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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...
Ruchita Bansal May 16, 2025

can media and social media influencers save our cities ?

From flashy reels to primetime shouting matches, we are surrounded by stories—some true, many twisted, and most forgettable. But here’s...
Aadish Nargunde May 12, 2025

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,...
Kumar Manish April 23, 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

do our urban leaders truly understand the cities they govern?

Why are Indian cities still gasping for air—quite literally and figuratively? The cracks in city governance are no longer subtle,...
Aadish Nargunde April 14, 2025

experts, meet doers: why india’s urban future needs both wheels of the cart

Every few months, a new buzzword pops up in the world of urban planning — climate-resilient cities, child-friendly neighbourhoods, walkability,...
Aadish Nargunde April 7, 2025

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...
Monisha Bahuguna March 22, 2025

the missing link in urban india: why citizen ownership is critical to reclaim our cities ?

For decades, conversations about India’s urban challenges have revolved around familiar culprits: poor governance, outdated infrastructure, and lack of resources....
Aadish Nargunde March 20, 2025

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...
Ruchita Bansal March 18, 2025

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...
Ruchita Bansal March 14, 2025