Sinking in the Rains: Mumbai's Annual Tragedy Is No Longer an Accident

Mumbai’s floods are a national embarrassment precisely because it is the economic capital. While cities like Chennai (2015), Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and parts of Delhi also choke every monsoon, Mumbai’s repeated paralysis stands out for a simple reason: it shouldn’t. It has the money, the talent pool, the global visibility, and a centuries-old trading legacy. Instead of leading, it keeps setting the wrong example.Continue Reading