Health

நம்ம ஊரு பவுண்டேஷனின் நிறுவனர் பி. நடராஜனிடம் வரவிருக்கும் பிளாஸ்டிக் தடையைச் சந்திக்க வேண்டிய யுக்திகள் மற்றும் நம்ம ஊரு பவுண்டேஷனின் ஈடுபாட்டினை பற்றி நாங்கள் பேசினோம்.

Chennai has seen a steep rise in the incidence of alcoholism and drug abuse in recent times, leading to a mushrooming of rehabilitation or de-addiction centres in the city. But when does one seek help? And how do you know which one to go to? A quick guide.

Rock crushing and m-sand units operating in the open and trucks ferrying gravel cause serious pollution and health risks in the Tirusulam area; yet they are also a source of livelihood for residents who often hold their peace for that reason.

A recent study looking at food samples from Chennai were found to contain bacteria resistant to an ‘antibiotic of last resort’. But how does such bacteria enter our food? Here are a few things you should know.

Overcrowded, lax in safety and often also unhygienic, unregulated hostels for men and women in the city are crying out for immediate inspection and enforcement of rules.

A survey by IRCDUC on homeless children has revealed that only 54% access services by the anganwadi centres in the city. Many suffer habitually from fever, cough, wheezing and diarrhoea as a result of their rough living conditions.

An apartment complex in the city has embraced a novel, DIY method of waste management that has helped them reduce the amount of waste generated and sent to landfills. Here are some key learnings from the experience of Ceebros Boulevard.

Some bribe a centre and get a ‘Pollution Under Control’ certificate. Some take it easy because there’s never any checking anyway, while some are simply unaware. This, in a city that ranks second in the country in terms of polluting emissions from vehicles.

மனித உடல் இறந்த 4 நிமிடத்தில் அழுகத் தொடங்கிவிடும். ஆய்வுகள் படி ஒரு மணி நேரத்தில் 2 மில்லிமீட்டர் வரை அழுகத் தொடங்கும். உங்கள் உறுப்புகளை இவ்வாறு உருக்குலைய விடுவதிற்கு பதிலாக மற்றவருக்கு தானமாக கொடுத்தால் வாழ்க்கையையே பரிசளிப்பது போல் அல்லவா?

The human body starts decomposing four minutes after a person dies and degenerates completely within a month. The choice is clear. Would you rather let your organs decompose, or gift a life to a person in need by donating them?

A citywide audit of public toilets, and specifically those accessible to women, by Dhagam Foundation, throws up the key reasons people shun the use of these common facilities. The study also highlights the Wishlist of citizens in this respect, and suggests some steps to improve the situation.

A social audit of close to 500 public toilets in Chennai by Dhagam Foundation reveals the dire lack of access and reasonable facilities for women. This event will bring together women from all walks of life to highlight their demand for more, and more women-friendly, public toilets.