tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Slum

All articles tagged with #slum

human-interest2 years ago

From Slum to Stardom: Mumbai Girl's Journey to Teenage Model and Internet Influencer

Maleesha Kharwa, a 15-year-old girl from a Mumbai slum, has transformed her life after a chance encounter with an American tourist. Maleesha, now a model and internet influencer, has been featured in campaigns for luxury brands and magazines. Her story reflects changing attitudes towards beauty in India, where fair skin has traditionally been glorified. Maleesha's rise to fame began with the help of an American actor and choreographer who supported her through a "Go Fund Me" campaign. She now has over 367,000 followers on Instagram.

via Reuters India|
#human-interest#internet-influencer#model
urban-development2 years ago

"Dharavi Slum: Adani's Ambitious Redevelopment Project Unveiled"

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani plans to transform Mumbai's Dharavi slum into a modern city hub, a challenging task that involves resettling its 1 million residents. Dharavi's growth dates back to the 1800s when migrants settled in the region and built huts in a haphazard manner. Previous attempts to redevelop Dharavi have failed, but in 2023, the state government awarded the project to Adani Group, which was contested by Dubai's SecLink consortium in a lawsuit.

via Reuters India|
#dharavi#gautam-adani#mumbai
society2 years ago

The Mysterious Disappearances in Japan's Bermuda Triangle

Kamagasaki, a slum in Osaka, Japan, is known as a place where people go to disappear and start anew. Many of its residents are "evaporated people" who have cut themselves off from their old lives elsewhere. The slum is Japan's largest "yoseba," where prospective employers can find day laborers. Many people living in the Kamagasaki slum have changed their names to maintain their anonymity. It is easy to maintain anonymity and hide in plain sight in Japan, where privacy is highly valued.

via Yahoo News|
#anonymity#japan#kamagasaki