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Chennaiites cut sorry figure in rainwater harvesting, thanks to poor enforcement

November 23, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Effective harvesting of rain water can significantly reduce dependence on tankers and prevent floods, but only 2% of households having RWH infrastructure are doing it as instructed by the state guidelines.

Crime

நிராகரிப்பு என்பதை ஏற்க மறுக்கிறதா நம் ஆண் சமுதாயம் ?

November 21, 2017 Sandhya Raju

The spate of killings and violence perpetrated by spurned lovers leads one to wonder if our men have indeed forgotten how to deal with rejection. Sandhya Raju explores both the clinical and social implications.

Chennai Corporation

From dumping ground to public park: Besant Nagar residents show how!

November 20, 2017 Nagaraj M V

Senior citizen members of the Besant Nagar Government Officials Cooperative Housing Society reclaimed the Society’s empty, misused plots to create a public park, setting an example in community action.

Business & Economy

Co-working spaces in Chennai a smart choice for start-ups

November 16, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

For starting entrepreneurs in Chennai, the emergence of shared office spaces means significant savings of time, space and money; not surprising therefore that the trend is catching on fast.

Government

How to get your Aadhaar card in Chennai

November 14, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

The indispensability of the Aadhaar card is increasingly becoming obvious. If you are one of those who are still confused about where and how to get yours made in Chennai, this is for you.

Environment

Are Chennai’s monsoon vagaries an indication of global climate change?

November 11, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai has already recorded two extreme weather events this monsoon, but researchers feel it may still be premature to link it to long term climate change.

Chennai Corporation

Waste segregation: The challenge Chennai must overcome

November 10, 2017 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Inefficient solid waste management results in piles of garbage that aggravate urban flooding in cities like Chennai. While most citizens blame civic authorities for the lapse, are they doing their bit?

Civic

Did Chennai just lose a golden opportunity to improve its water reserves?

November 8, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

While 96.5 per cent of government buildings in Chennai have facilities to harvest rain water, the outdated structures and methods lead to sub-optimal water saving and storage capacity.

Chennai Corporation

Despite heavy rains, this Thiruvanmiyur road saw no flooding; here’s why!

November 4, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

One citizen’s angst and sustained action towards footpath and storm water drain cleaning and redesign ensured a clear road even as many parts of Chennai were in knee-deep water.

Chennai Corporation

2015 or 2017, monsoon rains bring same misery for Chitlapakkam residents

November 3, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

With major roads under knee-deep water, and temporary Executive Officers manning the Town Panchayat, residents feel helpless as northeast monsoon hits Chennai hard.

Consumers

Pause a while, Chennai, before you dig into that rabbit meat steak!

October 31, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Prime Chennai areas such as MGR Nagar, Anna Nagar and Pudupet market are emerging as hubs for rabbit, pigeon and duck meat, often served as fine dining fare. But how safe is this meat? And is it even legal?

Environment

Chennaiites rally together to save Ennore creek as wanton damage continues unchecked

October 30, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Ennore community and environmentalists demand speedy remediation procedure and curbs on irresponsible industrialization that killed the creek.

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