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Ruchira Paul

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Climate answers from informal settlements

Climate answers from informal settlements

When monsoon pours down across India, many of the country’s citizens, across its large metropolises, confront a re-occurring predicament. Delhi,...

01.10.2026 7

The Statesman

Ruchira Paul

Cities must learn to tackle heat

Most of the world’s population lives in urban and peri urban areas. About 31 per cent of India’s population lives in urban areas, and India’s...

24.05.2026 40

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Ruchira paul

In-situ development vital for slum rehabilitation

According to the national Census held in 2011 in India, metropolitan Kolkata is home to over 14 million people. Once the capital city of India, today...

02.03.2026 30

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Ruchira paul