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HomeAuthorsEshan Kalyanikar

Articles by Eshan Kalyanikar

About Eshan Kalyanikar
Eshan Kalyanikar is a reporter for the Mumbai chapter of Citizen Matters. He has a PG Diploma from the Asian College of Journalism and has earlier written on education for The New Indian Express.
garbage bin near school
Civic

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

March 21, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

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.

Large swimming pool in Andheri
Civic

Explainer: How to avail membership for BMC swimming pools?

March 10, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will be increasing the number of swimming pools in the city this year. It also announced 25 per cent discount for women at four of its existing functional swimming pools

A few people at OPD counter getting their case paper ready. Some are sitting on the benches.
Health

The arduous journey of TB treatment: Conversations from a Mumbai hospital

March 1, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

Recent data from Sewri’s TB hospital shows a large number of patients quitting treatment midway. We visited the hospital to explore why.

Dusty Bandra-Worli sea-link.
Environment

Air purifiers to combat pollution: a cosmetic measure or an effective solution?

February 13, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will be spending crores on air purifiers. But is it the best solution to fix the city’s pollution problem?

BMC officials presenting the budget.
Civic

Round up: Some of the key takeaways from 2023-24 BMC budget

February 8, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

The BMC is considered to be one of the richest civic bodies in the country. It has a larger budget than some of India’s smaller states.

Inside of BMC headquarters.
Civic

Interview: DM Sukhtankar on his role as the first administrator of BMC

February 6, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

TheBMC is one of the richest civic bodies in the country. It has been functioning without an elected body for the past one year.

Women waiting for OPD case paper.
Health

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

January 27, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

Mumbai is troubled by certain diseases in high numbers every year. Can better urban planning ensure good health for Mumbaikars?

mills at Lower Parel
Infrastructure

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

January 26, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar and Sabah Virani

From housing to commute, and specific projects such as the Coastal Road, Patel shares his thoughts on developments in Mumbai through the years.

Photo of BMC headquarters.
Civic

Party offices in BMC headquarters sealed, but why were they there at all?

January 11, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

Political parties are irked now that their offices inside BMC headquarters have been sealed. We spoke to various people to find out why they are needed at all.

A still from Dharavi. A man is seen walking in a narrow lane surrounded by two-wheelers.
Governance

Residents of Dharavi remain clueless, anxious about redevelopment plans

January 4, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar

Much has been said about Dharavi’s latest redevelopment plan ever since the news broke. Residents remain clueless and sceptical about most of it.

Mumbai road traffic with a lot of taxis visible.
Civic

Reporter’s diary: Covering stories requires care and the choice to listen

December 29, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

A reporter’s job is often stressful. One sometimes wonders why we even do this. Looking back, it’s the people that make it worth it, says this reporter.

A night tea seller using cycle to keep all his products on.
Economy

How did the year with no COVID restrictions go for Mumbai’s night hawkers?

December 21, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

Mumbai’s poor illegally sell refreshments in the night to survive. COVID restrictions had put them out of business. Did 2022 help recover losses?

Entrance of KEM hospital
Health

KEM hospital gets approval for 24×7 cath lab, what about other hospitals?

December 12, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

KEM hospital recently got approval for a 24×7 cath lab, learnings from which will eventually be applied to other hospitals in the city.

A packed road with cars, taxis and two wheelers showing traffic in Mumbai
Commute

How are traffic police implementing passenger seatbelts, pillion helmet rule in Mumbai?

December 5, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

Mumbai’s traffic police are trying to strengthen the existing rules on road safety, but they are often difficult to implement.

Health worker administering a vaccine to an infant.
Health

Missed vaccines, misinformation and other gaps highlighted by Mumbai’s measles outbreak

November 29, 2022 Eshan Kalyanikar

It has been more than a month since the measles outbreak in Mumbai and so far 14 have died. A look at the complex interplay of various factors behind this.

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