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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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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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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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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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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…
PTI
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Missile Man of India: How powerful were the missiles developed by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam?
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam significantly advanced India's defense capabilities by helping developing key mi…
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Working-age Indian population rising; expected at around 64% in next census: SBI Research
The administrative work to hold the long-delayed countrywide census is underway. The last decadal c…
ANI
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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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Israel's urban warfare tactics in Gaza offer lessons for NATO armies
Israel has successfully adapted some urban warfare tactics in combat in Gaza. But most NATO member …
Michael Peck
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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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'A major shift in consumer preferences towards larger homes', says Anarock report
The average flat sizes in India's top seven cities have surged by 32% over the past five years, wit…
ANI
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ADB approves $400 mn loan to support govt's urban reform agenda
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 400 million loan to support the Indian governme…
PTI
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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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Feeling like nights are getting too uncomfortable? New report confirms that nighttime temperatures aren’t dipping enough
Historically, cities would cool down considerably at night, providing much-needed relief from the d…
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Modi 3.0 1st Budget: Tax relief for middle class, Rs 2 lakh cr job scheme
With rural distress and unemployment being blamed for BJP losing its majority, Sitharaman in her se…
PTI
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Why did the latest Economic Survey of India heavily shun the ‘Western ways’ of climate action?
India has criticised the Western climate approach as "alarmist" and unsustainable, instead advocati…
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Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop
Cities are continuing to lose families with young kids at alarming rates post-pandemic. Many of the…
Eliza Relman
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Delhi to keep its fountains and statues after the G20 Summit says govt
A maintenance agency will be hired to safekeep the assets created during the G20 Summit, Delhi mini…
PTI
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People who live near parks and green areas "age" slower, study finds
The risk and onset of many health problems spike with age, including cardiovascular illnesses, canc…
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Saudi Arabia is trying to build the largest linear city ever. It's a visionary but flawed concept, urban planners say.
Architects, urban planners, and academics spoke to Business Insider about whether a line really is …