Economy Schools in Mumbai reopen, but school bus owners struggle to get back to work February 8, 2022 Hepzi Anthony As schools in Mumbai reopen in full swing, owners of school buses in the city are still struggling. Many have now moved on from the profession.
Environment Is concretisation killing trees in Mumbai? February 2, 2022 Sabah Virani Despite a ruling mandating a 1m radius around trees in Mumbai to leave space away from concrete, the onus of enforcement is on citizens.
Civic Mumbai 2021: The year that was December 31, 2021 Saachi DSouza 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.
Health Many are averse to using public toilets in Mumbai. Here’s why. November 18, 2021 Radha Puranik People’s aversion to public toilets is based on years of unkempt conditions. BMC can change public perception by taking firm action.
Health Money allocated, plans made and yet public toilets are not built in Mumbai. Here’s why. November 15, 2021 Radha Puranik The BMC is unable to build the promised number of public toilets due to long procedures for procuring permissions from state offices and residents.
Civic Mumbai Buzz: 99% of Mumbai vaccinated with first dose | Bus service for women starting November November 13, 2021 News Desk 99% of the city’s population is vaccinated with the first dose; Bus service exclusive for women to start in November
Infrastructure Mumbai’s highrises are not fire-safe. Here’s why. November 1, 2021 Hepzi Anthony A fire in a 61-storey building has sparked debate on firefighting mechanisms in highrise buildings. Who is responsible for this?
Health Why is blood donation a big deal? October 29, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman Mumbai is facing acute shortage of blood, but citizens can help us get though this by donating blood.
Governance How Mumbai’s wards slice up the city will determine who you get to vote for October 22, 2021 Hepzi Anthony Ahead of the 2022 state elections, confusion surrounds political workers who await confirmation on their voting populations.
Environment Migratory birds of Navi Mumbai October 19, 2021 Tarang Sarin 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.
Infrastructure An appeal from Golibar residents to move towards a ‘slum-free’ Mumbai July 21, 2021 Rajesh Palkar As Golibar residents wait for rehabilitation, citizens wonder what’s holding the government back.
Infrastructure New rental law could leave up to 2.5 million Mumbaikars homeless July 19, 2021 Hepzi Anthony New tenancy law could completely change the status of Pagdi tenants from part owners to mere tenants with no ownership or succession rights.
Waste Management Here’s how you can save Thermocol and Styrofoam packaging from the landfills April 29, 2021 Arathi Manay Yajaman Thermocol is still used extensively for packaging. A little effort can ensure that it gets recycled properly.
