Society

Daily lives of senior citizens in not-so-age-friendly Mumbai can be improved drastically if mobility and safety measures are put in place.

With families disintegrating at a fast pace and children migrating abroad, the elderly are increasingly finding themselves in private care centers.

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.

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.

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.

The Ganesh festival is worth an experience in Mumbai. The city comes alive with emotions, colours, flowers and prayers during the 10-day festivities.

In contrast to previous pandemic years, the authorities have eased many restrictions and actively promoted greater Ganpati celebrations this year.

The fishing community says they have not been consulted even as expansion plans of the existing Ferry Wharf are underway.

Darukhana’s women and children witness abuse, crimes and violence. VVK helps provide assistance and empowerment to women and clidren.

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.

In photos: Pottery has been a family-run vocation for generations for Kumbharwada community in Dharavi. As monsoon arrives the production is affected.

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.