India

Mumbai police have launched an anti-honking campaign to reduce noise pollution in the city.

Mumbai Police Fighting Noise Pollution With Enforced Patience

Caitlin Dempsey

In an effort to lower noise levels, the Mumbai Police have set up noise meters at select traffic signals around the city called "Punishing Signals".

Aerial view of submerged Chennai airport taken by Indian Air Force helicopters following heavy rains in Tamil Nadu, December 2015 Photo: Indian Air Force, 2015.

The Flooding of Chennai: Urban India and Climate Change

A.J. Rohn

In late November and early December, flooding plagued South India and particularly Chennai. AJ Rohn takes a look at the confluence of climate change and urban India.

Map showing location of BRICS countries. Map: Cflm001, Mediaiwiki, public domain.

What Does the Acronym BRICS Stand For?

Joe Akintola

The term “BRICs” is an acronym developed from the names of countries that are in a similar stage of newly advanced economic ...