GENRE: In Focus

With the Dharavi redevelopment project in full swing, where do residents, businesses and livelihoods stand in the drive towards profit?

Shoeshine workers are taken for granted, almost as a fixture on railway stations. Inflation has caught up with their profession, albeit a little late.

Mumbai’s poor illegally sell refreshments in the night to survive. COVID restrictions had put them out of business. Did 2022 help recover losses?

Climate disasters plague Mumbai slums, where vulnerable groups fight for their livelihoods. Things are only getting worse.

The Mangrove Protection Coalition, formed at COP27 negotiations, could have long term impact on vast conservation efforts.

KEM hospital recently got approval for a 24×7 cath lab, learnings from which will eventually be applied to other hospitals in the city.

Findings from a survey by Apnalaya throw light on the condition of community toilets in Shivajinagar, Govandi. What can be done to fix them?

Most child kidnapping rumours on social media and Whatsapp are false, but fear, lack of verification make them viral. This has consequences.

The Mumbai metro had surpassed its ridership goal, but poor traffic management and high demand mean it has not had much of an effect on congestion.

It has been more than a month since the measles outbreak in Mumbai and so far 14 have died. A look at the complex interplay of various factors behind this.

With frequent extreme weather events, those who walk to work are more vulnerable to health risks, accidents, and thus livelihood uncertainty.

With the newfound popularity of the AC trains in Mumbai, the demand for a quick comfortable ride is on the rise among first-class and private vehicle users.