EDITORS' PICK | Citizen Matters, Chennai

Potters in Chennai staring at a bleak Deepavali…and it’s not just due to COVID

October 27, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

COVID-19 has rendered many potter families in Chennai penniless. But even without the pandemic, theirs is a life of suffering and uncertainty.

Nine incinerators planned for city; it’s time to pause and rethink

October 23, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

Civic bodies are on a spree to set up incineration plants to dispose of non-recyclable waste. Chennai’s first, operational for eight months, hasn’t been a positive experience though.

In pictures: Chennai’s lakes get monsoon ready

October 22, 2020 Environmentalist Foundation of India

The Environmentalist Foundation of India in collaboration with the Greater Chennai Corporation has been restoring lakes around Chennai. Here are the transformations of some lakes in pictures.

Forget what you saw at Kumaran Silks, small traders in Chennai are struggling

October 21, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Diwali shopping season is one of the busiest periods for retailers in shopping hubs such as T Nagar. But the fear of coronavirus and its economic impact has hit business hard.

Why persons with disability are unhappy with Chennai Metro

October 20, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

It has been five years since Metro services started in the city. Hundreds of demands and submissions later, it still lacks features useful for persons with disability.

Within GCC limits since 2011, Thoraipakkam still waiting for piped water and sewage system

October 15, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Schemes launched with aplomb continue to languish in their initial stages, while residents continue to shell out large amounts for water and sewage clearance.

A makeover is planned for 14 Corporation schools. Here’s what will change

October 13, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Children will be pleasantly surprised to see the change when they return to school post COVID. But will it make a difference in the long run?

Where does the water in your tap come from?

October 10, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Water is one of the most emotive issues among citizens of Chennai. Have you ever wondered where this growing city sources its water from? Is it enough to meet the demand?

‘Why this street?’ A citizen questions the Mega Streets project

October 8, 2020 Navaneethan Santhanam

How were streets for the project chosen? What features made them good choices? What about public consultations? A citizen voices several important questions.

When can persons with disability look forward to regular beach outings?

October 6, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

A temporary pathway is laid each year on the International Day of Disability. But plans to make Chennai’s beaches inclusive has been in limbo for years. Will it finally change?

COVID imperative: Collective effort needed to ensure all kids have access to learning

October 3, 2020 Rinku Mecheri

E-learning in times of COVID-19 has brought out the stark divide between those who can afford gadgets and stable connectivity and those who can’t.

Another Gandhi Jayanti. Yet another journey towards a cleaner Chennai

October 2, 2020 Meenakshi Ramesh

An active SWM volunteer is cautiously hopeful that the new service provider will help Chennai improve its source segregation and solid waste management record.

Opinion: Chennai must not shift focus from testing as it enters Unlock 5.0

October 1, 2020 Varun Sukumar

The city’s COVID trajectory shows that it was able to contain spread only through sustained testing and isolation. It must stick to the strategy as it allows for phased reopening.

How students with hearing impairment are coping with virtual classes

September 30, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Such students need continuous attention and special methodologies in class for effective learning. COVID-19 has made it especially difficult for them.

Chennai is home to nearly 150 species of butterflies. What do naturalists infer from that?

September 29, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

Read our article to know where you can watch these winged creatures and how to develop it into a hobby.