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used clothes sold on the street at a market
Economy

Mumbai’s used clothes market waits for stability and recognition

January 2, 2023 Hepzi Anthony

A glimpse into the used clothes market at Marol, the challenges the sellers face in this sector and who their customers are.

marine drive skyline
Civic

Editor’s choice 2022: A recap of the year through some of our best work

December 31, 2022 Prachi Pinglay-Plumber

The year that was, as experienced by our editor, who reflects on what the team’s work says about Mumbai and its journey ahead.

Children playing with rackets as the sun and decorations cast shadows on the ground
Civic

Reporter’s diary: A year of Mumbai through the stories of its people

December 30, 2022 Sabah Virani

This reporter’s diary recounts some memorable stories over the year about incremental change in the city, at the neighbourhood level.

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.

dadar station crowd
Society

Flashback 2022: When I saw Mumbai through the eyes of citizen journalists

December 27, 2022 Lalita T

As we near the end of 2022, our community anchor reflects on her experience of working with citizen journalists and what it meant to her.

A shoeshine worker sitting on the ground mending shoes
Economy

Ever-present but ignored, shoeshine workers fight for their place at railway stations

December 26, 2022 Sabah Virani

Shoeshine workers are taken for granted, almost as a fixture on railway stations. Inflation has caught up with their profession, albeit a little late.

Words in white on a screen with a girl looking back in the background
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: Stray dogs survey in 2023 | The St+Art festival is back… and more

December 24, 2022 News Desk

More in this week’s Mumbai news recap: No audit for COVID-19 spending; Lack of family courts in state; 3,000 students out of school in Bandra.

Women in a metro smiling
Society

Antakshari in the metro: A novel approach to women’s ownership of public spaces

December 23, 2022 Sabah Virani

The ‘Why Loiter?’ team is normalising women’s unabashed presence in public spaces, with antakshari sessions in Mumbai metro.

Men standing on the road
Economy

Workers at labour nakas in Thane mirror an unpredictable, exploitative system

December 22, 2022 Lalita T

Construction workers and other daily wage workers gather at labour nakas everyday. Their work is highly strenuous, yet underpaid.

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?

lion staring at the camera
Environment

Lion safari in Sanjay Gandhi National Park to re-open with newcomers from Gujarat

December 20, 2022 Hepzi Anthony

The Lion Safari will soon restart at the SGNP as part of the Animal Exchange Programme with the Sakkarbaug Zoological Garden in Gujarat.

COP27 sign
Environment

Interview: What COP27 means for the road ahead for Mumbai

December 19, 2022 Sabah Virani

With COP27 over, the heat is on for countries and cities around the world to deliver on their climate promises. This is Mumbai’s roadmap.

Mumbai police car
Civic

Mumbai Buzz: Nirbhaya fund vehicles for MLA safety | BMC accused of lack of transparency…and more

December 17, 2022 News Desk

More in this weekly Mumbai news recap: Small win for Worli fishers; WR may start special trains for farmers; diesel spill in Thane.

coastline filled with garbage
Environment

Six million in Mumbai’s slums are on the frontline of climate risk

December 16, 2022 Kavitha Iyer

Climate disasters plague Mumbai slums, where vulnerable groups fight for their livelihoods. Things are only getting worse.

mangroves in gorai with boats in the sea water
Environment

What the Mangrove Alliance at COP27 could mean for Mumbai’s mangroves

December 15, 2022 Ayadi Mishra

The Mangrove Protection Coalition, formed at COP27 negotiations, could have long term impact on vast conservation efforts.

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