Chennai teen bags International Championship in skating
If you have a passion, keep at it till you are not just good, but great. This is what skater
Shakthi T (17), son of S Thanigaivel and resident of Palavakkam, has shown. Continue Reading
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Glaring loopholes in plastic ban render it ineffective
When the plastic ban came into effect on 1 January, the one thing that was appreciated, was how even small shops and roadside vendors adopted to alternative methods right away. Continue Reading
Chennai teen makes quilling wall hangings, revives handmade crafts
At a time when the business of handicraft is finding limited takers, a Thiruvanmiyur teen is going all out, exploring her talent in the same and making the most of it. Continue Reading
Srishtika Sriram from Chennai is going places with ‘upanyasams’
When Srishtika Sriram was born, all her mother wished was to make her a ‘chamathu’ girl. But she surpassed all expectations and is now going places with her talent to render soulful ‘upanyasams’. Continue Reading
IIT-M ‘mess’ row: Veg students say issue was blown out of proportion
The IIT-M campus in the city was in the middle of a controversy last week, after posters from a mess of the institute which segregated students on the basis of their choice of food, became viral on the social media. Continue Reading
BBA grad in Chennai runs eatery at Besant Nagar beach
Apart from the beach, if there is something that the Besant Nagar is famous, it is for the food that is available here. Although the place is home to a number of restaurants, a majority of visitors prefer the stalls that are lined up at the shore. Continue Reading
85-year-old Chennaiite teaches performing arts
At the age of 85, Besant Nagar resident Janaki Venkat Raman has her hands full. An expert in violin, music, dance, Hindi and Mathematics, she puts her skills to good use, by coaching others. Continue Reading
Entrepreneur in Chennai sells home-made health mix
From a homemaker to an entrepreneur, the journey of Sheeba Prasad, a resident of Thiruvanmiyur, is by chance. Continue Reading
Chennai Corporation installs LED lamps in Velacheri
Neighbourhood residents are pleased with the effort taken by the Corporation in providing LED lamps at various streets in Velacheri. Continue Reading
New police station comes up in Velacheri
The J7 police station in Velacheri has had facelift. The building now stands in the place where a small single-storey facility once stood. Continue Reading