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Shirish B Patel
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Mumbai, ‘under construction’: Is there a solution for the series of unnecessary, wasteful projects?
The opposing views on the proposal to demolish the Malabar Hill Reservoir reflect why the infallibility of technical advice can be questioned.
Shirish B Patel
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Expanded public space and amenities, stacked streets: Strategies for humane living in crowded cities
Can more compact cities also mean lower operating and living costs without a compromise on standards of living?
Shirish B Patel
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Mumbai development rules show how cars matter more than play areas for children
Play areas in many new buildings are tiny, crammed with slides and swings and sand pits, with no athletic value.
Shirish B Patel
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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The National Land Monetization Corporation could mean the end of liveable cities
The government’s new enterprise has the choice of using its powers to maximise benefits to the public or to maximise monetary returns.
Shirish B Patel
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Master Plan for Delhi 2041: The city requires a clear articulation of a meaningful planning process
Thoughts on how the planning and implementation process should be conducted.
Shirish B Patel, Oormi Kapadia & Jasmine Saluja
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In the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041, a chronicle of chaos foretold
Missing from the goals is any notion of equity in the city.
Shirish B Patel, Jasmine Saluja & Oormi Kapadia
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024