The recent draft housing policy unveiled by Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Mr. Vilasrao Deshmukh, has raised more questions than provide answers to long-standing housing problems in Mumbai. More…
2006
6/11
Metropolis
Housing by the Carpet
by Hafta2006
6/11
Metropolis
Load Shed Leisure
by SuryaThough it may seem that load shedding has become a thing of the past, for the residents of certain areas in Mumbai namely the entire stretch from Ghatkopar to Mulund, Powai, Thane, New Bombay, etc there is no escape. More…
2006
23/10
Metropolis
Conditional Change
by HaftaAfter laying the foundation stone for the Mumbai Metro in July, Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, returned to visit Mumbai last month to approve full Centre funding for the much-needed Brihanmumbai Storm Water Drainage (Brimstowad) project. More…
2006
23/10
Metropolis
Do no evil. Hear no evil.
by SuryaThe challenge of modern cities like Mumbai and others is how to live comfortably today, without messing with the planet and with our future. A few years ago it all began with campaigns for celebrating an eco-friendly Diwali and now the same has extended to celebrating other festivals in an environment-friendly way. More…
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There is more to them than Prince Charles. Surya goes hunting for dabbas. |
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Surya tells a tale of blatant rule-violation and of citizenry that is beginning to speak up. |
