Open Natural Ecosystems in Bengaluru harbour rich biodiversity. Take a look at what they hold and what we risk losing to ...

Spatial and temporal biodiversity patterns, recorded by citizen scientists in the city during 2016-2025, were studied at a ...

Yet, women hardly have a voice in how cities are planned, designed, and governed. Globally, there is growing recognition that ...

Animal activists urge the government to recommend RVNA, a simple, cost-effective way to protect animal welfare workers against rabies.

Heatwaves and floods in Chennai show how disaster systems and policies fail persons with disabilities, stressing the need for true inclusion. On a normal day, fatigue is a persistent challenge for ...

Amidst the urban sprawl of HSR Layout, Swachagraha Kalika Kendra (SGKK) stands out, looking nothing like a traditional park. At the entrance, a striking archway made of old plastic bottles and scrap ...

Experts suggest that with a few tweaks, the GCC can still run the decentralised waste management system effectively. Muthulakshmi*, a sanitary worker contracted with the Greater Chennai Corporation ...

It's summer and Bengaluru residents are bracing for a water crisis. Meanwhile, how far has the Cauvery Stage V reached? Here's a status update. So, will Bengaluru reach water sufficiency this year? Or ...

The Jaga Mission shows the path to institutionalised, decentralised participatory governance through three main areas of intervention. As Odisha’s Jaga Mission progressed, the vision expanded from ...

Contaminated by sewage, garbage and illegal water extraction, Nanmangalam Lake has become a prime example of a mismanaged waterbody. Catching a glimpse of the Indian Eagle Owl is not a rarity for ...

The Jaga Mission has progressed far in establishing a model of decentralised participatory governance in underdeveloped urban poor habitats. As per Census 2011, one out of every six city dwellers — ...