Alumni of CEG have floated a petition calling for autonomous status for their college in the wake of the recent scam that rocked Anna University. What are their primary concerns?
What do Tiruvottiyur and Padur have in common?
Distanced by location, differentiated in socio-cultural profile, the Chennai localities of Padur and Tiruvottiyur have something similar, which they can truly take pride in: two successful, citizen-driven waste management initiatives.
How much do you know about TN's social justice movement?
A heritage tour through the spots that helped shape the social justice movement in Chennai and Tamil Nadu throws up some interesting nuggets from history. Did you know all about these?
As the city celebrates Madras Day (Week), a resident remembers her favourite 'red building' — the Kilpauk Water Works, which stands as an example of engineering brilliance to this day. But is it merely a part of our colonial legacy, or is there more to it?
Flood-ravaged Kerala has perhaps seen the worst through, but the journey ahead will be long and arduous. Chennai has already stood by its neighbour steadfastly. The need now is to figure out what exactly is needed at this juncture and pitch in accordingly, say social workers.