Articles by Nikita Sonavane
Juvenile justice and Vimukta children
While the minor in the Pune case might eventually be granted a shot at a fresh start, erasure of Vimukta childhood by State institutions begs to be underscored.
Published on Jun 19, 2024 09:32 PM IST
Nikita SonavaneSagar SoniTasveer Parmar
New code will entrench prejudices in the police
The proposed penal code entrenches the status quo of colonial and casteist policing
Published on Nov 24, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Civic body gets thumbs up from D-ward residents
Residents of D-ward are a nervous lot as many portions of the ward are low-lying and get water-logged during the monsoon. The ward is divided into three parts — central, western and eastern. It comprises areas such as Walkeshwar, Peddar Road, Napean Sea Road, etc.
Updated on Jun 15, 2012 02:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Rude drivers, unnerving journeys
It may be safer to travel by autos and taxis in Mumbai compared to several other cities in the country, but it’s becoming a fairly uncomfortable experience, say women.
Updated on Jun 13, 2012 01:30 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane and Sanjana Bhalerao, Mumbai
Low-lying areas like King’s Circle at risk
Residents of F-North ward are livid with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) because they feel the civic body does nothing to maintain the roads in their locality. Nikita Sonavane reports.
Updated on Jun 12, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Buses no longer the best bet
Travelling in buses run by the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking is no easy feat, when women have to contend with not just squeezing into a crowded bus and trying to keep their balance, but also have to be on guard to fend off miscreants who are trying to grab and grope at them or brush against them.
Updated on Jun 12, 2012 12:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Prajakta Chavan and Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
JVPD scheme locals fear water-logged roads again
Residents of Juhu Vile Parle Development (JVPD) scheme locality are dreading the arrival of monsoon owing to the dismal condition of roads and nullahs in their area.
Updated on Jun 10, 2012 12:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
‘Want CM to take concrete decisions on farmers’ issue’
Politicians from the ruling and opposition parties tried to appease Bacchu Kadu, an independent MLA from Amravati district who has been fasting at Azad Maidan since Monday for the cause of distressed farmers, on Wednesday.
Updated on Jun 07, 2012 01:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
150 farmers protest at Azad Maidan
Over 150 farmers from various areas of cotton-growing Vidharba, which has recorded the highest number of farmer suicides in the country, converged at Azad Maidan on Tuesday to protest government apathy.
Updated on Jun 06, 2012 01:50 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
We are not illegal occupants, say Mankhurd slum dwellers
Residents displaced by the demolitions at Mankhurd, carried out by the Mumbai suburban collectorate, have said they are not illegal occupants.
Updated on May 10, 2012 01:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
A new breed of master debaters
Pranay Bhatia, 22, was alien to the concept of parliamentary debating till his second year at the Indian Institute of Technology –Bombay (IIT-B), four years ago. Today, Bhatia, is one of the finest parliamentary debaters in the country, with wins at both national and international level tournaments.
Updated on May 07, 2012 01:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Andheri locals got BMC to construct footpaths
Till 2008, residents of Lallubhai park area in Andheri (West) had no footpaths. During monsoon, they had open stormwater drains running alongside the roads. Irked with the overflowing drains and flooded roads, the residents decided to take matters in their hands.
Updated on May 04, 2012 01:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Powai residents fight for pedestrians’ rights
Worried about the absence of foothpaths on the six-lane Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR), residents of Hiranandani, Powai approached the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA). Thanks to their efforts, the east-west corridor now has footpaths for pedestrians.
Updated on May 04, 2012 01:36 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Rahul pays a surprise visit to Ambedkar shrine
On his earlier visit to the city, he took everyone by surprise by boarding a local train. On Friday, Rahul Gandhi paid an unscheduled visit Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's memorial at Chaityabhoomi, Dadar.
Updated on Apr 28, 2012 01:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Security at night schools now on Agni’s agenda
From its Meet Your Candidate initiative before the civic polls to getting a ban on strikes by municipal workers, several campaigns undertaken by the Action for good Governance in India (AGNI) were highlighted at the 13th anniversary celebration of the non-profit organisation on Saturday.
Updated on Apr 23, 2012 01:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Nurturing ideas for life
Aarti Naik, 23, spent her school days being deprived of the one thing she loves the most: books. Nikita Sonavane reports.
Updated on Jul 11, 2011 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
What is indecent behaviour is subjective, say young Mumbaiites
Vedang Dongre, 23, is now wary of dancing at nightclubs. "It is difficult to comprehend what the city police label as indecent behaviour," said the restaurant owner referring to the raid at the Oro lounge in Malad on Sunday, where at least 31 youngsters were booked and fined.
Updated on Jul 06, 2011 12:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Zahra Gabuji and Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
80% score too isn’t good enough
Sanjay Doshi was ecstatic when his son, Nandit, 18, scored 88.06% in his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) exam.
Updated on Jun 24, 2011 01:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
How about some research?
Until a year ago, every time Sarika Tripathi, 20, walked to her house in Santacruz after 7pm, she was greeted with catcalls and whistles.
Updated on Jun 20, 2011 01:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Night schoolers do a great job, despite long work hours
Nilesh Shinde moved to Mumbai from his village in Daund last year to earn money, and to fulfil his dream of becoming an engineer.
Updated on Jun 18, 2011 02:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Coaching class over college
While her board exams were just around the corner, Shubham Jain, 15, was busy preparing for an entrance exam to get into a coaching class. Nikita Sonavane reports.
Updated on May 30, 2011 02:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai
Nervous students seek lord’s blessings a day before results
Siblings Aishwarya and Rahul Chavali did something on Monday that they normally don’t do during their vacations: wake up early in the morning.
Updated on May 17, 2011 01:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Siblings
Waking up to activism
When environment minister Jairam Ramesh walked into the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) for the convocation ceremony on May 11, he asked for final-year student Pranab Doley.
Updated on May 16, 2011 02:53 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Nikita Sonavane, Mumbai