CITIZEN JOURNALISM

Chennai is hot right now, but faced intense rainfall and flooding recently. Do empty plots and OSR land hold the answer to this paradox?

With plastic packaging being the norm, how can you, as a consumer, do your bit to reduce plastic waste? This database of stores by CAG can help.

What has changed about Chennai’s coast that impacts the nesting of Olive Ridley turtles? What steps can Chennai take to protect them?

More Chennai residents turn to borewell for water supply in the summer. Proper procedures must be followed while digging borewells.

The disappearance of a pond in Ganesh Nagar in Kolathur caused extensive flooding in the area. This highlights the need to protect water bodies.

The much-hyped Moondravathu Kan project involving CCTV cameras across the city has suffered due to improper maintenance and neglect.

Residents of Ward 71 have released a charter of demands for the local body, covering a plethora of issues faced by them.

Effective restoration requires good understanding of local hydrology, ecology, governance systems and socio-cultural practices in the area.

சைக்கிள் ஓட்டுவதற்கு ஏதுவாக செய்யவேண்டிய மாற்றங்கள்

Flouting of norms during milling of roads leads to several issues, including flooding. Residents can play a role in averting such situations.

A citizen journalist writes about an app he has launched, which aims to be a one-stop destination for fact-checked, important information about the city.

Chennai is in pole position to emerge as a top cycling destination, but some measures are needed to attain that, especially towards creating greater awareness.