Blogs By Our Fellows

Urban planning in cities like Gurgaon has long been shaped by the priorities of a narrow group, often overlooking the lived experiences of half the population. To create safer, more inclusive urban environments, we must center women not just as users of the city, but as planners, decision-makers, and co-creators. Urban planning isn’t neutral; it […]

In earlier articles, we examined the range of complaints received by the Gurugram Police—from domestic disputes to street harassment—and how these cases are prioritised. However, addressing safety requires more than reactive policing; it demands a deeper look at the structures that shape our cities. Urban planning, often seen as neutral, is in fact a powerful […]

In the last piece, I shared how my journey through India’s evolving cities:, especially Gurgaon, has revealed the deep-rooted cultural and structural challenges that continue to shape women’s safety. Urban safety is not only about preventing harm; it’s about fostering trust, dignity, and a sense of belonging. While the city projects modernity, its realities often […]

Exploring a little deeper into haze and air pollution, I came across a few articles on people’s day-to-day experiences. There was one which said a marathon runner, who has run over 100 marathons, cut down his run from a usual full marathon to a 10-kilometer one for the annual Mumbai Marathon in January 2025. When […]

Having understood the main reasons for the Haze in Mumbai as Air Pollution (while its humid weather and the coastline support the formation of the Haze), it is safe to say that Air Pollution and, in a broader sense, Air Quality, is a global concern. While I work on projects on improving Air Quality at […]

In addition to the global frameworks, efforts at the national level play a substantial role in managing air quality/ pollution. In this context, let us try to understand how India is working towards improving its air quality and how it, as a country, has set up a structure to combat air pollution. India aligns with […]