When I was studying urban planning, I never imagined that in the next three decades Bhubaneswar will be trapped under...

Municipal councils work hard to respond promptly to their residents’ needs. But despite their best intentions, rules and requirements often...

Faster urbanisation has led to increased distances between food production centres and urban settlements, resulting in longer supply chains and...

Hiroshima, a name synonymous with unimaginable destruction and human suffering, has become a symbol of hope and rebirth. So do...

Cities worldwide are experiencing an increase in artificial surfaces like tarmac and concrete, while green space is declining. As a...

Over the past 50 years, the world’s population has grown at the fastest pace. From 4 billion in 1975, global...

In my school days, my parents, teachers, and society taught me to always walk on the left side of the...

The pursuit of a world-class city has come at a steep cost for Bhubaneswar. What was once the Temple City...

Bhubaneswar: World Bicycle Day (June 3) is a timely reminder that cycling can make Bhubaneswar healthier, cooler and more equitable....

Bhubaneswar: Once hailed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru for its “undulating ground and cool breeze coming from the sea,” the temple...