Urbanisation

Reforming urban governance beyond just increasing funds

Discover the hydrological phenomena affecting Indian cities and how landscape memory influences urban flooding patterns during monsoon seasons.

As urbanization intensifies, a new model prioritizing effective transportation and foundational services is essential for sustainable city living.

Assessing the implications of increased untied funds for urban local governance amid India's rapid urbanization challenges.

Exploring district cooling as a sustainable solution for urban heat management and energy efficiency in India.

Understanding the implications of the Urban Challenge Fund on urban local bodies and infrastructure development in India.

Dun & Bradstreet report highlights urban areas, especially Tier-II and Tier-III cities, as key growth engines for the economy.

The Union Budget's focus on cities must address urban mobility challenges to enhance productivity effectively and sustainably.

Global warming is predicted to impact smaller Indian cities more than expected, with Patiala's temperatures potentially doubling projections.

A critical examination of urban development allocations in Budget 2026 and its implications on essential urban services amid rising challenges.

Exploring the impact of public investments on private land values and the need for equitable wealth distribution.

How Budget 2026-27 can enhance urban logistics and reduce congestion, pollution in rapidly urbanizing India.

EAC-PM's study reveals improved financial behavior linked to proximity to Metro services, affecting mortgage rates and spending.

How capitalist over-accumulation in metros is quietly reshaping India’s small towns as logistics, labour and service hubs

As COP30 spotlights global waste and methane reduction, India races to transform cities through circular economy, sustainable sanitation, and citizen-driven solutions

Lotus Pond restoration, blue-green centre, and art conservation projects reaffirm the historic campus as a global hub of contemplation, ecology, and living heritage

As cities swell and transit gaps widen, trams may offer a more sustainable and financially sound alternative to the e-bus obsession

As cities expand and women gain political voice, the absence of gender equity in urban bureaucracy threatens inclusive democracy and development.

From Parliament to pilgrimage towns, India’s urban turn raises uneasy questions about secular governance, public investment and the future of modern cities