Norwegian man, who was abandoned by parents in India and grew up in Mumbai slum, reveals the number one lesson he learned: ‘I will never say no…’A Norwegian man named Lasse Lund recounts his childhood spent homeless on the streets of Mumbai. He details surviving as a tourist guide wi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
'You won't feel like you're in office': Indian professional shows inside peek of Sweden office, ignites India vs European work debateAn Indian professional in Sweden shared a video showcasing a European corporate office, highlighting open workspaces, relaxation areas, and...
11 May, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
'People called her too dark': This teenager 'Slum Princess' from Dharavi is now the face of international fashion campaignMaleesha Kharwa, an 18-year-old from Mumbai's Dharavi slum, has become an international modelling sensation. Spotting her potential, a prod...
11 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
He dropped out of school in class 7, sold pens on streets, attempted suicide at age 13. Today, actor has a Rs 277 crore net worthJohnny Lever's life was marked by hardship before he became a celebrated comedian. He faced financial struggles and discontinued his educat...
04 May, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Dharavi Redevelopment: Upper-floor home rehab hinges on ground-floor eligibilityUpper-floor residents in the Dharavi redevelopment project may face eligibility challenges, as their rehabilitation depends partly on wheth...
03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Upper-floor eligibility in Dharavi slum rehabilitation tied to ground-floor status, documentsUpper-floor residents in Dharavi can now get new homes. Eligibility depends on ground-floor occupants. A new government rule offers 300 sq ...
03 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Adani Properties to invest Rs 1 lakh cr to redevelop Mumbai’s 143-acre Motilal NagarAdani Properties will invest over Rs 1 lakh crore to redevelop Mumbai's Motilal Nagar, a 143-acre project set to become the second-largest ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Mumbai’s skyline is soaring. So is the pressure on housingMumbai's booming real estate market sees global financial giants occupying luxury towers while low-income residents like taxi driver Ramu V...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Dharavi redevelopment gathers pace; 11,000 rehab homes planned on railway landThe Dharavi Redevelopment Project is accelerating, and residents in Sector-6 on railway land have been urged to cooperate and vacate homes....
14 Apr, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Drones, LiDAR put in use to map Asia's largest slum redevelopment projectFor the first time in an Indian slum rehabilitation project, Dharavi Redevelopment Project employs drones and LiDAR technology to accuratel...
03 Dec, 2024, 03.15 PM IST
Will scrap Dharavi slum redevelopment project tender after coming to power: Uddhav ThackeraySena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday pledged to scrap the Dharavi slum redevelopment project tender awarded to industrialist Gauta...
20 Jul, 2024, 08.52 PM IST
No land to Adani group, Dharavi land transfer to Maharashtra govt depts: SourcesThe Dharavi slum redevelopment project involves the Adani group building houses for residents, with land transferred to Maharashtra governm...
16 Jun, 2024, 02.46 PM IST
A history of Dharavi slum and Adani's plans to redevelop itDharavi's growth coincides with migration into Bombay, now known as Mumbai in 1800s. Potters, leather tanners, artisans and embroidery work...
28 Aug, 2023, 09.34 AM IST
Don't forget us in coronavirus battle, say businesses in India's Dharavi slumDharavi, believed to be Asia's largest slum, has been hailed as a success story in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, bringing ca...
07 Jul, 2020, 09.22 AM IST
Dharavi redevelopment pre-bid meet draws significant interestThe redevelopment project will be awarded to the entity that bids above the base price of Rs 3,150 crore.
15 Dec, 2018, 05.49 PM IST
- 90,000 Dharavi slum-dwellers to be rehabilitated: NGO
An NGO appointed by the government to conduct a survey in the Dharavi slum today said the total number of hutment owners to be rehabilitate...
06 May, 2008, 10.38 PM IST
- Dharavi rehab plan to be kicked off in Oct
The Maharashtra government’s much-awaited Dharavi redevelopment plan would be rolled out next month, by when it would publish the expressio...
28 Sep, 2006, 02.53 AM IST