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Dengue fine? Here's what you must do to avoid government penalty as Karnataka declares dengue an epidemic
Karnataka has declared dengue a state-wide epidemic, enforcing stringent regulations to eliminate m…
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Reddit user proposes “Zepto but for garbage collection” in Indian cities like Bengaluru
The proposed app aims to provide scheduled pickups, tracking and proper disposal, targeting areas w…
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Festive consumption growth halved in 2024 as urban demand slacks, notes Nomura
Nomura reports festive consumption growth has dropped to 15% this year. Analysts observed slower gr…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made people more reluctant to go out, study finds
COVID-19 has caused a lasting shift towards staying home, reducing out-of-home activities and commu…
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Satellite 'magic bullet' to connect the unconnected; offers opportunity to cover areas left out: Sunil Mittal
About five per cent of India's population sans internet connectivity lives in 25 per cent of the ar…
PTI
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Why doesn’t India participate in the Daylight Saving Time ritual?
Daylight Saving Time is a biannual clock adjustment used in many countries to optimise their daylig…
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Hindustan Unilever shares tumble over 6% post Q2 results
Shares of FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday tumbled over 6% after the firm report…
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Tight on space? IIT Guwahati researchers develop ‘space-saving’ furniture that can be customised to become a chair, table, storage and more!
As urban homes shrink, the demand for multifunctional furniture that maximises space has surged.
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Tier II and Tier III cities to see maximum retail expansion in coming years: JLL
The report also added that the Tier II and Tier III cities in the country are experiencing a surge …
ANI
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Brace yourself, Bengaluru! Traffic could get a whole lot worse as BBMP announces major roadwork in many key areas
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has embarked on an ambitious project to white-top 150…
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Leopard spotted roaming Bengaluru's IT hub causes frenzy among residents, captured days later
After a CCTV footage of the leopard crossing a flyover near a toll plaza went viral, the residents …
PTI
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Global South cities have only 70% of the 'cooling capacity' as that in the Global North one, notes recent study
The disparity stems from differences in both quantity and quality of urban green infrastructure amo…
PTI
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300-year-old Bandra village to get facelift to conserve its glorious past
Ranwar village in Bandra, Mumbai, has been able to maintain its old-world charm amidst rapid urban …
PTI
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Gujarat floods worsened by rapid urban development and compromised drainage, IIT Gandhinagar study reveals
A study by IIT Gandhinagar attributes severe flooding in Gujarat to extreme weather, rapid urban de…
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Socioeconomic status—and not urban or rural living—likely to shape your child's connection to nature: Study
The study challenges the common belief that rural upbringing automatically fosters a deeper bond wi…
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Urban biking is booming around the world, but New York City is falling behind
More New Yorkers died in traffic crashes than from gun violence in the first half of 2024 — evidenc…
Eliza Relman
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Unemployment rate of tribals declines to 1.8% in 2022-23 from 5.3% in 2017-18
The unemployment rate among the tribal communities has seen a noticeable decline, as it stood at 1.…
ANI
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Maruti launches compact format Nexa service workshops for non-urban areas
Almost 30 per cent of the Nexa sales come from non-urban centres, he added. "To cater to…
PTI
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As PMAY receives a massive boost in Budget 2024, how can you sign up for the affordable housing scheme?
The Union Budget 2024 significantly increased funds for PMAY, targeting affordable housing for econ…
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Budget 2024-25: Govt announces transit-oriented development plan for large cities
The government on Tuesday proposed a transit-oriented development plan for 14 large cities with a p…