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Articles by Arathi Manay Yajaman

About Arathi Manay Yajaman
Arathi is a market researcher who loves to run and write. She has been actively involved in issues that affect citizens, including apartment management, waste management and lakes. She used to live in Mumbai and is now based in Bengaluru, working as a Community Anchor with Citizen Matters.
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Blood donation banner in Mumbai
Health

Why is blood donation a big deal?

October 29, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Mumbai is facing acute shortage of blood, but citizens can help us get though this by donating blood.

Belapur Fort in 2016
Infrastructure

When will Belapur Fort be restored?

July 12, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Residents of Navi Mumbai are waiting for the restoration of Belapur Fort to be completed, but CIDCO is not in a hurry.

Road on Sunday
Society

Photo essay: a bird’s eye view of post-lockdown life in Mumbai

June 17, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Standing on the balcony and watching the Mumbai world go by, makes an interesting pastime. There are stories in every frame.

Health

Feeling ill and suspecting COVID in Mumbai? Here’s what to do

April 30, 2021 Juhi Jotwani and Arathi Manay Yajaman

If you are in Mumbai and feel ill, this will help you decide what to do

Waste Management

Here’s how you can save Thermocol and Styrofoam packaging from the landfills

April 29, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Thermocol is still used extensively for packaging. A little effort can ensure that it gets recycled properly.

Health

How safe is the milk you drink?

March 18, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Government has fixed standards that milk should have to be fit for human consumption. But, is adulterated milk the norm?

Civic

Moving homes is cumbersome. Here’s how you can make it broker-free

January 21, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Are you wishing that you can escape paying rental brokerage charges in Mumbai? This may help you do it.

Health

Starting the conversation on mental health

October 15, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Smile Simi is short film about mental health. Citizen Matters caught up with the story writer.

Infrastructure

Ensuring worker safety: Spidermen need harnesses too

October 8, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

When men balance on bamboo poles, with only their skill and experience separating them from a smashing end, several storeys down, your heart is in your mouth.

Environment

Photo Essay: Mangroves and their ecosystems

September 22, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Amateur and professional photographers from nearly 70 countries photographed mangroves and their unique ecosystems.

Infrastructure

Find out if your building is too secure to be safe

September 3, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Every day, 35 people die due to fire accidents in India. If there is a fire in your building, would you be able to escape safely? Find out.

Waste Management

COVID-19 lockdown: how waste segregation methods derailed in one Mumbai township

September 1, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

How the pandemic disrupted solid waste management. And why it is important to do something now.

Waste Management

Let’s not waste ‘waste’: In pursuit of the ideal waste management solution

August 31, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

In order for us to leave a better planet to the future generation, we have to roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. This is the story of how I learnt solid waste management techniques from the best in the industry.

Society

Photo Essay: Ganesh Chaturthi during a pandemic

August 24, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

They’re many ways to worship Ganesha and still not pollute our earth. Here’s how.

Society

Throwback to the times when Dahi Handi festivities were possible

August 12, 2020 Arathi Manay Yajaman

Reliving Dahi Handi in Mumbai

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