The government of India announced plans earlier this week to do comprehensive mapping of slums in the entire country -- to further the ambitious goal of making India slum-free within five years. Worldfocus spoke with Pratima Joshi of Shelter Associates for more on slum mapping.
All Posts Tagged With: "Mumbai"
Q & A
February 25, 2010
India launches countrywide slum mapping campaign
Video
November 25, 2009
Assessing the legacy of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks
PBS commemorates the first anniversary of the Mumbai attacks with this Wednesday's broadcast of "Secrets of the Dead: Mumbai Massacre." The program is a unique look inside the attacks, featuring closed-circuit television footage and first-hand accounts. Watch an excerpt of the program and a discussion with the film's director from THIRTEEN Forum.
Web Original
November 25, 2009
One year later, taking Mumbai’s pulse inside taxis
India's largest city is commemorating the one-year anniversary of vicious terrorist attacks that killed more than 170 people. Journalist Vandana Sood uses Mumbai taxicabs to report on how people from a wide cross-section of Indian society view the aftermath of the attacks.
Video
September 2, 2009
Mumbai confronts drug-resistant tuberculosis strain
Mumbai, India's largest city, is confronting an epidemic of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Independent producer Lauren Rudser brings Worldfocus this signature story on an often overlooked global health issue.
Perspectives
April 3, 2009
Indian nationalism begins to challenge caste destiny
Multimedia reporter Ben Piven spent nine months documenting the caste system in Mumbai on a Fulbright grant. He recalls his field research and the questions surrounding caste and Indian nationalism in the slums of Mumbai.
Perspectives
March 4, 2009
China, India differ on accountability in wake of tragedies
A Worldfocus contributing blogger argues that the Indian government was held accountable for security faults in the wake of Mumbai attacks, while China has avoided dealing with accusations of corruption following the Sichuan earthquake.
Blogwatch
February 23, 2009
“Slumdog” sweeps Oscars, draws mixed reactions in India
Danny Boyle's feel-good love story "Slumdog Millionaire," set in Mumbai, won eight Oscars Sunday night. But the movie has faced some criticism in India.
Video
December 8, 2008
Pakistan raids Kashmir camp linked to Mumbai attacks
Former Pakistani ambassador to the United Nations Ahmad Kamal discusses recent developments in the region.
Video
December 4, 2008
Pakistani government cannot solve Mumbai puzzle
Amit Padya explains how U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited Pakistan and left with a pledge of action.
Video
December 3, 2008
Mumbai attacks impact Pakistan’s role in war on terror
Daniel Markey of the Council on Foreign Relations discusses the future of Pakistan's participation in the U.S. war on terror given the fallout from the massacre in Mumbai.
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