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New whine in old cities: What’s in a name?

Governance
What do smart cities mean for the 99%? Nothing!
What do the commonest among the common men in our country really want? And what kind of space and acceptance do they find in the cities to which they migrate? A chance conversation with a young director of a National Award-winning film, who has filmed such people extensively, reveals stark urban realities that we often overlook.