- Metro Rail chaos: How traffic in Chennai’s Perumbakkam is putting lives at risk
by Subasree Balram
It’s a daily struggle for ambulance drivers ferrying people with medical emergencies to and from hospitals in the vicinity.
- Mumbai ‘leader mothers’ creating milestones in early education programme
by Shruti Gokarn
Pratham’s Mothers Groups for Nipun Maharashtra programme involves mothers to enable children to achieve functional literacy and numeracy.
- A comprehensive guide to electrical safety in a community swimming pool
by Sandhya Bhat
An overview of steps towards ensuring electrical safety in and around a swimming pool, with detailed tips for apartment managing committees.
- Chennai Councillor Talk: Sharmila wants to transform low-income areas in Ward 185
by Shobana Radhakrishnan
Sharmila Devi, ward 185 Councillor from Chennai’s Ullagaram, aims to issue pattas for over 250 families in Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar.
- A comprehensive guide to maintaining a community swimming pool
by Sandhya Bhat
In Part 1 of the series, we provide an overview of swimming pool safety, focusing on operational procedures and mechanical systems.
- Eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations: Will Mumbai’s sarvajanik mandals comply?
by Shruti Gokarn
The Bombay High Court has directed civic bodies to let Ganesh mandals know that they should not install PoP idols, but implementation is not easy.
- Illegal hoardings in Chennai remain unchecked, raise accident risk
by Balaji Srinivasan
Civic authorities must take necessary action against those putting up illegal banners, while residents must campaign against them.
- BBMP advisory on understanding dog behaviour and precautions for dog bites
by Ekta Sawant
BBMP’s Animal Husbandry Department, responsible for managing stray dogs, raised awareness about what to do in case of dog bites.
- City Buzz: Ganeshotsav commences | Surat leads in air quality improvement… and more
by News Desk
Other news: Erratic rains lead to floods | Tier II and Tier III cities drive seasonal hiring | Growth of PMAY bookings in Suraksha Smart City
- Jakkur lake: The story of an urban ecosystem
by Mari Kanagy
Jala Poshan, a community-led trust, collaborates with citizens and government agencies to ensure the upkeep of Jakkur Lake.
- Invisible champions: How waste pickers reduce the burden on Chennai’s landfills
by Sivasubramanyan MV
This video throws light on the contribution of waste pickers in the waste management cycle and makes a case for their work to be formalised.
- Image-based abuse: When your photos and videos become tools of exploitation
by Rohini Lakshane
Called by different names — MMS scandal, revenge porn etc — image-based abuse is more rampant than we think. Here’s an important primer.
- How the people of Kannamangala are setting an example in sustainable waste management
by Mari Kanagy
The women-led initiative, Namma Swachha Kannamangala (NSK) has helped a Panchayat in the outskirts of Bengaluru manage waste effectively.
- Are building regulations followed in Bengaluru? A case study in Vijayanagar
by Shanthala V
One of the teams in a recent Bengaluru design jam explored the conformity of buildings to existing rules in Vijayanagar’s residential areas.
- Tackling domestic violence: Chennai’s resettlement sites to get one-stop centres
by Shobana Radhakrishnan
The TNUHDB has also established the first de-addiction centre in the Kannagi Nagar resettlement area in Chennai and more support centres are planned.
It’s a daily struggle for ambulance drivers ferrying people with medical emergencies to and from hospitals in the vicinity.
Pratham’s Mothers Groups for Nipun Maharashtra programme involves mothers to enable children to achieve functional literacy and numeracy.
An overview of steps towards ensuring electrical safety in and around a swimming pool, with detailed tips for apartment managing committees.
Sharmila Devi, ward 185 Councillor from Chennai’s Ullagaram, aims to issue pattas for over 250 families in Kalaignar Karunanidhi Nagar.
Civic authorities must take necessary action against those putting up illegal banners, while residents must campaign against them.
Other news: Erratic rains lead to floods | Tier II and Tier III cities drive seasonal hiring | Growth of PMAY bookings in Suraksha Smart City
Called by different names — MMS scandal, revenge porn etc — image-based abuse is more rampant than we think. Here’s an important primer.
One of the teams in a recent Bengaluru design jam explored the conformity of buildings to existing rules in Vijayanagar’s residential areas.
The TNUHDB has also established the first de-addiction centre in the Kannagi Nagar resettlement area in Chennai and more support centres are planned.
