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...
ghost villages: haunting uttarakhand’s progress with real-life challenges
Uttarakhand, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is grappling with a pressing challenge the emergence of ghost villages. Despite...
unlocking india’s digital transformation: upyog’s promise for inclusive, sustainable, and efficient governance
India's rapid urbanization trend brings forth numerous socio-economic changes and challenges, particularly in providing essential services to this vast urban...
prioritise better street design over traffic fines for road safety in india
There is this whole narrative of demand for strict traffic rules and imposing stringent fine as a magic wand to...
riverfront projects are new tools for urban revitalization globally
Riverfront development projects have gained significant traction worldwide, as cities strive to revitalize their waterfront areas and leverage the potential...
brts system revolutionises urban transportation locally & globally for good
In an era where urban congestion and environmental concerns dominate the headlines, the Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) has emerged...
bengaluru introduces the first live bicyle counter in the city
Build bicycle lanes and people will cycle, a global mantra of bicycle-friendly cities from Copenhagen in Denmark to Paris in...
urban india caught up in parking muddle
With low car ownership of 22 cars per 1000 inhabitants, India is expected to touch 35 cars per 1000 inhabitants...
public health: a far cry for rural india during covid19
Maya (name changed) a contractual labourer serving a family of four, travels more than five miles each day, sometimes in...
libraries as community spaces: my love story with the indian institute of world culture
In the words of Neil Gaiman, I believe that the future depends on libraries. This conviction comes from the fact...