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HomeGENRE: Explainers

GENRE: Explainers

FAQs, guides and write-ups that deconstruct government policy, schemes or civic processes

chennai semmozhi poonga
Civic

What must you do to organise events at Chennai’s parks?

June 29, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Chennai’s many public parks see few campaigns or events due to hurdles in securing permissions. Here is all you need to know to host an event at a park.

organ donation chennai
Health

All you need to know about organ donation in Chennai

June 15, 2022 Arokya Inian

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

under construction building
Civic

Explainer: How do you get your building plan approved in Chennai?

May 23, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Here is a handy guide on all you need to know about obtaining building plan approval in Chennai for various categories of construction.

Olive Ridley Conservation
Environment

How can Chennai protect Olive Ridley turtles?

April 22, 2022 T D Babu

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

chennai smart schools
Governance

Greater Chennai Corporation budget places emphasis on schools and infrastructure

April 14, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

What are the key elements of the recently-tabled budget of the Greater Chennai Corporation? What can you expect for the city?

water dripping from a water tap
Water Supply

What you must note while digging a borewell in Chennai

April 6, 2022 Raghukumar Choodamani

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

port maduravoyal expressway
Governance

Tamil Nadu Budget: What is in the pipeline for Chennai?

March 25, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

The revival of Port-Maduravoyal expressway and upgrades to the city’s weather monitoring systems are on the cards for Chennai in TN Budget 2022.

chennai madhavaram
Governance

Local body polls in Madhavaram, Zone 3: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 3, comprised of areas such as Madhavaram and Puzhal, as they get set to vote on February 19th

Manali Zone 2 Elections
Governance

Local body polls in Manali, Zone 2: Wards, candidates and issues

February 19, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 2, comprised of areas such as Kosapur, Elandacheri and Manali New Town, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Kodambakkam Zone 10 Elections
Governance

Local body polls in Kodambakkam, Zone 10: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 10, comprised of areas such as West Mambalam, K.K. Nagar and Saidapet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

chennai zone 15 map
Governance

Local body polls in Sholinganallur, Zone 15: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 15, comprised of areas such as Sholinganallur, Neelankarai and Uthandi, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Thiruvottriyur Elections Zone 1
Governance

Local body polls in Thiruvottiyur, Zone 1: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 1, comprised of areas such as Ennore, Kathivakkam, and Kaladipet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Teynampet Zone 9 Elections
Governance

Local body polls in Teynampet, Zone 9: Wards, candidates and issues

February 18, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 9, comprised of areas such as Teynampet, Alwarpet and Nungambakkam, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

Campaign to spread voting awareness
Governance

All you need to know to vote in the Chennai Corporation elections on February 19th

February 18, 2022 Maryam Nayaz

How to check if you are eligible to vote, how to locate your polling station, and more: A complete voters’ guide for the February 19th elections.

chennai zone 14 perungudi
Governance

Local body polls in Perungudi, Zone 14: Wards, candidates and issues

February 17, 2022 Aruna Natarajan

A useful compiler for residents of Zone 14, comprised of areas such as Perungudi, Pallikaranai and Vanuvampet, as they get set to vote on February 19th.

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