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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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The creepiest urban legend from every state
Some areas have capitalized on local urban legends to attract tourists and boost local economies. I…
Gabbi Shaw
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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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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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Bengaluru Rains: Heavy showers to pound city between October 16-18; waterlogging and traffic snarls expected
A yellow watch is in effect for heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday while an orange alert will be…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…