Urban Development

Once hit by a deadly plague, Surat is now India’s cleanest city. With smart tech, community effort, and a Rs 500 crore waste economy, it shows how cleanliness can become a habit.

Chennai launches India’s first air-conditioned rest lounges for gig workers, offering food, grocery, and parcel delivery personnel a safe, dignified space to rest, recharge, and access essential facilities, setting a new standard for inclusive urban planning.

As Dehradun battles rising temperatures and shrinking green spaces, students, volunteers, and everyday citizens are stepping up. From peaceful protests to riverside clean-ups, their collective action is reshaping how the city protects its forests, trees, and public spaces. This is the story of how civic movements are rewriting Dehradun’s future.

The fast-growing satellite city has been recognised as a 'Green City' by the Indian Gold Building Council (IGBC). New Town is certainly showing West Bengal the green way forward in the area of urban development.

When it comes to tree conservation, seldom do we think about relocating them and for obvious reasons. Many of us are not aware that full-grown trees can be transplanted if they face the danger of getting felled.

The company hopes that the move will lead to a positive change in the city, making it less polluted and more green.

On February 18 and 19. Bengaluru will be transformed into every nature lover's paradise with the Neralu tree festival.