EDITORS' PICK Citizen Matters, Chennai

Want to know if it’s going to rain today? Learn from Chennai’s weather bloggers

January 14, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

Tuning in to the reliable forecasts and easy explanations from the city’s weather bloggers has become a habit for Chennaiites. How did the trend evolve?

PM Modi just promised Perumbakkam 1000+ new houses. Who will solve the woes of the existing ones?

January 13, 2021 Aruna Natarajan

Cramped spaces, fire hazards, poor drainage and lack of facilities pose grave problems for the residents of existing tenements in this resettlement colony. How will expansion help?

Interview: When and how will Chennai get the COVID vaccine?

January 11, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

In an exclusive interview with Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan and Corporation Commissioner G Prakash, we discuss the most important aspects pertaining to COVID-19 vaccination.

From Victoria Public Hall to College of Fine Arts — who will save our heritage buildings?

January 9, 2021 V Sriram

In 2010, a Madras High Court bench had mandated protection and restoration of the city’s heritage structures, suffering years of neglect. Sadly, both state and public will appear to be lacking.

Opinion: One policy change could make your dream home in Chennai a reality

January 8, 2021 Mahesh Kumar S T

Vertical growth, through relaxation of FSI norms, could reduce the cost of apartments in Chennai by 25%. Why is the government holding back?

What has the COVID cluster at IIT-M taught other colleges in Chennai?

January 7, 2021 Bhavani Prabhakar

The sudden spurt of COVID cases on the IIT-Madras campus last December, shortly after it reopened, has been an eye-opener for other institutions. Here’s what they are doing.

Living next to a TASMAC outlet: A citizen experience

January 6, 2021 Raghukumar Choodamani

The presence of TASMAC shops in residential areas has inconvenienced many citizens. But
despite protests, there is no attempt at lasting solutions, as the writer finds.

Sithalapakkam: The journey from idyllic suburb to garbage dump

January 5, 2021 Laasya Shekhar

Unplanned development, ineffective waste management practices and severe cash crunch of the local body — all of this has led to a major garbage crisis in this southern suburb.

Will 2020 mark the beginning of a new cultural scene in Chennai?

December 30, 2020 V R Devika

The use of technology, novelty of formats, and the breaking of traditional customs and walls — Marghazi season in the year of COVID could be the portent of what’s to come.

How can commute in Chennai reinvent itself in 2021?

December 29, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

How can travel within the city be made easier and more sustainable? As public transport begins to open up in the post-lockdown era, we mull over a few critical points.

All that we learnt in 2020 about learning

December 27, 2020 Merlia Shaukath

One thing was amply clear – our education system was simply not equipped for the quick switch to virtual education. The question is, how will things pan out when schools reopen?

Margazhi in the time of COVID-19: Here’s how you can enjoy the music

December 23, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Online concerts, home-delivered canteen food – Chennai’s much-anticipated December concerts have changed significantly this year. How do artists and fans feel about it?

Maintaining Chennai’s ‘eris’ crucial for flood prevention, finds study

December 22, 2020 Aarti Kelkar Khambete

The study analyses the role of tanks in flood control and the effectiveness of tank dredging in reducing the impact of floods in Chennai Metropolitan Area.

What does the common Chennaiite eat when vegetables sell at Rs 80-100 a kilo?

December 18, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Shrunken platters and compromise on nutrition have become inevitable in lower income families with vegetable prices on a steady rise over the last few months.

Increasing property tax can be a gamechanger for city: DC, Revenue & Finance

December 17, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

In an exclusive interview, Deputy Commissioner Revenue, Meghanath Reddy talks about the upcoming plans to generate more funds for the GCC.