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'I once coached Rahul Dravid': Meet Arun Pai, The Ugly Indian founder who spent 24 hours staring at a garbage dump, and changed how India cleans its streetsBengaluru's "Footpath Mayor," Arun Pai, transformed a personal frustration with civic apathy into a national cleanup movement. After observ...
ET Graphics | Urban Workforce: Who earns more, who is missing in IndiaNavi Mumbai leads the pack in monthly earnings for salaried workers, with Ranchi, Greater Mumbai, and Delhi following closely. Across milli...
GBA panel to roll out GIS platform for coordinated civic works in BengaluruBengaluru is set to get a unified digital platform to streamline civic works and prevent redundant road digging. The Greater Bengaluru Auth...
Psychology explains why people love sitting in coffee shops even when they don’t need coffee, and what they’re really getting from itPsychology reveals why coffee shops become productive havens. These 'third places' offer a unique blend of ambient noise that boosts creati...
In purported letter to CM Mohan Yadav, Cabinet Minister Vijayvargiya rues 'non-cooperation' and 'neglect'Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has reportedly written to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, alleging neglect and non-cooperation reg...
Psychology explains why modern couples prefer being DINKs instead of having childrenModern couples are increasingly embracing the DINK (Dual Income, No Kids) lifestyle, prioritizing personal fulfillment, financial security,...
New macro indicators in the works to track Viksit Bharat progressIndia is crafting a robust Viksit Bharat Sankalp indicator framework, featuring around 385 macro indicators, to meticulously track its jour...
Catch 'em before they fall: India's new climate safety netIndian cities face a dual threat of extreme heat and torrential monsoons, severely impacting informal workers. Traditional insurance and go...
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
3one4 Capital launches $15 million fund to support overlooked sectors, women foundersKnown as the IIDEA Fund, this will be managed by 3one4 Capital with support from BII to back founders in sectors like energy transition, ag...
Over 95 million people in Europe face temperatures above 35°C TuesdayEurope is slowly recovering from its most severe heatwave ever, though over 95 million people will still endure 35C temperatures on Tuesday...
Slumdogs no more: Can tycoons take the Mumbai Model to other cities?India's top business tycoons like Ambani and Adani are shifting focus from city outskirts to redeveloping Mumbai's older housing and slum a...
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
Million-plus cities lead in job quality, earnings: NSOIn India’s bustling metropolitan areas, workers are now enjoying improved job opportunities, particularly in regular salaried positions, al...
Psychology says people who keep going back to the beach aren’t just relaxing, they may be restoring something deeperPsychology offers compelling reasons for the allure of the beach. Beyond simple enjoyment, coastal environments, through concepts like Atte...
Europe heatwave: 191 million people to face 35C+ temperatures on SundayEurope is bracing for a scorching Sunday as an estimated 191 million people are expected to face temperatures of 35C or higher, particularl...
₹3,692-crore elevated corridor to redefine Imphal’s skylineManipur is set to get a massive 25-km elevated corridor in Imphal, a Rs 3,691 crore project aimed at easing traffic and boosting developmen...
'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...
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) ...
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...