In a city long defined by extended commutes and packed schedules, Mumbai’s housing preferences are undergoing a noticeable shift. Increasingly, homebuyers are placing a premium on time, with the concept of “15-minute living” beginning to influence residential choices, particularly across suburban micro-markets. At its core, the idea focuses on creating
Bringing an end to a prolonged legal battle spanning over two decades, the Supreme Court has dismissed Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) special leave petition in a dispute over the ‘High Trees’ bungalow, a prime property located on Pali Hill Road in Bandra. The ruling effectively upholds the eviction order earlier
The proposed pedestrian link between Vikhroli Metro station and Kanjurmarg railway station is set to face delays after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) annulled the existing tender process, citing eligibility-related concerns and limited competition. The foot over bridge (FoB), planned as a 740-metre connector between the under-construction Metro
The recurring waterlogging at Mumbai’s Andheri subway is expected to persist this monsoon, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) yet to implement a permanent solution. Civic officials have indicated that while a plan is being worked out, any meaningful intervention is unlikely before next year. Situated about a kilometre from
Mumbai’s efforts to diversify its water supply have taken a significant step forward after authorities granted coastal regulatory approval for a proposed large-scale desalination plant at Manori. The clearance paves the way for the project, which is expected to generate hundreds of millions of litres of drinking water ежедневно, strengthening
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has achieved a significant engineering milestone on Mumbai Metro Line 6 by successfully installing a critical steel span across an operational Western Railway corridor near Jogeshwari. This development marks steady progress on the 14.5-km fully elevated Pink Line, which includes 13 stations and
With the Mumbai Coastal Road (South) now operational, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun the next phase of the project—preparing reclaimed land for public open spaces. The civic body has initiated soil filling work to raise ground levels and enable future landscaping and recreational development along the stretch. According
To ease the seasonal rush during the summer months, Central Railway has introduced a series of unreserved special train services connecting Diva and Chiplun. These tri-weekly services will operate from May 1 to June 7, offering additional capacity for passengers travelling along this busy Konkan corridor. As per the schedule,
Less than three months after a fatal accident at an under-construction metro site, another incident has raised fresh safety concerns along LBS Road in Mulund. A wooden plank fell from the elevated structure of Mumbai Metro Line 4 on Monday morning, narrowly missing a serious mishap. The incident occurred around
In an interview with Sweety Bhagwat, Principal Correspondent, Afcons Project Director Ranjan Kumar Mishra—who led the project from inception—detailed the challenges, innovations and milestones behind the landmark structure. The tallest cable-stayed bridge on the Mumbai–Pune Missing Link is now complete ahead of its proposed May 1 opening. Constructed by Afcons
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