Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
IFC invests Rs 225 cr in NDR Smart Spaces to develop 20 million sq ft logistics platformThe International Finance Corporation has invested Rs 225 crore in NDR Smart Spaces. This investment will support the development of 20 mil...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
India Energy Week moves to Kolkata, to be held from January 28-31 next yearIndia Energy Week 2027 will be held in Kolkata from January 28-31, marking a shift from Goa, where a Rs 1,000-crore convention centre was b...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool citiesIn a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
For medium- to long-term investors seeking sustainable growth: 5 large- and mid-caps with upside potential of up to 28%When a market starts to recover, as it is these days, the temptation is to chase whatever is running the fastest (essentially momentum). Bu...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
Impact Fund Denmark set to buy up to 20% stake in Greencell Mobility for ₹500 croreIn an exciting development, Impact Fund Denmark plans to invest in Greencell Mobility, potentially acquiring a considerable share of the el...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore's Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new town will span over 323 square kilometers across Raig...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
MMRDA ropes in Singapore’s Surbana Jurong for Mumbai 3.0 master planSingapore firm Surbana Jurong will prepare the Mumbai 3.0 new town master plan. This new 323.44 sq. km town will be developed across Raigad...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Keto Motors unveils Urbanova KE9, marking its entry into India's commercial electric bus segment03 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
CWG 2030 will set new benchmarks in accessibility, sustainability: Gujarat Minister SanghaviAhmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming for new benchmarks in accessibility. The city plans to make the event highly para a...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Extreme heat can erase hundreds of thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World BankIndian cities face significant job losses due to extreme heat by 2050. Extreme heat already costs South Asia millions of jobs annually. Ris...
01 Aug, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
In 2018, Cuyahoga County began building a 4-MW solar array on a closed landfill, turning unused land into a local power sourceOld landfills are finding new life as sites for clean electricity generation. Ohio's Cuyahoga County launched a large solar project on a ca...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Heat to hit jobs across Indian cities: World BankExtreme heat could make outdoor work increasingly unsafe across Indian cities, leading to significant job-equivalent labour losses and econ...
31 Jul, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
How Asia's real estate boom is moving beyond housing to build complete urban ecosystemsAsia's real estate sector is transforming with investors favouring integrated developments. These projects combine housing with offices, he...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Delhi's electric dream meets a charging realityDelhi aims to make most new vehicles electric by 2027. The policy offers subsidies and registration fee waivers for electric vehicle buyers...
29 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST