Where Birds No Longer Sing

6 months ago

Dehradun, the term itself speaks about the majestic story of its location and the process of its existence. ‘Dehra’ means…

Live with Trees to Beat Heat

6 months ago

As cities across India grapple with an unprecedented heatwave, the urgent need for effective climate resilience becomes clear. This article…

São Paulo: Tale of ‘no-ads’ city

6 months ago

Imagine a megacity being stripped bare of its towering billboards or hoardings, leaving a stark landscape behind. Will the city’s…

Balancing Modern Ads with Urban Authenticity

6 months ago

This article explores the impact of outdoor advertising on city authenticity, comparing global examples like Times Square and Kyoto, and…

Community-centric water supply can address quality, equity issues

6 months ago

V R Raman, Executive Director, Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability (CBGA), in an insightful interview with Jyoti Verma, Consulting…

Creative Murals: Beyond Advertising

6 months ago

From simple posters to high-tech digital billboards, advertising has come a long way. This article takes a look at the…

Every Life Matters

6 months ago

The crash of an oversized hoarding in Mumbai and two separate fire incidents in Rajkot and Delhi killed over 50…

Ancient Wisdom of the Stepwells rediscovered

6 months ago

Stepwells, a vital source of water for people in ancient India, are merely heritage structures now. As modern techniques overshadow…

‘Illegal’ Hoardings Safety Ignored?

6 months ago

Advertisements are everywhere. Offline advertisements, such as billboards, hoardings, banners, etc., still dominate the market, even though digitisation has made…

Basel mandates Green Roofs for sustainability

6 months ago

The city of Basel in Switzerland is clear about the requirement for green roofs. Since 2002, the Building and Construction…