During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...
Sun Pharma incorporates global treasury arm at IFSC, GIFT CityOn September 8, 2026, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, Sun Pharma Global Treasury Centr...
Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F coolerCities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a re...
Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
Mbappe, Haaland fire as Real Madrid and Manchester City open Champions League with winsChampions League action commenced with Real Madrid and Manchester City securing victories. Kylian Mbappe scored for Madrid, while Erling Ha...
A quarter-century after 9/11, New York’s Muslims find strength in belongingNew York's Muslim community faced significant Islamophobia and surveillance after the 9/11 attacks. Many Muslims experienced increased hara...
In 2023, Australia's Sydney put 120,000 glass jars and 200 tonnes of old asphalt on Clarence Street. 1 year later, its program recycled 670,000 glass jars into asphalt across the citySydney is using recycled materials in road renewal, giving glass jars and reclaimed asphalt a new purpose instead of sending them to landfi...
In 1990, New York City began recycling waste glass into street pavement. 5 years later, the city had reused 250,000 tons of glass in resurfacing projects across the cityNew York City pioneered waste glass use in road construction between 1990 and 1995. Research examined crushed glass as an asphalt aggregate...
Lucknow tops clean-air rankings; Delhi betters Mumbai and BengaluruLucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings. Madhya Pradesh cities like Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal also ...
India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
Waterfield Advisors launches two GIFT City funds for global diversificationWaterfield Advisors has launched two GIFT City-based outbound AIFs to help Indian family portfolios diversify across global equities, commo...
Growing need to recognise innovation potential of Tier-2, Tier-3 cities: Union minister Jitendra SinghUnion minister Jitendra Singh highlighted the necessity to broaden India's startup ecosystem to include Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, acknowled...
Haaland keeps new-look Man City perfect in Premier League, blunt Spurs heldManchester City remains perfect in the Premier League after Erling Haaland scored against Coventry. Tottenham was held to a goalless draw a...
Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
Shalimar acquires 3-acre Lucknow land parcel for ₹450 crore, highest in tier 2 cityShalimar Corp has acquired a three-acre land parcel in Lucknow for ₹450 crore. This acquisition marks a significant deal within tier two ci...
Bengaluru woman shares nearly 3-hour Electronic City to Whitefield commute, highlights road woes, netizens reactA Bengaluru woman’s journey from Electronic City to Whitefield took nearly three hours, prompting her to question how residents stay motiva...
Formula 1 racetrack to be set up, TN youth will be trained in Motorsports City announced CM Vijay; Olympic City planned in Chennai to produce more gold medal winnersTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced plans to build a Motor Sports City with a Formula racing track and youth training fa...