Narayanan KizhumundayurNew Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Urbanisation, often celebrated as the hallmark of progress, carries within it a paradox that modern societies are struggling to resolve. As cities grow into centres of economic power, cultural vibrancy, and technological innovation, they simultaneously become landscapes where inequality is etched into everyday life. Amid the towering apartments, gleaming malls, and illuminated flyovers lives a population that has no roof to call its own. Urban homelessness - once viewed as a marginal issue - has now transformed into a silent emergency that shadows the march of development. It is not simply a logistical failure; it is a moral challenge that questions the very soul of our cities.
The roots of this...