News - Part 2

Future of Jobs: Is the MBA regime nearing its end?

March 16, 2021 Ambi Parameswaran

Going forward, the MBA market will probably get splintered into sub-parts and specialized MBAs, focusing on specific sectors like entrepreneurship and more.

City Buzz: Lockdown in Nagpur | Vaccination progress in India | Looming water crisis in Delhi…and more

March 14, 2021 News Desk

A recap of major urban highlights from across the cities.

What we need to keep our senior citizens safe, healthy and happy

March 13, 2021 Ambika Shaligram

Well-thought out initiatives and some mindful steps can ensure that the physical and emotional needs of seniors living in cities are taken care of. Some examples from Pune

Struggling to book or reschedule a slot for the COVID vaccine? Read this

March 10, 2021 Rishabh Shrivastava

The second phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive is for senior citizens and those over 45 years with comorbidities. Here is a detailed explainer of the entire process.

15th Finance Commission: Ignoring lessons from the pandemic

March 8, 2021 Tikender Panwar

The 15th Finance Commission has recommended a road map for devolution of funds to states and ULBs. But it completely ignores their real aspirations and needs, feels the author.

City Buzz: Bengaluru, Shimla most livable cities | Covaxin assures 80% efficacy | Pune set to have its first metro station..and more

March 7, 2021 News Desk

Catch the key highlights in our cities from the week that passed.

Yet another plan to regulate traffic in Shimla, but will it work?

March 4, 2021 Ashwani Sharma

The heavy tourist influx during peak summers and weekends negates any and all traffic mobility plans the city administration draws up. Will the new SITRAM be any different?

Converting kitchen waste to compost: Why are our cities stumbling?

March 2, 2021 Monika Mandal

Waste decomposition and manure formation need special attention and dedicated technology. The government has to step in and support the market while also creating a demand for the manure.

Battling the climate crisis in Tier 2 cities: What can we all do?

March 1, 2021 News Desk

At our online roundtable on climate crisis in tier 2 cities, we asked participants to share that one call to action that they would give out to various stakeholders.

What’s causing climate risks in our smaller cities and towns?

March 1, 2021 News Desk

On February 10th, we organised an online round-table discussion on ‘Climate Crisis and Environmental Sustainability: Lessons for Tier 2 cities’. A summary of some key observations.

City Buzz: New rules for OTT and social media | COVID-19 cases rising again | Gujarat civic polls…and more

February 28, 2021 News Desk

A quick recap of all the important urban highlights from across the country

Why bioremediation is not a magic pill for India’s overflowing landfills

February 24, 2021 Pushkara SV

Urban Local Bodies across the country consider Indore’s bioremediation experiment as one worth emulating to clear out waste dumps at landfills. But is it really the best solution?

Get vaccinated, do not lower guard: What doctors are telling us

February 21, 2021 Gunjan Sharma

The question on everyone’s mind is, do we really need a vaccine when cases are declining sharply? The answer, health practitioners say, is an emphatic yes. Here’s why

City Buzz: Outrage over arrest of activist | Results of Punjab civic polls | 54,000 air pollution deaths in capital..and more

February 21, 2021 News Desk

All that’s making news in our cities — from the arrest of Disha Ravi to new COVID protocol for workplaces

Installing a rooftop solar system in Hyderabad: All you need to know

February 19, 2021 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

Households and gated communities in Hyderabad-Secunderabad are increasingly opting for such systems and reaping its benefits.