In September 2010, the Yamuna River touched the base of Taj Mahal’s 300 m long river-facing terrace for the first…

I am currently in Portland till August 2011, representing The Urban Vision as a Young Urban Leader. Portland is one…

The term “density” has developed a tarnished reputation in our time. It has become synonymous with mid and high rise…

The awareness about effects of green-house gases and carbon footprints, which are prominent by-products of modern living, have given the…

In a fascinating lecture at EmTech India 2011 , Kent Larson, Principal Research Scientist and Director, Changing Places Research Group,…

In the context of the Indian Constitution, local government bodies are the subject of the State List and are thereby…

“Even the most advanced advocates of ecological design are still struggling with ways to  integrate environmental technology, resource conservation and…

photo credit: zedvox Like all people, the citizens of India tend to be gregarious. They enjoy gathering outside the home…

Antibiotics for viral infections such as cold and flu patients have no effect on viruses, but over the long term…

The challenge of fast urbanization is opening the way for the development of highly “smarter” cities, as more and more…