Ashok Wankhade

Resilience not an option anymore

Like every year, monsoons this year have brought news of destruction and casualties. Collapsing infrastructure, faulty drainage systems, flooded basements…

3 months ago

Broadening horizon of urban tourism

Were you astounded too by the videos of throngs of people at Mount Everest doing the rounds on social media?…

4 months ago

Enforce Safety, Prevent Tragedies

The recent collapse of an illegally constructed hoarding in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, has raised serious questions of public safety. This tragic…

5 months ago

Rising temperatures worsen water crisis

The summer season is upon us. Some states in India are already bearing the brunt of the heat wave. Soon,…

6 months ago

GREEN TRANSPORT: FUNDING THE FUTURE

In the face of worsening climate crises and urban congestion, green transportation emerges as a vital pathway towards sustainability. However,…

7 months ago

Navigating tides of change

As we stand on the shores of innovation and sustainability, this edition of Urban Update invites you on a compelling…

8 months ago

See cities through children’s eyes

Urban environments are often designed with adults in mind, focusing on efficiency, economy, and adult-centric amenities and infrastructure. However, this…

9 months ago

Shining Cities, Dimming Horizons

India is poised for an exciting year ahead. According to Goldman Sachs’s report, “The Rise of Affluent India”, the number…

10 months ago

Fortifying resilience, adaptation at local level

Local Climate Action Summit held as an official event at COP28 Local governments have a crucial role in taking action…

11 months ago

God is in the details

Have you ever been to a restaurant just for its aesthetics? Or maybe because of the music of a particular…

1 year ago