Aslam Shaikh, MLA from Malad West, halted the ongoing land survey for the Dharavi redevelopment project in Aksa village, Malad West, by involving the local residents and leading the protest. In a bold move, Sheikh also challenged BJP leader Ashish Shelar to allow Dharavi residents to settle in Bandra, questioning the sincerity of the opposition's stance on the issue.
06 November,2024 05:25 PM IST
Maleesha’s story is not ordinary. After all, it’s not every day that we hear a story of a slum dweller making it big as a model and influencer. Living in abject poverty and struggling with basic necessities along with her family in Mumbai’s Bandra, her life was turned upside down upon a chance encounter with a Hollywood star. Maleesha is determined to become a supermodel and ready to overcome everything on her way. She was recently featured in a beauty campaign by a luxury brand; this is just the beginning for her.
21 May,2023 06:32 PM IST
The first Trade and Investment Working Group meeting under India's G20 presidency has began in Mumbai on Tuesday. Union commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal welcomed all 70 delegates who converged for the meet in Mumbai. Regional groupings and international organizations will engage in deliberations to accelerate global trade and investments.
29 March,2023 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai
Barefoot Acupuncturists uses the Chinese art of acupuncture to treat patients from Mumbai's slums. From paralysis to sleep disorders, this seven-member team has been healing patients for as little as Rs 20, and in some cases, even for free.
25 September,2012 10:36 AM IST
What is the reason behind an abnormally high incidence of Tuberculosis among the residents of Lallubhai Compound and Natwar Parekh Compound of Mumbai slums? Here's what a study conducted by IIT Bombay and an NGO called Doctors For You has to say about this. Watch this video to find out
30 June,2019 11:15 AM IST
Health experts have cautioned the civic administration in Mumbai about the spread of coronavirus in slums. Several proactive measures need to be taken to curb the spread of the virus. Watch this video to know more
22 April,2020 07:37 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
