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Media & Press Coverage
From global thought leadership platforms like TEDx & Intel to India's leading newspapers, see how Be The Local is redefining tourism in Mumbai.
Featured Stories
Intel Official Feature
Must WatchExclusive feature by Intel showcasing how Fahim Vora & Tauseef Siddiqui created a tourism model that highlights the vibrant, resilient spirit of Dharavi from an insider’s perspective.
Social Media Week Talk
Must WatchFounders Fahim Vora & Tauseef Siddiqui discuss the extraordinary concept of "Dharavi-only" tourism and their motivation behind Be The Local Tours at Social Media Week.
Major Press Features
Read what the leading publications have to say about our impact and tours.
Hindustan Times
Highlighting Dharavi as a vibrant, self-built community and showcasing an insider’s perspective that challenges the “slum” stereotype.
Mid-Day
Reshaping perceptions of Dharavi through thoughtfully curated local tours that empower young residents to earn and pursue their education.
The New Indian Express
A catalyst for change in Dharavi. The initiative empowers youth to pursue education while sharing authentic stories of their community.
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The Better India
The story follows their journey from a simple idea to creating jobs and offering authentic, insider-led experiences of Dharavi.
More Inspiring Talks
TEDx IIMC
Challenging common perceptions of Dharavi by showcasing its entrepreneurial spirit.
TEDx NMIMS
Fahim Vora shares his journey of challenges, triumphs, and student empowerment.
Yellow Talk
Redefining Dharavi not as a slum, but as a home, and the vision for experiential tourism.
Trusted by Institutions
Institutional Endorsements
Hindustan Unilever Limited
Corporate Client Testimonial • 2013
Used Be The Local services 4 times in 3 months for structured learning programs.
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Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction
International Institutional Recommendation • 2013
Official recommendation after hosting 300+ global architects and planners at IIT Bombay.
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