Explainers – Citizen Matters, Chennai

Colistin-resistant bacteria in your food: What does that really mean?

November 14, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

A recent study looking at food samples from Chennai were found to contain bacteria resistant to an ‘antibiotic of last resort’. But how does such bacteria enter our food? Here are a few things you should know.

Can electric vehicles check rising carbon emissions in Chennai?

November 2, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

A recent study has ranked Chennai second among all metros in terms of overall vehicular emissions. It also stands second in fuel consumption. Can electric vehicles provide a solution? What could be the ways to expedite the switch?

Have you scanned the draft voters’ list for your name?

October 25, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Will you be voting in 2019? Here is how first-time voters and those who wish to change details or delete their names from the voters list can do so! Last date for applications is October 31, 2018.

A ‘green’ guide for RWAs striving to build sustainable apartment communities

October 6, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

An apartment complex in the city has embraced a novel, DIY method of waste management that has helped them reduce the amount of waste generated and sent to landfills. Here are some key learnings from the experience of Ceebros Boulevard.

Mileage, check. Colour, check. Did you check emissions from your new vehicle?

September 19, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Vehicular emissions are among the chief sources of pollutants in Chennai’s air. But how many people know that they can check the environmental performance of their vehicle at the time of buying, by looking at a document that the dealer is mandated by law to provide to every customer?

உறுப்பு தானம் செய்ய விருப்பமா? இதோ நீங்கள் அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

September 4, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

மனித உடல் இறந்த 4 நிமிடத்தில் அழுகத் தொடங்கிவிடும். ஆய்வுகள் படி ஒரு மணி நேரத்தில் 2 மில்லிமீட்டர் வரை அழுகத் தொடங்கும். உங்கள் உறுப்புகளை இவ்வாறு உருக்குலைய விடுவதிற்கு பதிலாக மற்றவருக்கு தானமாக கொடுத்தால் வாழ்க்கையையே பரிசளிப்பது போல் அல்லவா?

Attention students! Here’s how you can get a free bus pass in Chennai

September 1, 2018 Narendran Mohan

It is not just students of government schools, but even private institutions, that can avail passes allowing them to travel free in any state transport corporation bus. Here’s how your school can help get you a free bus pass.

How to submit self declaration form for property tax assessment in Chennai

August 25, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Following a GO to raise property taxes, Greater Chennai Corporation has asked all home owners to submit a self declaration with details of their property. By this Friday, August 31st. If you’re wondering how to go about it, this guide will help you.

Now, grow your own veggies without mining soil and sand from nature

August 21, 2018 Hema Vijay

Sitting right here in your city, Chennai’s grand old kitchen gardener-activist, S.S. Radhakrishnan, has concocted a perfect organic substitute to soil. Here’s a complete guide that can help all avid urban farmers and gardeners make their own soil and pursue their passion in an even more sustainable way.

Considering organ donation? Here is all the information you need

August 18, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

The human body starts decomposing four minutes after a person dies and degenerates completely within a month. The choice is clear. Would you rather let your organs decompose, or gift a life to a person in need by donating them?

சென்னையில் உங்கள் வீட்டிற்கு சூரிய மின்சக்தி இணைப்பு பெற வழிகாட்டி

July 31, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Subsidies offered by the central government and state to encourage renewable energy has reduced the cost of going solar. But what does it take for the ordinary citizen in Chennai to get a rooftop solar installation?

Pulled up by traffic police? Know your responsibilities and rights!

July 31, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Accounts of recent confrontations where cops stopped and accosted motorists have been widely circulated on social media. Avoid ugly altercations. Know your rights when you are pulled up, as also what you must abide by as a responsible driver and citizen.