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Bill Gates: Climate Change Not an Existential Threat

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates offers a balanced perspective on climate change, dismissing apocalyptic predictions while emphasizing the critical need for innovation and global cooperation to tackle the crisis.

900 Sq Km of Indian Cities Sinking: Study

Groundbreaking study reveals alarming land subsidence across five Indian megacities, threatening infrastructure and millions of residents with Delhi and Kolkata most affected.

Late Monsoon Rains Destroy India's Crops

Unseasonal late monsoon downpours have devastated standing crops across India, pushing farmers into financial distress and threatening food security. Learn how this climate anomaly is impacting agriculture.

Ancient Heritage Inspiring Future Urban Development

Discover how India's ancient urban planning wisdom is inspiring sustainable, tech-driven cities of tomorrow. From Varanasi's ghats to Jaipur's grid systems, learn how heritage meets innovation.

Himachal's ₹46,000 Cr Disaster Shock in 4 Years

Exclusive report reveals Himachal Pradesh suffered staggering financial losses from relentless natural disasters, with cloudbursts and floods causing unprecedented destruction across the mountain state.

Urban Company's 10-Min Service Festival Launches

Urban Company launches groundbreaking 10-minute service festival, offering instant bookings for home services including appliance repair, grooming, and domestic help across Indian cities.

Mohali's Boundary Debate: Urban Development Crisis

The heated debate over Mohali's municipal boundaries reveals deeper issues of urban planning, political influence, and residents' rights. Discover how this cartographic dispute impacts thousands.

Beas River Swallows Home in Jalandhar

In a shocking incident in Jalandhar's Mehatpur area, the Beas River dramatically changed course overnight, completely submerging a family home and highlighting growing climate concerns in Punjab.

Odisha Urban Conclave 2024: Shaping Future Cities

Housing & Urban Development Minister Usha Devi inaugurates Odisha's first Urban Conclave, bringing together municipal commissioners, developers and experts to transform urban landscape with sustainable solutions.

Pune's 40-Year Fight to Protect Vetal Tekdi

Discover the inspiring story of Pune's environmental activists who fought for four decades to protect Vetal Tekdi from urban development, creating a model for citizen-led conservation in Indian cities.

Mehsana's Khari Riverfront Project Plans Underway

Mehsana Municipal Corporation initiates detailed project report for Khari Riverfront development, inspired by Ahmedabad's Sabarmati success. Learn about this transformative urban infrastructure project.

India's Clean Transport Strategy for COP30 Dominance

India's massive transport sector overhaul could become its most powerful climate strategy at COP30. Discover how electric vehicles and sustainable mobility are positioning India as a global climate leader.

India's Gig Workers: Scammed, Shamed & Silenced

Exclusive investigation reveals how delivery executives and cab drivers across India face systematic exploitation, verbal abuse, and financial scams while platform companies look the other way.

DST Ends Nov 5: When Clocks Fall Back in US

Get ready to 'fall back'! Daylight Saving Time 2023 ends on November 5th. Learn why the US still follows this century-old practice and its impact on your sleep and health.

Homebound: Exposing India's Hidden Caste Prejudice

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan's anthology film Homebound reveals the subtle yet pervasive caste and religious discrimination in urban Indian homes. This powerful cinematic work challenges liberal hypocrisy and showcases authentic Dalit and Muslim representatio

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