Dharavi Residents Rally For Equitable Housing Rights
Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest informal settlements, is an economic powerhouse with diverse industries — ranging from pottery and leatherwork…
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Beyond Rainfall: The Real Reasons Behind Mumbai’s Annual Flooding
Picture this: a warm cup of chai in hand, sitting by Marine Drive as a gentle drizzle moistens your hair….
Mumbai’s Day 1 Deluge: BMC Blames Garbage, Metro Work For Flooding
The southwest monsoon made a dramatic entry into Mumbai on Monday—nearly 15 days ahead of schedule—bringing with it torrential rain…
SC To MMRDA: Reconsider Tender After Excluding L&T From Thane Project
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) deeming Larsen & Toubro (L&T)…
Mumbai Braces For Monsoon With Incomplete Roadworks
Despite the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) setting a 31st May deadline for completion of concrete roadworks across the city, many…
Dharavi Redevelopment:The Ambitious Vision To Rebuild Asia’s Largest Slum
Kiran Dighavkar described Dharavi as the Malabar Hill of Indian slums. He was extensively praised for his management of the…
After 15 Years Of Delay, MHADA Takes Charge Of Parvati Building Redevelopment Under Supreme Court Directive
After nearly 15 years of stagnation, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has taken over the redevelopment of…
Vivek Agnihotri Calls Urbanisation A ‘Scam’ Amid Mumbai Monsoon Chaos
Mumbai was brought to a virtual halt as heavy rainfall battered the city, causing flooding in several areas. Social media…
Heavy Early Rains Flood Mumbai; BMC Blames IMD Amid Public Backlash
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has attributed the severe flooding that hit Mumbai on Monday to a failure by the…
Authorities Criticised After Acharya Atre Chowk Metro Station Floods 16 Days Post Launch
Despite assurances from the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRCL) two years ago that the underground Metro Line 3 —…