CITIZEN JOURNALISM

A look at the lives and livelihoods of the cart pullers who transport goods using the popular ‘meen body vandi’ or tricycle carts in Chennai’s markets.

The night cycling event helmed by the civic body is one of many steps to reclaim women’s right to Chennai.

A pet management committee has been mooted by residents of RK Nagar to help residents coexist with animals and share learnings.

Trans persons in Chennai face various hurdles in being able to access health care, with issues such as stigma and affordability.

How many Chennai councillors know about Ward Committees and Area Sabhas? Will they bat for greater public participation? A survey finds out.

Chennai roads are seeing construction of stormwater drains and other civic works. What are the lessons for the city from Perambur?

Damaged walls, accumulation of garbage and broken tiles are among the issues causing concern among users of the Perambur railway subway.

Organ donation can help save many lives. Tamil Nadu has a highly regulated set-up and various registries for different types of organs.

Chennai Airport faces several issues from lack of signage, long queues, broken trolleys and poor pedestrian infrastructure.

Not enough public toilets, missing station masters and inadequate lift facilities are some issues flagged by a citizens’ audit of Perambur rail station.

Poor maintenance has made play areas in an Adambakkam park unusable. Similar issues across Chennai parks must be recognised and addressed.

How can parental ownership and involvement be improved in schools? What are the steps educators can take to involve parents actively?