December 2018 – Citizen Matters, Chennai

Video: Is Chennai ready for a ‘plastic-less’ new year?

December 31, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

The ban on plastic has generated mixed response among Chennai citizens. Yet, there are some who have embraced the cause wholeheartedly and are inspiring others to follow suit.

Chennai Buzz: Plastic ban | Lake restoration | Road user survey…and more

December 31, 2018 News Desk

With the plastic ban and news on lake restoration, Chennai looks to begin the new year on a positive note. A quick round-up of what the city is talking about as we end the year.

What Chennai’s real estate sector tells prospective home buyers

December 28, 2018 Mahesh Kumar S T

Here is what the housing price index from the National Housing Board says about property price trends in the city. Under the circumstances, is renting a better option than buying a home?

A day in the life of a de-addiction centre worker in Chennai

December 27, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Rescue workers in de-addiction centres across the city have a thankless job. It entails a fair amount of physical risk, and yet they remain underpaid and have no medical insurance.

Chennai Buzz: Action against illegal banners | Clean Marina by new year | Failed monsoon…and more

December 22, 2018 News Desk

From the water scenario in the city to action for a cleaner Marina and against illegal hoardings, here’s a quick recap of the city’s most important headlines as we come to the close of the week.

துப்புரவு பணி தனியார்மயம் செய்யப்பட்டால் சென்னை சுத்தமடையுமா?

December 21, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

சென்னை மாநகராட்சியின் துப்புரவு பணியை தனியார்மயமாக்கும் திட்டத்தால் நகரம் சுத்தமாகுமா? தற்பொழுது வேலையில் உள்ள துப்புரவு பணியாளர்களின் நிலை என்ன?

Santhome park opens up infinite possibilities for Chennai kids

December 21, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

The city’s first inclusive park was inaugurated earlier this week. It is tailored to the needs of all children, including those with special needs and disabilities. The vibrant space has seen great reception in a short time.

பிளாஸ்டிக் தடையை கையாள்வது எப்படி? நம்ம ஊரு பவுண்டேஷன் பி. நடராஜனுடன் ஒரு நேர்காணல்

December 19, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

நம்ம ஊரு பவுண்டேஷனின் நிறுவனர் பி. நடராஜனிடம் வரவிருக்கும் பிளாஸ்டிக் தடையைச் சந்திக்க வேண்டிய யுக்திகள் மற்றும் நம்ம ஊரு பவுண்டேஷனின் ஈடுபாட்டினை பற்றி நாங்கள் பேசினோம்.

Victims of stereotyping: How Chennai treats migrants to the city

December 18, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

The theme for International Migrants Day 2018, observed on December 18th, is Migration with Dignity. Conversations with migrants from other states to the city, however, reveal that dignity is the last thing they can take for granted even as they continue to live and work here.