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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler