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Economy

Cracker sellers need help. Not through sanction for crackers, though

November 13, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

As the sale of crackers has fallen drastically in Chennai, thousands of workers in the fireworks industry have lost their jobs. What alternatives could they possibly have?

Economy

From buzzing IT corridor to sleepy corner of town: How COVID-19 has changed OMR

August 31, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

The worst hit have been small businesses in the area, as their customers — mostly migrant IT sector employees — have gone back home.

Commute

Why is MTC paying reduced salaries, even to staff ferrying frontline COVID workers?

June 18, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Hundreds of MTC workers protested in Chennai earlier this week, raising their voice against salary cuts and improper implementation of COVID-19 norms.

Health

What are nurses, risking their lives in Chennai’s COVID wards, getting in return?

June 8, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Most nurses in government hospitals are slogging for hours in high risk conditions today, and taking back meagre amounts as salary.

Economy

Does Uber care? Does Ola provide ‘sahyog’? Drivers struggle to survive during lockdown

May 15, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With cabs and autos off the road, Ola and Uber drivers in Chennai have been hit hard by the lockdown. Unfortunately, there has been little support from the companies or govt.

Society

COVID-19 exposes the reality of junior Kollywood artists in Chennai

May 5, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Thousands of Kollywood artists are finding it difficult to even manage regular meals as COVID-19 has brought the entertainment sector to a standstill. But why don’t they have the support of the industry?

Economy

Can Chennai’s economy bounce back after COVID-19?

May 4, 2020 Varun Sukumar

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy will be widespread, but recovery must begin from the ground up.

Economy

Lockdown woes: Uncertainty and fear grip domestic workers as the month ends

March 31, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

The future appears bleak and full of struggle for hundreds of domestic workers in Chennai, who have lost their jobs or been suspended without pay for the time being, because of the lockdown.

Society

Long shifts, health risks and missing amenities: What Chennai traffic cops face everyday

March 2, 2020 Laasya Shekhar

Chennai’s 67 traffic police stations have 3091 police personnel, as against a requirement of 4182, leading to never-ending shifts and rare breaks from work. But that’s not all. They have to struggle to meet basic needs like that of drinking water and toilet facilities.

Economy

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

January 9, 2020 Ranga Prasad

A survey by NGO Satta Panchayat Iyakkam found food delivery personnel flagrantly violating traffic rules in order to be able to meet high targets and incentives.

Economy

வீட்டுப் பணியாளர்களுக்கு உதவும் அரசு திட்டங்கள்

December 18, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

Domestic workers are eligible for a slew of benefits under various schemes of the state government. Here’s the Tamil translation of our article on how to avail these schemes.

Economy

Meet the men who satisfy your midnight hunger pangs

November 15, 2019 Mahesh V

Introducing our new series, “While the city sleeps”, where we talk to people who keep Chennai’s night life and economy rolling, and bring you snapshots of their nocturnal lives.

Economy

Auto sector blues hit livelihood of Pudupet traders

October 4, 2019 Laasya Shekhar

The indirect impact of the slowdown in the auto sector is increasingly being felt in this spare parts market; traders are also concerned about their future in view of the various shifts that the sector is likely to see in the immediate future.

Civic

Does Chennai have enough buses for its commuters?

June 7, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

A large number of commuters in areas unserviced by the MRTS, Metro or other services remain fully reliant on the bus system, but does the city have enough buses to meet the demand?

Civic

Meet Dr Jayakumar, MP-elect from Thiruvallur

May 28, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

Dr K Jayakumar of the INC unseated the incumbent two-time MP from ADMK to win Thiruvallur. He has previously served as the Namakkal MLA.

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