Rahul Srivastava is a co-founder of urbz and The Institute of Urbanology. He studied social and urban anthropology in Mumbai, Delhi and Cambridge (UK). His previous publications include an ethnography of urbanized nomads around Mumbai, a novel published by Puffin, (Penguin, India) and 'The Slum Outside', a commentary on Dharavi, co-written with Matias Echanove and published by Strelka Press. He continues to write extensively on urban issues with Matias, with their next major publication signed up with Verso, London. He brings his background in anthropology and visual ethnography to urbanology, the practice that energises much of urbz's work in Mumbai and elsewhere.
Articles
Urban Typhoon Khirkee: Street Presentations
From tackling various problems from street structure, to water and many different activities let by theaters groups, cookbook specialists and much more, the Khirkee workshop presentation was in full swing.
Khotachiwadi's Heritage To Be Saved!
Mr. Lodha and members of the Khotachiwadi Welfare and Heritage Trust delivered a letter to the municipal commissioner calling for a heritage law to be enacted.
New Roof For The Dharavi Shelter
It is slightly more expensive but healthier as it doesn't contain asbestos.
Khotachiwadi all over the news
For reasons more than one, Khotachiwadi is across various Bombay newspapers.
Khotachiwadi resists destruction of heritage bungalow
“While we don’t want to commercialise the locality, we want to create a cultural space for Mumbaikars, who don’t have many neighborhoods such as this”
Locals protest Khotachiwadi demolition
The unique protest, titled ‘Requim for Khotachiwadi’, was initiated by the village residents to protest against the breaking down of the 150-year-old structure, which had been sold to builders.
Galeria Sessions
Galería Sessions is a Talk, discussion and debate Space around latinamerican cities.
Re-opening Party At The Shelter
The Dharavi Shelter reopened on Sunday with a new roof, new windows and back door, and an exhibition of the kids’ photos.
New Roof For The Dharavi Shelter
It is slightly more expensive but healthier as it doesn't contain asbestos.
Khotachiwadi all over the news
For reasons more than one, Khotachiwadi is across various Bombay newspapers.