Seetha Gopalakrishnan | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Enter the jungle: Where in this busy city would you find 150 species of birds?

April 12, 2019 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

The Guindy National Park is not just a critical green lung in the heart of Chennai, but also an excellent space to showcase urban forest conservation. Let this photoessay take you on a visual stroll through the park with its marvellous display of flora and fauna.

Going zero-waste may not be as difficult as we think; here’s why

January 8, 2019 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

It’s not expensive, nor does it entail a huge investment of time, and a good number of conscious citizens in Chennai have already taken firm steps towards sustainable living. The recently-enforced plastic ban could provide a great opportunity for all to move towards the same.

Inside Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Chennai’s lesser-known natural gem

September 8, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Did you know that Chennai has two reserve forests within its metropolitan limits? One among them is the last remaining natural forest of the landscape.

Come to St George’s Cathedral, where time stands still on a bustling road

August 29, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Just beyond the mad rush of Gemini Circle is a haven of quiet, lending its name to the road it is situated in — the St. George’s Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Madras. Take a stroll through its cool interiors on a sunny afternoon

50000 books, rare memorabilia and just three employees: Why Madras Literary Society needs Chennai

August 3, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

One of the the oldest subscription libraries in the world, Chennai’s literary treasure trove is critically short of hands required for maintenance. As we celebrate Madras Day, would you consider volunteering for the cultural wonderland that is MLS?

Chennai’s growing tribe of cloth-diapering moms doing their bit for the planet

July 17, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

They are convenient, have a relatively friendly environmental footprint and work out to be cheaper than you’d think. And a good number of Chennai moms are saying ‘aye’ to these modern cloth diapers. Would you make the switch?

Wetland turns treasure trove of herbs

June 12, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Medicinal herbs, edible greens and fruits thrive in and around Chennai’s Sembakkam lake, reveals a study. Apart from their usage, the fact that an urban waterbody could be so rich and diverse in terms of beneficial plant species is very heartening.

How a caring Headmistress brought about change in a Kottur school

May 4, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

In a school that was struggling with absenteeism and lack of focus and self esteem among students, HM Maheswari Kalpana and her team reach out of parents to help their children come to school and improve their performance. She and her team aspire to make all these children leaders in society.

Articles by Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Enter the jungle: Where in this busy city would you find 150 species of birds?

Going zero-waste may not be as difficult as we think; here’s why

Inside Nanmangalam Reserve Forest, Chennai’s lesser-known natural gem

Come to St George’s Cathedral, where time stands still on a bustling road

50000 books, rare memorabilia and just three employees: Why Madras Literary Society needs Chennai

Chennai’s growing tribe of cloth-diapering moms doing their bit for the planet

Wetland turns treasure trove of herbs

How a caring Headmistress brought about change in a Kottur school

Chennai’s public libraries beckon — have you visited any?

The gems Mylapore has, but rarely notices

Waste segregation: The challenge Chennai must overcome

Ennore oil spill: How to make a bad disaster worse