As smog thickens and PM2.5 soars, small cities are gasping for breath, yet many remain invisible on pollution maps. In Nāgrika’s Climate Change Series, Part 4 unpacks how climate change fuels toxic air, why monitoring falls short, and what’s at stake when the country’s most polluted places go unnoticed in policy response.

India's startup scene is shifting, with Tier-II and Tier-III cities driving a surge in new businesses. Smaller cities now account for 50% of the country’s startups, spurred by local support, skilled talent, and government initiatives. Yet, challenges like funding and infrastructure remain. Could these smaller cities become the next big innovation hubs? Shows like Shark Tank are already putting a spotlight on these rising stars; could they be the key to unlocking their potenti

Despite being integral to India’s urban landscape, smaller cities often get overlooked in both academic and online knowledge resources. While big cities dominate research and Wikipedia pages, small cities remain under-represented. To bridge this gap, Nagrika launched “Nagarpedia” — a community-driven initiative encouraging citizens to enrich Wikipedia’s city pages with credible, local insights. After all, who better to contribute than those who truly know their own city?