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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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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In hot Rajasthan, solar-powered coolers help herders earn more from camel milk
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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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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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Caught on CCTV: Woman’s chain snatched while getting into a lift in the building she lives in
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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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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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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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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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Football: Manchester City accused by Premier League of alleged financial breaches
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia’s Meg Lanning – ‘There’s a fair bit I still want to achieve’
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Interview: Belgium high performance coach Adam Commens on women’s hockey, mental health and more
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Watch: Sania Mirza recounts her journey at the Australian Open – ‘Everything started here for me’
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NBA: LeBron James within touching distance of setting all-time scoring record