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

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.

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.

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.

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.

While sudden encounters with snakes are not uncommon in Chennai, few know the right steps to take in these situations. Reptile conservationist Shravan Krishnan has some tips.

A group of 11 kids from Grandma & Grandpa’s International Early Learning Center come together to solve the neighbourhood’s garbage problem.

Through the month of April, volunteers of NGO Nizhal have been freeing trees of advertisement boards and other forms of constriction, thus gifting them a fresh lease of life.

As temperatures soar and water shortage looms large, tips for the Chennaiite on how to maintain the delicate balance between saving water and protecting the plants.

Responses to RTI filed by blogger-journalist reveals complete lack of a regulated scheme for shared transport in Tamil Nadu.

The Archaeological Survey of India has marked certain areas in Pallavaram as ‘protected’ and ‘ regulated’ after identifying them as megalithic sites that could aid research on ancient habitation.

Special Officer, Corporation Commissioner D Karthikeyan has reportedly passed a budget for the city, but how much longer can the city function effectively without an elected local government?