Society Mankhurd: Exploring Mumbai’s ComplexCity Through Lallubhai Compound May 25, 2023 Shenaz Merchant ‘Growing up in a Resettlement Colony’ was the theme of the ComplexCity walk at Lallubhai Compound, Mankhurd with BAS volunteers
Environment Earth Day: Make way for the young in climate justice April 24, 2023 Ananya Pathak While the climate justice movement is ostensibly for today’s youth, they are excluded from it for their age, lack of power and opportunities.
Environment Fisherfolk of Hanuman Koliwada struggle without land or livelihood March 15, 2023 Nithi Shetty and Lekshmi M Stranded and left bereft of their livelihood to make way for development, the fishermen of Hanuman Koliwada are reclaiming their original village.
Health A living will that can save hardships March 14, 2023 Dr Nikhil Datar What to do in situations where you or someone you know are kept alive on life support? The solution is to have living will. Here’s what it is
Commute Mumbai’s BEST buses have a fleet issue February 27, 2023 Gandharva Purohit New additions to the BEST bus fleet have coincided with expiration of old ones and replacements by smaller buses, to the chagrin of commuters.
Environment The destruction of the Ulhas river: can we reverse it? February 20, 2023 Nithi Shetty Urbanisation and industrialisation at the banks of the Ulhas river has eaten into its natural environment, while the rest is being polluted.
Environment Mumbai’s pollution: A huge health epidemic February 14, 2023 News Desk Mumbai’s pollution levels worsened this winter, with AQI levels surpassing Delhi, known for being one of the world’s most polluted cities.
Governance As BMC prepares to release its budget, a wishlist from citizens’ group MNCDF February 4, 2023 Trivankumar Karnani The citizen activist group MNCDF comes forward with their suggestions on key actionables that the BMC budget should make provisions for.
Governance BMC budget wishlist, from various experts in their field February 2, 2023 Sabah Virani The BMC has asked for suggestions on the municipal budget. Here are some responses: covering governance, health, safety, education, environment, etc.
Civic How a survey on lack of toilets highlighted issues we never knew February 1, 2023 Subiya Bano, Anas Ramzan Khan, Javed Ramzan Khan, Faiza Habib Khan and Sufiyan Riyaz Ansari A group of youth from Shivaji Nagar writes about the findings from their research on community and public toilets.
Infrastructure How Mumbai has changed: An interview with veteran urban planner Shirish Patel January 26, 2023 Eshan Kalyanikar and Sabah Virani From housing to commute, and specific projects such as the Coastal Road, Patel shares his thoughts on developments in Mumbai through the years.
Society Glimpses of Versova on a photo walk January 18, 2023 Aaqil Abdul Rahman Walking around Versova with a camera lens reveals a microcosm of Mumbai, of expensive high-rises cheek by jowl to poor slums.
Environment Explainer: How to practise permaculture in Mumbai January 16, 2023 Samiksha Lohar Cultivating green balconies and community gardens – a practice called permaculture – is a step towards sustainable living. This is how to start.
Commute Traffic woes around Thane station road a never-ending problem January 3, 2023 Sneha Singh Why has commuting to Thane railway station become so difficult? The municipal corporation must address Thane traffic concerns.
Civic Editor’s choice 2022: A recap of the year through some of our best work December 31, 2022 Prachi Pinglay-Plumber The year that was, as experienced by our editor, who reflects on what the team’s work says about Mumbai and its journey ahead.