City: Chennai

Water is wonderful. But water is limited. And fragile. Can we learn to become better stewards of water? Visit Watter Matters, Chennai’s interactive sustainability exhibition.

Refer to my earlier post relating to the roads being resurfaced without proper milling: In continuation to what I had said in the above post, I would like to record the recent developments which could

A temporary median made of concrete blocks and metal barricades was set up for a small length on the road in front of the Perambur Railway Station a few months ago. The same is now being replaced with a permanent median made of metal as is being installed in other parts of the City.

“Will you walk into my parlour?” Said the spider to the fly. “I’ve spread a carpet of silk and diamonds! Walk in, and don’t be shy! Do come along, for I grow thinner… I’ve LOVE

I had written the below article in January 2019 . With a serious concern on the Railway Properties being encroached upon I sent a petition to the Ministry of Railways and sought their intervention. The

The ground thundered, the sound was deafening. The atmosphere was jubilant and the weather too kept up with it. It was festive celebrations in Sriharikota on 22 July 2019. It was this day when India

Plastics are elastic tics. They last, even if they know they aren’t wanted. They were banned, but never went away because they weren’t told about the law and didn’t care if they did. You might

Those of you who have travelled by train from Chennai Central towards Arakkonam would have noticed a natural waterway which runs parallel to the railway track (northern side) between Vyasarpadi and Perambur Railway Stations. This

Given the introduction of Metro Rail and the crying need for last mile connectivity, is this not the right time for the administration to introduce clear guidelines and a set of rules for the privately operated share autos?

In this post, Citizen Journalist Raghu writes about the need for all of us to speak out against encroachments and illegal parking, and reclaim our pavements for pedestrians

A citizen journalist chronicles the transformation of his neighbourhood from a quiet place to a bustling one in 40 years, bringing in its wake several civic issues. He describes how collective action has helped him and his neighbours in keeping their community clean, safe and strong! Are you going to pitch in for your neighbourhood?

Driving on Chennai’s roads is fraught with danger, thanks to a plethora of potholes, of different shapes and sizes. Watch out!