From Historic Palaces to Hidden Bazaars: The Perfect 48 Hour Itinerary for India’s ‘Pink City’

Crafted by an expert who grew up in India, this 48-hour Jaipur itinerary covers the Pink City's historic palaces, hidden ...
The Economist

Indian cities are utterly unprepared for what is about to hit them

THE BRITISH, under whose colonial rule Bombay grew from a collection of mosquito-infested islands into a metropolis, called their creation “Urbs Prima in Indis”—the first city in India. So it remains.
Phys.org

India shows how urban forests can help cool cities, as long as planners understand what nature and people need

For many years, I lived in the Indian city of Chennai, where the summer temperatures can reach up to 44° C. With a population of 4.5 million, this coastal city is humid and hot. Its suburbs are home ...

Which Indian city is famous for silk sarees? Why Kanchipuram stands out

India is home to many celebrated silk-weaving traditions, but few hold the cultural and historical weight of Kanchipuram silk sarees. Woven in Tamil Nadu with pure mulberry silk and intricate zari ...