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India-born Nithya Raman to take charge in LA amid homeless crisis, political divisionNithya Raman, an India-born democratic socialist, has been elected the new mayor of Los Angeles. She faces significant challenges, includin...- India-born Nithya Raman widens lead over Republican rival in LA mayoral raceNithya Raman is increasing her lead over Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral election. Raman has obtained 51.7 percent of the votes...
- Indian-born Nithya Raman elected Mayor of Los Angeles, scripts history as first South Asian mayor of the cityNithya Raman has made history by becoming the first South Asian mayor of Los Angeles. She won the election against incumbent Karen Bass dur...
- Australian outback data centre pulls timeline after regulator stallsStartup Energy North, which says it has finance lined up for a sprawling gas and solar-powered data centre on a cattle ranch in the country...
- London once built a pedestrian bridge that twisted like a corkscrew to clear the canal for boats; the unusual crossing was later removed in 2013The Helix Bridge, a marvel of engineering with its twisting and retracting design, became an iconic visual landmark connecting Paddington B...
- Is the world preparing for war? Why US, UK, Japan and Europe are ringing emergency alarm bellsWorld War 3 coming? Is the world preparing for war? The governments across the world in the US, UK, Japan and Europe are strengthening emer...
- ET Industry Changemakers Awards North 2026: Celebrating Visionaries Who Are Shaping Tomorrow
- NYC Ferry carried 7.4 million passenger trips in FY2025, while the city subsidised each trip by an average of $8.33 across six routes serving all five boroughsNew York City's ferry service has seen significant growth, now serving around 7.4 million passengers. To keep fares affordable amidst incre...
- A Pittsburgh man bought a $10,000 building and spent decades covering it in murals and found objects; Randyland grew into a local art attractionRandy Gilson purchased a derelict building on Pittsburgh's North Side and created Randyland over thirty years. His efforts involved using d...
- Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 to unlock Rs 2,800 cr investment in bioenergy sector: IBAThe Renewable Energy India Expo 2026 will take place from October 22 to 24 in Greater Noida, poised to draw over Rs 2,800 crore in investme...
- Russia's Geran drones become one of the most dangerous. Speed, reinforced bodies and less reaction time; the new drone that is changing warfareFor a long time, the sound of a Shahed-136 gave people in Ukraine something they badly needed, a little warning. The Russian-built Geran-2 ...
- In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
- India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
- In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cupsA Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of re...
- In a 2013 study, researchers found a healthy green roof cooled air by 1.58°C at night, while drought damage cut that measured benefit to 0.78°CWhile green roofs can significantly reduce urban heat, they demand regular maintenance to sustain their efficacy. Recent findings indicate ...
- Experts call for regulated student housing ecosystemIndia today has over 43 million higher education students, yet organised student housing serves less than 0.5% of total enrolments. "Millio...
- Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F coolerCities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a re...
- Chicago planted a 20,300-square-foot green roof on City Hall; EPA says its surface can be about 100°F cooler than nearby conventional roofs and saves nearly $5,000 in energy each yearChicago's City Hall green roof demonstrates substantial cooling and energy savings. This innovative rooftop garden reduces surface temperat...
- Central Park is changing to survive climate change — and what New York is doing could matter for cities around the worldCentral Park faces climate change challenges like increased rainfall and extreme heat. The park is now adapting by becoming climate infrast...
- The road less paved: India’s cities have a governance problemAs key contributors to national economic growth, Indian cities face challenges in governance due to unfulfilled promises of devolving power...
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