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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.

Mumbai buzz: Shortage of eggs | BMC invites citizen inputs on budget… and more

January 21, 2023

In other news in this Mumbai weekly recap: New bus routes along new metro lines; 900 birds injured during Makar Sankranti; air quality woes.

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.

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.

mangroves in gorai with boats in the sea water

What the Mangrove Alliance at COP27 could mean for Mumbai’s mangroves

December 15, 2022

The Mangrove Protection Coalition, formed at COP27 negotiations, could have long term impact on vast conservation efforts.

Can COP27 impact Mumbai’s fossil fuel phase out?

December 13, 2022

Mumbai must also introduce a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to reduce emissions, phase down fossil fuels and tackle climate change.

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.

Why flawed planning may have a role in annual outbreak of diseases in Mumbai

How Mumbai has changed: An interview with veteran urban planner Shirish Patel

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

Mumbai buzz: Shortage of eggs | BMC invites citizen inputs on budget… and more

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

Traffic woes around Thane station road a never-ending problem

What the Mangrove Alliance at COP27 could mean for Mumbai’s mangroves

Can COP27 impact Mumbai’s fossil fuel phase out?

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

Residents of Dharavi remain clueless, anxious about redevelopment plans

Opinion

Glimpses of Versova on a photo walk

Bengaluru

Chennai

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