Editorial

Urban laws – better compliance for better liveability

In early June, a massive fire engulfed a shopping centre in a very busy area of the national capital. It…

2 years ago

Towards sustainable urbanisation

The 11th World Urban Forum (WUF) held in Katowice, Poland during June 26-30 has come at a crucial time for…

2 years ago

Culture, the soul of the city

But a city is more than a place in space, it is a drama in time’ said Patrick Geddes, the…

2 years ago

Capacity building for improved governance

Governance has become a major theme in public discourse in various contexts in recent times. The term could mean ‘administering’,…

2 years ago

Safety first, always

Aslew of announcements recently in Parliament by Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways bring the focus back on…

2 years ago

The new year, from anxiety to hope

2021 was indeed an eventful year. A year marked by significant events and experiences on the national and international fronts.…

2 years ago

Sustainable water management

Har Ghar Jal is the motto of the Indian Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission. Water is indeed a crucial determinant of…

2 years ago

The environment needs urgent focus

The two-week long Conference of Parties (COP26), a major global event, concluded recently in the United Kingdom. This annual event…

2 years ago

SDGs – beacon of hope

This is the Decade of Action. This could turn out to be among the most crucial decades with far reaching…

3 years ago

Preparation key to disaster risk reduction

The recent landslide in Himachal’s Kinnaur caused the tragic deaths of over 25 persons. The severe nature of the landslide…

3 years ago