Environment Explainer: Why is the Coastal Regulation Zone so important for Mumbai’s well-being? November 16, 2023 Sherine Raj The CRZ was formed to protect coastal ecology and environment but subsequent amendments raise concerns about risks to our fragile coasts.
Society Mumbai is a friendly city, now only if it could also be age-friendly… October 30, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Daily lives of senior citizens in not-so-age-friendly Mumbai can be improved drastically if mobility and safety measures are put in place.
Environment Clouds of sustainability challenges around solar energy October 27, 2023 Sherine Raj Management of sustainability issues such as disposal of discarded solar panels will decide how green the energy source is in coming years.
Environment Green Hydrogen: The next frontier for clean energy October 18, 2023 Sherine Raj Green Hydrogen holds the potential to assume an important role in meeting the clean energy demands in the not-so-distant future.
Civic Amendment to Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act enables forcible evictions October 16, 2023 Lisann Dias State Cabinet approved an amendment under the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act where members who don’t vacate can be forcibly evicted.
Education Debate over cluster schools as Education Department pushes the policy October 11, 2023 Sherine Raj Maharashtra State Education Department plans cluster schools as more than 14,000 schools in the state have fewer than 20 students.
Society International Day of the Older Persons: Navigating life as elderly in Mumbai October 6, 2023 Lisann Dias The UN observed the 33rd Day of the Older Persons on 1st October. In commemoration of the day, we look at some previous works on the theme.
Society Bappa Moraya: City wants to celebrate, BMC gears for Ganesh festival September 14, 2023 Sherine Raj In contrast to previous pandemic years, the authorities have eased many restrictions and actively promoted greater Ganpati celebrations this year.
Health Aapla Dawakhana: The family doctor is around the corner September 12, 2023 Stephin Thomas Developing primary healthcare reduces fatalities in hospitals. Aapla Dawakhana is one such scheme, which brings hope to citizens.
Education Want to start a school in Mumbai? Here’s what you need to know… September 11, 2023 Sherine Raj Setting up a school, especially in a bustling metropolis like Mumbai, involves navigating through a complex web of rules and laws.
Health Mapping Mumbai’s hospitals August 31, 2023 Sherine Raj A mapping exercise of Mumbai’s hospitals highlights the disparity between basic infrastructure availability and needs of citizens.
Commute Shared autorickshaws: Can’t live with them, can’t do without them August 23, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Share auto stands in Mumbai are mushrooming by the day, calling for urgent attention of authorities for regulation and planning.
Commute Medical facilities at Mumbai airport adequate for passengers, but not for visitors July 11, 2023 Sherine Raj Better awareness of medical facilities and dedicated medical emergency facilities for visitors will further strengthen systems at Mumbai airport.
Education Get set, go: Over 50 Mumbai colleges roll out the New Education Policy July 6, 2023 Pooja Bhatia The New Education Policy will bring in many changes in the education system. The first step will be transforming three-year courses to four-year courses.
Education NEP roll out: Parents concerned due to new age criteria June 29, 2023 Himadyuthi V Deshpande With the Maharashtra government announcing the implementation of NEP, the confusion about how the policy will be implemented prevails among people.