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Society

Articles exploring social trends and activities in Chennai, art and culture as well as issues of rights and equality cutting across economic and community groups in the city.

face recognition software code
Society

Can the Chennai police use facial recognition technology on you?

December 19, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Chennai cops have been using facial recognition technology to identify criminals. But it could come at a cost to people’s right to privacy.

An illustration of child marriages
Society

What to do when you come across instances of child marriage in Chennai

December 16, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Child marriages are not uncommon in Chennai. Know more about the existing law against such marriage and how to register a complaint if you hear of one.

Houses of low-income communities in Chennai
Society

Photo story: Life in single-room homes in Chennai

December 13, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

What does life look like for those families living in single-room homes in Chennai? These pictures tell the tales of those who await change.

Drawing from a child in Kannagi Nagar depicting the prevalence of child marriages in the locality.
Society

How flawed eviction and resettlement are triggering child marriages in Chennai

November 4, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Experts observe a rising trend of child marriages in resettlement areas in Chennai. The cause appears to be rooted in various systemic issues.

A traffic policewoman from Chennai points "Your safety is our priority."
Society

“Many people feel they don’t have to answer a woman”: Experience of a female traffic cop in Chennai

October 31, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Braving Chennai’s heat and some irreverent motorists, traffic policewomen like R Bagavathi make our roads easier and safer to navigate.

workers pedalling a cart
Society

Cart pullers of Chennai’s George Town stand the test of time

October 6, 2022 S Raghavan

A look at the lives and livelihoods of the cart pullers who transport goods using the popular ‘meen body vandi’ or tricycle carts in Chennai’s markets.

cooum river and thideer nagar
Society

சென்னையின் பல திடீர் நகர் மக்களின் வாழ்க்கை

September 27, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

சென்னையில் உள்ள பல திடீர் நகர்களில் வசிக்கும் மக்களின் நிலை என்ன?

chennai night cycling event
Society

Chennai women cycle to assert their right to the city

September 21, 2022 Steffi Cherian

The night cycling event helmed by the civic body is one of many steps to reclaim women’s right to Chennai.

Thideer Nagar near Saidapet
Society

Life in the many Thideer Nagars of Chennai

September 8, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Have you noticed that there are many Thideer Nagars in Chennai? Residents of these localities live without basic amenities and under threat of eviction.

chennai legal aid cell
Society

சென்னையில் இலவச சட்ட உதவி பெறுவது எப்படி?

September 6, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

தமிழ்நாடு மாநில சட்ட சேவைகள் ஆணையத்தின் பங்கு

sports in Chennai
Society

Looking beyond chess: The sports scenario in Chennai post COVID

August 15, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Pursuing sports in Chennai comes with its own challenges, made worse by COVID-19. How have sports persons fared during this difficult time?

children standing in scouts and guides training conducted by the Pulianthope Podhu Nala Sangam
Society

Stigma around Pulianthope: How does a neighbourhood become criminalised?

August 9, 2022 Savitha Ganesh

Pulianthope residents have long suffered from the reputation of the area being a hotbed of violence. How has this affected their daily lives?

madras high court legal services authority
Society

Explainer: How to access free legal aid in Chennai

August 8, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

How can socially and economically disadvantaged citizens seek a lawyer’s services? What are the roadblocks that the system faces today?

gender based violence
Society

Combatting domestic violence in Chennai

July 27, 2022 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Knowing their rights and securing financial independence can help women leave abusive situations. Here are some ways women can combat domestic violence in Chennai.

community radio recording session
Society

Anna Community Radio passes the mic to the women of Chennai

July 11, 2022 Padmaja Jayaraman

Anna Community Radio gives voice to the voiceless, educating and empowering women from low-income communities in Chennai.

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