Slums
- Middle East
Indian teacher wins Global Teacher Prize at Dubai’s World Summit
Dubai: Rouble Nagi, an internationally acclaimed Indian artist, social innovator, and transformative educator who has worked extensively with children in slums and other marginalised communities, has been named the winner of the…
- Hyderabad
2BHK housing in Hyderabad: Dreams delayed, hope still alive
Hyderabad: There is a similarity between Adivasis and basti dwellers in cities like Hyderabad—while Adivasis protect forests, basti dwellers protect vacant government lands from encroachment. Yet, both are viewed with suspicion and…
- India
UP: Goons attack slum dwellers calling them ‘Bangladeshi’
A group of Hinduvta workers belonging to the Hindu Raksha Dal group attacked slum dwellers in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh accusing them of being ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’. The slur is commonly used by Hindu…
- India
Mumbai: Fire breaks out in slums of Kamla Nagar
Mumbai: A massive fire broke out in the slums of Kamla Nagar area of Mumbai during wee hours on Wednesday, officials said. As per information, the fire was noticed by locals of…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Children’s parliament suggests affordable healthcare for all
Hyderabad: The cabinet members of ‘Hyderabad City Children’s Parliament’ have called for equitable and affordable healthcare for the less privileged sections of society. The members while hosting a meeting at the Press…
- Hyderabad
Kishan Reddy criticises Telangana govt for neglecting underprivileged citizens
Hyderabad: The Union minister for tourism, and culture, G Kishan Reddy, on Friday called on the state government to prioritise the provision of basic amenities to the underprivileged, stating that this is…
- India
In a first, housing scheme proposed for transgender community in Maharashtra
Pune: The Social Welfare Department of the Maharashtra government has proposed an affordable housing scheme for the transgender community, a senior official said. Transgender persons often find it difficult to buy or…
