sustainable urbanisation

Diesel dominates consumption patterns, shows industry consumption review released by Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell

Over the past week, demand had consistently hovered around 2,200 MW, which officials attributed to sustained maximum temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius

Philanthropy is shifting from funding elite research to bolstering underfunded municipal health services. A historic $75 million donation to San Francisco General Hospital by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg exemplifies this, reinforcing public infrastructure for vulnerable populations. This community-first approach prioritizes equitable access and strengthens the safety net for those with the fewest options.

A new study reveals India's cities are increasingly tied to pollution as they grow richer, unlike China and parts of the West. While 80% of global cities are becoming cleaner and richer, India shows a concerning trend of rising fossil fuel dependence. However, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata offer hope for cleaner urban expansion.

Jaipur's Pink City is set to modernize with the approval of Metro Phase 2, a 41 km North-South corridor featuring 36 stations. This ₹13,037 crore project aims to boost connectivity, reduce traffic, and stimulate economic and real estate growth by linking key residential, industrial, and institutional areas.

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

Doctors have been saying this for a while: younger Indians are increasingly being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Now, a recent study confirms this. Even as overall hypertension cases have increased, in low- and middle-income countries, the largest burden is among people aged 40 to 59 – the heart of the working-age population

The plea has sought urgent intervention from the tribunal to restrain MCG from proceeding with the proposed facility and to remove structures already constructed at the site

Dowry deaths persist in India despite being outlawed, with women facing relentless demands for cash and property, often leading to violence and suicide. This practice, deeply rooted in power and control, continues across all social strata, highlighting a societal failure beyond legal reform.

In a decade, India built the world’s largest population-scale real-time payments system. It changed not just banking, but behaviour itself