Collateral Damage: Mumbai’s Construction Surge Claims Lives As Safety, Accountability Crumble
November 03, 2025: Mumbai’s skyline may be soaring, but its rapid vertical expansion has come at a devastating human cost. The city’s construction boom—marked by constant redevelopment and high-rise ambitions—has left a trail of ordinary lives crushed under falling debris, iron rods, and concrete slabs. In Jogeshwari East, 37-year-old tailor Asif Shaikh still shudders when […]
Building Mumbai Responsibly: Why Safety Must Keep Pace With Progress
July 3, 2025: Mumbai is on the move. The city’s skyline is constantly evolving, dotted with cranes, construction sites, and new infrastructure that promises transformation. It’s a sign of progress, of ambition. Yet, within this forward momentum lies an opportunity — to ensure that the pace of development is matched by an equal commitment to […]