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Shivani Ramakrishnan
Shivani is a trainee sub-editor with The Indian Express in Chennai. She writes on local and civic issues, and culture. A journalist by day and a poet by night, dogs are her best friends.
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As COVID-19 cases go up, here’s how cities across India are copingSubscriber Only
March 11, 2020 19:46 IST
While 60 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in India, towns and cities across the country, even where no cases have been reported positive, have seen a surge in purchases of items, especially hand sanitisers and masks.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Life of a Jain nun: ‘In our spiritual journey, we lose relatives, but gain a whole family of sisters’Subscriber Only
March 08, 2020 19:37 IST
Travelling in a group of 24 nuns, Jin Prabha says she took the white when she was 20 years old.
Sun, Mar 08, 2020
A cat on a ship is now at the centre of coronavirus scare in ChennaiSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 17:50 IST
Dr Rashmi Gokhale, the manager of veterinary services for PETA India, wrote a letter to the Chief Commissioner of Customs at Chennai, seeking the fostering of the cat which was found inside a container aboard a Chinese vessel on February 17.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Chennai Corporation releases draft list of polling stations for urban local body electionsSubscriber Only
March 04, 2020 11:32 IST
The elections for local bodies in urban Tamil Nadu is set to take place after a gap of nine years. As per the list, a total of 5759 booths have been identified across 200 wards in the city.
Wed, Mar 04, 2020
Born on February 29: New parents hail newborns as special, in Chennai an 88-year-old says how she made it soSubscriber Only
February 29, 2020 17:26 IST
For the so-called leaplings, or those born on February 29, the Leap Year calls for a bigger celebration.
Sat, Feb 29, 2020
Chennai engineering colleges see good campus placements this yearSubscriber Only
February 27, 2020 12:34 IST
Colleges focus on skill development classes to ensure employability of students during campus placement drives.
Thu, Feb 27, 2020
Closed for renovation, Thousand Lights subway to be re-opened this weekSubscriber Only
February 17, 2020 17:23 IST
The subway had been closed by the Tamil Nadu Highways Department for renovation.
Mon, Feb 17, 2020
From paan-stained walls to graffiti work: How this street art festival is transforming this Chennai localitySubscriber Only
February 14, 2020 19:41 IST
The entire settlement was given a festive look after the slum board was chosen for the "Start Chennai" festival that began in the first week of February.
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
Mega Streets Project to give 110 km of Chennai’s arterial roads a makeoverSubscriber Only
February 13, 2020 15:07 IST
The Mega Streets project by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) proposes to revamp the roads and streets in Chennai for a total area of 426 sq km by developing networks for cycling and walking, increased access to public transport, safe access to public spaces, carriageways, parking, wide footpaths and underground facilities.
Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Chennai MRTS recruits ex-servicemen to step up security at stationsSubscriber Only
February 11, 2020 12:49 IST
The personnel, all of whom are former military servicemen, have been appointed on a contract basis for a period of one year in the security branch of the Madras division.
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Street vendors turn Chennai’s own New York Square into a ‘pedestrian-unfriendly’ placeSubscriber Only
January 25, 2020 15:59 IST
The pavements of the Pedestrian Plaza in Pondy Bazaar are being encroached by street vendors, who set up shop at various places along the plaza every day.
Sun, Jan 26, 2020
Two crore books showcased during 43rd Chennai Book FairSubscriber Only
January 22, 2020 20:50 IST
The fair, which is popular for regional books saw readers purchasing many books in Tamil this year.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Meet ‘Dosa Mama’, Chennai’s very own variety dosa entrepreneurSubscriber Only
January 21, 2020 18:36 IST
Ravichandran's eatery, Bharathi Evening Tiffin Centre, is known for its 25 varieties of dosas, all sold for Rs 40. The 25 varieties on offer are changed every few months.
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Watch: Let Chennai Breathe, a rap song highlighting air pollution in North ChennaiSubscriber Only
January 16, 2020 14:41 IST
Let Chennai Breathe takes the beloved childhood game of kabaddi and turns it into the focal point of the video, as the lyrics describe how the current generation is unable to play the game enjoyed by their forefathers due to lack of cleaner air.
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
This Boghi, exchange your recyclable household items at Chennai corporation’s ‘Swap Shop’Subscriber Only
January 11, 2020 18:09 IST
The two-day Swap Shop helps citizens swap items that they do not need in exchange for items that they want, with the aim of reducing the waste footprint per person and the volume of waste that is generated in Chennai.
Sat, Jan 11, 2020
From Keeladi findings to Writer’s Corner, 43rd Chennai Book Fair promises to be a literary treatSubscriber Only
January 08, 2020 18:08 IST
The fair will be held from January 9 to January 21 at the YMCA Grounds in Nandanam, between 3 pm and 9 pm on weekdays and 11 am and 9 pm on weekends. Visitors need to pay an entry fee of Rs 10.
Wed, Jan 08, 2020
Modi in Karnataka Highlights: Continuing our efforts to ensure ‘Ease of doing Science’, says PM Modi
January 02, 2020 10:58 IST
PM Narendra Modi in Karnataka Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus, University of Agricultural Sciences, in Bengaluru.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Rasika Ranjani Sabha has it all for a memorable concert experienceSubscriber Only
December 31, 2019 11:36 IST
From chair lifts to ramps and lifts, Rasika Ranjani Sabha has left no stone unturned to ensure that senior citizens and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) have a comfortable experience during concerts.
Tue, Dec 31, 2019Madras Waste Exchange: In a first, Chennai launches online portal for recyclable scrapSubscriber Only
December 25, 2019 18:36 IST
The first of its kind in India, Madras Waste Exchange is a web portal that facilitates the trade of recyclable waste, both scrap materials and recycled products in Chennai.
Wed, Dec 25, 2019
Chennai book fair from Jan 9 with Keeladi, Thirukkural as highlightSubscriber Only
December 21, 2019 18:04 IST
The 43rd Chennai Book Fair fair will be held from January 9, 2020 to January 21, 2020 at the YMCA Grounds in Nandanam, between 3 pm and 9 pm on weekdays and 11 am and 9 pm on weekends.
Sat, Dec 21, 2019
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Top artistes to perform at Mylapore Fine Arts ClubSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 17:33 IST
From K J Yesudas to Bombay Jayashri, here are the A-listers whose performances you can catch at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club this Margazhi season.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Mylapore Fine Arts Club puts best foot forwardSubscriber Only
December 12, 2019 15:19 IST
Chennai Margazhi Kutcheri December Music Season 2019: From CCTV cameras to an air-conditioned hall, the Mylapore Fine Arts Club has outdone itself to make sure that rasikas and artists will have a memorable Margazhi experience this year.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Top artistes to perform at Narada Gana SabhaSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 17:21 IST
Here is a list of A-listers who will perform at Narada Gana Sabha this Margazhi season.
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: Narada Gana Sabha goes all out to ensure memorable Margazhi experience for rasikasSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 11:46 IST
Chennai Margazhi Kutcheri December Music Season 2019: From ramps for senior citizens and persons with disabilities to police bandobast, Narada Gana Sabha has gone all out in ensuring that rasikas and artists will have a memorable experience this year.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Margazhi Kutcheri Season 2019: The Music Academy pulls out all stops for smooth concert experienceSubscriber Only
December 10, 2019 11:45 IST
From scanners to CCTV cameras, The Music Academy has employed stringent security measures to ensure that nothing goes amiss during the concerts.
Tue, Dec 10, 2019Journalism of Courage
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