COVID-19

While the medical infrastructure of Mumbai has been ramped up for the third wave of COVID-19, the strain on private hospitals has led to complaints.

Mumbai saw 23% more deaths in 2020 than in 2019, and only 10% of them are officially due to COVID-19. We investigate the causes behind these excess deaths.

An analysis of significant public health milestones across Mumbai’s history through the lens of water borne diseases and sanitation

For World Mental Health Day, we’ve curated a list of support groups and helpline numbers working on a range of mental health issues

With an impending third wave, we look at how the city is placed to handle an outbreak of the covid-19 virus among children and precautions parents can take.

Spike in COVID-19 cases puts the spotlight back on role of RWAs in strategising for the pandemic by monitoring movement of residents

New tenancy law could completely change the status of Pagdi tenants from part owners to mere tenants with no ownership or succession rights.

Mumbai-based volunteers from the Ismaili Civic, played a crucial role in the city by delivering water during the pandemic

One of the additions to Mumbai’s cityscape since the pandemic erupted is the mushrooming of 24/7 pharmacy-cum-convenience stores seemingly at every other street corner.

Here are experiences of three young adults, from different areas of Mumbai, which highlight the layered challenges of online education faced by young girls since the onset of the pandemic.

Standing on the balcony and watching the Mumbai world go by, makes an interesting pastime. There are stories in every frame.

Despite sustained exposure to hazardous and potentially COVID19 infected waste, sanitation workers and garbage pickers have not been qualified as frontline workers by the Maharashtra government.