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Assam CM meets Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar to discuss urban infrastructure- Phoenix coated 36 miles of black asphalt with reflective coating to fight extreme heat. Road temperature dropped by 12°F, but pedestrians found a surprising side effect
- Phoenix swapped black asphalt for a reflective road coating; noon surface heat fell 12°F, but pedestrians faced higher radiant heat
- In 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat extreme temperaturesIn 2024, Phoenix City Council planned to plant over 27,000 new trees and build 550 new shade structures under a $60 million plan to combat ...26 Aug, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
- Enough of Gurugram as Potemkin villageGurugram's modern facade crumbles during heavy rains, revealing inadequate infrastructure and poor upkeep. Over-concretisation and insuffic...25 Aug, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Wong Kar-wai: ‘People are stuck in certain routines that don't make them happy. They want to change, but need something to push them. It’s love that…’ - Award-winning director on how love can help us find freedomQuote of the day by Wong Kar-wai: Director Wong Kar-wai suggests that love serves as a catalyst for individuals to break free from their un...25 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
- Psychology says people who love sitting by the window and observe strangers maybe curious about their environmentPeople who love looking out of their windows may be drawn to a surprisingly rich psychological experience. The window can provide informati...25 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- Tinted glass, loud exhausts, lipstick marks: What counts as an illegal car modification in IndiaVehicle owners in India cannot alter a car's appearance or specifications without prior permission, according to Delhi Traffic Police, whic...25 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- In 2023, researchers found shade cooled Singapore streets by 0.8°C across 20 sites. Today, vegetation is estimated to save 228 GWh of energy yearlySingapore's trees offer significant cooling benefits for city streets. Shaded areas were found to be cooler, reducing heat stress for peopl...25 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Urban Company shares surge 7% to 11-month high, rally 16% in 2 sessions. Here are 2 reasons whyUrban Company shares rallied on Monday, after a bullish brokerage call and a legal development involving Kent RO. Kent RO has agreed to rem...24 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Urban Company sues Kent RO over ‘unsafe’, ‘risky’ water purifier ads; company to pull down 'offending' contentUrban Company has sued Kent RO Systems in the Delhi High Court, alleging that its advertisements and social media posts made false and misl...23 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
- Govt approves Delhi Master Plan 2047 with focus on redevelopment, affordable housingDelhi Master Plan 2047 is approved for planned real estate development. The plan aims to create forty lakh new affordable housing units. Tr...22 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
- DMK unveils organisational overhaul, expands districts and caps terms after poll setbackThe DMK party has introduced significant organizational changes following its election setback. New age caps and a two-term limit will now ...22 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
- India, ADB sign $230 million loan to upgrade Chennai water systemIndia and the Asian Development Bank signed a $230 million loan agreement. This project will expand and modernize Chennai's water supply an...21 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Delhi Master Plan 2047: Key highlights of blueprint for housing, metro & YamunaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40 lakh new homes and a 695-km metro network by 2047. It includes redevelopment for unauthorized colonies ...20 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Manohar Lal Khattar unveils Delhi's 2047 blueprint: 40 lakh homes, 695-km metro & jobs on agendaDelhi's Master Plan 2047 proposes forty lakh new homes for its growing population. The city's metro network will expand to six hundred nine...20 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- Over 2 years, across Miami-Dade, more than 9,000 trees reveal a hidden journey of heat: Mature canopies can pull temperatures down by 10°F, turning scorching streets into cooler urban spaces for residentsTrees offer significant cooling benefits to urban areas. FIU researchers found that tree canopy coverage can reduce temperatures by ten deg...18 Aug, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
- Delhi’s Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan to get multi-modal transport hubs for seamless transfers between metro, rail, bus and RRTSDelhi's Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan are among three major transit zones proposed to become integrated multi-modal trans...18 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- Morocco swapped scorching black asphalt for porous “sponge” pavement; the experimental surface ran up to 16°F cooler, offering cities a surprising new way to beat urban heatMorocco is testing permeable “sponge” pavement in selected urban areas of Marrakech and Agadir as cities look for ways to manage extreme he...15 Aug, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3°C during heatwavesUrban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooli...14 Aug, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
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