Every morning, cities wake up with the burden of unsegregated waste and the dumpsites that are running out of space. Not only in India, but across the world, solid waste management continues to pose systemic challenges for urban governance, particularly in rapidly growing cities.
Every day, thousands of children in Chennai walk, cycle, or are dropped off on streets that were not designed with their safety in mind. While streets where schools are located are officially labelled as “school zones,” the ground reality is very different.
Unsolicited calls, spam messages, and digital fraud have become common concerns for mobile phone users. While many consumers recognise spam and activate Do Not Disturb (DND) features on their phone, few are aware that strong regulatory protections already exist.
The Amazon was a symbol of the undeniable urgency with which COP30 commenced. The rainforest, a global stabiliser, was clearly under increasing pressure, setting a context for a conference in which ambition and anxiety went hand in hand.
What is it about buses that brings a wave of nostalgia over most of us? I still remember the bus numbers of routes I used to frequent decades ago, and my heart skips a beat when I come across them on the road today.
