A landmark chapter in Mumbai’s cultural history is drawing to a close, as residents of Sahitya Sahawas in Bandra East have voted in favour of redevelopment. On April 12, a majority of members approved the move, marking the likely transformation of one of the city’s most unique literary communities after
Redevelopment projects across Mumbai often leave homeowners facing a difficult decision—whether to exit early by selling their apartment to the developer or remain invested through the entire process in anticipation of long-term gains. For some, the uncertainty proves decisive. An 87-year-old South Mumbai resident chose to sell his flat rather
Resident doctors at King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) have strongly objected to a proposal to rename the historic institution, describing the move as “deeply disappointing and unacceptable.” The opposition comes after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) initiated plans to change the hospital’s name as part of a broader policy shift.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has entered into a formal agreement with the Raigad-Pen Growth Centre to develop an integrated township in Maharashtra, marking a strategic push towards structured and sustainable urban expansion in the region. The agreement was formally signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra
Amid growing concerns over deteriorating structures across Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging the Maharashtra government to immediately allocate special funds for the repair of more than 13,500 cessed buildings in the city. In his letter sent on Friday, Thackeray flagged the precarious living conditions
A mid-sized Mumbai developer is positioning itself at the centre of what could become one of the city’s largest redevelopment cycles. Keystone Realtors Ltd, known for its Rustomjee brand, is building a substantial pipeline that may reshape its growth trajectory, even as financial performance lags behind operational momentum. With a
The Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC) has approved a range of infrastructure, healthcare, and civic initiatives aimed at strengthening urban services, while postponing a key proposal related to action against encroachments. The decisions were taken during a general body meeting held on Friday at the Adya Krantiveer Vasudev Balwant Phadke Auditorium.
Mumbai’s long-stalled monorail project is moving toward revival, with Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) awarding the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract to Power Mech Projects Ltd. The Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the contract was formally issued on April 8, 2026, marking a key milestone in efforts to
India’s housing market, particularly in Mumbai, may be entering a new phase as changing economic conditions begin to reshape demand patterns. Real estate analyst Vishal Bhargava has indicated that the recent dominance of larger homes could give way to renewed interest in more affordable housing formats. Data shows that new
Efforts to maintain public spaces developed along Mumbai’s key water pipeline corridor have been put on hold after a civic panel declined to approve a proposed Rs 7 crore maintenance contract. The decision has brought attention to broader issues surrounding the long-term management of infrastructure-linked public spaces in Mumbai. The
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