: India has just 0.23 accredited urban planners per 100,000 people. Compare that...
Aadish Nargunde April 21, 2025

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...
Kanika Bansal March 8, 2025

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...
Aadish Nargunde March 4, 2025

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...
Aadish Nargunde March 3, 2025

independent cinema driving environmental awareness and conservation in india

Cinema has long been a transformative medium, shaping society and influencing public opinion. The audiovisual experience leaves a lasting impression...
Monisha Bahuguna December 24, 2024