City Space
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A guide for urban India’s mini-republics: How RWAs could manage people better
The pandemic has revealed the power of residents welfare associations – and also their vulnerabilities.
Anjali Varma
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A simple luxury in the time of lockdown: A spacious balcony in a Mumbai home
It’s more than just a space for hanging wet clothes, after all.
Shrikkanth Govindarajan
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How smart urban planning can help you stay in shape
To start with, cities must pay attention to supply of fresh food and the scope for physical activities.
John Rennie Short, The Conversation
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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In Bengaluru, once India’s ‘garden city’, parks are now restricted areas that keep the poor out
Academics and activists call this the privatisation of public spaces.
Maria Thomas, qz.com
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No entry for single women after 9 pm: What's going on at pubs on Gurugram’s Mall Mile?
Employees of some pubs say they are following police orders following a raid on July 3. Others allege this is being done to escape police harassment.
Vijayta Lalwani, Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri & Aabid Shafi
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‘Decision to expand Chennai’s city limits defies all principles of planning,’ say experts
A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court to quash a government notification increasing the city limits by over 7,000 sq km.
Vinita Govindarajan
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Journey with no ending: Amit Chaudhuri tells an unusual story
‘My photos of the visit looked like a disjunctive record.’
Amit Chaudhuri
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Mumbai, where stationary vehicles eat up a fifth of road space, is bringing back pay-and-park
The policy to end all free parking comes with much higher charges, but will decongest the city and improve traffic flow.
Darryl D’Monte
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In Kolkata, citizens defy police attempts to squeeze bicycles off the road
As of today, 70 roads in the West Bengal capital still do not permit cycling.
Malini Sur
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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Welcome to Masdar City: the ultimate experiment in sustainable urban living
From solar canopies to wind towers, Masdar City in UAE provides a living laboratory for the latest sustainable design and technology.
Susan Lee, The Conversation
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London finally gets its night tube – but is there a dark side to 24/7 transport?
Non-stop public transport might suit the 24-hour party people, but it could have rougher consequences for others.
Enrica Papa, The Conversation
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A modern metropolis born of a refugee crisis: The story of Shanghai
From its days as a haven for refugees, the city developed a distinctive character and identity that have driven its emergence as one of the world metropolise
Xing Ruan, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension