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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
