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Articles by Bhavani Prabhakar

About Bhavani Prabhakar
Bhavani Prabhakar was Staff Reporter at Citizen Matters Chennai.
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stalking on streets
Society

பின் தொடர்பவர்களை எதிர்கொள்வது எப்படி: பெண்களுக்கான பாதுகாப்பு குறிப்புகள்

September 28, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

சென்னையில் பெண்கள் பின்தொடரப்பட்டால் என்ன செய்யலாம்?

Society

Tips for women in Chennai to fight the stalking menace

September 21, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Stalking is a punishable offence. Yet, reporting and conviction rate have been abysmally low in Chennai. Here’s what you should do if you are being stalked.

Online Tamil underway
Society

A guide to learning Tamil in Chennai

September 16, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

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
Society

Dal chawal palida over Biryani: Meet the Bohras of Chennai

September 13, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

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.

CMWSSB tankers
Water Supply

Citizens unhappy over hint of likely hike in water charges

September 6, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

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.

An Online Class in progress
Education

Teaching during the pandemic: Experiences, challenges and the way ahead

September 2, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Watch our recent webinar where teachers from Chennai shared their experience of teaching during the pandemic and what they anticipate for the near future.

Buckingham canal chennai
Civic

பக்கிங்ஹாம் கால்வாய் அழகுபடுத்தல்: உண்மையான பிரச்சினைகளை தீர்க்குமா?

August 31, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

பக்கிங்ஹாம் கால்வாய் சீர்படுத்தல் எவ்வாறு நடைபெறுகிறது?

Buckingham Canal beautification - Proposed children's park
Infrastructure

Buckingham Canal beautification: Will it solve the real problems?

August 24, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

The Buckingham Canal is plagued by serious problems; can the beautification project solve them? Experts feel the need for a multi-pronged strategy.

Chennai preschoolers are attending virtual classes too
Education

Virtual classes for younger kids: An uphill journey for both teachers and parents

August 18, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

As the pandemic has forced schools to conduct virtual classes for all grades, we look at what it means for early childhood education.

chennai roads potholes
Infrastructure

விளக்கம்: சென்னையில் சாலைகள் எவ்வாறு அமைக்கப்படுகின்றன?

August 17, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

சாலைகள் பற்றிய புகார்களை எவ்வாறு பதிவு செய்யலாம்?

corporation conservancy workers
Civic

Hired under NULM, fired without notice: Conservancy workers in Chennai wait for justice

August 16, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Early this year, the Corporation terminated 545 conservancy workers. We spoke to them to understand their current plight and demands.

Electric bus Chennai
Commute

சென்னை சாலைகளில் ஏன் மின்சார பேருந்துகள் இல்லை?

August 5, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

சென்னையில் மின்சார பேருந்துகளை எப்பொழுது எதிர்பார்க்கலாம்? மின்சார பேரூந்துகளால் எவ்வாறு சென்னை பயன்பெறும்?

white tiger in Vandalur Zoo Chennai
Environment

Pandemic blues: Animals in wildlife facilities in Chennai need your help

August 2, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

The coronavirus pandemic has set off ripple effects on several fronts. We take a look at how wildlife facilities in Chennai are managing.

pothole in Perambur
Infrastructure

Explainer: How are roads in Chennai laid?

July 30, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

An explainer on the types of roads in Chennai, the rules to be followed while laying these, and where you can complain about issues noted.

electric bus trial run in chennai
Commute

Why don’t we see electric buses on Chennai roads?

July 19, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

The Union government has been pushing cities to opt for electric buses, by leveraging its FAME scheme. Why has Chennai been slow in adoption?

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