India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s second largest steel producer. With intense focus,…
Public Spaces
Registration of new vehicles to stop from 2019
Bengaluru: The transport department of Bengaluru has decided to put a restriction on registration of…
Safety in Cities
The issue of safety has become an integral part of discourse on cities and urban…
Revelling in urban night life
Many cities around the globe claim to be cities that never sleep but the hustle-bustle in most of Indian cities ends when the clock strikes 12. Revival of night life in metro cities is on the agenda of many state governments
Sea, cities & beyond
Coastal cities have been hubs of economic activity for centuries. These cities attracted the rich and the poor alike. The poor came for jobs and the rich for business and living a fulsome life along the seaside. However, climate change is affecting coastal urban settings like never before. It is likely to worsen access to basic urban services and quality of life in coastal regions. Indian coastal cities need to expedite formal processes for enhancing climate resilience and facilitating sustainable urban development for over 200 million people living in 96 coastal districts along the 7517 km long coastal line