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Industrialisation and urbanisation in the post World War era across the globe have led to increasing emissions, pollution and deforestation.

Guest column: Forest conservation is top priority

The Paris accord on climate change had resolved to put a cap of a 2 degree rise in temperature.

07 May 2019 2:37 AM

Travelling, working outdoors or exercising in open spaces enveloped by smog, with any protective masks is detrimental to health. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Save yourself from the smog

Here’s all that you need to know about smog and its dangerous impacts on our health.

26 Apr 2019 9:23 PM

Global landmarks that flicked the switch included Sydney's Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Dubai's Burj Khalifa. (Photo: AFP)

For Earth Hour global landmarks go dark

Global landmarks switch off their lights for Earth Hour.

31 Mar 2019 2:44 PM

There is a close relationship between green space, urban life and mental disorder. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Green environ decreases mental disorders

Being surrounded by greenery in childhood may improve mental health of the future urbanites.

28 Feb 2019 1:09 PM

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan with Dr. William Hall, School of Medicine, University College, Dublin at the inauguration of the Institute of Advanced Virology ( IAV) phase 1A building at Thonnakkal in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. —A.V. MUZAFAR

Afforestation brought new virus in Kerala

A post-graduate diploma course in virology and PhD in virology will also be started.

10 Feb 2019 3:18 AM

As the house sparrows consume mosquito larvae also, their presence helps tackle mosquito related health problems in the city.

Rajahmundry: ONGC sets up nests to protect sparrows

Senior students to be trained to make bird nests.

07 Feb 2019 1:50 AM

Telangana government

Telangana high court not keen on polls in villages awaiting merger

They challenged the newly introduced Section 3A of the Telangana Municipal Corporations Act.

05 Jan 2019 12:24 AM

A file photo of a tree ready for translocation in Bengaluru

Translocated trees die, BMRCL, BBMP blamed

Palike’s vertical garden initiative flopped soon after its launch.

06 Oct 2018 2:27 AM

Online retail is estimated to jump four-fold to USD 73 billion by 2022 as millennials are shifting from traditional shopping to e-commerce taking advantage of cheap smartphones and high-speed data, according to property consultant ANAROCK. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online retail to jump over four times at USD 73 bn by 2022: ANAROCK

The size of online retail stood at USD 17.8 billion in 2017.

03 Oct 2018 3:13 PM

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Rebel cities: Rapid urbanisation and the death of resources

Rural areas are gradually adopting urban culture, which is dangerous in the longer run.

01 Sep 2018 6:39 AM

Left to Right:1. Mr. Shashi Dharan, Managing Director, Bharat Exhibitions2. Mr. Chetan Hebbalae, Senior Director of Product Management, Cambium Networks3. Mr. Vineet Kshirsagar, Director for Government Business, NetApp Marketing and Services Pvt. Ltd.

Need for reliable connectivity for sustainable smart city

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the roadmap for the smart city program.

26 Aug 2018 5:47 PM

Representational image.

Hyderabad: Policy on integrated townships on cards

Draft ready, waiting for approval by the government.

18 Aug 2018 12:28 AM

There are reports by concerned citizens that the felling of trees is continuing despite the interim order against it by the Delhi high court and the statements made by officials. (Representational Image | Pixabay)

Innovative ideas needed to keep our cities liveable

The thoughtless approach of the government and the bureaucracy just adds to the problem. The current case of Delhi is a classic example.

04 Jul 2018 7:13 AM

Prospective home buyers are looking for bigger flats at an affordable price as the average unit size demanded across major cities has increased by 4 per cent to 1,300 sq ft in the last one year, according to a research by Housing.com and Makaan.com.

Home buyers looking for bigger flats in top cities

The average unit size demanded in Hyderabad is 1,757 sq ft, up from 1,710 sq ft a year-ago.

25 Jun 2018 2:06 PM

The event was conducted by the Institute of Engineers and the Foundation for Futuristic Cities.

Why urbanites are not voters

Most youngsters do not consider it their duty to vote.

12 Jun 2018 1:55 AM

Conversion of farmlands and eco-zones to urban spaces has reduced the amount of land that is available for food and other biotic resources.

Ecoistic: Peri-urbanization

It was right in the beginning of the 21st century that the word "Urban" started becoming synonymous with 'Growth' & Development".

31 Mar 2018 2:52 AM

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao

Telangana: Villages not for merger with ULBs

They also fear a higher tax burden on account of property tax, water charges etc., if villages are merged with ULBs.

10 Feb 2018 2:10 AM

The police was adopting technology as the world was transforming into a digital society, he said. (Representational image)

18% rise in crimes against women in Telangana, police blames it on urbanisation

Director General of Police M. Mahendar Reddy attributed the rise to rapid urbanisation.

31 Dec 2017 1:43 AM

The number of cities with populations of one million rose to 50 in 2011 according to the Census of India, from 35 in 2001; this number is expected to rise to 87 by 2031.

The need for smart mobility in Indian cities

It is estimated that by 2031, the urban population will rise to 60 million, while more metro cities in various regions will emerge.

13 Dec 2017 3:33 PM

Scientists have found that much of the Indus civilisation thrived around an extinct river. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indus civilisation flourished along abandoned Himalayan river Sutlej

Scientists have found that much of the Indus civilisation thrived around an extinct river.

29 Nov 2017 2:39 PM

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