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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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chennai survey finds 65% food delivery personnel violated traffic rules

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