Urban Planning & Smart Cities 41 articles

Mumbai Schools Closed Due to Heavy Monsoon Rain: What You Need to Know

Heavy Rains Hit Mumbai Mumbai is currently facing a very difficult time as heavy monsoon rains continue to lash the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for the city. This means we should expect very intense rainfall and strong, gusty winds. Because of this, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has […]

Delhi’s Major School Makeover: A New Era for Education

Great news is coming for students in Delhi. The government has officially approved a budget of Rs 264 crore to upgrade 75 CM SHRI schools across the city. This is a massive step forward in making our government schools better, safer, and much more modern for every child. What Changes Are Coming? The project focuses […]

A Tragic Lesson from the Lucknow Fire: Why Safety Must Come First

A terrible fire broke out in a three-storey building in the Aliganj area of Lucknow this Monday. It was a heartbreaking event that claimed 15 lives. The building, which looked like a simple box, turned into a deadly trap for everyone inside. When the smoke started to fill the rooms, there was simply nowhere to […]

India’s First Bullet Train: BEML to Reveal Car Body by August

Big news for the future of travel in India! BEML, the public sector company working on our country’s first-ever bullet train, is moving fast. They have announced that the very first car body shell for the high-speed train will be ready by August this year. This is a huge milestone for India’s infrastructure dreams. Making […]

News & Current Events
  • June 18, 2026

Why You Should Stop Booking Ola Rides in Chandigarh Immediately

If you live in Chandigarh and rely on the Ola app to get around, you need to pay attention. The local administration has officially suspended the aggregator license of ANI Technologies Private Limited, the company behind Ola. This means that for the next six months, starting from June 17, Ola is not allowed to offer […]

Chandigarh RTI Denial: Why Citizens Want Answers on Master Plan Changes

Chandigarh is famous for being one of the best-planned cities in India. Designed by French architect Le Corbusier, its wide roads, green spaces, and neat sectors are loved by everyone. However, the city is now facing big changes. The Chandigarh Administration wants to amend the Chandigarh Master Plan 2031. These proposed changes include allowing taller […]

Mumbai’s Monsoon Pause: Are Our Roads Ready for the Rains?

Ah, Mumbai and its monsoon! It’s a relationship as iconic as the city itself – a mix of relief from the heat, the romance of the rains, and, unfortunately, the annual nightmare of potholes. For countless years, Mumbaikars have navigated these treacherous craters, enduring bumpy commutes and the constant worry of vehicle damage. But a […]

Ghaziabad Polio Alert: Understanding the Extensive Survey and What It Means for You

You might have heard the news: a vaccine-derived polio virus (VDPV) has been found in a sewage sample in Ghaziabad. This has led to a massive survey covering 30,000 households. If you’re wondering what this means, especially since India was declared polio-free, let’s break it down in simple terms. The Ghaziabad Story So Far Around […]

Indian Oil Says Don’t Panic: Your Fuel Supply Is Safe

Have you recently heard whispers about petrol and diesel shortages in some parts of India? Perhaps you even saw a fuel pump temporarily out of stock. It’s enough to make anyone a bit worried. But before you rush to fill up every container you own, India’s largest oil marketing company, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has […]

DIY & Home Decor
  • May 22, 2026

The Great Household Halt: What India’s Elections Revealed About Domestic Labour

Remember the recent West Bengal elections? While political pundits debated mandates and turnout, many urban households in metros like Delhi NCR and Bangalore were grappling with a different kind of crisis. For a significant chunk of urban India, an election thousands of kilometres away brought daily life to a grinding halt. Why? Because the steady, […]