'En bodhaiye Chenda dhan,' said Ashok Kumar (23) from #Chennai 's Pulianthope. ('My fix is playing the Kerala percussion Chenda').

This is a journey against drugs, alcohol and a struggle to grow out of stereotypes and stigma for a successful future.

Hailing from one of the

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19-year-old Sharmila who is the wife of late Praveen (caste killing victim) passed away in #Chennai tonight. She attempted to die by suicide last week and was rescued. She didn't respond to treatment and died at RGGGH, the family said. #castekilling

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#Elections2024 | Saraswathy S, 85, resident of Kottivakkam, cast her vote in Nellai Nadar School. She came with her son. 'I came to vote because this democracy must remain a democracy no matter what,' she said. 'It can't go back to a rule like the British era where people don't

My #notebook for The Hindu

IIT-M finds 'forever chemicals' groundwater in and around Perungudi dumpyard, Chembarambakkam lake and its treated water, Adyar river and Buckingham canal in #Chennai .

These chemicals are groups of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which can cause liver

Dalit residents of Vengaivayal, 60 voters casted their votes after the promise of speedy justice.
As they announced poll boycott before, officials held talks with residents and promised speedy justice and ensured developmental activities in the area.
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After TOIChennai article on forever chemicals in key water sources of #Chennai , NGT has taken cognisance of forever chemicals in waterbodies in Chennai. These chemicals, as studied by IIT-M, always stay in the environment and can't be broken down.

Yesterday, NGT said, 'It is a

twitter.com/padmajaTOI/sta… NGT takes suo motu cognisance based on the story.

After TOIChennai article on forever chemicals in key water sources of #Chennai , NGT has taken cognisance of forever chemicals in waterbodies in Chennai. These chemicals, as studied by IIT-M, always stay in the environment and can't be broken down.

Yesterday, NGT said, 'It is a

#Elections2024 | Saraswathy S, 85, resident of Kottivakkam, cast her vote in Nellai Nadar School. She came with her son. 'I came to vote because this democracy must remain a democracy no matter what,' she said. 'It can't go back to a rule like the British era where people don't

Elections are a great time to tell the stories of people. They give an exciting opportunity to know the city, people, their political preferences, issues and how political parties influence and impact people. Having been the fifth election I covered from the field, happened to

A section of villagers belonging to the scheduled caste near Radhapuram pasted wall-posters in the region on Wednesday, stating that they will boycott the ensuing Lok Sabha polls to protest over denial of permission to conduct the Nithya Kalyani Ambal temple festival, when the

Fulfilling to see efforts make a difference. Responding to my story for TNIE Tamil Nadu about the dhobis with lost fingerprints struggle to get ration items, officials take steps to provide essentials to such ration cards through authorized proxies.

Central Square ghosted. Pedestrians walk past the seats.

Chennai Metro Rail, lovely seating space in granite on a busy road like EVR Periyar Salai. But what is the point? Granite gets heated up in the sun, especially with no shade.

Needs: Umbrellas, trees, a free water dispenser,

Central Square ghosted. Pedestrians walk past the seats.

Chennai Metro Rail, lovely seating space in granite on a busy road like EVR Periyar Salai. But what is the point? Granite gets heated up in the sun, especially with no shade.

Needs: Umbrellas, trees, a free water dispenser,