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GENRE: In Focus

Long form, in-depth or investigative reportage on issues critical to the city

women beneficaries of the kalaignar magalir urimai thogai scheme
Economy

What Chennai women have to say about the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme

September 25, 2023 Athira Johnson

Cash assistance of Rs 1000 has been rolled out under the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai scheme. Here’s how it could benefit women of Chennai.

Meeting on housing schemes held in Chennai
Governance

Beneficiaries of World Bank backed housing projects in Chennai left in limbo: IRCDUC study

September 20, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

A study by IRCDUC found that a majority of the beneficiaries of the World Bank-financed housing projects in Chennai lack security of tenure.

port maduravoyal expressway
Infrastructure

Chennai sees fresh hope for completion of Port-Maduravoyal Expressway project

September 12, 2023 Athira Johnson

With fresh tenders issued, there is optimism that the much-delayed elevated expressway between Port – Maduravoyal could be completed soon.

mambalam canal
Civic

மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு அதன் எதிர்காலம் குறித்த கேள்விகளை எழுப்புகிறது

September 7, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

மாம்பலம் கால்வாய் சீரமைப்பு திட்டத்தின் குறைகள்.

Chennai road
Commute

Poor design and maintenance make many Chennai foot over bridges redundant

September 4, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Foot Over Bridges are often proposed as a solution to safe pedestrian crossing. Do existing FOBs in Chennai serve the purpose?

Chennai metro train
Health

Chennai Metro commuters left in the dark about emergency medical facilities at stations

September 1, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Commuters of Chennai metro are unaware of emergency medical facilities available at stations, with little done by CMRL to communicate the information to them.

single use plastic in stores
Environment

Chennai’s single-use plastic ban falters despite campaigns like Meendum Manjappai

August 30, 2023 Mary Murphy

Vendors and consumers in Chennai continue to face challenges in switching away from single-use plastic due to lack of awareness and high cost of alternatives.

A lone fisherman sits on his boat in a Chennai beach. Beach huts and other people seen at a distance.
Environment

What citizens are worried about as Chennai shoreline project gets underway

August 21, 2023 Mary Murphy

The project to transform Chennai’s shoreline could have a serious impact on livelihoods and ecology. Fisherfolk and environmentalists have raised various concerns.

Chitlapakkam lake in Chennai
Environment

Lessons from the past must guide the restoration of Chennai’s lakes

August 17, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

CMDA and WRD selected 10 lakes in Chennai for restoration at the cost of Rs 100 crores. Here are some crucial aspects that must be considered to save the city’s lakes.

eliott beach chennai
Environment

What to expect from beach beautification plans for Chennai

August 16, 2023 Mary Murphy

Beautification with features like walking paths, cycle tracks, shopping area and open gyms have been proposed for various beaches in Chennai.

Demolished site of a TNUHDB housing unit
Infrastructure

Rebuilding Chennai’s TNUHDB tenements in 2 years – promise or pipe dream?

August 3, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

The reconstruction of TNUHDB tenements in Chennai will be completed in 2 years, assure the officials. Experts and residents do not think so.

chennai mount road
Commute

சென்னையில் காலத்தின் தேவைக்கேற்ப ஓட்டுநர் உரிமம் பெறுவதற்கான செயல்முறை மாற்றப்பட வேண்டும்

August 1, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

சென்னையில் ஓட்டுநர் உரிமம் வழங்கும் வகையில் உள்ள சிக்கல்கள்.

amy has had three abortions post marriage
Health

Hurdles faced by women seeking an abortion in Chennai

July 27, 2023 Mary Murphy

Women seeking abortions in Chennai face issues finding non-judgemental healthcare provides and grapple with the social stigma attached to it.

woman at a chennai pharmacy
Health

Continuing shadow ban on emergency contraceptive pills affects Chennai women

July 25, 2023 Mary Murphy

Emergency contraceptive pills such as the i-pill remain inaccessible for many Chennai women as pharmacies refuse to stock them. Citizens have stepped up to bridge this gap in service and aid women in need.

A view of a main thoroughfare in Chennai
Governance

Stringent process for obtaining driving licence the need of the hour in Chennai

July 24, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

The loopholes in granting of driver’s licence such as the driving school-RTO nexus leads to ill-equipped drivers taking over Chennai roads.

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