GENRE: Voices

A resident who attended a public consultation by the CMDA on the Third Master Plan was disappointed by the lack of space for their concerns.

Much was written about Chennai by our staff reporters, freelance journalists and citizen journalists in 2022. Here are some of my favourite stories.

In my first year of reporting in Chennai, I have learnt so much about those whose voices have been drowned out by the din of daily life.

Stories I wrote in 2022 brought me face to face with some uncomfortable truths about the education system and what goes on in Chennai’s schools.

In a chat with Pritika M, co-founder of FICUS, we look at how climate rallies have contributed to the conversation on climate change in Chennai.

A resident who has been segregating waste for two decades lists out the issues in solid waste management in Chennai and how it can be fixed.

Residents of Chitlapakkam have come together to share learnings and set up terrace gardens in their neighbourhood through a whatsapp group.

Ward 176 Councillor, V Anandam of DMK, wants to bring in a new road to prevent traffic, apart from improving solid waste management.

A spoken English programme run by Citizens for Law and Democracy has been welcomed by government schools and students across Chennai.

Yazhini, Councillor of Ward 135, talks about her goal to make her ward Singara Ashok Nagar. She aims to reform schools and improve sanitation.

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

A chat with Yuvan Aves, who has been helping residents understand Chennai better through nature-based learning via walks and workshops.