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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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India's digital public infrastructure is transforming country's economic landscape, notes RBI
Built on principles of public good, open access, and regulatory fairness, India Stack has become a …
ANI
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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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Many cities are fighting the urban 'doom loop' by turning empty offices into 24/7 social districts
Most American downtowns are slowly fighting off the "urban doom loop." Minneapolis is on a good tra…
Eliza Relman
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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 …
Polly Thompson
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Surat's journey from diamond capital to urban renewal role model
Surat, a city historically celebrated as a hub for textile and diamond trading in Southern Gujarat,…
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The key to fighting the urban doom loop might be a downtown beach
Many American downtowns are struggling. Cities should look to their neglected waterfronts to rebuil…
Eliza Relman
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A growing urban-farming movement has transformed dozens of vacant lots in Philadelphia. Now with city backing, some crucial green spaces can flourish without the threat of development.
Philadelphia is protecting its urban gardens. The city is buying dozens of properties to prevent de…
Catherine Boudreau
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Urban golf courses are making housing more expensive and parks harder to access — and taxpayers are footing the bill
Golf is played by just a fraction of city residents, but urban courses take up a ton of valuable sp…
Eliza Relman
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India's labour market undergoing structural transformation, latest survey data misinterpreted: SBI Research
India's labour market is undergoing a deep structural transformation with self-entrepreneurship acr…
ANI
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How child-free 'Disney adults' are transforming the company's theme parks as Disney pours $60 billion into the division
"Disney adults" used to be the butt of the joke. Now millennials and Gen Z-ers without kids are flo…
Reed Alexander
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Seeking nominations for Insider's 100 People Transforming Business series
Insider is excited to announce the 100 People Transforming Business series is coming back for its 4…
Elisa Xu
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I bought a crumbling Victorian townhouse for $18,000 and transformed it into my dream home — see inside
This millennial bought a 3025-square-foot Victorian townhouse that was falling apart at 27 and is r…
Kiera Fields
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Tech company Zoho Corporation invests ₹20 crore in 'Genrobotics', aims to solve social issues
Genrobotics offers 'Bandicoot' robot, the world's first robotic scavenger, which helps clean confin…
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It's a match: When Sima Taparia met Urban Company and helped the brand gain over 4.5 million+ views in less than a week
Sima Taparia has found a new match in Urban Company and people are glad to see their stars aligned …
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How investing in green infrastructure helps cities manage the effects of the climate crisis and creates healthy communities
Additions like green roofs, expanding greenery, and residents having access to green and blue publi…
Erica Sweeney
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Get ready for the great American land rush — a mad scramble for space that's going to transform the entire country
It could require hundreds of millions of acres to build all the new homes, warehouses, and wind far…
Matthew Kahn,Robert Huang
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How a partnership between the city of Boston and local universities is working to help policymakers better serve residents
The Boston Area Research Initiative works with universities like Northeastern and Harvard to examin…
Erica Sweeney
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Advancing Cities: Urban centers improving life for their residents, businesses, and visitors
Insider's 'Advancing Cities' highlights urban centers across the U.S. that are committed to improvi…
Business Insider
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How transportation data is helping advertisers create personalized experiences for drivers
Innovation is changing the nature of car advertising - like iHeartRadio's recent partnership with A…