Environment Mumbai steadily moves towards eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations September 20, 2023 Sherine Raj Ganesh festival is back with more enthusiasm and more energy. Families and groups are more conscious of its impact on the environment.
Health Retired community health workers wait endlessly to be recognised as employees August 30, 2023 Stephin Thomas Retired community health workers have been waiting to be recognised as employees by the BMC for over two decades.
Infrastructure BDD chawl redevelopment: Bumpy road to a better life August 24, 2023 Hepzi Anthony City’s biggest relocation drive for redevelopment of BDD chawls is underway, making residents worried over delays and other issues.
Health Mumbai’s monsoon blues August 21, 2023 Sherine Raj Feeling blue? It could be often overlooked link between environment, weather patterns and mental health.
Health What other public hospitals can learn from KEM’s revamped kitchen August 14, 2023 Stephin Thomas Recently, KEM Hospital revamped its kitchen, highlighting the importance of nutritious and hygienic food in patients’ recovery.
Infrastructure Inaccessible public transport: Small changes can go a long way for differently-abled August 11, 2023 Sherine Raj Inaccessible public transport is a huge challenge for the differently-abled but better planning from the civic body can make life much easier.
Commute Inaccessible public transport: Difficult and expensive travel for differently-abled August 9, 2023 Sherine Raj Neetu’s journey shows the lengths to which differently-abled individuals must go to navigate a city designed without their needs in mind.
Environment BMC beautification: Environmentalists warn of damage to trees by paints and lights July 13, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Painting and decorating trees with lights as part of beautification drive will cause long term damage to city’s precious trees, say activists.
Commute Emergency medical rooms at every railway station will save lives say passengers July 10, 2023 Sherine Raj The inadequate medical facilities put tremendous pressure on railway authorities to handle medical emergencies at stations.
Society Bambai Nazariya: How a Mumbai Café is changing the norm through love June 12, 2023 Pooja Bhatia Bambai Nazariya is a cafe in Mumbai that employs transgender community. It has provided a dignified livelihood for its seven employees.
Society Voices of people visiting Chaityabhoomi to celebrate Dr Ambedkar April 19, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar Every April 14th, a blue sea dominates the streets of Dadar West to celebrate Dr Ambedkar’s birth, the paramount event for the Dalit community.
Society Bloom-bay: Mumbai gets a splash of flowers in short-lived spring April 5, 2023 Sananda Mukhopadhyaya Tree walks not only create awareness about the trees and flowers of the region but are also helpful in discussing environmental issues.
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.
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.
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.