tamil nadu Citizen Matters, Chennai

A case for shifting the state capital from Chennai

October 12, 2020 V Sriram

The COVID-19 crisis has revived the debate over a shift of the TN capital to Madurai or Trichy. A look at some important factors that should guide the decision.

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.

Why we should not oppose Sunday lockdowns in Chennai

July 15, 2020 S Raghavan

The TN government has experimented with various moves to contain the spike in cases in Chennai, one of the latest being the Sunday lockdowns. Here’s how it could lead to positive results.

From Sayyad Shah Pet to Saithappettai? Tamil Nadu’s latest renaming spree lacks logic

June 15, 2020 V Sriram

It is difficult to figure out why the suggested new spellings for these areas in the city are what they are, writes historian V Sriram.

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.

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Garbage generation dips | Metro Water supply plans…and more

April 5, 2020 News Desk

A recap of important news from the city over the week that passed

Testing for COVID19: Is Chennai doing enough?

March 17, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

Even as Tamil Nadu reported only one positive case of novel Coronavirus since the emergence of the disease within India, which has since been eradicated, questions remain about the manner in which testing is being done and whether it is enough to rule out community spread. What are experts saying?

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.

Chennai Buzz: Crackdown on illegal banners | State mulls lowering traffic fines | Two-way traffic on Anna Salai stretch again

September 15, 2019 News Desk

Outrage over the tragic death of IT worker Subhasri Ravi, new plans of Metro Water, buzz over possible lowering of traffic fines under the new law — read more about these and other important news from the city in this week’s recap.

tamil nadu

A case for shifting the state capital from Chennai

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

Why we should not oppose Sunday lockdowns in Chennai

From Sayyad Shah Pet to Saithappettai? Tamil Nadu’s latest renaming spree lacks logic

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

Chennai Buzz: COVID-19 updates | Garbage generation dips | Metro Water supply plans…and more

Testing for COVID19: Is Chennai doing enough?

Meet the men who satisfy your midnight hunger pangs

Chennai Buzz: Crackdown on illegal banners | State mulls lowering traffic fines | Two-way traffic on Anna Salai stretch again

Chennai Buzz: Stormwater drain maintenance | Coming soon – water from Jolarpet | T Nagar makeover

Many battles to fight before Chennai wins war against plastic

“An opportunity for our state to show the way”: Rajendra Ratnoo on plastic ban

What Chennai’s real estate sector tells prospective home buyers

Living with a ban on plastic: Tips from P Natarajan, Namma Ooru Foundation