For most people, balancing work and passion is farfetched. But for Siddharth Ravishankar, living life in dual-roles is reality. He is a hard-working ophthalmic surgeon by day and a passionate triathlete by night.
Author: S Solomon Raj
People have planted saplings at Thirumangalam where trees got uprooted in cyclonic storm and natural climatic. More than 40 saplings have been planted with iron grilled fencing on Second Main Road.
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“We want the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) officials to provide temporary shelter until the Chennai Corporation arranges for permanent structure. The number of passengers at this bus stop has doubled after it was shifted to this side”
An unknown vehicle parked at junction of 20th Main Road and 3rd Street, Mullai Colony, Anna Nagar West, near the Otterrie Nallah canal is proving to be a hindrance for motorists and pedestrians for it is occupying considerable space. Most of the people this neighbourhood newspaper spoke wanted the vehicle to be moved somewhere else.
Chennai: Open canal filled garbage and waste near ‘O’ Block, Anna Nagar East is a cause of concern for residents in the locality. “The canal which is miserably choked by wastes all along the stretch raises stink. This may led to outbreak of diseases,” says, Gayathiri, who lives in VOC Nagar. She adds, “I have been witnessing this problem from months now. The entire canal is blocked by garbage and is fast becoming a dumpyard.” Subramanium, a senior citizen, says, “The condition of the drainage has gone from bad to worse. Wastes stagnate because the drain is completely blocked. It…
Young R Baashwanthkumar, a resident of Anna Nagar is practising kickboxing at Tamilnadu State Amateur Kickboxing Association in the locality. He has been selected for Xwako World Cup Diamond Kickboxing Championship 2019, that will be held at Anapa, Russia from 24 to 29 September.
One can come across garbage dumps on streets, be it bins overflowing or waste dumped in the vicinity. But, when this reporter spotted an overflowing dustbin at First Main Road, Eri Scheme, Mugappair West, spreading out all along the road, the scene was unbearable.
Establishing traffic signal at the intersection of Church Road and Thiruvalluvar Road near Mugappair East bus stand is essential to make matters easy for motorists and pedestrians, people feel.
Are pavements pedestrian-friendly? The response would be negative if one sees Third Avenue, Anna Nagar, which is in a bad condition. People are forced to walk on the road amidst speeding vehicles.