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As the year comes to a close, we recapitulate key moments and developments for Mumbai in 2021 and how some of our best stories over the year tracked these.

People’s aversion to public toilets is based on years of unkempt conditions. BMC can change public perception by taking firm action.

The BMC is unable to build the promised number of public toilets due to long procedures for procuring permissions from state offices and residents.

99% of the city’s population is vaccinated with the first dose; Bus service exclusive for women to start in November

A fire in a 61-storey building has sparked debate on firefighting mechanisms in highrise buildings. Who is responsible for this?

Mumbai is facing acute shortage of blood, but citizens can help us get though this by donating blood.

Ahead of the 2022 state elections, confusion surrounds political workers who await confirmation on their voting populations.

A photo story traces migratory birds found in areas of Navi Mumbai and brings focus to the long journeys they take to complete their life cycles.

As Golibar residents wait for rehabilitation, citizens wonder what’s holding the government back.

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

Thermocol is still used extensively for packaging. A little effort can ensure that it gets recycled properly.