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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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Business history: How Jaypee Infratech’s stalled construction projects left homebuyers in the lurch
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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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: 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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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals