Walk through any Indian city and you are likely to pass several roadside chai (tea) stalls. They stand outside offices, college meeting points, beside markets, near metro stations and at neighbourhood corners. People stop for a quick cup before work, during a break or on...
Over the last four months, the young fellows of the Cities for Youth program in Alwar went through a journey that became much more than a fellowship. It evolved into a space for reflection, confidence-building, leadership, and action. Through conversations, city explorations, mentoring, and community...
Kota, Rajasthan recently made headlines by becoming the country’s first city to eliminate all traffic signals. The signal-free model is meant to replace start–stop traffic with continuous traffic, guided by design elements like flyovers rather than traffic lights. The assumption here is simple. Fewer signals...
When one travels to a new city, you often imagine new experiences such as exploring local food, discovering new neighbourhoods, or enjoying the small moments that make travel memorable. But for many women, that excitement comes with a constant layer of calculation: Is my hotel...
When Young Women Ask the City to Make Space for Them “Ajmer ki ladkiyan kahan hain?” It’s a simple question. But behind it is a powerful provocation. This is a city where girls are seen — going to school, fetching groceries, rushing home from tuition. And yet, they’re...
The Right to the City — For All Suraksha Sabha is a youth-led initiative grounded in the powerful belief that everyone has the right to the city — the right to move freely, access public spaces, and feel safe while doing so. Inspired by Jane Jacobs, a...
Picture this: a group of friends huddled on a street corner, sipping steaming cups of chai, exchanging stories, laughter echoing through the air. It’s a familiar image in most Indian cities, but who do you see in that picture? More often than not, it’s men. Why...
In a vibrant city like Jaipur, known for its colour, culture, and youthful energy, something often goes unnoticed — safe spaces for young people. Places where they can speak openly, share without judgment, and simply be themselves. Young people are among the most frequent users of...
Mental health gets discussed – in therapists’ offices, in seminars and workshops, on social media and in close circles of people who are well-versed with the terms and technologies. At this point, it might counterintuitively appear that mental wellbeing is getting limited to the urban,...
Every year, the UN Global Road Safety Week ignites international discussions regarding safer roads, improved road infrastructure, and the collective role of road users. While road safety affects everyone, it impacts women disproportionately. This year, during UN Global Road Safety Week 2025, the theme of...
