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“ஊரத் தெரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன் உலகம் புரிஞ்சிகிட்டேன்” with Raaghav: How to approach consumer courts

November 8, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

In the first of our new video series, Raaghav Ranganathan tells you how to assert your rights as a consumer and guides you through the process of filing a consumer complaint.

chennai borewell
Civic

What you must do to register your borewells with Metro Water

November 5, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

The Metro Water department has called for all Chennai residents to register their open wells and borewells by November 10th. Here is what you must do and why it is necessary to register your borewells.

Health

How can Chennai keep dengue at bay this rainy season?

November 1, 2019 News Desk

Chennai has already recorded the highest number of dengue cases in the state. With fresh spells of rain around the corner, what can citizens do to protect themselves from the disease?

Civic

What you should do if noise pollution bothers you this Deepavali

October 25, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The noise from uncontrolled use of crackers can truly be a nuisance spoiling your Deepavali. But did you know that there is a law that doesn’t permit continuous cracker bursting or intolerable levels of noise from public events? Stay informed about what you can do to combat the menace of noise pollution.

Economy

Consumer rights education for students in Chennai: A lost battle?

October 18, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

With the deletion of the only chapter dealing with consumer rights in the revised Class 10 syllabus, students have lost an effective channel of education on the subject. Consumer clubs in educational institutions are also on the decline.

Economy

விற்பனையாளரால் ஏமாற்றப்பட்டீர்களா? நுகர்வோர் புகார் எங்கு பதிவு செய்யலாம்?

October 16, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

A translation of our earlier article that tells you how you can get your grievances addressed under the existing consumer law in the country.

Civic

Three-way segregation, as in Bengaluru, soon to be streamlined in Chennai: Alby John, RDC South

October 15, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Alby John Varghese, Regional Deputy Commissioner (South) has been trying to make a meaningful difference in the areas of waste management, rainwater harvesting and restoration of water bodies. In this exclusive interview, he talks of the various initiatives undertaken. 

red hills reservoir
Civic

Why a women’s entrepreneur zone in Red Hills catchment area is a bad move

October 14, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

There is uncertainty about the construction of a women’s entrepreneur zone at Red hills reservoir. However the primary questions remain unanswered: Why are the officials not speaking up? Why should Chennaites worry about the development?

Civic

Wedding blues: Unscrupulous kalyana mandapams fleece hapless customers

October 9, 2019 Swati Amar

What’s in a venue? Everything, find hapless customers as unscrupulous kalyana mandapams insist on cash payment and no refunds in case of cancellation. It may be a good time to come full circle – weddings celebrated at home or a temple!

tree survey can help prevent loss of more trees in chennai
Environment

சென்னையில் அடுத்த மரம் நடும்முன் நீங்கள் அறிந்து கொள்ள வேண்டியவை

October 3, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Afforestation drives are indeed most helpful and essential for ensuring an increase in the city’s green cover. But are we doing it the right way? A translation of our earlier article that told us what we must keep in mind as we take a pledge to plant more trees.

Civic

Daan Utsav initiatives in Chennai this year focus on hunger eradication

October 2, 2019 News Desk

This Joy of Giving week, Chennaiites can help keep fellow citizens hunger free, by contributing in various ways to the efforts of NGOs and institutions.

Economy

Cheated by a seller? Check where you can lodge a consumer complaint in Chennai

October 1, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Found a product to be defective after buying it, or a service failing the promises it made? Here’s what you can do to get your grievances addressed under the existing consumer law in the country.

Civic

How social media savvy are Chennai government departments today?

September 25, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Social media engagement by government agencies – particularly on Twitter and Facebook – could be a game changer in terms of building a rapport with citizens and communicating effectively. Not all arms of our local government seem to be faring great on that count, however.

tree survey can help prevent loss of more trees in chennai
Environment

Here’s what you must know before you plant another tree in Chennai

September 25, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

While tree plantation drives are increasingly common across the city, planting non-native, invasive species could cause more harm than good. What should we keep in mind as we take a pledge to add to the city’s green cover?

Environment

Not just Villivakkam Lake, apartments and malls too can benefit from our technology: BARC scientist

September 22, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai Corporation has collaborated with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) to restore the Villivakkam Lake, using waste water treated through a special technology. We spoke to J Daniel Chellappa, Senior Scientist at BARC, to know more about the plans and the larger implications.

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