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HomeAuthorsAruna Natarajan

Articles by Aruna Natarajan

About Aruna Natarajan
Aruna is an Associate Editor at Citizen Matters. She has a BA in Economics and a PG Diploma in Journalism. She has also worked in a think-tank on waste management policy and with a non-profit in sport for development. She writes on civic issues, governance, waste, commute and urban policy. She tweets at @aruna_n29.
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Thideer Nagar near Saidapet
Civic

Editor’s choice: The three stories from Chennai that shook me

December 31, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Much was written about Chennai by our staff reporters, freelance journalists and citizen journalists in 2022. Here are some of my favourite stories.

A view of a main thoroughfare in Chennai
Commute

Road accidents in Chennai and what can be done to prevent them

September 28, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Chennai saw the second highest number of road accident deaths in the country in 2021. Here’s what experts suggest to improve its road safety record.

santhome beach playground
Civic

Playground or public convenience? Doomingkuppam’s sanitation woes

July 13, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Doomingkuppam residents bat for better sanitation facilities with more focus on clean public toilets for all.

ennore thermal power plant
Environment

Does Chennai need a climate action plan?

July 4, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

What can Chennai do to mitigate the impact of climate change? How can Chennaiites be involved in formulating a plan for action?

chennai smart schools
Governance

Greater Chennai Corporation budget places emphasis on schools and infrastructure

April 14, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

What are the key elements of the recently-tabled budget of the Greater Chennai Corporation? What can you expect for the city?

chennai gender lab
Governance

பாலின நிகர் மேம்பாடு மற்றும் கொள்கை ஆய்வகம்: சென்னையை ஒருங்கிணைந்த நகரமாக்கும் முயற்சி

April 12, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

சென்னை பெண்களுக்கு பாதுகாப்பான நகரமாக உருவாவது எப்படி?

gender and policy lab
Governance

Gender and Policy Lab to work towards a safe and inclusive Chennai

April 7, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

The first of its kind Gender and Policy Lab was inaugurated in the city on April 1. How can the Lab improve women’s safety and inclusion?

Water stagnation Chennai streets
Environment

More rainy days, more rainfall: CSTEP report predicts climate change impact on Chennai

March 24, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Chennai will see an increase in annual rainfall by 6-11% according to a report by CSTEP along with moderate summer warming, thanks to climate change.

An e-toilet installed in Mylapore, Chennai
Civic

Coming soon: A map and masterplan for Chennai toilets

March 18, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Chennai gears up for a Toilet Festival and a toilet fellowship organised by Recycle Bin. The team lays out the steps to create a toilet masterplan.

chennai corporation ripon building
Governance

Chennai local body polls 2022: Complete list of winners

February 23, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Here is the complete list of ward-wise winners elected as councillors in the recently concluded elections for the Chennai Corporation.

chennai madhavaram
Governance

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

February 19, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

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

chennai zone 15 map
Governance

Local body polls in Sholinganallur, Zone 15: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 15, comprised of areas such as Sholinganallur, Neelankarai and Uthandi, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Chennai Corporation Building
Governance

Chennai Corporation elections: What can citizens expect from the elected council?

February 17, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

Citizen Matters and Janaagraha brought together candidates and civil society representatives to discuss the Feb 19th polls. Catch it here if you missed it.

chennai zone 14 perungudi
Governance

Local body polls in Perungudi, Zone 14: Wards, candidates and issues

February 17, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 14, comprised of areas such as Perungudi, Pallikaranai and Vanuvampet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

chennai adyar zone 13
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Local body polls in Adyar, Zone 13 : Wards, candidates and issues

February 16, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 13, comprised of areas such as Adyar, Thiruvanmiyur and Velachery, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

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