Building Safety, Urban Governance and Disaster Preparedness: Lessons from the Kolkata Warehouse Collapse
A warehouse in Taratala collapsed with many workers trapped, triggering a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies.
Urban Fire Safety in India: The Need for Safer Growth Amid Rapid Urbanisation
Reflecting on the implications of regulatory failures and the urgent need for effective fire safety measures in educational establishments.
Lucknow Commercial Building Fire: Lessons in Urban Fire Safety and Regulatory Enforcement
How lapses in building standards, emergency preparedness and enforcement can turn a local fire into a major urban disaster
India's Urban Water Emergency: A Crisis of Governance, Not Just Scarcity
Addressing urban water shortages requires strategic planning, infrastructure development, and sustainable practices to ensure long-term water security.
Heatwaves, Surface Ozone and India's Emerging Climate–Air Pollution Nexus
New research reveals rising ozone during heatwaves is linked to increased cardiac deaths in India, emphasizing a public health crisis.
Hyderabad Floods and Traffic Paralysis: When Urban Growth Ignores Geography
Examining how a brief downpour caused chaos in Cyberabad's IT hub, questioning urban planning, drainage, and infrastructure resilience.
Urban Fire Safety in India: Tragic Muzaffarpur Hospital Fire Claims Five Lives
A fire at a hospital ICU in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has resulted in five fatalities and numerous injuries, raising concerns about safety protocols.
Phasing Out Polluting Vehicles: Delhi-NCR's Push for Cleaner Transport and Better Air Quality
Cabinet clears two-year scheme to phase out BS-IV and older commercial vehicles, offering incentives for BS-VI and electric replacements to curb worsening air pollution.
Delhi Hotel Fire Tragedy: Lessons for Urban Governance and Fire Safety
A devastating fire in a Malviya Nagar hotel killed 21 people, including foreign nationals, exposing alleged fire-safety violations, overcrowding and regulatory failures at the establishment.
Why States Are Turning to Land Pooling to Build India’s Cities
With land acquisition becoming costlier and more contentious, Rajasthan and other States are embracing participatory models that promise faster infrastructure and shared gains.
Beyond Winter Smog: Understanding India's Growing Summer Air Pollution Challenge
Despite stronger winds and clearer skies, Indian cities from Delhi to Chennai are facing rising PM10 and ozone spikes—driven by dust storms, traffic emissions, and sunlight-fuelled chemistry that turns summer into an unexpected pollution season.
Heat, Housing, and Vulnerability: The Silent Crisis of Urban Pregnancy in India
Facing oppressive heat, they return to homes that trap warmth, hindering recovery during critical moments of pregnancy.
India's Urban Tree Crisis: Development at the Cost of Green Cover
Citizens unite to oppose tree-cutting for development projects, echoing the spirit of past environmental movements.
Wastewater Surveillance Unveils Hidden COVID Surges in Bengaluru
Researchers emphasize the importance of diverse surveillance methods in identifying COVID-19 cases, especially when public testing declines.
Building Hazards: Ensuring Safety Against Fire Risks
India must enhance its fire safety measures and preparedness to prevent devastating tragedies in urban residential spaces.