Articles by Hepzi Anthony

Elders in Mumbai are at a much greater risk than ever before due to factors like nuclear families, migration of children and neglect by families.

Factors like developers’ neglect and unaffordable costs of maintenance lead to rapid degradation of SRA buildings in Mumbai.

In SRA buildings maintenance dues pile up as residents are unable to pay. How much impact does it have on the upkeep of SRA housing?

BDD chawl residents, who have been shifted in various transit camps, complain of inadequate water supply, shoddy lifts and poor quality of housing.

City’s biggest relocation drive for redevelopment of BDD chawls is underway, making residents worried over delays and other issues.

Share auto stands in Mumbai are mushrooming by the day, calling for urgent attention of authorities for regulation and planning.

Every monsoon residents of Hanuman Nagar on the banks of Poisar river, brace themselves for floods as the water level rises.

Painting and decorating trees with lights as part of beautification drive will cause long term damage to city’s precious trees, say activists.

Six months after BMC’s beautification drive was launched, citizens continue to ask for better infrastructure instead of cosmetic changes.

Cyclists are asking the government to frame policy for cyclists, improve cycling infrastructure and ensure road safety in Mumbai.

Runners in Mumbai pursue their passion despite hurdles such as poor road safety, lack of open spaces, speeding vehicles.

Though law recognises hawking, delay in marking hawking zones or issuing licenses, leaves them vulnerable to evictions.