Smart cities: Testing ground for sensor-based instruments

Smart cities are much-needed platforms for on-field use and evaluation of sensor-based technology

Germany to provide Rs 720 crore loan to flood-hit Kerala

The amount would be used to promote climate-resilient transport infrastructure. Besides, a Rs 24 crore grant for international expertise in the …

Thirty new smart cities announced; India to have City Livability Index

800 projects worth Rs 34,000 crore are under various stages of implementation

Humans in 2167: Internet implants and no sleep

By 2167, genetically designed, digitally enhanced humans with Internet-connected brains will live with intelligent machines in a transformed …

Use public sector lands for Make in India-like businesses, suggests Economic Survey

It also recommends the use of public lands for start-ups and industrial clusters

Class is out, smart is in

For a city like Delhi to become truly smart, there must be focus on essential systems like transport, power, water procurement, distribution and …

India’s urban floods: Why we need to look at nature-based solutions

Solutions to reduce the loss of lives and livelihoods from urban floods; Can be exercised by individuals and local govts

A dull year for renewable energy

While the increase in solar capacity has been stated clearly, it is unclear what direction the currently faltering renewable industry will take …

As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Large parks can reduce depression risk: study

Major depression was three times higher in residents exposed to small parks as compared to those exposed to large parks