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Encroachment and drainage woes: Lessons to prevent flooding in Porur Lake

A study investigates the causes of flooding in Porur, flags the underutilised potential of the nearby sponge park and suggests connecting missing links.

by Yugapriya Thiyagarajan, Karthik Gunasekar, Raju, Raguvaran Palani, Mira Srinidhi and Karthikeyan S December 16, 2025

Mumbai / Environment

From slums to skyscrapers: How Mumbai’s L Ward faces climate stress

by Anjali Tripathi, Arun Ganesh, Asmita Kubade, Ekta Verma, Henna Kuvadia and Tanvi Bobhate

Chennai / Environment

A year on, how has the Ennore restoration project fared in Chennai’s toxic hotspot?

by Archita Raghu

Mumbai / Waste Management

Community-led segregation helps Mumbai’s informal settlement clean its neighbourhood

by Shruti Gokarn December 11, 2025

Bengaluru / Waste Management

Bengaluru’s SwachaGraha: 10 years of citizen action for sustainability

by Pinky Chandran December 9, 2025

Mumbai / Health

Mumbai’s daily commute: A journey through stress and anxiety

by Shailaja Tiwale December 8, 2025

Delhi / NCR / Waste Management

The debris solution: How can recycling Delhi’s construction waste clean the air?

by Gangadharan B December 5, 2025

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Encroachment and drainage woes: Lessons to prevent flooding in Porur Lake

by Yugapriya Thiyagarajan, Karthik Gunasekar, Raju, Raguvaran Palani, Mira Srinidhi and Karthikeyan S December 16, 2025

Mumbai / Environment

From slums to skyscrapers: How Mumbai’s L Ward faces climate stress

by Anjali Tripathi, Arun Ganesh, Asmita Kubade, Ekta Verma, Henna Kuvadia and Tanvi Bobhate December 15, 2025

Bengaluru / Waste Management

Bengaluru’s SwachaGraha: 10 years of citizen action for sustainability

by Pinky Chandran December 9, 2025

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

by Prajna Dutt October 31, 2025

Mumbai / Commute

Mumbai’s transport overhaul: Real solutions or a hidden agenda?

by Stalin D October 27, 2025

Civic

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

by Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya August 14, 2025

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Encroachment and drainage woes: Lessons to prevent flooding in Porur Lake

by Yugapriya Thiyagarajan, Karthik Gunasekar, Raju, Raguvaran Palani, Mira Srinidhi and Karthikeyan S December 16, 2025

Mumbai / Environment

From slums to skyscrapers: How Mumbai’s L Ward faces climate stress

by Anjali Tripathi, Arun Ganesh, Asmita Kubade, Ekta Verma, Henna Kuvadia and Tanvi Bobhate December 15, 2025

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A year on, how has the Ennore restoration project fared in Chennai’s toxic hotspot?

by Archita Raghu December 13, 2025

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