Mumbai

The Social In Security

The recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai are inspiring calls for heightened security and a less open society. Himanshu Burte argues that this is the wrong approach, and that throwing up boundaries would be a mistake.
22 December 2008 - 8:00am

Building With Terrorism in Mind

Buildings and public spaces were the focus of recent terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. This op-ed wonders how the building and design professions should respond.
8 December 2008 - 10:00am
Buildings

Mumbai After Terrorist Attacks

As Mumbai recovers from the recent terrorist attacks, social worker Katia Savchuk reflects on how cities can be resilient to terrorism.
1 December 2008 - 2:00pm
Where

Expatriates Find Competition in Mumbai

Floods of British expatriates moving to Mumbai are finding the city practically as competitive and sometimes even more expensive than home.
29 November 2008 - 5:00am
BBC

Dharavi: India's Model Slum

Mumbai, India's Dharavi is one of the world's biggest slums -- and its most notorious. Look beyond the stereotype, however, and you'll find a successful settlement with a vibrant community and economy. But developers want to raze it all and start again. Urban development consultant Prakash M. Apte says Dharavi is a model that should be replicated, not redeveloped.
29 September 2008 - 5:00am

Mumbai Slum A Battleground Between Dwellers and Developers

The battle over development continues in Dharavi, the largest slum in India. Its valuable location in Mumbai has had developers' mouths watering for years, but residents have resisted their drive to demolish and rebuild the slum.
8 September 2008 - 2:00pm
The Los Angeles Times

In Mumbai, Pedestrians Protest Lack Of Sidewalks

Fed up with crowded or non-existent sidewalks, pedestrians in Mumbai are taking to the streets to get more attention on the issue of dangerous walking conditions.
18 April 2008 - 1:00pm
Gulf News
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