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Devendra Fadnavis Explains Why He's At Davos With "Small Minds" Jab At Critics
The Maharashtra government has signed nearly 85 MoUs in diverse fields in Davos that will have a lasting impact, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sharing how his state stands to benefit from the conclave with the global elite in attendance.
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Palm Jebel Ali: Dubai's New Mega Island Is Twice The Size Of Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jebel Ali is not just about scale, it is about ambition. The island will feature 16 to 17 fronds and seven interconnected islands, housing over 240,000 residents across 30,000 to 50,000 families.
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How To Enjoy A Budget Holiday Under INR 40,000 In Vibrant Bangkok
A Bangkok holiday under INR 40,000 isn't just possible, it's enjoyable. By mixing smart planning with a bit of flexibility, you'll get the best of the city
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Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
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Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
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"Urban Population To Double By 2047, Civic Bodies Should Adapt": Official
The country's urban population is likely to double by 2047 and existing structures of administration, planning and financing of urban bodies will have to adapt to changing times, the Centre's Smart City Project Mission Director Kunal Kumar said.
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Neom: 5 Points On $500 Billion Smart City Project Planned By Saudi Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has announced one of the greatest and most complex construction projects in history, which involves transforming a desert the size of Belgium into a high-tech city-region called Neom.
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Alexa Turns 3 in India, Country Head Puneesh Kumar Talks About Indian Languages, Privacy, and More
Over these three years in India, Amazon has introduced Hindi language support, and then Hinglish as well to understand slang context. However, the country has multitude of vernacular languages, and Alexa currently doesn’t support those. The company plans to introduced news in 12 regional languages, but full-fledged conversations may take a little...
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Google Parent Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs Cancels Toronto 'Smart City' Project
Sidewalk Labs caused an uproar when it proposed getting a share of property taxes and development fees linked to the rising value of Toronto city land to finance the project. It dropped the suggestion when it submitted the master plan in June 2019 to Waterfront.
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Toyota at CES 2020: Plan for 'Woven City' of the Future Unveiled for Japan
Toyota said on Monday it plans to build a prototype "city of the future" at the base of Japan's Mt. Fuji, powered by hydrogen fuel cells and functioning as a laboratory for autonomous cars, "smart homes," artificial intelligence and other technologies.
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Devendra Fadnavis Explains Why He's At Davos With "Small Minds" Jab At Critics
The Maharashtra government has signed nearly 85 MoUs in diverse fields in Davos that will have a lasting impact, said Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, sharing how his state stands to benefit from the conclave with the global elite in attendance.
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Palm Jebel Ali: Dubai's New Mega Island Is Twice The Size Of Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jebel Ali is not just about scale, it is about ambition. The island will feature 16 to 17 fronds and seven interconnected islands, housing over 240,000 residents across 30,000 to 50,000 families.
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How To Enjoy A Budget Holiday Under INR 40,000 In Vibrant Bangkok
A Bangkok holiday under INR 40,000 isn't just possible, it's enjoyable. By mixing smart planning with a bit of flexibility, you'll get the best of the city
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Smart Cities Start With People, Not Technology: Study
African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not only smart but also fair, inclusive and resilient?
-
Cities Are Heating Up The Planet, How They Can Tackle Climate Change
Cities have a central role to play tackling climate change. They contribute 67-72% of the greenhouse gas emissions which are heating up the planet.
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"Urban Population To Double By 2047, Civic Bodies Should Adapt": Official
The country's urban population is likely to double by 2047 and existing structures of administration, planning and financing of urban bodies will have to adapt to changing times, the Centre's Smart City Project Mission Director Kunal Kumar said.
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Neom: 5 Points On $500 Billion Smart City Project Planned By Saudi Crown Prince
Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, has announced one of the greatest and most complex construction projects in history, which involves transforming a desert the size of Belgium into a high-tech city-region called Neom.
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Alexa Turns 3 in India, Country Head Puneesh Kumar Talks About Indian Languages, Privacy, and More
Over these three years in India, Amazon has introduced Hindi language support, and then Hinglish as well to understand slang context. However, the country has multitude of vernacular languages, and Alexa currently doesn’t support those. The company plans to introduced news in 12 regional languages, but full-fledged conversations may take a little...
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Google Parent Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs Cancels Toronto 'Smart City' Project
Sidewalk Labs caused an uproar when it proposed getting a share of property taxes and development fees linked to the rising value of Toronto city land to finance the project. It dropped the suggestion when it submitted the master plan in June 2019 to Waterfront.
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Toyota at CES 2020: Plan for 'Woven City' of the Future Unveiled for Japan
Toyota said on Monday it plans to build a prototype "city of the future" at the base of Japan's Mt. Fuji, powered by hydrogen fuel cells and functioning as a laboratory for autonomous cars, "smart homes," artificial intelligence and other technologies.
