Bhavani Prabhakar Citizen Matters, Chennai

Will visit a ward every day if elected: MNM candidate from Perambur

March 23, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

A fresh entrant into politics, the MNM candidate for Perambur, A Ponnusamy shares his plans for north Chennai in an exclusive interview.

கோவிட் தடுப்பூசி: நீங்கள் அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

March 19, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

கோவிட் தடுப்பூசி இரண்டாம் கட்டமாக முதியவர்கள் மற்றும் பிற நோய் உடையவர்களுக்கு அளிக்கப்படுகிறது. இரண்டாம் கட்டத்தில் தடுப்பூசி பெற நீங்கள் தகுதியானவரா? எவ்வாறு இதற்கு பதிவுசெய்துகொள்ள வேண்டும்?

What are the roles and responsibilities of your elected MLA?

March 18, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Do you rate your MLA mostly on the condition of your roads, or the number of water connections issued? Is that all he is supposed to do? Know more before you vote this time.

Will state elections transform local governance in Chennai?

March 15, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Chennai hasn’t had an elected council for over five years now. What could the imminent Assembly Elections mean for urban governance? Key points from an online panel discussion

How does MTC decide bus routes in the city?

March 12, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Low frequency, suspension of favourite routes, crowded buses: common grouse among bus commuters in Chennai. What’s behind these and can more effective route rationalisation help?

Creating mini Miyawaki forests in the city: A step-by-step guide

March 4, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

With the Miyawaki method, even a space-constrained city like Chennai can create its own forest patches. The city already has 20 such. But how does one go about creating more?

All you need to know to get your COVID vaccine in Chennai now

March 3, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

As we enter the second phase of vaccination against COVID, here is a guide explaining how to register, where to get vaccinated in Chennai and other related details.

Chennai just got a new system to monitor groundwater levels. How will it help?

February 19, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Chennai is the first Indian city to have such a comprehensive automatic groundwater monitoring system. But will it really help the city bridge the data gaps?

In pictures: A stroll through parks in North Chennai

February 16, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

On paper, Chennai has 525 parks across the city. But how many of them are in Chennai? And in what state are they presently?

COVID vaccines: Citizens need better communication and information

February 12, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

COVID vaccination is on, full-steam, in the city. But many, like domestic worker Selvi or 62-year-old carpenter Vasu, have no clue how and when to receive their jabs.

How residents are working to make Ramapuram a better place to live in

January 27, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Can citizen movements drive civic development in an area? We speak to residents from Ramapuram, who share their experience.

குடியிருப்போர் நலச் சங்கம்: நீங்கள் தெரிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

January 25, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

அடுக்கு மாடி குடியிருப்புகளின் உள்ளவர்கள் குடியிருப்போர் நல சங்கம் அமைப்பது எப்படி? இதனால் எத்தகைய பயன்கள் உண்டு?

All you should know about forming an RWA in Chennai

January 15, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Is your neighbourhood or apartment missing an RWA? Are you wondering how to form an RWA, or what the powers and functions of one are? Check this out.

Want to know if it’s going to rain today? Learn from Chennai’s weather bloggers

January 14, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Tuning in to the reliable forecasts and easy explanations from the city’s weather bloggers has become a habit for Chennaiites. How did the trend evolve?

What has the COVID cluster at IIT-M taught other colleges in Chennai?

January 7, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

The sudden spurt of COVID cases on the IIT-Madras campus last December, shortly after it reopened, has been an eye-opener for other institutions. Here’s what they are doing.