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Aaran Patel
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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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What Le Corbusier got wrong (and right) in his design of Chandigarh
The planned city fails on climate-friendly design and social inclusion. But it has lessons from the practical to the symbolic.
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What if Mumbai had a 400-acre park in Mahalaxmi and an airport in Gorai?
An interview with architect Robert Stephens whose new book, ‘Bombay Imagined’, recalls projects that were never realised.
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Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Why Pakistan has not seen any major public protests despite extreme economic hardship
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Explainer: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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Satyajit Ray’s Professor Shonku stories remind us that he created a fictional scientist too
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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.
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E-rickshaws are better for Indian cities than traditional three-wheelers. What is holding them back?
Better access to finance could turbo-charge India’s EV transition.
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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.
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Video
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Syria earthquake: Watch rescuers erupt in joy after family is pulled out alive from debris
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Watch: Drew Barrymore shaves off actor Tyler Posey's moustache during an on-camera interview
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‘Liar!’ Watch Republicans heckling US President Joe Biden during State of the Union address
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Watch: Bowhead whales rejuvenate themselves at a ‘health spa’ off the coast of Russia
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‘He makes it appear he’s the remote control behind the PM’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra on Adani in Lok Sabha
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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.
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A solution to India’s stubble burning and climate change problems is growing around its cities
Regenerative agriculture on the fringes of cities can bolster food security while helping the country achieve its climate goals.
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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.
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The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Richa Ghosh’s knock helps India beat Bangladesh by 52 runs in warmup game
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India vs Australia: Pat Cummins on prospect of turning pitches – ‘We just got to embrace it’
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma & Co look to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with an eye on WTC final
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Sune Luus column: Hosts South Africa eager to keep ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home
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Reactions as LeBron James becomes the NBA’s leading scorer: ‘The All-Time Scoring King’