EDITORS’ PICK – Page 2 – Citizen Matters, Chennai

Elevated corridor at Cooum’s expense?

November 8, 2018 V Sriram

This was a project cancelled by the newly elected government in 2011 for environmental reasons, as piers for the elevated road were being erected on the Cooum riverbed. But has anything really changed now for the same party in power to revive the project?

Once flourishing, Guindy Estate is now the last place you’d want to be in. Why?

November 6, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

What was once reason for Chennai’s pride, the estate developed around a cluster of small scale industries, has seen a sharp fall from grace, thanks to pathetic civic infrastructure. A look at the sorry state of affairs in the Guindy Industrial Estate today.

Crucial victory for Ennore fishermen, as MoEFCC says wetlands more important than development

November 5, 2018 News Desk

Local fishermen heave a sigh of relief as Union Environment Ministry disallows Kamarajar Port to encroach on ecologically fragile Ennore creek.

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?

Horror stories abound as many Chennai hostels flout all norms

October 24, 2018 Aruna Natarajan

Overcrowded, lax in safety and often also unhygienic, unregulated hostels for men and women in the city are crying out for immediate inspection and enforcement of rules.

Unfair pricing and safety hazards: Why share autos in Chennai need regulation

October 23, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

In a city like Chennai where last mile connectivity is an area of concern, share autos are the cheapest and easiest option and have emerged as the common man’s preferred mode. But complaints abound, and formalisation of services seems to be the only solution.

Why commuters find share autos essential, even as they function illegally

October 19, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Share autos bridge the gap in Chennai’s local commute as they ferry passengers to the areas that are not connected with any of the public transportation.

For the love of rowing: anecdotes from three generations of rowers on Adyar River

October 16, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Imagine a walk on the Kotturpuram bridge on any morning or evening – a glance below provides a picturesque sight: people shouting in happiness, their row boats on the tranquil waters of Adyar River, free

What is stopping Chennai autos from taking the LPG route?

October 12, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Vehicular pollution is a critical problem in Chennai and yet more than 25000 auto-rickshaws continue to ply on diesel and petrol. Why are auto drivers unwilling to switch over to LPG, despite enjoying assurance of subsidies under government policy?

Chennai in darkness: What is wrong with our street lights?

October 10, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

Some remain defunct for months on end. Others follow no logic in terms of when they come on and when they are switched off. These photos show us why streetlights continue to be one of the biggest peeves among citizens.

Will Chennai ever get a municipal body?

October 6, 2018 V Sriram

It has been over two years that Chennai has not had an elected body of Councillors at the helm of municipal administration; elections don’t seem imminent either. What does it mean for you and me?

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.