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Gender and Policy Lab released the annual report

Can women reclaim our streets? Gender-inclusive and safe public spaces a dream in Chennai

November 16, 2023

Only half of women in Chennai felt that the city was safe for them according to the GCC’s Gender and Policy Lab study on women’s safety which was released recently.

Explainer: How to make your building fire-safe with these proactive measures

November 15, 2023

Fire emergencies in apartments and commercial spaces can be avoided by assessing risk and putting some effective strategies in place.

Want students to thrive? Give better facilities to school counsellors

November 13, 2023

Mental health professionals working in Chennai schools face many constraints as they navigate the delicate path of helping children, while some schools don’t even have counsellors.

No respite from Chennai summer for those engaged in civic work

June 14, 2023

Temperatures have been skyrocketing in Chennai with each passing day. But civic workers hardly get any concessions to escape the sun.

42 degrees and no electricity: Chennai looks for a solution to power cuts

June 9, 2023

Chennaiites have taken to the streets in protest over long and frequent power cuts. What are the challenges in meeting power demand in the summer?

Mayor Talk: What has the Chennai Mayor been up to?

June 5, 2023

An exclusive interview with Chennai Mayor Priya Rajan on her pet projects, how she manages duties as councillor and mayor and more!

Wounds of heat – Chennai’s climate catastrophe and caste

October 26, 2023

The urban heat island effect in Chennai impacts the city’s marginalised communities who do not have the resources to mitigate effects of climate change.

Better road design, not penalties the key to improving safety on Chennai roads

October 13, 2023

The end users cannot be faulted for speeding if flawed road design encourages higher vehicular speeds on city roads.

Commercial establishments take over footpaths in Perambur

September 22, 2023

Commercial establishments use footpaths for parking, seating and placing of name boards, blocking access to pedestrians.

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.

Chennai Buzz: GCC resolves monsoon-related issues | 210 tonnes of Diwali waste collected…and more!

Can women reclaim our streets? Gender-inclusive and safe public spaces a dream in Chennai

Explainer: How to make your building fire-safe with these proactive measures

Want students to thrive? Give better facilities to school counsellors

EDITORS’ PICK

No respite from Chennai summer for those engaged in civic work

42 degrees and no electricity: Chennai looks for a solution to power cuts

Mayor Talk: What has the Chennai Mayor been up to?

Citizen Journalism

Wounds of heat – Chennai’s climate catastrophe and caste

Better road design, not penalties the key to improving safety on Chennai roads

Commercial establishments take over footpaths in Perambur

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

North Chennai protests in innovative ways for pollution-free Chennai

Economy

Chennai’s labour stands – a marketplace of exploitation

Governance

Councillor Talk: Ensuring basic amenities the focus of Sherly Thomas in Ward 187 – Madipakkam

Opinion

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