Society Abandoned and rejected: Elderly destitute have nowhere to go November 15, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Support systems for senior citizens are lacking on many counts, but it gets much worse if the elderly are destitute and abandoned on the streets by their families.
Society GMLR project approval brings eviction worries for tribal families November 10, 2023 Sherine Raj Approval of GMLR project including the underground tunnels near protected forests and tribal villages raises questions about ecology and livelihoods.
Society Tribal family’s battle to protect ancestral farmland November 9, 2023 Sherine Raj A tribal family in Aarey is fighting to keep their ancestral farmland, a struggle shared by many tribal families in the city.
Society Mumbai is a friendly city, now only if it could also be age-friendly… October 30, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Daily lives of senior citizens in not-so-age-friendly Mumbai can be improved drastically if mobility and safety measures are put in place.
Society Commercial old age homes flourish as government fails to step in October 26, 2023 Hepzi Anthony With families disintegrating at a fast pace and children migrating abroad, the elderly are increasingly finding themselves in private care centers.
Society As coastal road project advances, fishers worry about boats and livelihoods October 25, 2023 Lisann Dias Worli fishers have been asked to move their boats from Lotus jetty. With losses climbing up to Rs 90 lakh, fishers have approached the BMC.
Society As crimes against elderly rise, Mumbai Police pays friendly visits to check on seniors October 12, 2023 Hepzi Anthony Elders in Mumbai are at a much greater risk than ever before due to factors like nuclear families, migration of children and neglect by families.
Society International Day of the Older Persons: Navigating life as elderly in Mumbai October 6, 2023 Lisann Dias The UN observed the 33rd Day of the Older Persons on 1st October. In commemoration of the day, we look at some previous works on the theme.
Society Glimpses of how Mumbai celebrated Ganpati festival October 3, 2023 Stephin Thomas The Ganesh festival is worth an experience in Mumbai. The city comes alive with emotions, colours, flowers and prayers during the 10-day festivities.
Society Bappa Moraya: City wants to celebrate, BMC gears for Ganesh festival September 14, 2023 Sherine Raj In contrast to previous pandemic years, the authorities have eased many restrictions and actively promoted greater Ganpati celebrations this year.
Society Ferry wharf expansion: Unaware fishers worry about livelihoods September 8, 2023 Lisann Dias The fishing community says they have not been consulted even as expansion plans of the existing Ferry Wharf are underway.
Society Supporting women and children from bastis September 7, 2023 Sister Florina Joseph Darukhana’s women and children witness abuse, crimes and violence. VVK helps provide assistance and empowerment to women and clidren.
Society Mumbai food stories: Labour, pray, eat September 1, 2023 Gopal M S The city is of the stomach, by the stomach, for the stomach. Everything we do, we do it for food. Here are a few images of food and people in Mumbai.
Society Photo essay: “Araam” season in Dharavi’s Kumbharwada as potters cope with monsoon August 1, 2023 Stephin Thomas In photos: Pottery has been a family-run vocation for generations for Kumbharwada community in Dharavi. As monsoon arrives the production is affected.
Society In photos: Monsoon magic in Mumbai July 18, 2023 Himadyuthi V Deshpande Mumbai’s monsoon is a spectacle of beauty and celebrations. The rains bring respite from the summer heat, refreshing the city with their cool embrace.