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View ArticleMY VIEW: The Chennai Flood Happened Due to a Complete Lack of Urban Planning
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View ArticleMY VIEW: A 6-Point Approach to Urban Planning That Ensures Housing for All...
The views expressed in this article are that of the author's and do not in any way reflect the views of the organisation. Urban planner MS Raghavendra outlines a holistic approach to urban planning...
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Malls are considered markers of the rapid urbanisation of many parts of India. However, even rural India has its own versions of these hubs of commerce and trade. Elita Almeida explores one such “mall”...
View ArticleThe Honeycomb Effect: Small Causes, Small Changes – Big Impact [Part 1]
What does a techie who now sets up rainwater harvesting systems in rural schools have in common with an urban farmer who advocates growing vegetables on terraces and balconies? Can an apartment owner...
View Article‘Jago Banaras’ – A Campaign To Clean India’s Spiritual Capital
A great citizens’ initiative in Varanasi is trying to awaken a sense of civic awareness among the residents and tourists, and taking steps to bring local issues to the notice of the authorities in...
View ArticleEvent Alert: Eco-Productive Cities, A Three-Day Conference at Auroville
Eco-Productive Cities A three-day conference 5th to 7th September 2013 at Auroville (near Puducherry), India Registration Fees: Rs.9500 Auroville Green Practices, a part of Auroville, an international...
View ArticleMY VIEW: The Chennai Flood Happened Due to a Complete Lack of Urban Planning
In the MY VIEW section, we highlight some of the most pertinent and interesting letters and opinions sent to us by our readers. Have something to say? Write to us: contact@thebetterindia.com with “MY...
View ArticleThis Company Has a Make-In-India Solution to the Global Problem of...
A Tamil Nadu start-up has hit upon the perfect solution for India’s overflowing landfills – it segregates waste, creates an alternative fuel for industries and ensures complete reclamation of land....
View ArticleMY VIEW: A 6-Point Approach to Urban Planning That Ensures Housing for All...
The views expressed in this article are that of the author’s and do not in any way reflect the views of the organisation. Urban planner MS Raghavendra outlines a holistic approach to urban planning...
View ArticleTBI Blogs: Experience India in a Whole New Setting, at a Rural Mall Barely...
Malls are considered markers of the rapid urbanisation of many parts of India. However, even rural India has its own versions of these hubs of commerce and trade. Elita Almeida explores one such “mall”...
View ArticleISRO, Railways Join Hands to Avert Accidents at Unmanned Level-Crossings
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View Article5 Pedestrian-Friendly Measures All of India Should Adopt to Keep Us Safe
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