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.

When it comes to Gross Domestic Product (GDP), there are some cities in India which are noted for leading the charts being economic powerhouse. These metros generate a disproportionate share of output ...

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

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 ...

Monday - Friday, 11:00 - 12:00 SIN/HK | 0500 - 06:00 CET This report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging ...

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 ...

BERLIN HAS trouble with wild boars. Parts of Buenos Aires are overrun by capybaras. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, wild turkeys are a menace. Many cities have problems with animals. But few have it as ...

Empowering India’s smaller cities and making them able to weather the worsening effects of climate change will be imperative as CO₂ emissions continue to rise. India’s urbanization trajectory is set ...