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Month: May 2017

Environment

Where does Hyderabad’s Wonderla get its water from?

May 16, 2017 Anshika John

All those water parks and rain dances that the urban citizen enjoys, where do they source their water from? The answers may be disquieting, as this Hyderabad research project shows.

Economy

How a design enthusiast in Mangalore is inspiring alternative farming

May 15, 2017 Sara Borasio

20-year-old Ajay Gopi, founder of “Hands on Agriculture”, aims to establish aquaponics as a less water-dependent alternative to conventional farming.

Environment

It’s a flower, it’s a weed – it’s an ecosystem!

May 13, 2017 Daniel Phillips

The Global Urbarium project, an evolving, multi-city celebration of spontaneous urban vegetation, seeks to awaken all to the magic of weeds that we have always ignored or even rejected.

Economy

Living on the edge: A photo-essay on Bengaluru’s migrant waste pickers

May 10, 2017 Kavya Michael

A vivid picture of the destitution and rights-deprivation that members of the city’s migrant waste-picking community are doomed to.

Infrastructure

Making our cities child-friendly, one park at a time

May 6, 2017 Kirti Zala

Parents of the Park, initially started in Ahmedabad and now replicated in several other cities, is an initiative that has brought parks alive for children from all sections of society.

Commute

Cab aggregation business model still attractive

May 5, 2017 Akshatha M

Between driver disenchantment and proposed government regulations, will cab aggregators find a way to a sustainable business?

Society

Bengaluru teens use art to raise funds for causes

May 3, 2017 Sara Borasio

A gang of six young girls from Bengaluru have been organising arts and culture events to raise funds for various causes.

Commute

No more quick bucks for Ola, Uber cab drivers

May 2, 2017 Akshatha M

From New Delhi to Chennai, cab drivers have been protesting against the changing policies from aggregators. Some signed off from the network, others are resigned to lower earnings.

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