Citizen Matters, Mumbai | Better cities, better lives

Garbage bin near school raises a stink; BMC unsure of moving it

March 21, 2023

Are you concerned about uncleared garbage bins in areas like schools, where it could be a health hazard? Here’s what BMC says about the issue.

Mumbai Buzz: SOP for construction sites after accident| One less AC train… and more

March 18, 2023

More in this weekly Mumbai news recap: 20% of unnatural female deaths due to domestic violence; Two parks in L ward; Unseasonal rains till Saturday.

No parking please: citizens oppose BMC’s plans for underground parking at Juhu’s public park

March 16, 2023

Citizens oppose the plans to construct underground parking lots beneath parks and they raise environmental concerns given how limited open spaces are.

Welcome written on colourful iron sheets of a house

Explainer: Dharavi redevelopment — What lies ahead

January 9, 2023

With the Dharavi redevelopment project in full swing, where do residents, businesses and livelihoods stand in the drive towards profit?

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.

Fisherfolk of Hanuman Koliwada struggle without land or livelihood

March 15, 2023

Stranded and left bereft of their livelihood to make way for development, the fishermen of Hanuman Koliwada are reclaiming their original village.

A living will that can save hardships

March 14, 2023

What to do in situations where you or someone you know are kept alive on life support? The solution is to have living will. Here’s what it is

Protest opposing the notice to take cemetery land for road widening

Road widening may squeeze cemetery land: Catholics and Jews of Bandra worry about future

March 3, 2023

Catholic and Jewish communities worry about their cemeteries, even as the municipal corporation makes road widening plans to ease traffic.

Crowded street with shops, pedestrians, two-wheelers parked on the side.

Who should provide parking for your car? The state, the private players or no one?

March 24, 2023

With the highest density of cars per km in India, Mumbai can’t provide parking for private vehicles, causing traffic snarls and violations.

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.

Who should provide parking for your car? The state, the private players or no one?

How luxury housing is changing Mumbai’s housing landscape

Garbage bin near school raises a stink; BMC unsure of moving it

Mumbai Buzz: SOP for construction sites after accident| One less AC train… and more

No parking please: citizens oppose BMC’s plans for underground parking at Juhu’s public park

EDITORS’ PICK

Explainer: Dharavi redevelopment — What lies ahead

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

Citizen Journalism

Fisherfolk of Hanuman Koliwada struggle without land or livelihood

A living will that can save hardships

Road widening may squeeze cemetery land: Catholics and Jews of Bandra worry about future

Explainers

Who should provide parking for your car? The state, the private players or no one?

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

Economy

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

Environment

Fisherfolk of Hanuman Koliwada struggle without land or livelihood

Governance

BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field

Opinion

A living will that can save hardships

Bengaluru

Chennai

More