The absence of smog does not mean the absence of harm. As AQI numbers suggest ‘satisfactory’ air in South Indian cities, ...

Women with disabilities are doubly vulnerable. They face the risk of physical, and emotional dangers in an unequal society.

NIMHANS review of 350 mental health apps reveals gaps in research, privacy and care; In an interview, authors urge cautious, ...

The Tamil Nadu Urban Mobility Charter 2031 urges more buses, EV adoption, and safer streets to make cities equitable and people-first.

Free bus travel for women in Indian cities cuts transport costs by 50 per cent and boosts jobs. Watch this interview to know ...

Street dogs spark a national test — will India choose compassion or fear as law, humanity and coexistence come under strain?

In Borivali’s Chikuwadi, BMC demolitions left Pardhi families homeless and harassed. They demand housing and basic facilities.

The much-awaited elections to the richest civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), are expected to take place soon. Mumbai has not had elected representatives for over three years. The ...

For someone living in the suburbs along Sarjapur Road, the promise of “public transport and walkable Bengaluru” still feels like a distant dream. I was once a regular commuter on Bengaluru ...

Street vendors in Chennai are seeking freedom from eviction drives and hope that ID cards will prevent harassment by ...

This project by EFI demonstrates how scientific interventions and community participation can recover lost biodiversity. India’s urban areas are running out of water in more ways than one. According ...

In this video interview, the former GCC Commissioner enumerates the triumphs of the Smart City Mission and the challenges in its execution. Chennai was one of the first cities in India to get selected ...