Kiren Rijiju wants every Indian citizen to learn this simple habit from Mizoram; Viral video says it allKiren Rijiju says learn from Mizoram: A viral video showcases Mizoram's exceptional civic sense and community responsibility. It contrasts ...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
High income, open dating culture, green spaces: Actress-turned-travel influencer on why Chandigarh is the happiest city in IndiaTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury has lauded Chandigarh as India's happiest and most livable city. She points to its excellent urban planni...
20 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
All heart, little soul: How the I 'love' sign took over India’s public spacesFrom hill stations to heritage precincts, college fests to street corners, I ♥ signs can be spotted even in the remotest parts of India. We...
20 Jan, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Quote of the Day by James Baldwin: ‘The most dangerous creation of any society is...’James Baldwin warned that societies create danger by marginalizing individuals, leaving them with nothing to lose. This psychological despa...
15 Jan, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Make 2026 year of the citizenVoting alone isn't a panacea for a vibrant democracy. To truly impact their communities, citizens must dive into the intricacies of governa...
31 Dec, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
This north Indian state wants students to read newspapers againUttar Pradesh schools will now mandate newspaper reading for students, aiming to foster reading habits, critical thinking, and reduce scree...
26 Dec, 2025, 02.55 PM IST
Safe on paper but unsafe in life: What NARI 2025 reveals about women's safety in Indian citiesThe NARI 2025 report, covering 12,770 women across 31 cities, paints a mixed picture of safety in urban India. While Mumbai, Kohima and Vis...
29 Aug, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Survey: Most see some gain from cleanliness driveAccessibility of civic body councillors are no better. The survey found less number of people felt civic sense has improved after three yea...
30 Sep, 2017, 11.30 AM IST
Swachh Bharat failed to click in Delhi, UP, Punjab & Bihar: SurveyIt has also found that failure of municipal bodies to fulfil their duties, poor enforcement and lack of civic sense among citizens are the ...
06 Oct, 2016, 05.13 PM IST
With a rebel yell, Whitefield rises from spot fixes to CSR fundingA new form of civic activism is taking shape in Whitefield, Bengaluru’s software nerve centre that has suffered neglect for years in the fa...
23 Mar, 2016, 10.19 AM IST
Cash-strapped Bengaluru civic body proposes tax on pet dogsCitizens will not only have to get a license to keep dogs as pets, they will have to cough up an annual tax depending on the number of dogs...
01 Feb, 2016, 10.58 AM IST
Bengaluru's unbridled growth could be its nemesis tooCity's business leaders have been chipping in with ideas for Bengaluru's planned development in a perfect coordination with the state and l...
29 Jan, 2016, 11.08 AM IST
'Little Indias' world-over: Ethnic hubs tackling diverse challenges to reinvent themselvesThere are Little Indias around the world, in cities with sizeable population of people of Indian origin, which provide specific ethnic prod...
02 Feb, 2014, 04.29 AM IST
- With Bal Thackeray's clout, he could have achieved much more than he did
The scenes outside the residence of Bal Thackeray for the past few days offered a good glimpse of the man whose writ ran in Mumbai for the ...
19 Nov, 2012, 09.47 AM IST
- BMC: Shiv Sena win underscores its local connect
A civic election is about micro, ward-level issues, and it’s the ‘loyal foot soldiers’ and the helpful neighbourhood corporator who make th...
19 Feb, 2012, 09.44 AM IST
- Through the Third Eye: Evolution of Gandhi family son-in-law Robert Vadra
The evolution of Gandhi family son-in-law Robert Vadra from businessman to bodybuilder to someone with an itch for politically incorrect so...
14 Feb, 2012, 01.40 AM IST
Mumbai terror attack: Congestion, richness and mix of religions make Zaveri Bazaar a tempting targetA quick walk through Zaveri Bazaar's crowded streets shows why it presents such a tempting target for terrorists.
14 Jul, 2011, 08.37 AM IST