Rampant overspeeding, incorrect helmet use and drink-driving are behind most road crashes, finds this study in the Bengaluru ...

Senior citizens via JAC have released a manifesto for the candidates contesting the assembly elctions, asking for a secure and safe life.

While the scheme initially helped workers get jobs in Chennai and other urban centres, the implementation has been ...

The accident that claimed nine lives highlights the lack of safety measures at construction sites and the violation of building regulations.

Other news: AQI round-up in cities; Lancet report highlights risks to India from extreme heat; office rents surge to pre-pandemic levels. Delhi’s Diwali night blazed with colours and high-decibel ...

Resettlement to housing board sites can have dire consequences for the urban poor, and the loss of welfare benefits is one of them. “I haven’t got my pension for four years. I don’t know why,” says ...

The revised fees for name change in the property tax documents were not widely publicised by the Tambaram City Municipal Corporation. In August/September this year, Chennai resident Rajiv attempted to ...

The Banni Nodi wayfaring project has put KR market metro station at the heart of a showcase to the city's 500-year urban history. Unless it’s about broken roads, broken water pipes or about broken ...

Chennai buildings to get flood risk maps, housing sales see a slump in Tier-II cities, and luxury home sales surge by 37%. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on October 25, in its 10 ...

The Urban Mobility Charter demands improved public transport, road safety measures and pedestrian-friendly policies. Maharashtra is at a critical juncture in its urban development. As cities expand ...

A detailed account of how citizens got city authorities to reverse their decision to build an underground parking lot under a park in Bandra. On September 22nd, the playground on the Raosaheb ...