Sherine Raj

Dec 4, 2023 | citizenmatters.in | Sherine Raj

Approximately six months into the ongoing academic year, several autonomous colleges in Mumbai have already initiated the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, introducing a four-year undergraduate degree course. Meanwhile, non-autonomous colleges affiliated with Mumbai University (MU) awaited guidance and directives from the university.

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Nov 23, 2023 | citizenmatters.in | Sherine Raj

The Kolis are indigenous to Mumbai, have a deep-rooted connection to the city’s coastal areas, living in settlements known as Koliwadas along the coastline. They have a rich cultural heritage and have been traditionally reliant on fishing as their primary occupation for generations. The Koliwadas, once thriving fishing villages, have been facing the looming threat of redevelopment due to various amendments to Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) laws and urban development plans.

Nov 16, 2023 | mumbai.citizenmatters.in | Sherine Raj

Local trains are Mumbai’s lifeline, ferrying an average of 61.95 lakh passengers daily. And Mumbaikars’ long-awaited desire for an ‘air-conditioned local train’ became reality on December 25, 2017, when the country’s first and only AC suburban train embarked on its maiden journey from Borivali to Churchgate. This ‘air-conditioned local train’ boasts state-of-the-art security features including automatic door closing, a talk-back system, and fire-fighting mechanisms in each coach.

Nov 15, 2023 | mumbai.citizenmatters.in | Sherine Raj

With more than 7000 kilometers of coastline, India ranks 20 in the world among the countries with the longest coastline. Preserving this coastline from excessive construction is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance and safeguarding the fragile coastal environment. Uncontrolled development along the coastline can lead to habitat destruction, erosion, and disruption of natural processes that are vital for the well-being of marine ecosystems.