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RTI data with NGO casts a cloud over cause-of-death reporting in Mumbai

August 10, 2022

Age-wise classification of cause of death in Praja Foundation’s health report for Mumbai throws up alarming figures. What could be the reasons?

The picture shows .students of IIT Bombay sitting in large numbers at the main gate of the institution in protest against the recent fee hike.

IIT Bombay fee hike: Facts and figures that explain why students are on a hunger strike

August 8, 2022

The fee hike at IIT-B will hit students from marginalized communities hard, say protesting students. Some of them may even have to drop out.

a man sits on a bench on an empty railway station in Mumbai

Mumbai Buzz: New disease rising in Navi Mumbai | Muddy water in Chembur and more!

August 6, 2022

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease rises in Navi Mumbai; Muddy water angers Chembur residents, Crimes on railway stations reduces.

A line of drivers on the blue moped Yulu bikes standing in front of a Yulu max station

How the electric Yulu bike is faring in Bandra West

August 1, 2022

The Yulu bike has become quite popular among app-based delivery workers on the streets of Bandra West. But there are pain points too.

a mumbai citizen reads out a political party pamphlet

How the new mid-term Maharashtra government will affect Mumbaikars on-ground

July 28, 2022

A new government has taken oath in Maharashtra and citizens are bearing the brunt of drastic changes to existing policy.

A man running to escape the heavy rain in Mumbai

How BMC takes care of public health when it rains

July 26, 2022

Every monsoon, public health is threatened by water-borne diseases in Mumbai. BMC starts preparing for it two to three months in advance.

IIT Bombay fee hike: Facts and figures that explain why students are on a hunger strike

August 8, 2022

The fee hike at IIT-B will hit students from marginalized communities hard, say protesting students. Some of them may even have to drop out.

A red water tanker seen from a top angle

Mushrooming townships pose threat to safe water supply in Thane

July 29, 2022

New townships have been coming up in Thane even as existing societies grapple with water supply issues. Large protests have erupted in the area but to no avail.

table top model of an old bus and bus stop model

New BEST museum showcases Mumbai’s past and future

July 15, 2022

The new BEST museum draws a historical timeline of the BEST bus in Mumbai and its role in making Mumbai an industrial hub of India.

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?

Voices of the women of slum resettlement in Mumbai

Sporadic bus workers’ strikes could continue, so what is BEST doing?

RTI data with NGO casts a cloud over cause-of-death reporting in Mumbai

IIT Bombay fee hike: Facts and figures that explain why students are on a hunger strike

Mumbai Buzz: New disease rising in Navi Mumbai | Muddy water in Chembur and more!

EDITORS’ PICK

How the electric Yulu bike is faring in Bandra West

How the new mid-term Maharashtra government will affect Mumbaikars on-ground

How BMC takes care of public health when it rains

Citizen Journalism

IIT Bombay fee hike: Facts and figures that explain why students are on a hunger strike

Mushrooming townships pose threat to safe water supply in Thane

New BEST museum showcases Mumbai’s past and future

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

Heat, dust and other challenges facing construction workers in Mumbai

Environment

The story of Aarey forest under three governments

Governance

Event: Young citizens imagine themselves in the role of Mayor of Mumbai for a day

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IIT Bombay fee hike: Facts and figures that explain why students are on a hunger strike

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