Piyush Rout

As our world rapidly urbanises, cities are becoming home to a new generation of leaders and changemakers. Young people are at the heart of this transformation, especially across emerging…

Sustainability has often been considered to be a feature of rural landscapes, when in fact urban areas are home to a myriad of ecosystems and natural wealth, harbouring rich biodiversity.…

As we celebrate World Habitat Day, let us commit to creating a future where the youth are at the forefront of urban transformation. By doing so, we can build urban spaces that are vibrant,…

Exactly 76 years ago on April 13, which happened to be Maha Bisuba Sankranti, the foundation for independent India’s first planned capital city was laid in Bhubaneswar as the capital of…

Globally, 3.5 billion people still live without safe toilets. Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene are the most basic human needs for health and well-being. Billions of people will…

A friend of mine asked me why I am not to be in government serving the people as town planner, but doing the same thing in not-for-profit mode. Well, my answer was had I waited, it would…

As the world becomes more interconnected and dynamic, urban settings are taking centrestage as catalysts for prosperity. Cities, towns, and their surrounding areas act as powerful magnets…

Just two days ago, the twin city Bhubaneswar Cuttack bid adieu to Maa Durga with a vibrant DJ Night marking the end of the ten-day festive season with an expenditure that runs into crores.…

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitat, and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter.…

Today is World Tourism Day, a day that reminds us how far Bhubaneswar has travelled across the globe. It’s still an unknown destination globally despite international connectivity as well as…