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Home2017May

Month: May 2017

The panel: from left, Sandhya Ravishankar (journalist), Suresh Veeraraghavan (General Secretary of PUCL), Dr Rajendra Singh (the water man of India) and Piyush Manush (an Environmentalist) Pic: Bhavani P
Environment

Negligence of traditional methods led to water scarcity, says expert

May 29, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

A panel discussion on how to make Tamilnadu drought-free threw light on many prevailing water-related issues.

Governance

இளைஞர்களுக்கான மாதிரி சட்டமன்றம்

May 20, 2017 Yuvaraj Loganathan

The protest by TN farmers in Delhi brought into focus the discussion about State vs Central subjects. Activist and Citizen Journalist Yuvaraj writes about the Model Assembly session organised by SPI to help youth understand the difference.

Economy

The story behind the $180-million industry fuelled by Chennai water crisis

May 17, 2017 Keith Schneider

As the city reels under the stress of unavailability of adequate amounts of clean and safe potable water, Chennai’s water bottlers grow a thriving business.

Civic

Dark streets, uncleared garbage: Here’s how you can get civic officials to hear you

May 12, 2017 K Adithyan

Citizens’ group Naam Virumbum Thamizhagam seeks redress for local problems by registering online complaints on the Chennai Corporation website. Their experience carries useful insights for all Chennaiites.

Environment

Converting waste to manure at the ward level: A first-hand account

May 1, 2017 Jagadheeswaran D

The key to a cleaner ward with effective waste management lies in persistence and education of all concerned, writes this citizen journalist engaged in SWM efforts in Ward 93.

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