Cityscapes
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When reimagining its streets, Mumbai should go beyond mere beautification
A window of opportunity has opened for citizens and the administration to shape more people-centred streets.
Aaran Patel
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Interview: Mumbai has forsaken Deonar and its communities, although both are critical for the city
Journalist-activist Saumya Roy, whose non-fiction book charts the rise of Deonar’s waste peaks, talks about its past and possible future.
Aaran Patel
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Edward Glaeser on the future of cities: I am more hopeful about India than I am about the US
The Harvard economist looks at a post-pandemic world.
Aaran Patel
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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How can India meet its ambitious climate targets? With a little help from its cities
Here’s what the cities need to do.
Aaran Patel
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Interview: India is disregarding its traditional water systems in favour of big infrastructure
Geeta Mehta, who teaches at Columbia University, on the imminent water crisis facing India and the role citizens can play in addressing it.
Aaran Patel
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How can Indian cities shield vulnerable migrants from climate change? With better affordable housing
Climate change is stalking migrants from villages to cities. More open spaces can help.
Aaran Patel
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Mumbai: The city that was born of the sea may eventually be consumed by it
As the city experiences a reversal of coastal advantage, it must embrace rigorous risk assessments and the multiple roles of its coastal wetlands.
Aaran Patel
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In Mumbai, even the most prudent tree policies often don’t end up making a difference. Here’s why
There’s a wide chasm between policy and action. If the city’s residents are to have a sustainable green cover, this gap must be bridged.
Aaran Patel
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Like the rest of Delhi, the pandemic has made me rediscover the joy of picnicking in public parks
As the joke goes, one half of the city is in Goa, the other half at Sunder Nursery.
Manavi Kapur, qz.com
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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In photos: These Mumbai shrines and sacred sites will be irrevocably altered by Coastal Road project
From the Ma Hajani ki Dargah to Parsi Gate, passing the Mahalaxmi temple, the eight-lane freeway will scar revered city spaces.
Chandran Gopalakrishan & Aaran Patel
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Meet the phenomenal 90-year-old who runs Mumbai’s oldest orchestra
Feted around the world, Jini Dinshaw has trained generations of young musicians gratis, entirely for the love of Western classical music.
Genesia Alves
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As Bengaluru loses land to concrete, a small initiative wants to remind the city of its green past
Started by artist Suresh Kumar, Sarjapura Curries is trying to re-popularise seasonal food and local edible weeds.
Shailaja Tripathi
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata