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Urbanisation led to 60% more night-time warming in Indian cities than non-urban areas: Study
A study by IIT Bhubaneswar found that urbanization has led to 60% more night-time warming in over 140 Indian cities compared to surrounding non-urban areas. Cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, and Rajkot were most affected, with Delhi-NCR and Pune also experiencing significant warming. The urban heat island effect, where concrete and asphalt store and release heat, is the main cause. T
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Globalisation, urbanisation, and technology have impacted the Indian lifestyle, blending tradition with modernity. The anticipated growth in Indian household wealth underscores the need for effective investment planning and wealth management.
The quiet revolution: How electric vehicles are redefining urban soundscapes
India had 21.7 lakh EVs on road, 0.6% of total vehicles. Planners focus on noise reduction, greenery. Tech advances drive EV market growth. Emphasis on wildlife preservation, social interaction, emission reduction for sustainable urban living.
Share market update: Most active stocks in today's market in terms of volume
The NSE Nifty index closed 31.6 points up at 22368.0
Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley, faces a water crisis that software cannot solve
The Silicon Valley of South Asia has a nature issue -- a pain point that software cannot solve. In the sprawl beyond Bengaluru's core, where dreams of tech riches usually grow, schools lack water to flush toilets. Washing machines have gone quiet. Showers are being postponed, and children with only dirty water to drink are being hospitalized with typhoid fever.
Who is in charge of Bengaluru? Seeking solutions amid rapid urbanisation
The previous BJP regime decided to increase the number of municipal wards in the city from 198 to 243, but the present Congress regime wants the number cut to 225. The consensus between them, however, is to retain the single, bloated body. Which takes the city’s administration back to square one.
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China says economy got a strong start in 2024, sets sights on latest technology, upgrading factories
China has the potential to achieve its annual economic growth target of about 5%, according to top officials. Exports rose by 10% in the first two months of 2023, and medium- and long-term loans from banks jumped more than 30%. The priority will be on supporting scientific and technological innovation, integrated development of urban and rural regions, food security, and energy security.
Working women are most risk averse savers: Report
Women earners in the metros tend to be risk-averse with 51% of their investments parked in fixed deposits (FD) and savings accounts, followed by 16% in gold, 15% in mutual funds, 10% in real estate and just 7% in stock, found a joint survey by DBS Bank and ratings firm Crisil. This is in line with behaviour from DBS Bank India’s own customer insights where 10% of female customers have an active fixed deposit, while just 5% of male customers have opened an FD.
Dharavi Redevelopment Project ropes in global urban planners, designers for masterplan
The joint venture, Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRPPL), said on Monday it was partnering with architect Hafeez Contractor who has done many social housing projects, U.S. design firm Sasaki, and consultancy firm Buro Happold from the UK for the redevelopment.
No plan is a terrible plan for our cities
India's urban population is expected to reach 800 million in the next 25 years, but most cities are not prepared for this growth. A survey found that 39% of state capitals lack active master plans for urban development. This has led to unsustainable urban sprawls and environmental pollution. The crisis can be attributed to a shortage of skilled urban planners, financial constraints, and limited powers of local governments. Development plans need to be insightful, adaptable, and integrate the views of citizens to make India's cities future-ready.
Authorities to inspect Gurgaon upscale colonies for building rules violations
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has formed teams to investigate 30 residential properties in Gurgaon that allegedly underwent illegal construction after receiving occupation certificates (OCs). The DTCP aims to curb unauthorized activities and has curated a list of properties to be inspected based on field staff information.
Q1 results this week: Adani Enterprises, SBI, Maruti, Titan, Airtel, M&M & others
Major firms such as Maruti Suzuki, Titan, Bharti Airtel, and M&M among others will release their June quarter results this week. The report cards of other companies such as GAIL, Power Grid, Sun Pharma, and Adani Enterprises are also expected to be out. This week, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Enterprises, Adani Transmission, Titan, IndiGo, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, SBI, M&M, Varun Beverages, and Bank of Baroda are scheduled to announce their quarterly performance.
Stock market update: Nifty Bank index advances 0.52% in an upbeat market
The Nifty Bank index was trading 0.52 per cent up at 44556.1.
Stock market update: Nifty Auto index advances 1.58% in an upbeat market
The Nifty Auto index was trading 1.58 per cent up at 15074.65.
Stock market update: Nifty Realty index advances 0.44% in an upbeat market
The Nifty Realty index was trading 0.44 per cent up at 519.55.
Stock market update: Nifty Pharma index advances 0.54% in an upbeat market
The Nifty Pharma index was trading 0.54 per cent up at 13696.45.
UP govt plans to build EV charging stations on a large scale in UP
The state government is coordinating with NITI Aayog and Asian Development Bank in preparing the Comprehensive Electric Mobility Plan (CEMP) for Lucknow. This scheme will be launched in all the 17 municipal corporation cities selected under the Smart City Mission as soon as possible, and extended to other cities in future. Strategic routes will be identified for the development of charging facilities while changing the transport system.
Chinese planners promise 12 million jobs, economic rebound
Efforts to revive the Chinese economy have global implications after weak retail, auto and housing sales depressed demand for imports. The country is the biggest export market for its Asian neighbours and an important revenue source for Western companies.
View: Give our cities their own language of urban design from its heritage and around sustainability
Cities should have personalities, India's cities especially so, given our historic temple cities with an entire conurbation built around a temple economy. Instead, India's cities are where the poverty of imagination prevails. Urban design in India is built to cater for utilitarian or affluent needs, with a deliberate neglect of local traditions and cultural influences.
Yogi approves Ayodhya master plan 2031
The master plan 2031 was presented by the housing and urban planning department to the chief minister after disposing of 1,084 objections that were raised by the citizens. The department also had to finalise the facade control guidelines and a common building code.
These nine companies rally up to 100% in November
Public sector companies hogged the limelight during the month, particularly the railway companies and state-run lenders. Other gainers majorly belonged to infrastructure and related sectors.
Urban seats offer little hope for a weakened Congress; BJP banks on ‘zero-error' strategy
What is missing in the urban seats is the excitement of an actual contest seen in rural areas, even in neighbouring Padra, where candidates engage in intensive campaigning to ensure every community leader is met and every voter is convinced.
As climate warms, a China planner advocates 'sponge cities'
Yu criticises much of Asia's modern infrastructure for being built on ideas imported from Europe, which he says are ill-fitted to the monsoon climate over much of the Asian continent. He points to recent floods that have wreaked havoc in many Asian cities, which he says are caused by this architectural mismatch.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on Friday
Nifty has formed a bearish candle with a gap but has managed to close above 18,000 level. Broad based indices Nifty 500 indicates slight gloomy over bulls as 127 stocks advanced while 373 declined
Why urban planners need to urgently factor in climate change mitigation
Research shows with the increased warming of the Indian Ocean, rainfall during the southwest monsoon has been reducing while the possibility of extreme weather events is increasing, meaning an increase in dry conditions as well as the likelihood of floods.
View: How active citizen engagement lies at the core of Centre's smart city project
There is a fundamental difference between generic rules and local knowledge. Urban planning, for example, takes place in a unique place (neighbourhood, culture) at a unique time (current affairs, demography) and has unique goals (needs, plans).
Niti Aayog Vice Chairman emphasises need to reduce carbon footprint in urbanisation
There is a compelling need to plug the gaps in urban-planning capacity in the country. Otherwise, a huge opportunity for rapid, sustainable and equitable growth would be at risk of being missed, he said.
'Urban planning needs to be integrated with Atmanirbhar Bharat, Smart Cities'
NK Patel, president of the Institute of Town Planners, India, has the areas chalked out that need to be brought into the planning frameworks, academics and practices.
Pune: 'Nullah parks' can both stop a deluge and delight people
The news reports of the disastrous flooding from last year are still fresh in our minds. The floods washed away homes, vehicles and lives. The 2019 tragedy woke us up - we were not ready for rain.
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