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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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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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: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains
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IPL 2024: Record-breaking Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians for first win of the season