A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...
22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Flooding after a few hours of rain: Why Indian cities keep fixing the same problems again and againBengaluru's recent flooding highlights a recurring issue in Indian cities: infrastructure upgrades fail to prevent disruptions due to a lac...
11 May, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Delhi to get permanent relief from waterlogging; construction of 4 major trunk drains underway: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi is upgrading its drainage system with a new Master Plan. Four major drains are being developed to tackle waterlogging. Projects in Ki...
11 Jan, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Pump it like Kolkata: What IT cities Bengaluru and Gurgaon can learn from a city that stopped sinking a decade agoGurgaon and Bengaluru’s frequent flooding reflects deeper flaws in urban planning, where natural drainage has been sacrificed for construct...
15 Jul, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
Bengaluru rains: 'AI for everything, but no drainage system?' questions Zerodha-backed investor as India's IT capital gets floodedBengaluru's severe flooding, caused by continuous rains, has sparked criticism of the city's urban planning. Investor Dilip Kumar questione...
20 May, 2025, 12.43 PM IST
Indian coastal cities can save Rs 505 crore annually by avoiding flood damagesNature-based solutions can help India's coastal cities. A study shows that investing in solutions like wetland restoration and green roofs ...
16 Apr, 2025, 09.03 PM IST
Panic grips residents as groundwater oozes out of floors in RishikeshThe Ganganagar area in Uttarakhand is experiencing groundwater oozing out of the floors of houses due to heavy rains and a poorly designed ...
22 Aug, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
Over 17,000 people died in floods and heavy rains between 2012-2021: GovtThe state-wise data on damages due to heavy rains and floods in the entire state (rural and urban areas) has been compiled by the Central W...
31 Jul, 2023, 05.55 PM IST
Urban flooding: Act before cars and bikes start floating in streets againWaterlogging during rains is part of the urban experience. However, in the past decade, there has been an increase in urban flood events ac...
20 Aug, 2016, 06.17 AM IST
IRF expresses concern over Gurgaon traffic nightmareImmediate short-term measures must also be undertaken at locations where roads have been flooded, the global road safety organisation said.
29 Jul, 2016, 03.53 PM IST
Poke me: Despite Chennai facing a calamity, it's better prepared than most Indian cities (Readers react)This week's Poke Me invited your comments on "Poke Me: Despite Chennai facing a calamity, it's better prepared than most Indian cities". He...
05 Dec, 2015, 06.52 AM IST
Cleansing Ganga: Govt to focus on polluting drainage systemsWhile the Centre is mulling to take a leaf out of the Sabarmati river front project in Gujarat to develop the river fronts of several urban...
27 Oct, 2014, 06.30 PM IST
Climate change poses grave threat to Indian citiesClimate change and reckless development are leaving Mumbai increasingly vulnerable to the elements.
12 Nov, 2012, 01.32 AM IST
- MMRDA got a scold from Chief sec
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority came in for some harsh criticism from the state chief secretary, DK Sankaran.
06 Jul, 2006, 02.37 AM IST