Dharavi

Renowned comedian Johny Lever, known for his humor, endured significant childhood trauma in dharavi. He witnessed his first murder at seven and attempted suicide at thirteen due to family hardships and his father's struggles. Music later became his solace, helping him overcome these dark times.

Mumbai's island city faces severe traffic chaos due to ongoing bridge construction. Closures and partial shutdowns of Sion, Elphinstone Road, and Parel TT flyovers are rerouting vehicles onto already packed streets. Widening projects at Byculla and Dadar further exacerbate congestion, impacting both motorists and pedestrians. Relief is anticipated with the Sion ROB reopening mid-August.

A Handful Of Maverick Startups Across Gujarat Are Doing What Cleanup Campaigns And Policies Have Largely Overlooked — Making Waste Worth Paying For

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray urged CM Devendra Fadnavis to appoint a Leader of the Opposition, citing historical precedent. Thackeray also highlighted his government's achievements during the pandemic, including the 'Mumbai model' for slum management and farm loan waivers. He concluded with a jibe at his political rivals.

Nana Patekar urged actors to know their worth and pick roles wisely, recalling his shock at seeing Pankaj Tripathi in a tiny cop role in Rajinikanth's 'Kaala'. "Pankaj, what are you doing here?" he asked, warning, "You're already big—don't do small parts or I'll beat you!" Pankaj rose to fame via 'Mirzapur' and 'Stree'.

From slum classrooms in Mumbai to community learning centres across 21 states, artist Rouble Nagi’s education initiative has reached thousands of marginalised children. The work has now earned her the $1m Global Teacher Prize, recognising grassroots teaching impact

The redevelopment of dharavi is unlikely anytime soon.The empowered committee of secretaries has decided to recommend the retendering of the dharavi redevelopment project.

The city's large slum cluster, dharavi reported zero Covid positive cases on Friday for the first time since the third Covid wave hit the city.