News - Part 78

Outer Ring Road

January 8, 2016 News Desk

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OMR Elevated Road

January 8, 2016 News Desk

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Tambaram – Chengalpattu Elevated Expressway

January 8, 2016 News Desk

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CMRL Phase 2

January 8, 2016 News Desk

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Bengaluru for Chennai: Funds in excess of 10 lakh raised by two Facebook groups

December 19, 2015 Meera K

In the aftermath of the devastating December floods, funds raised by FB groups ‘Drive Without Borders’ and ‘Wake Up Bengaluru’ help in carrying out substantial relief work across Chennai city.

Udavum Karangal: A story of love and compassion

November 13, 2015 Shoma A Chatterji

Pappa Vidyaakar’s organisation, born out of love, passion and commitment to society, has helped over 2000 children and houses around 1880 residences in Chennai and Coimbatore.

Keeping your child safe in the age of the Internet

May 11, 2015 Supriya Unni Nair

It’s a big, bad world out there on the social network and a recent study finds nearly 73 percent of urban children aged 8 to 13 active on such sites.

A doctor who cures without a word!

April 27, 2014 News Desk

Dr Ruffles, an affectionate dog and resident ‘doctor’ at a hospital in Chennai, has helped several children with special needs to overcome their learning disabilities.

Chennai voters wary of disappearing acts

April 22, 2014 Lavanya Donthamshetty

In the countdown to the 2014 elections, voters told this author that they don’t want smooth-talking, fast-disappearing politicians. They want results and they want them fast.

A deeper look at the Tamil student stir

June 11, 2013 Gnana Bharaty

While many of the student protests in Tamil Nadu may have had the Sri Lankan issue as the immediate trigger, in reality, the dynamics go much deeper and need to be viewed in a broader context.

‘Water deposit’ revives open wells

March 19, 2007 Shree Padre

Thanks to voluntary water harvesting measures by a few, as well as legislation-led RWH by the others, many of Chennai’s open wells have sprung back to life.