Environment Be a citizen scientist, start with watching birds around you September 26, 2023 Manasi Warde Mumbai is bustling with urban wildlife. Apart from the common crows, sparrows and pigeons, there are tons of different species to explore.
Civic All that it would take to make walking in Mumbai a world-class experience September 18, 2023 Rishi Aggarwal and Vedant Mhatre We may have mimicked the glass buildings and airports of Singapore and Shanghai. Why have not copied the walkability aspects of these cities?
Infrastructure Mumbai’s housing crisis: Is self-redevelopment the answer? September 13, 2023 Rahul Kadri and Anuprita Dixit Mumbai has over 16,000 old buildings that must be redeveloped. Experts say residents can come together for redeveloping on their own.
Society Supporting women and children from bastis September 7, 2023 Sister Florina Joseph Darukhana’s women and children witness abuse, crimes and violence. VVK helps provide assistance and empowerment to women and clidren.
Environment Rediscovering the forgotten marine life on Mumbai’s shores August 29, 2023 Raniya Ansari Mumbai, ‘ the city that never sleeps’, holds a secret: its shores too remain in a perpetual state of wakefulness hosting life.
Commute When the last local train halts between stations at midnight… August 17, 2023 Jyoti Bhande A woman passenger’s anxiety-ridden journey on the last local train to reach home highlights the importance of their safety in public transport.
Environment Dabul residents strive for a zero-waste locality August 8, 2023 snehlata alphonso Concerned by amount of plastic generated, parish member starts a ‘green cell’ to take collective action as a community.
Civic CONTEST : Calling Mumbai’s monsoon masterminds August 3, 2023 News Desk Monsoon brings cheer to us but also so many problems. This contest invites citizens to share their stories and offer solutions through an essay or a reel.
Infrastructure Govandi residents try to safeguard public library and ground July 31, 2023 Faiyaz Alam and Nafees Ahmed Ansari Fearing the usurping of their ground and public library, Govandi citizens approach the BMC, demanding action against offenders.
Civic Frustrated Chandivali citizens felicitate motorists for crossing pothole riddled road July 21, 2023 Mandeep Singh Makkar Tired of waiting for the civic body to repair a pothole-ridden road, chandivali residents felicitated motorists to get BMC’s attention.
Governance City fails to provide homes for those displaced by infrastructure projects July 4, 2023 Shubham Kothari and Marina Joseph With dilapidated, hazardous and out of bound buildings rehabilitation remains a distant dream for thousands of project affected people.
Waste Management Project Revitalisation: Creating livelihoods key to success of Thane’s largest recycling project June 28, 2023 Bhatu Sawant One of the largest recycling projects in Thane not only manages and recycles waste successfully but creates livelihoods for women workers.
Civic RMC plant causes havoc in Orlem: Concerned citizens demand immediate removal June 16, 2023 Aditi Chakrabarty and Farzana Moraes The RMC plant has been operating in Orlem for seven months. It has been affecting senior citizens and children with respiratory issues.
Environment Beach clean-up drives: Protecting the earth one step at a time June 7, 2023 Zahra Mithiborwala and Jess Doshi Change Is Us is an initiative run by some young students at the Chowpatty beach for a clean up every Sunday, contributing their bit to environment.
Environment Chanakya Wetlands: In the pink or on the brink? June 5, 2023 Padmaja Parulkar This photo essay puts the spotlight on the site’s rich avifaunal diversity highlighting the importance of its conservation.