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Bengaluru’s flowering Tabebuia Rosea trees: Think green, not just pink

Cities must not confuse beauty with ecology; Bengaluru’s pink weeks are lovely, but unchecked ornamental planting could make the city prettier but less alive.

by Pitamber Kaushik May 6, 2026

Mumbai / Water Supply

Water is everyone’s right, says Pani Haq Samiti

by Shruti Gokarn

Chennai / Governance

From flood control to potable water, will the Mamallan dam truly deliver on promises?

by Archita Raghu

Chennai / Environment

Inside Chennai’s AQI: Why hyperlocal monitoring of air quality is crucial

by Archita Raghu April 30, 2026

Srinagar / Civic

Cold rooms, heavy hearts: What winters mean for migrant students in Kashmir

by Munazah Shakeel April 27, 2026

Chennai / Commute

Pre-poll report card: Chennaiites call for better last-mile connectivity, walkable footpaths

by Archita Raghu April 22, 2026

Chennai / Governance

Information for voters in Perambur constituency

by Gangadharan B and Mandanna Kushalappa April 21, 2026

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Cold rooms, heavy hearts: What winters mean for migrant students in Kashmir

by Munazah Shakeel April 27, 2026

Ahmedabad / Economy

The Saundarya story: Ahmedabad’s women-led cooperative presents alternative to modern gig work

by Bhargav Oza and Payal Upadhyay April 14, 2026

Bengaluru / Environment

Where are the pollinators in Bengaluru?

by Sharad Narayan, Bindu Madhavi, Vaibhavi Bhat, Urmila Jagadish, Tulika Khargonkar and Ekansh Prasad April 6, 2026

Bengaluru’s flowering Tabebuia Rosea trees: Think green, not just pink

by Pitamber Kaushik May 6, 2026

Governance

Cities for women: This Women’s Day, let’s look beyond the numbers

by VR Vachana and Aishwarya R March 8, 2026

Chennai / Governance

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

by Karthik Bhatt February 26, 2026

Editor's Pick

Environment

Mumbaikars are fighting for their mangroves. Here’s how you can join them

by Shruti Gokarn

Economy

From Kovalam to Kokilamedu, livelihoods of hundreds threatened by proposed Mamallan reservoir

by Archita Raghu

Commute

How a citizen-backed feeder bus service in Bengaluru transformed local commute

by Gangadharan B

Economy

All work, no play, low pay: How migrant workers powering India’s nuclear dreams live

by Amudhini M V

Environment

Beyond the parks and gardens, Bengaluru’s ‘wasteland’ ecosystems call for protection

by Lakshmi Menon, Swaminaatha Krishnan, Nishanth, Shivaani Arunprasad, Rajat Rao and Paul Pop

Environment

The wild in the city: What citizen scientists tell us about Bengaluru’s biodiversity

by Shaurabh Anand

Cold rooms, heavy hearts: What winters mean for migrant students in Kashmir

by Munazah Shakeel April 27, 2026

Chennai / Civic

TN elections 2026: Detailed info for Chennai voters

by News Desk April 20, 2026

Bengaluru / Civic

Shaping Bengaluru: “Citizens can add real capacity through local knowledge, feedback”

by Gangadharan B April 8, 2026

Bengaluru’s flowering Tabebuia Rosea trees: Think green, not just pink

by Pitamber Kaushik May 6, 2026

Chennai / Environment

Inside Chennai’s AQI: Why hyperlocal monitoring of air quality is crucial

by Archita Raghu April 30, 2026

Mumbai / Environment

Mumbaikars are fighting for their mangroves. Here’s how you can join them

by Shruti Gokarn April 11, 2026

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