The Himalayas are being developed beyond their capacity, even as the landscape experiences climate-induced geohazards, says Swapnamita C Vaideswaran of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology

Billboards, tangled wires, graffiti and litter aren’t just eyesores — they’re fuelling stress, eroding civic pride and devaluing our cities. Reclaiming our urban landscapes requires design, discipline ...