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Fire In 2-Storey Residential Building In Mumbai, No One Injured
A fire broke out in a two-storey residential building in Kamathipura area of Nagpada in central Mumbai on Thursday evening, officials said.
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Gangubai Kathiawadi Trailer: Behold The Glory Of Alia Bhatt As Matriarch Of Kamathipura
Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer: Alia Bhatt rules every second of her screen time
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Who Was Gangubai Kathiawadi: The Woman Alia Bhatt Will Portray In Her Latest Film
Actress Alia Bhatt will next been seen in Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which she will play the titular role. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the life of Gangubai Kathewali, a brothel owner in Mumbai's Kamathipura area.
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Gangubai Kathiawadi Teaser: Alia Bhatt As Mafia Queen Is The Fear And Strength Of Kamathipura
"Presenting a part of my heart and soul," Alia Bhatt wrote for Gangubai Kathiawadi teaser
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Minister Orders Redevelopment Of Buildings In Mumbai's Kamathipura
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Tuesday directed cluster redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai's Kamathipura, touted as the Mumbai's largest red-light area.
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45-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Teen In Mumbai
An 18-year-old woman, who ran away from her home in Punjab, was allegedly raped by a man at Kamathipura in Mumbai on the pretext of helping her, police said today.
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Fewer Child Sex Workers In Mumbai Brothels, Underground Trade Still A Concern: Study
Mumbai: The number of children trafficked for sex in the red light districts of Mumbai has dropped sharply, activists said, as they raised concerns over the trade shifting underground to private lodges and residences. A study by the non-governmental International Justice Mission (IJM), Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Mumbai, mapped n...
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She Grew Up In Mumbai's Red-Light Area And Has A Wonderful Story To Tell
"Growing up, I faced a lot of discrimination," says a Mumbai woman on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page. "I had everything going against me - a dark skinned Indian girl from a red light area," she explains. However, this woman's interpretation of beauty, life and the place she calls home is beyond inspiring.
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'Get Out, We've Had Enough,' Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura Tell Sex Workers
Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura, considered Asia's largest red light district, have mounted a campaign to place a curb on the sex trade in the area. Sex workers however have expressed helplessness, even as activists claim the move would only open up the area to property developers.
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New York City - Next Stop For Play by Mumbai Sex Workers' Children 'Lal Batti Express'
A group of 13 girls from Mumbai's largest red-light area, Kamathipura, will undertake a five city tour to the US beginning May 12 to perform a play, titled Lal Batti.
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It's My Home, I'll Help Fix It: Facebook Post on Mumbai's Red Light District
Her photo accompanies her short blog; her name does not. She has been the focus of media attention for her earlier accomplishments, some of which she refers to on Facebook.
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Sex Worker's Daughter to Study Drumming in US
Sheetal Jain was born to a sex worker in Kamathipura, but she did not let her address define her; the 19-year-old will now pursue her passion for drumming at a music school in Washington DC
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Konkana Sen Sharma, Sakshi Tanwar in film on sex workers?
The makers of Kamathipura, a movie on sex workers, are trying to rope in actress Konkana Sen Sharma to play the lead role.
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Climbing Kilimanjaro for Mumbai's red light district
It can't get more global. Three Americans climbing a mountain in Africa to help sex workers of Kamathipura in Mumbai.
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Two-month-old sold to brothel for Rs 12, 000
A two-month-old baby was stolen from Girgaum and later sold for Rs 12,000 to a brothel keeper in Kamathipura. Police managed to recover the baby and arrest the culprits on Sunday. Officials believe the gang used to steal infants regularly and traffic them in the red-light area. They are now investigating the matter to find more details into the pre...
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Fire In 2-Storey Residential Building In Mumbai, No One Injured
A fire broke out in a two-storey residential building in Kamathipura area of Nagpada in central Mumbai on Thursday evening, officials said.
-
Gangubai Kathiawadi Trailer: Behold The Glory Of Alia Bhatt As Matriarch Of Kamathipura
Gangubai Kathiawadi trailer: Alia Bhatt rules every second of her screen time
-
Who Was Gangubai Kathiawadi: The Woman Alia Bhatt Will Portray In Her Latest Film
Actress Alia Bhatt will next been seen in Gangubai Kathiawadi, in which she will play the titular role. Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the life of Gangubai Kathewali, a brothel owner in Mumbai's Kamathipura area.
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Gangubai Kathiawadi Teaser: Alia Bhatt As Mafia Queen Is The Fear And Strength Of Kamathipura
"Presenting a part of my heart and soul," Alia Bhatt wrote for Gangubai Kathiawadi teaser
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Minister Orders Redevelopment Of Buildings In Mumbai's Kamathipura
Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad on Tuesday directed cluster redevelopment of old and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai's Kamathipura, touted as the Mumbai's largest red-light area.
-
45-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Teen In Mumbai
An 18-year-old woman, who ran away from her home in Punjab, was allegedly raped by a man at Kamathipura in Mumbai on the pretext of helping her, police said today.
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Fewer Child Sex Workers In Mumbai Brothels, Underground Trade Still A Concern: Study
Mumbai: The number of children trafficked for sex in the red light districts of Mumbai has dropped sharply, activists said, as they raised concerns over the trade shifting underground to private lodges and residences. A study by the non-governmental International Justice Mission (IJM), Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children in Mumbai, mapped n...
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She Grew Up In Mumbai's Red-Light Area And Has A Wonderful Story To Tell
"Growing up, I faced a lot of discrimination," says a Mumbai woman on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page. "I had everything going against me - a dark skinned Indian girl from a red light area," she explains. However, this woman's interpretation of beauty, life and the place she calls home is beyond inspiring.
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'Get Out, We've Had Enough,' Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura Tell Sex Workers
Residents of Mumbai's Kamathipura, considered Asia's largest red light district, have mounted a campaign to place a curb on the sex trade in the area. Sex workers however have expressed helplessness, even as activists claim the move would only open up the area to property developers.
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New York City - Next Stop For Play by Mumbai Sex Workers' Children 'Lal Batti Express'
A group of 13 girls from Mumbai's largest red-light area, Kamathipura, will undertake a five city tour to the US beginning May 12 to perform a play, titled Lal Batti.
-
It's My Home, I'll Help Fix It: Facebook Post on Mumbai's Red Light District
Her photo accompanies her short blog; her name does not. She has been the focus of media attention for her earlier accomplishments, some of which she refers to on Facebook.
-
Sex Worker's Daughter to Study Drumming in US
Sheetal Jain was born to a sex worker in Kamathipura, but she did not let her address define her; the 19-year-old will now pursue her passion for drumming at a music school in Washington DC
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Konkana Sen Sharma, Sakshi Tanwar in film on sex workers?
The makers of Kamathipura, a movie on sex workers, are trying to rope in actress Konkana Sen Sharma to play the lead role.
-
Climbing Kilimanjaro for Mumbai's red light district
It can't get more global. Three Americans climbing a mountain in Africa to help sex workers of Kamathipura in Mumbai.
-
Two-month-old sold to brothel for Rs 12, 000
A two-month-old baby was stolen from Girgaum and later sold for Rs 12,000 to a brothel keeper in Kamathipura. Police managed to recover the baby and arrest the culprits on Sunday. Officials believe the gang used to steal infants regularly and traffic them in the red-light area. They are now investigating the matter to find more details into the pre...
