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Air quality management is a governance problem, not just an environmental one

Despite massive funding, Indian cities face weak governance, poor data, and limited capacity, as air pollution continues to worsen.

by Anand Iyer and Samriddhi March 2, 2026

Chennai / Environment

Protecting urban green cover: The process and penalties for tree felling in Chennai

by Archita Raghu

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Public gatherings in Tamil Nadu: SOPs must be followed in full spirit for safety

by Karthik Bhatt

Bengaluru / Environment

From garbage burning to traffic: Why Bengaluru needs hyperlocal air monitoring

by Gangadharan B February 25, 2026

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High transport costs, low support: The daily toll on commuters with disabilities

by Harshitha Padmavinod and Priyanka Thirumurthy February 23, 2026

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India Civic Summit 2026: Spotlight on changemakers transforming cities

by News Desk February 20, 2026

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Stormwater, floods and the city: Inside a citizen audit of Bengaluru’s K200 drain

by Mandanna Kushalappa February 19, 2026

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Preventing water contamination: How citizen data and chlorine monitoring can save lives

by Priyanka Jamwal February 19, 2026

Chennai / Commute

How OMR residents strive for better last-mile connectivity and improved public transport

by Sridevi Kothandapani, A Sivakumar and Harsha and Prabha Koda February 13, 2026

Society

India’s stray dog debate puts the nation’s conscience on trial

by Priya Chetty Rajagopal January 20, 2026

Public gatherings in Tamil Nadu: SOPs must be followed in full spirit for safety

by Karthik Bhatt February 26, 2026

Chennai / Water Supply

Water supply in Chennai’s OMR: Two decades of broken promises

by Harsha and Prabha Koda January 3, 2026

Bengaluru / Civic

A layout on the brink: Guru Raghavendra Nagar mirrors Bengaluru’s urban collapse

by Prajna Dutt October 31, 2025

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High transport costs, low support: The daily toll on commuters with disabilities

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Road to freedom: How this Chennai shelter empowers women with disabilities

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Environment

Songs of protest: Pune musician’s unique campaign to save the Mula-Mutha River

by Stephin Thomas

Education

Most urban schools violate law, exclude children with disabilities

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Opinion: India cannot solve its street dog issue by excluding community

by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Infrastructure

Retaining walls fail to provide flood respite for Mumbai’s riverbank residents

by Hepzi Anthony

India Civic Summit 2026: Spotlight on changemakers transforming cities

by News Desk February 20, 2026

Bengaluru / Civic

Stormwater, floods and the city: Inside a citizen audit of Bengaluru’s K200 drain

by Mandanna Kushalappa February 19, 2026

Chennai / Civic

India Civic Summit 2026: Citizens, experts, civic leaders unite to drive urban change

by News Desk February 17, 2026

Air quality management is a governance problem, not just an environmental one

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Chennai / Environment

Protecting urban green cover: The process and penalties for tree felling in Chennai

by Archita Raghu February 27, 2026

Bengaluru / Environment

From garbage burning to traffic: Why Bengaluru needs hyperlocal air monitoring

by Gangadharan B February 25, 2026

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High transport costs, low support: The daily toll on commuters with disabilities

by Harshitha Padmavinod and Priyanka Thirumurthy February 23, 2026

Chennai / Commute

How OMR residents strive for better last-mile connectivity and improved public transport

by Sridevi Kothandapani, A Sivakumar and Harsha and Prabha Koda February 13, 2026

Chennai / Commute

Civil society groups push for cleaner, safer and accessible transport in TN cities

by News Desk January 29, 2026

Governance

Chennai / Governance

Public gatherings in Tamil Nadu: SOPs must be followed in full spirit for safety

by Karthik Bhatt February 26, 2026

Bengaluru / Governance

The good news: Bengaluru’s unified transport vision. The bad: BMLTA rules auto-approve Tunnel Road

by Meera K February 2, 2026

Mumbai / Governance

Exclusions and evictions: Mumbai Pardhi community’s struggle for shelter and dignity

by Minal Sancheti January 23, 2026

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