By 2050, India would have added 416 million urban dwellers as compared to China’s 255…
Women & cities; better the balance, better the world
Balance for Better is one campaign theme for this year’s International Women’s Day. March 8th…
Can Cities be Smart without Smart Citizens?
It is nearly four years since the launch of the Smart Cities Mission, one of…
Looking back at 2018 some misses
As we enter the last couple of weeks of this calendar year, it is time…
Make urban reforms inclusive and sustainable
Cities occupy under five per cent of the earth’s land area and host over 50…
Innovating for Clean India
We have entered the final year for meeting targets under Swachh Bharat Mission. The next…
UN World Cities Day Participation can enable sustainable, resilient cities
Better City, Better Life is the common theme of the UN World Cities Day which…
The Kerala floods fighting climate change
The recent floods in Kerala have reportedly displaced over 3,00,000 people in possibly the biggest…
These challenges need urgent attention
Availability of adequate, safe water is a crucial determinant of quality of life. The situation…
Innovation is crucial for cities
A piece in The Economist earlier this year stated that of the top ten plastic…