Society The story of Bombay’s troubled history with its sex workers August 18, 2021 Nihira Aggressive policing against sex workers are rooted in the city’s colonial history. Laws passed then still have a bearing on the community.
Society How street names in Bombay came to be March 8, 2021 Nihira A peek into the Bombay of 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries. And what that says about the city today.
Economy “If we get 100 rupees should we feed our children, pay rent, or deal with loans?” ask women in Mumbai’s slums August 13, 2020 Nihira Microfinance companies threaten debtors to repay loans when there is no employment opportunities. Here’s how women in Chembur dealt with the situation.
