Why macaques and humans start copying each other in shared spacesHumans and macaques are developing shared social behaviors. These monkeys learn from people in unexpected ways. Scientists observe mutual b...
19 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Something keeps digging up your yard, here's how to figure out what it isYour lawn is dug up overnight. Do not panic. Observe the holes. Size and location offer clues. Chipmunks make small holes. Groundhogs creat...
11 May, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Why Do Birds Keep Crashing Into New York’s Glass Towers at Night? The Answer Is Stranger Than It LooksMillions of migratory birds face danger in New York City annually due to collisions with buildings, primarily caused by deceptive glass str...
18 Mar, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Why Thousands of Bats Took Over a Bridge in Austin… And Why the City Let Them StayA bridge renovation in Austin, Texas, unintentionally created a perfect home for bats. What was once a cause for concern has become a celeb...
18 Mar, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Economic Survey 2026 tells why Indians behave in the metro but not in busesThe Economic Survey 2025-26 argues that public behavior is driven by contextual design and institutional trust, not culture. Systems with c...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Greening India’s smart cities: From budgetary intent to scalable impactIndia's urban development is undergoing a pivotal shift with the Urban Challenge Fund, emphasizing cities as growth hubs and creative redev...
26 Jul, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
City life, city stress: CA says these 5 habits of villagers are financial masterclass that you should learnVillagers demonstrate financial prudence. They prioritize needs over wants. They save through community initiatives. They borrow for essent...
17 Jul, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
'Bangalore is in shambles, Ahmedabad at least a decade ahead': CEO sparks viral debate over roads, traffic in India's silicon valleyBangalore faces criticism for its poor infrastructure. Founder and CEO of BharatAgri highlights Ahmedabad's better road quality, footpaths,...
27 Jan, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
31% of urban Indians unsure about retirement corpus needed, study showsFinancial uncertainty continues to affect a large segment of the population. The study also shows that 31% of respondents are unsure about ...
18 Oct, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapesIndia had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth....
29 Apr, 2024, 02.31 PM IST
Beautify Ayodhya, deploy special security force by next month, Yogi Adityanath directs officialsYogi Adityanath has urged officials to enhance security measures and beautify Ayodhya city ahead of the expected opening of the Ram Temple ...
21 Aug, 2023, 04.59 PM IST
Tier II cities beat metros in sale of term insurance products: ReportIndia's Tier II cities like Ludhiana, Jaipur, Patna and Pune beat metros in terms of buying term insurance or pure insurance products, as p...
23 Jan, 2023, 08.57 PM IST
ADB, government ink $500 mn loan pact for Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit corridorThe signatories to the loan agreement for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS Investment Project were Sameer Kumar Khare, additional secretary (Fund Bank...
09 Sep, 2020, 10.35 AM IST
Centre asks states to adopt Rajasthan law on litteringPeeing in public places may attract a spot fine of Rs 200, while throwing garbage on roads could cost you Rs 100 per day.
24 Mar, 2016, 12.57 AM IST
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal invest Rs 150 crore on waste management projectsTamil Nadu has launched a waste-to-energy plant at Venkatamangalam, 20 km from Tambaram, Chennai with an intake capacity of 300 metric tonn...
18 Feb, 2016, 09.40 PM IST
AAP: Urban party without an imaginative urban visionIn the absence of urban ideals and without a serious blueprint for the future, the AAP manifesto becomes a weak document.
26 Jan, 2014, 08.21 AM IST
- School for devpt
Faced with rapid urbanisation, the Maharashtra government has launched specialised courses in urban development and management for governme...
14 Aug, 2006, 01.18 AM IST