Thrive in Towers: Why India’s Office Buildings Need a Human Upgrade
Glass towers may symbolise urban success, but for millions of Indian workers, they often feel more like stress factories than spaces for creativity.
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ClimateChange
Ahmedabad’s ₹17,018 Crore Gambit: A Budget Built for Commonwealth Glory & Making City SAIF
Ahmedabad's AMC unveils a ₹17,018 crore budget for 2026-27 — 84% climate-focused, built around Commonwealth Games 2030.
Hydrogen Railways: The Road Ahead in Costs, Challenges, and the Future of Clean Transport
Indian Railways has committed to deploying 35 hydrogen trains on heritage routes, but the financial implications are substantial. Industry estimates suggest the complete infrastructure, including train conversion, hydrogen production facilities, and refuelling stations, could require ₹1,500-2,500 crore in initial investment.
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, it wasn’t…
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 running dry.…
3 Trees, 30% Canopy, 300m to a Park: The Rule Every City Needs
In 2021, urban forestry expert Cecil Konijnendijk introduced the 3–30–300 rule – a simple, research-backed formula for creating healthier, greener, and more liveable cities.
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 Delhi will…
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 with the…
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 rapid urbanization…
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 their design.…