March, 2019 Citizen Matters, Chennai

Rare folk art to be showcased at Koothu Kottai

March 9, 2019 News Desk

Koothu Kottai will present Chennaiites a rare opportunity to witness rare folk art forms from various parts of the state over a two day extravaganza.

Women achievers in Chennai we bet you haven’t heard of!

March 8, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

They spent the best parts of their life toiling in brutal, inhuman conditions, as modern day slaves, right here in the city. But has it broken their spirit or zeal for life? No. This International Women’s Day, we bring you the story of two women, rescued from bonded labour, who are rebuilding their lives with grit and courage.

Aha moments galore at the Namma Ooru celebrations!

March 8, 2019 Meenakshi Ramesh

NOF, an organisation focusing on improving Chennai’s SWM practices, shares stories, nuggets of wisdom and a wonderful children’s villu pattu performance, as part of their anniversary celebrations

Rs 1.36 crore a day for just 200 million litres of water; can Chennai really afford desalination plants?

March 7, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The operational and maintenance cost of the two functional desalination plants is exorbitant, while it is possible to procure the same yield in the form of treated water from lakes, ponds and quarries at one fourth the cost. Why, then, is Chennai looking at a third plant?

A tale of two ponds that could mean less flooding for Sholingannalur this year

March 5, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Naturally blessed with hundreds of lakes and ponds, the city of Chennai can easily improve its ground water levels by restoring these water bodies. Here are two success stories of pond rejuvenation projects that could inspire other neighbourhoods in the city.

Chennai Buzz: Road accident data for Jan | Dip in water from Krishna | Cycle sharing launched…and more

March 2, 2019 News Desk

More bad news on Chennai water front, a new report on the city’s road safety record and the launch of a bike sharing programme under the smart city mission: Catch these and other noteworthy developments in the city over the last one week.

Why Chennai’s green brigade stood up against a run to save the Olive ridley

March 1, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai’s beaches are a popular draw, often used for conducting events to sensitise the general public about various issues. This one sought to promote conservation of an endangered species. But was the run posing a larger threat to the environment and ecosystem at large?