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Located in the heart of Mumbai, the Dharavi slum is like a city within the city. Now ambitious plans for redevelopment mean its days are numbered. Shows the industry generated by the slum. (2008)

A brief profile of Dharavi, one of the largest informal settlements in the world, situated in the city of Mumbai, India. Concerns shared by residents about proposed government development. 

Living conditions and challenges of living in Dharavi, including issues to consider with redevelopment.

This is a feature article on a doctor who worked for 25 years in Mumbai's busiest public hospital. She was especially troubled by the high mortality rate of sick infants, which led her to take radical steps to improve hygiene at the hospital.