An in-depth examination of public toilet infrastructure across Mumbai's four operational Metro lines found that Blue Line 1 offers external toilet access, while newer lines integrate facilities within ticketing zones, with variations like Aqua Line 3's NATM tunneling stations. (Pics courtesy: Rajendra B Aklekar, Prasun Choudhari)
09 January,2025 07:19 PM IST | Jyoti Shukla
The third part of our audit of public toilets across the city series sheds light on filthy lavatories commuters are forced to use on Western Railway and Central Railway. The findings highlight glaring disparities between the two lines, with WR’s facilities lagging behind. (Story by Prasun Choudhari)
08 January,2025 04:36 PM IST | Joy Manikumar
An audit of public toilets along the roughly 23-km stretch between Dahisar East and Bandra East on the Western Express Highway (WEH) revealed alarming levels of filth and disrepair. Of nine toilets examined in part two of mid-day’s test drive series, eight were found to be dirty, smelly and virtually unusable, prompting fresh concerns about the city’s sanitation efforts. (Text: Dipti Singh) (Pics/Kirti Surve Parade)
07 January,2025 10:55 AM IST | ronak mastakar
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has quite a long way to go before it accomplishes its mission of constructing toilets for citizens along the Eastern Express Highway. When mid-day recently conducted an audit of the public lavatories along the stretch, it came to light that two prefabricated toilets at the Airoli junction—in the northern direction and another towards Sion—had not been opened despite being set up more than a year ago. (Pics/Anurag Ahire)
06 January,2025 10:52 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, has become one of the standout movies of 2024. The story follows two young brides who get separated from a train, leading to a journey of self-discovery. If you enjoyed the lighthearted humour, strong performances, and subtle feminist themes, here are seven similar movies you should check out:
24 September,2024 06:08 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
The Central Railway (CR) opened 'Woloo Women toilet' at Mulund station on Friday (Pics/Central Railway)
23 December,2023 02:39 PM IST | ronak mastakar
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After a series of reports in Mid-day, civic officials from Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation have finally attached iron doors to nine public toilets at Sant Jalaram Bapu Nagar chawl in Vasai East. The original doors had been stolen around six months ago, compelling women to squat in the open. See pics
16 January,2023 09:48 AM IST
Women residents of Sant Jalaram Bapu Nagar chawl in Vasai East are forced to relieve themselves in the open as despite repeated complaints, the toilets remain in shobby condition Pic/Hanif Patel
07 January,2023 11:36 AM IST
Bhumi Pednekar celebrates her birthday on July 18. As the actor turned 33 this year, here's taking a look at Bhumi's journey to fame. (All photos/Bhumi Pednekar's Instagram account)
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