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Concrete tracks, play area, gym — does Bessie really need any of this?

September 15, 2018 Laasya Shekhar

The modernisation of Chennai’s Besant Nagar beach with central funds obtained under the Swadesh Darshan scheme has left citizens and environmentalists deeply disturbed. Here’s why!

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SPARKing a civic movement

January 6, 2018 Meenakshi Ramesh

Battered roads, mounting garbage or hanging cables, whatever the problem, members of this civic forum will guide you on informing the right officials and having these resolved.

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