Citizen Matters, Mumbai | Better cities, better lives

Two black and yellow taxis on the opposite side of the roads.

High CNG prices: Mumbai taxi drivers, auto drivers demand fare hike to survive

September 22, 2022

Rapid rise in the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices has made the lives of auto and taxi drivers more difficult, as earnings don’t cover their expenses.

Sketch of a human head with portions of the brain pixelating to indicate memory loss

This World Alzheimer’s Day, let us also spare some thought for caregivers

September 21, 2022

Much has been written about Alzheimer’s, but it’s also important to discuss the impact of care giving on family members and professionals.

Soaring noise levels during Ganesh festival underlines the need for citizen action

September 20, 2022

Mumbai records high noise levels every Ganesh Chaturthi, leaving a lasting impact on our health. Little has been done to change this.

View from the windsheild of a car stuck in traffic in Mumbai, with cars jammed ahead

The causes and fixes to traffic in Mumbai: A discussion

September 16, 2022

Traffic in Mumbai is a hot topic. And especially so in monsoon. We brought citizens and experts together to weigh in on its causes and solutions.

A man is seen entering a man who without proper safety gear.

Manual scavenging: Families of those who died cleaning septic tanks await justice

September 15, 2022

Manual scavenging is prohibited by law, yet it continues to thrive in Mumbai. BMC places the onus largely on private contractors, but is that really the case?

Deepak Khilare sitting in a wheelchair, he is wearing a surgical mask. Beside him is his wife, her face is covered with a scarf. Their son is sitting next to her and beside him is Kishore Khilare looking at the camera. The picture is shot inside KEM hospital.

KEM hospital experience shows what unplanned medical expenses mean for the masses

September 12, 2022

Scarcity of resources in Mumbai’s public hospitals like KEM Hospital results in heavy out-of-pocket expenditure for many seeking treatment here.

This World Alzheimer’s Day, let us also spare some thought for caregivers

September 21, 2022

Much has been written about Alzheimer’s, but it’s also important to discuss the impact of care giving on family members and professionals.

Soaring noise levels during Ganesh festival underlines the need for citizen action

September 20, 2022

Mumbai records high noise levels every Ganesh Chaturthi, leaving a lasting impact on our health. Little has been done to change this.

How citizens can fight for road infrastructure in the city

September 9, 2022

A citizen’s perspective on understanding the road infrastructure ecosystem and the methods one can adopt to demand better roads.

Two bottles of sewage water, one dirty before treatment and another clear after treatment by the ECOSTP

Explainer: How to get a green sewage treatment plant (STP) for your housing society

May 19, 2022

Green sewage treatment plants are emerging as a contender in the fight against water scarcity and pollution. Here is how your housing society can get one.

Explainer: Segregating waste manually to minimise the burden on landfills

May 18, 2022

For all communities looking at sustainable waste management, here’s a primer on segregating waste and the proper way to handle each stream.

an abandoned vehicle at the airport in mumbai

Explainer: The real story behind abandoned vehicles in Mumbai

May 13, 2022

Thousands of abandoned vehicles have led Mumbai police to launch a ‘Khatara Hatao’ campaign. But what else can owners do with end-of-life vehicles?

Thane creek gets the Ramsar Tag, but worries over its ecological future persist

Mumbai Buzz: Port threatens livelihood of Palghar fisherfolk | Digital push in BMC hospitals

High CNG prices: Mumbai taxi drivers, auto drivers demand fare hike to survive

This World Alzheimer’s Day, let us also spare some thought for caregivers

Soaring noise levels during Ganesh festival underlines the need for citizen action

EDITORS’ PICK

The causes and fixes to traffic in Mumbai: A discussion

Manual scavenging: Families of those who died cleaning septic tanks await justice

KEM hospital experience shows what unplanned medical expenses mean for the masses

Citizen Journalism

This World Alzheimer’s Day, let us also spare some thought for caregivers

Soaring noise levels during Ganesh festival underlines the need for citizen action

How citizens can fight for road infrastructure in the city

Explainers

Explainer: How to get a green sewage treatment plant (STP) for your housing society

Explainer: Segregating waste manually to minimise the burden on landfills

Explainer: The real story behind abandoned vehicles in Mumbai

Economy

High CNG prices: Mumbai taxi drivers, auto drivers demand fare hike to survive

Environment

Thane creek gets the Ramsar Tag, but worries over its ecological future persist

Governance

How BMC’s SMILE Council can help you solve Mumbai’s problems

Opnion

Soaring noise levels during Ganesh festival underlines the need for citizen action

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