MyGate closes Rs 225 crore deal with Dharana CapitalHousing society management platform MyGate has secured Rs 225 crore in a funding round led by Dharana Capital. The deal, which includes pri...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shares drone cleaning video, asks startups: 'Where's your innovation?'Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon founder, sparked debate by questioning startup innovation. She shared a video of a drone cleaning windows in Be...
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
Dharavi redevelopment poses one of India's biggest real estate execution tests: HSBCThe Dharavi Redevelopment Project, one of the world's largest urban regeneration initiatives, presents a "massive execution challenge"Group...
How to make poverty disappear: Never mind trickle-down effect, or the rising tide that'll lift all boatsIn a provocative article, the writer proposes an extreme measure to combat poverty: the complete elimination of the poor. While this radica...
Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird speciesDelhi is the world's second-richest capital for bird diversity. A new Delhi Bird Atlas reveals 471 species. This comprehensive study, a cit...
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
Dharavi to become a smart city: HSBC says Asia's largest slum could soon have metro stations, green spaces & 125,000 new homesDharavi's massive redevelopment project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and Adani Group, aims to transform the Mumbai s...
The story behind Wadhwa Wise City, an integrated township envisioned as a complete urban ecosystem in PanvelFifteen years ago, Panvel was a barren hillock, but Vijay Wadhwa envisioned it as Mumbai's next urban center, addressing the city's growing...
Pune couple spends Rs 2.2 lakh a month despite paying Rs 1,800 to maid and driving an EV. Here’s where the money goesA Pune couple's Rs 2.2 lakh monthly expenditure is sparking debate on urban Indian living costs. Despite cooking at home and using an EV, h...
Urban Company winds down Saudi Arabia subsidiary, operations to continue through joint ventureHome services giant Urban Company has ceased its operations in Saudi Arabia following the cancellation of its subsidiary's commercial regis...
Policybazaar founder warns of insurance squeeze; IT's buying spreeHappy Wednesday! Policybazaar’s Yashish Dahiya has warned that proposed commission caps could disrupt the insurance distribution industry. ...
Time to walk and cycle the talk: Unsafe roads and broken footpaths are worsening India’s obesity crisisCommuting in Indian urban centers is riddled with obstacles, where inadequate sidewalks and hazardous road conditions push people towards c...
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
India to host 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12India hosts the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12. Ministers and experts will discuss building inclusive and resilie...