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Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” a life lesson on finding contentmentQuote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” explores the Stoic philosopher's belief that true wealth comes fr...
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
Best German Proverb of the day: "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty." A life lesson on the price of prideBest Proverb of the day: The German proverb "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty" illu...
A Rs 20 lakh crore plan could shake up the Delhi-NCR property marketDelhi-NCR's property market faces affordability challenges, prompting the ambitious NCR Regional Plan 2041. This plan aims to reshape the r...
Lithium Urban bags investment from JSW Green Mobility, co eyes 3-fold growth in 2 yearsLithium Urban Technologies, backed by Eversource Capital, has secured a strategic investment from JSW Green Mobility to fuel a three-fold g...
In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmareParisian attic dwellers face perilous conditions as a historic heatwave bakes the city. These top-floor apartments, often occupied by stude...
NCR plans four new cities along RRTS corridors to ease housing costsThe National Capital Region Planning Board’s Regional Plan 2041 proposes four new greenfield cities along Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) ...
DMRC begins work on Central Vista metro corridor at Central Secretariat stationConstruction has begun on the Central Secretariat metro station, a key part of the new Central Vista corridor. This nearly 10-km undergroun...
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...
Centre, Telangana appoint SBI Caps to evaluate Hyderabad Metro takeover, Phase-II expansionHyderabad Metro's future is set for a new direction as the Centre and Telangana government have agreed to appoint SBI Capital Markets. This...
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
MHADA’s 925-acre Mumbai redevelopment pipeline may draw Rs 4 lakh cr investmentMumbai's housing redevelopment is set for a massive Rs 4 lakh crore investment, promising 75,000 rehabilitation tenements and 30,000 MHADA ...
Slum Rehabilitation Authority identifies 18 more clusters across Mumbai region for redevelopmentThe Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has identified 18 more slum clusters across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region for redevelopment under ...
Green residential developments can reduce water consumption by 30-50%: ReportIndia's burgeoning green building sector faces a transparency gap, hindering homebuyers' ability to assess sustainability. To address this,...
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: ReportIndia's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A report highlights the urgent need for affor...
70% opinion leaders see India as major global power in two decades: SurveyIndia is poised to become a major global power within two decades. A recent survey reveals strong confidence among policymakers and busines...
Hudco mulls $1 billion foreign debt under RBI forex swap facilityHudco aims to secure one billion dollars in foreign debt. This will be achieved through the Reserve Bank of India's concessional forex swap...
Pakistan's poor population swells by 27 mn in six years, poverty surges 7%Pakistan's poverty rate has risen from 21.9% in 2018-19 to 28.9% in 2024-25, pushing around 27 million more people below the poverty line a...