November | 2017 | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Hundreds stare at uncertain future as Thideer Nagar slum evicted

November 29, 2017 Kalyani S

The ongoing eviction drive at the Thideer Nagar slum and their rehabilitation in far-off Perumbakkam creates grave difficulty for slum residents, who work in the neighbourhood and send their children to school here.

When Chennai spent Rs 65 lakh on a road in a year, but still didn’t get it right!

November 27, 2017 Prashanth Goutham

In the first of a series of planned exposés, NGO Arappor Iyakkam focuses the spotlight on Devanathan Road in Mandaveli and raises several important questions.

Chennaiites cut sorry figure in rainwater harvesting, thanks to poor enforcement

November 23, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Effective harvesting of rain water can significantly reduce dependence on tankers and prevent floods, but only 2% of households having RWH infrastructure are doing it as instructed by the state guidelines.

நிராகரிப்பு என்பதை ஏற்க மறுக்கிறதா நம் ஆண் சமுதாயம் ?

November 21, 2017 Sandhya Raju

The spate of killings and violence perpetrated by spurned lovers leads one to wonder if our men have indeed forgotten how to deal with rejection. Sandhya Raju explores both the clinical and social implications.

From dumping ground to public park: Besant Nagar residents show how!

November 20, 2017 Nagaraj M V

Senior citizen members of the Besant Nagar Government Officials Cooperative Housing Society reclaimed the Society’s empty, misused plots to create a public park, setting an example in community action.

Co-working spaces in Chennai a smart choice for start-ups

November 16, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

For starting entrepreneurs in Chennai, the emergence of shared office spaces means significant savings of time, space and money; not surprising therefore that the trend is catching on fast.

How to get your Aadhaar card in Chennai

November 14, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

The indispensability of the Aadhaar card is increasingly becoming obvious. If you are one of those who are still confused about where and how to get yours made in Chennai, this is for you.

Are Chennai’s monsoon vagaries an indication of global climate change?

November 11, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai has already recorded two extreme weather events this monsoon, but researchers feel it may still be premature to link it to long term climate change.

Waste segregation: The challenge Chennai must overcome

November 10, 2017 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Inefficient solid waste management results in piles of garbage that aggravate urban flooding in cities like Chennai. While most citizens blame civic authorities for the lapse, are they doing their bit?

Did Chennai just lose a golden opportunity to improve its water reserves?

November 8, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

While 96.5 per cent of government buildings in Chennai have facilities to harvest rain water, the outdated structures and methods lead to sub-optimal water saving and storage capacity.

Despite heavy rains, this Thiruvanmiyur road saw no flooding; here’s why!

November 4, 2017 Laasya Shekhar

One citizen’s angst and sustained action towards footpath and storm water drain cleaning and redesign ensured a clear road even as many parts of Chennai were in knee-deep water.

2015 or 2017, monsoon rains bring same misery for Chitlapakkam residents

November 3, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

With major roads under knee-deep water, and temporary Executive Officers manning the Town Panchayat, residents feel helpless as northeast monsoon hits Chennai hard.