Dr Jairaj Phatak

Building resilient cities

The death toll in the recent Wayanad tragedy has crossed 400. A large number of bodies are reportedly unidentified and…

3 months ago

Boosting Responsible Tourism

Ayodhya seems to be on top of the list of places to visit for most Indians now, at least for…

4 months ago

Safety first, always

The recent tragedy involving the collapse of an advertising billboard in Mumbai attracted widespread attention. This was followed by a…

5 months ago

Water conservation,a national imperative

The scorching heat being experienced currently in many parts of India has turned the spotlight on the crucial role of…

6 months ago

Green mobility for a cleaner future

The transportation sector is reportedly one of the largest contributors to Greenhouse Gas emissions. Some estimates put it at about…

7 months ago

Coastal Cities: Tourism among many opportunities

“Goa is India’s version of Paradise,” say some who have experienced the thrill of a visit to the vibrant state…

8 months ago

Cities are for children too

We frequently come across rankings or discussions about the most disabled-friendly cities, the most women-friendly cities, or even the most…

9 months ago

This new year let’s focus on preparedness and resilience

This is always that time of the year when we look into the future and visualize what the coming weeks…

10 months ago

2023: A Year of Satisfaction and Some Concerns

As we look back at the year gone by, we realise that, as usual, there have been many hits and…

11 months ago

Adopt inclusive, sustainable urban design

Cities are where the majority of Indians will live in the near future: over 50 per cent by 2050 People…

1 year ago