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Mumbai Buzz: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Drop in road accidents… and more

February 4, 2023

In other news from Mumbai this week: CM Shinde stresses on pollution control; city to get India’s first electric AC double decker bus.

As BMC prepares to release its budget, a wishlist from citizens’ group MNCDF

February 4, 2023

The citizen activist group MNCDF comes forward with their suggestions on key actionables that the BMC budget should make provisions for.

People standing on a railway station platform

BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field

February 2, 2023

The BMC has asked for suggestions on the municipal budget. Here are some responses: covering governance, health, safety, education, environment, etc.

Six million in Mumbai’s slums are on the frontline of climate risk

December 16, 2022

Climate disasters plague Mumbai slums, where vulnerable groups fight for their livelihoods. Things are only getting worse.

A quarter of Mumbai walks to work, and they’re more beaten down everyday

November 25, 2022

With frequent extreme weather events, those who walk to work are more vulnerable to health risks, accidents, and thus livelihood uncertainty.

A child looking out of a window from a local AC train in Mumbai

Are AC trains in Mumbai attracting car users off the roads?

November 24, 2022

With the newfound popularity of the AC trains in Mumbai, the demand for a quick comfortable ride is on the rise among first-class and private vehicle users.

As BMC prepares to release its budget, a wishlist from citizens’ group MNCDF

February 4, 2023

The citizen activist group MNCDF comes forward with their suggestions on key actionables that the BMC budget should make provisions for.

How a survey on lack of toilets highlighted issues we never knew

February 1, 2023

A group of youth from Shivaji Nagar writes about the findings from their research on community and public toilets.

People walking on the road next to Thane traffic

Traffic woes around Thane station road a never-ending problem

January 3, 2023

Why has commuting to Thane railway station become so difficult? The municipal corporation must address Thane traffic concerns.

BMC wants your inputs on the city budget; here’s how you can share that

January 25, 2023

As the BMC attempts a half-hearted participatory budget, we invite you to submit your suggestions for a chance to make your demands known.

Mumbai metro update: Now a two-year wait for the next line

January 23, 2023

With lines 2A and 7 between Andheri and Dahisar fully operational, Mumbai now has a metro network. Here is the status of the other awaited lines.

How normal was the monsoon in Mumbai in 2022?

October 19, 2022

With the monsoon in Mumbai having been close to average on most counts, the chance of a water cut later in the year is low.

Schools struggle as pending RTE reimbursements run into crores

Interview: DM Sukhtankar on his role as the first administrator of BMC

Mumbai Buzz: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival | Drop in road accidents… and more

As BMC prepares to release its budget, a wishlist from citizens’ group MNCDF

BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field

EDITORS’ PICK

Six million in Mumbai’s slums are on the frontline of climate risk

A quarter of Mumbai walks to work, and they’re more beaten down everyday

Are AC trains in Mumbai attracting car users off the roads?

Citizen Journalism

As BMC prepares to release its budget, a wishlist from citizens’ group MNCDF

How a survey on lack of toilets highlighted issues we never knew

Traffic woes around Thane station road a never-ending problem

Explainers

BMC wants your inputs on the city budget; here’s how you can share that

Mumbai metro update: Now a two-year wait for the next line

How normal was the monsoon in Mumbai in 2022?

Economy

Hidden, unsung, Mumbai’s piece rate workers toil away for meagre returns

Environment

Explainer: How to practise permaculture in Mumbai

Governance

BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field

Opinion

BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field

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