Although India has been touted to emerge as the next economic superpower, a closer look at its teeming cities makes one realize the enormity of the transport infrastructure problems plaguing the country. But this is a global phenomenon and not restricted to any one country alone. Cities must take immediate steps to combat urban gridlock and utilize energy more efficiently.... Read More

As the term smart city gains currency the world over, the cities of the future must plan ahead to develop their infrastructure, transportation, healthcare and other public services through the efficient use of technology. Those cities that support a culture of innovation are the ones that will witness unprecedented growth in the long-term.... Read More

With Aadhaar, India is poised to go from being data-poor to being extremely data-rich, and AI and fintech could help more Indians gain access to financial services, affordable housing, and a host of other benefits. But how prepared is India for the future of jobs, privacy, and data security?... Read More

The 2017 edition of the One Globe Forum included several sessions that brought together top-level experts from diverse fields to discuss the future of smart cities. Yatish Rajawat, Chief Strategy Officer, LocalCircles, moderated a panel titled “Building Smarter Cities and Infrastructure”, and kicked off the discussion by asking how we can define the problem of urbanization.... Read More

Bureaucrats and industry experts laud the purpose and intent of the Indian government’s Smart Cities Mission. However, a number of ground realities need to be taken into account. A panel of experts at last year’s edition of One Globe Forum drew attention to the challenges in implementation.... Read More

There is a lot of buzz around the ‘100 Smart Cities’ project in India. Governments signalling the importance of cities finding their own destiny is welcome, but, we need to be aware of the challenges ahead in implementing the smart cities programme.... Read More

Numbers on Internet users are making the space extremely competitive. To survive, organisations need to innovate... Read More

The premise that there is no option other than to step up public investment in infrastructure is now virtually unanimously accepted. But how... Read More

Recent studies have reflected that long, stressful commutes significantly lower life satisfaction levels. And yet, they seem to have become intransigent feature of urban life. Do Smart cities offer any solutions to this widespread problem?... Read More

Are mobile phones a handicap or help to education? Either way, their presence can neither be ignored nor dismissed. Here's looking at some ways in which the mobile can serve as a primary educational resource for a country like ours.... Read More

An introductory look at smart cities - plans, problems and practices. A plan for hundred smart cities, each with a multi-million seed budget, is part of PM Modi’s ambitious vision for India.... Read More