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On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

December 6, 2022

PUC certification in Chennai is full of hassles for commuters. Here is why the system is broken and how it can be fixed.

Dos and don’ts during Madras Eye season

December 5, 2022

Cases of Madras Eye are increasing in Chennai, exacerbated by the onset of winter. Doctors share best practices for prevention and steps to be taken for cure.

Chennai Buzz: Permanent ramp for PwDs | Land reclassification by CMDA..and more!

December 3, 2022

From a permanent ramp for persons with disabilities in Marina Beach to new lab for water quality testing, here is the weekly news roundup from Chennai.

Stormwater drain manhole on Link Road in Nesapakkam

Chennai races against time to finish storm water drain work, but concerns persist

October 19, 2022

Chennai will soon see the northeast monsoon setting in; how flood-ready is the city? GCC assures completion of stormwater drains before the rains.

A family of three members sitting on a cot in Kannapar Thidal. They call the sapce with a cot their home

Kannappar Thidal: Where residents continue their 20-year wait for a proper home

September 29, 2022

Over 60 families were moved to Kannappar Thidal in 2002 with the promise of housing tenements. Twenty years on, they are in the very same spot, only worse off.

Pets in Chennai: How a welfare association is addressing key community concerns

September 19, 2022

A pet management committee has been mooted by residents of RK Nagar to help residents coexist with animals and share learnings.

The transformation of a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur against all odds

December 8, 2022

The effort by residents to revive a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur is beginning to bear fruit despite some setbacks and opposition over the years.

On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

December 6, 2022

PUC certification in Chennai is full of hassles for commuters. Here is why the system is broken and how it can be fixed.

How citizens brought the mini-bus back to Chitlapakkam

December 1, 2022

Residents of Chitlapakkam worked tirelessly to restore a crucial mini-bus route that was a key mode of transport for many. Here is how they succeeded.

Local body polls in Madhavaram, Zone 3: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 3, comprised of areas such as Madhavaram and Puzhal, as they get set to vote on February 19th

Local body polls in Manali, Zone 2: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 2, comprised of areas such as Kosapur, Elandacheri and Manali New Town, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Local body polls in Kodambakkam, Zone 10: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 10, comprised of areas such as West Mambalam, K.K. Nagar and Saidapet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

What you must consider before buying an electric two-wheeler in Chennai

The transformation of a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur against all odds

On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

Dos and don’ts during Madras Eye season

Chennai Buzz: Permanent ramp for PwDs | Land reclassification by CMDA..and more!

EDITORS’ PICK

Chennai races against time to finish storm water drain work, but concerns persist

Kannappar Thidal: Where residents continue their 20-year wait for a proper home

Pets in Chennai: How a welfare association is addressing key community concerns

Citizen Journalism

The transformation of a public gym in Thiruvanmiyur against all odds

On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

How citizens brought the mini-bus back to Chitlapakkam

Data Journalism

Local body polls in Madhavaram, Zone 3: Wards, candidates and issues

Local body polls in Manali, Zone 2: Wards, candidates and issues

Local body polls in Kodambakkam, Zone 10: Wards, candidates and issues

Environment

On the herculean task of getting a PUC certificate in Chennai

Economy

How can we revive Amma Canteens in Chennai?

Governance

Councillor Talk: V Anandam wants to improve parks and waste management in Ward 176 – Velachery

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Councillor Talk: V Anandam wants to improve parks and waste management in Ward 176 – Velachery

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