The shelters have long been underfunded and shoddily run. But after DAY-NULM expired last September, residents aren't even ...

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Amid searing heat, coastal women like Anthony Ammal sustain India’s fishing economy, yet remain unseen due to the silence of ...

Locals are opposing cosmetic upgrades to Kavesar Lake, Thane’s last natural wetland, fearing serious ecological degradation ...

Despite NGT rulings, Pallavaram Periya Eri remains choked by sewage, encroachments and government apathy, a lake on the brink of collapse.

India has several codes and schemes for green buildings, but implementation in cities has been poor in general. What are ...

Thermal photos of kitchens within informal settlements show the high surface temperatures and the heat women are exposed to.

The Peenya men’s shelter has only one fan for 20 beds. Besides the humidity, residents have to put up with pungent smell and ...

World Bank backs Bengaluru with USD 426 million to boost flood resilience, water security and sanitation. Here's how the loan ...

This vibrant group of book enthusiasts has fostered a love for reading among children and adults, and has ensured that old ...

While informal settlements are most vulnerable to climate effects like urban flooding, solutions often are limited. Hasiru ...