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Mumbai will soon receive India's tallest hydraulic fire ladder, surpassing Chennai's current record, to protect residents in the city's growing number of skyscrapers. The upgrade addresses a critical safety gap as buildings reach 100 to 125 floors high.
India's first musical road opened in Mumbai this week, playing AR Rahman's "Jai Ho" when cars drive at the right speed. The 500-meter stretch on the coastal road turns ordinary commutes into a celebration of engineering and culture.
India's financial capital is building a cutting-edge wholesale fish market that will transform the lives of thousands of fishing families while boosting the state's seafood exports. The six-story facility will bring international standards to Mumbai's bustling fish trade.
Ritu Tawde took office as Mumbai's mayor with a promise to work as the city's "Sevak" (servant), focusing on infrastructure upgrades and welcoming ideas from all political parties. After a decade of momentum in projects like the metro and coastal road, she's committed to bringing clean water to every home and ending the city's notorious water tanker monopolies.
Billionaire Anand Mahindra just discovered a 66-million-year-old volcanic formation in his own backyard, and his surprise is launching a mission to rescue one of Mumbai's most extraordinary hidden treasures. Gilbert Hill is one of only three volcanic columns like it on Earth, yet most locals have never heard of it.
A Mumbai taxi driver charged a newcomer 40 rupees extra, then confessed and gave her advice on how to avoid scams in the future. His mix of hustle and honesty has the internet celebrating the city's unique spirit.