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Reclaiming Bombay’s streets: The lost art of walking in a changing city

Reclaiming Bombay’s streets: The lost art of walking in a changing city

Bombay’s changing landscape has diminished its walkability, stripping residents of open spaces and walkable paths. As we lose access to public spaces, this article reflects on the impacts and advocates for a more walkable, inclusive city.

09 November,2024 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Lindsay Pereira
Bombay HC quashes BEST bus driver's conviction for pedestrian's death in 1997

Bombay HC quashes BEST bus driver's conviction for pedestrian's death in 1997

The incident occurred on December 2, 1997, when the BEST bus driver was driving from Chira Bazaar to Crawford Market in south Mumbai. While navigating a turn at a traffic signal, he struck a man who was crossing the road. Following the collision, the driver and the conductor hurried the man to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead

21 October,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Baba Siddique murder: Zeeshan Siddique meets Crime Branch officers

Baba Siddique murder: Zeeshan Siddique meets Crime Branch officers

Shares certain details about case, requests that authorities incorporate them into their inquiry

17 October,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Navratri 2024: Best shopping spots in Mumbai

Navratri 2024: Best shopping spots in Mumbai

From vibrant chaniya cholis to house décor and from puja samagri to garba and dandiya accessories, local markets in the city are catering to diverse requirements for Navratri

03 October,2024 08:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
How inflation pinches Mumbaikars’ pockets this Navratri 2024

Mid-Day Premium How inflation pinches Mumbaikars’ pockets this Navratri 2024

The impact of inflation is particularly evident in the markets; vegetables, fruits, grains, and other essential items that are a big part of Navratri celebrations have seen a significant price hike

26 September,2024 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai | Ronak Mastakar
No protective orders for hawkers: Bombay HC

No protective orders for hawkers: Bombay HC

Observation came while hearing a suo motu petition over illegal hawking menace in Mumbai

04 September,2024 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Man threatens Mumbai cop after he was stopped for drunk driving

Man threatens Mumbai cop after he was stopped for drunk driving

A 35-year-old man caught for drunk driving allegedly manhandled and threatened an on-duty constable in Mumbai while claiming to be the son of a senior cop, an officer said on Sunday. The incident took place on Friday at Four Bungalows locality in Andheri area and the accused was later arrested, the Versova police officer said

18 August,2024 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: ‘New laws open to misuse’

Mumbai: ‘New laws open to misuse’

One month after three new criminal Acts were introduced, senior advocate and one of the architects of MCOCA punches some serious holes in their efficacy

04 August,2024 06:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Vinod Kumar Menon
Mumbai: Hawkers in Crawford Market booked for petty organised crime

Mumbai: Hawkers in Crawford Market booked for petty organised crime

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita brings the impossible-to-control hawking community to its knees, classifying unauthorised hawking as a non-bailable crime; IPC had no such provision

30 July,2024 06:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan
Good, better, BEST at 150: The journey from horse-drawn trams to e-buses

Good, better, BEST at 150: The journey from horse-drawn trams to e-buses

Added as alternative public transport to local trains, the BEST today ferries around 70 lakh commuters daily. The undertaking has a fleet of 3,051 buses, including 561 battery-powered ones, ferrying around 32 lakh passengers a day in Mumbai and neighbouring Navi Mumbai, Thane and Mira-Bhayander

10 May,2024 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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