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For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
'Thar repeller device': AI 'Thar Detector' goes viral for all the right (or wrong) reasons. Watch how it worksAn AI-powered device detecting Mahindra Thar SUVs in real-time has gone viral, transforming a common traffic complaint into an internet sen...
J. Kumar bets big on tunnelling as India’s urban pipeline expandsAs India races ahead with metro expansion and urban infrastructure development, execution excellence is becoming the defining factor behind...
‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...
Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...
The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and bus...
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
Nature just outsmarted Silicon Valley: That trendy houseplant on your windowsill has been doing advanced Math this whole timeThe Chinese money plant quietly organizes itself using a geometric system that humans only formalized in the computer age — and it does so ...
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...
India's urban transformation must be backed by accountability: CAG at BRICS SAI SummitDuring the BRICS Summit in Bengaluru, K Sanjay Murthy, India's chief auditor, emphasized the urgent call for heightened accountability in u...
Malaysia replaced streetlights with roads that glow in the dark, but this futuristic idea, which promised to revolutionize night driving, ended up running into a very down-to-earth problemMalaysia explored futuristic glow-in-the-dark road markings to enhance safety and reduce energy use. The pilot project in Hulu Langat showe...
Maximum Mumbai: India's financial capital is seeing its biggest infrastructure push yet. But, is it enough?Mumbai has been undergoing an unprecedented infrastructure push in the 2020s, with over $60 billion being invested in metro networks, expre...
In Madurai Central, DMK push for hattrick faces urban angerThe Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is aiming for a clean sweep in Madurai despite criticism over civic issues such as infrastructure, drainage, ...
Decongesting Bengaluru: Bus user numbers must reach 70% for city to breathe free, says urban expert RavichandarBengaluru’s roads can be decongested only if 70% of its citizens shift to public transport, said urban expert V Ravichandar at the BCIC Lea...
Zoho's Rs 50,000 crore founder has a unique solution to India's traffic problems, suggests 'optimal city size'Zoho's Sridhar Vembu proposes a radical shift in India's urban planning, advocating for massive public transportation investments to combat...
Noida traffic jam captures internet’s attention, and Bengaluru has plenty to say: Here's what netizens think about India’s growing traffic crisisA viral timelapse video of Noida's congested roads has ignited a playful online debate, primarily between residents of Noida and Bengaluru,...
Bengaluru Traffic: Viral Google Map screenshot shows walking is faster than driving 6 km; netizens voice frustrationA viral social media post by Ayush Singh on the platform X has highlighted Bengaluru's severe traffic congestion, revealing that walking ca...
Beijing to relocate 4 lakh residents to new suburban centre to control traffic and pollutionBeijing will relocate about 4 lakh residents to an eastern suburb by 2017 to address its severe "urban diseases" such as traffic congestion...
Now, two Indian-Americans get set to end traffic snarlsFounded by two Indian American professors, Urban Engines hopes to solve traffic jams by applying the lessons learned from managing internet...
- Government to study 'challans' to tackle traffic problem in metros
Very soon the 'challan' or fine you pay for violating traffic rules may well be utilised by the government for devising solutions for the b...