Parisar

Diya from New English School is a national-level table tennis player. She had been walking everywhere — from school to PYC Gymkhana for training — every single day. But only until recently.

A few weeks ago, as part of an initiative by Parisar, in collaboration with Pedal Mission and supported by she received a . Diya was overjoyed but perhaps not as much as her Ajji, who stood beside her, eyes shining with pride.

Diya is one among 60 students whose journeys changed that day, with a chance to move differently through the city and through life. For a cycle is so much more. It is time saved. Confidence built. A pedal towards a more world.

But for these journeys to truly take flight, our streets must change too. If we want more children to safely and confidently, we need infrastructure that supports them. Dedicated . Safer roads. And a city that remembers that it once was, "a cycling city".

As prepares to host the 2027 next January, perhaps it’s time we ask: can we bring that identity back, not just for sport, but for everyday life? Because when a child can cycle freely, an entire city moves forward.

Explore more about our work through the link in bio.

Somewhere between the rush of traffic and everyday routines, cities still hold spaces where people pause, connect and create.

On this International Day of Happiness, centred on "Caring and Sharing”, we’re thinking about how cities nurture well-being through spaces and infrastructure that allow for expression, connection and community.

In Pune, is one such space. A corner on FC Road where strangers become audiences, artists find a stage, and the city slows down even if just for a moment.

Recently, its removal has been proposed, citing traffic congestion. We took a closer look at this claim through a street design and mobility lens, and found that the space itself does not contribute to congestion, while continuing to play an important role in Pune’s cultural life. This video is a first step in unpacking the issue.

If you’ve ever performed, created, or spent time at Kalakar Katta, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us or DM us.

And tell us in the comments in one word: what does Kalakar Katta mean to you?

In our latest newsletter, this , we asked:
Who are our cities really built for?

For many women, everyday mobility still means:
🚶‍♀️ Unsafe streets
🚌 Unreliable transport
🌫️ Polluted air

What we’re seeing:

• Speeding makes streets unsafe for those who walk and use public transport
• Bad planning shows up in the air we breathe
• Public transport isn’t accessible if it isn’t reliable
• Flyovers prioritise cars—not people

Cities that work for women work for everyone.