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Community garden of Kasturba Nagar: Residents come together to create a happy space for themselves

September 20, 2021

Residents of Kasturba Nagar have come together to create a community garden that will serve as a shared space for learning.

A guide to learning Tamil in Chennai

September 16, 2021

Many newcomers in Chennai are learning Tamil to integrate better with the local society and culture. If you are wondering where to start, read this.

Bohra festival: Saifee Masjid during Ashara Mubarak

Dal chawal palida over Biryani: Meet the Bohras of Chennai

September 13, 2021

Dawoodi Bohras were originally from Yemen. A look at the long and colourful history of how the Bohras of Chennai made a home for themselves in the city.

Citizens unhappy over hint of likely hike in water charges

September 6, 2021

A quick look at the calculation of water charges in Chennai and the likely implications for such charges according to a recent government white paper.

How can Chennai become a 15-minute city?

August 30, 2021

What is a 15-minute city? And what areas need improvement for the concept to take root here and make the city more people friendly?

Explained: Metro Water’s new plans for using treated water from TTRO plants

August 26, 2021

CMWSSB plans to sell the treated water to the construction industry at a minimal cost. What could be the larger implications?

When Chennai trees come crashing down: The gaps in care and maintenance

September 9, 2021

Chennai trees suffer from lack of proper maintenance and regular pruning. Field workers often complain of the lack of adequate equipment.

How friendly is Chennai towards women cyclists?

August 20, 2021

How has the experience of women cyclists in Chennai been so far? What can be done to make the roads better and safer for them?

Did your July electricity bill shock you? Here is why!

August 13, 2021

Many users have received an unusually high electricity bill, leading to a storm on social media. What explains such billing and is there a way to fix it?

Charts that show the revival of cycling in Chennai during the pandemic

November 14, 2020

Maps and graphs from Strava show a sharp increase in cycling in the city, with teens and older cyclists contributing most to the revival.

COVID-19 in numbers: Has Chennai flattened the curve?

November 6, 2020

A look at COVID positive numbers, highest and lowest daily incidence, test counts, fatalities and zonal trends over the last three months

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

January 9, 2020

A survey by NGO Satta Panchayat Iyakkam found food delivery personnel flagrantly violating traffic rules in order to be able to meet high targets and incentives.

What the Ford closure tells us about the economy

Tips for women in Chennai to fight the stalking menace

Community garden of Kasturba Nagar: Residents come together to create a happy space for themselves

A guide to learning Tamil in Chennai

Dal chawal palida over Biryani: Meet the Bohras of Chennai

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Citizens unhappy over hint of likely hike in water charges

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When Chennai trees come crashing down: The gaps in care and maintenance

How friendly is Chennai towards women cyclists?

Did your July electricity bill shock you? Here is why!

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Charts that show the revival of cycling in Chennai during the pandemic

COVID-19 in numbers: Has Chennai flattened the curve?

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

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