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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.

Concretised base of a tree in Mumbai in a railway station
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.

view of the taj hotel in mumbai from the ground
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.

woman entering public toilet in Mumbai
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.

man at public toilet kiosk
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

fire tenders at Dadar
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?

Blood donation banner in Mumbai
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.

night view of BMC headquarters
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.

birdwatchers
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.

Golibar
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.

mumbai skyline
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.


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