Journalism of Courage
Advertisement
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.
Authors you can follow
More From Shivani Ramakrishnan - Page 8
Meet Bayamma, Chennai’s special traffic wardenSubscriber Only
September 18, 2019 14:34 IST
Shakur Banu, a 55-year-old attender at a private hospital in the city, is a familiar face for commuters as she regulates traffic at a busy junction on the Old Mahabalipuram Road.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
Nambiar Swami: A grandson’s biography that chronicles Kollywood’s greatest on-screen villainSubscriber Only
September 16, 2019 17:37 IST
Nambiar Swami - The Good, The Bad and The Holy is a biography of M N Nambiar by the actor's grandson Dipak Nambiar. It traces Nambiar's life and his friendships with actors in the industry, particularly with M G Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan.
Mon, Sep 16, 2019
Chennai’s transgender priestess ‘Ravi Amma’ gets devotees flocking to the templeSubscriber Only
September 14, 2019 16:07 IST
Ravi Amma has been the head priestess of a temple in Chennai's Old Washermenpet locality for the last 13 years.
Sat, Sep 14, 2019
‘Sorry Subhashri’: Chennai holds vigil for techie killed by illegal hoardingSubscriber Only
September 13, 2019 22:10 IST
The vigil, which was organised by Pretty Lil Hearts, saw members of the NGO, friends of Subhashri and a few good Samaritans paying tributes to the techie.
Sat, Sep 14, 2019
Chembarambakkam lake in Chennai being desilted after nearly 200 yearsSubscriber Only
September 12, 2019 19:57 IST
The reservoir will be desilted over a period of eight years.
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Chennai: Section of Anna Salai is now two-way on trial basisSubscriber Only
September 12, 2019 11:02 IST
The stretch between Anna Flyover and LIC Building has been opened for two-way traffic for a two-day trial by the Greater Chennai Traffic Police.
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Chennai’s Murugan Idli Shop: Unhygienic kitchen lands popular restaurant chain in troubleSubscriber Only
September 11, 2019 16:24 IST
Officials from the Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration have temporarily suspended the license of Murugan Idli Shop's central kitchen and issued a notice to the restaurant's Parrys Corner outlet.
Wed, Sep 11, 2019
Chennai: Youth slashes wrist after girl ends relationship, second case in over two weeksSubscriber Only
September 04, 2019 18:09 IST
The city witnessed one suicide and a suicide attempt within a span of two weeks recently.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Seed-infused clay idols make a mark in Chennai this Ganesh ChaturthiSubscriber Only
September 03, 2019 08:19 IST
Various eco-friendly Ganesha idols hit the shelves in markets in Chennai to ring in Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Thanjavur dolls, Dindigul locks, Kandangi sarees: Meet the man behind Tamil Nadu’s GI tags journeySubscriber Only
August 31, 2019 16:54 IST
Sanjai Gandhi, a GI advocate, has helped in obtaining GI tags for 18 out of 30 products in Tamil Nadu.
Sat, Aug 13, 2022
Annai Velankanni festival: All you need to know about the 11-day eventSubscriber Only
August 30, 2019 16:35 IST
The festival will be held for 11 days at Chennai and in Velankanni in Nagapattinam district.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Now, Chennai Metro service every five minutes in blue line during peak hoursSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 19:45 IST
Trains will be available every 5 minutes on the Blue Line and every 10 minutes on the Green Line.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Chennai restaurant chain, club join hands to feed city’s food delivery agentsSubscriber Only
August 27, 2019 17:12 IST
Feed the Feeders is a project that aims to provide meals for free to food delivery agents while they wait outside restaurants to pick up food orders of customers across the city.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019
‘The Anglo-Indians of Madras’ — tracing history, culture of the community in ChennaiSubscriber Only
August 25, 2019 17:48 IST
The makers of the documentary entitled 'The Anglo Indians of Madras', aim to document the lives of the community in Chennai with a hope that members of the community in other parts of India will be inspired to document their history for their future generations.
Fri, Aug 30, 2019
Chennai water crisis: 3 months enough to implement RWH plan, won’t affect weaker sections, says govtSubscriber Only
August 24, 2019 19:13 IST
According to activists in the city, the state government needs to install rain water harvesting systems and recharge wells and revive lake catchment areas to stave off a water crisis in Chennai.
Sat, Aug 24, 2019
Chennai private water tankers on indefinite strike, residents fear scarcitySubscriber Only
August 21, 2019 22:39 IST
The Tamil Nadu Private Tanker Lorry Association has reportedly called the strike due to the seizure of vehicles by the police after the tankers were found to be drawing groundwater without a license.
Wed, Aug 21, 2019
How Tamil stand-up comedy is gaining popularity in stateSubscriber Only
August 20, 2019 19:28 IST
Though still in its infancy, Tamil stand-up comedy comedians have carved a niche for themselves in households across Tamil Nadu.
Tue, Aug 20, 2019
Farewell Athi Varadar: Key highlights of once-in-40-years festivalSubscriber Only
August 17, 2019 16:30 IST
The deity, Lord Athi Varadar, will be immersed in the tank at the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kancheepuram district today at nightfall.
Sun, Aug 18, 2019
Chennai Brew: Chronicling lives of ‘North Indian’ communities in coastal citySubscriber Only
August 16, 2019 18:20 IST
The book traces the lives of four North Indian communities in Chennai against the backdrop of the Partition.
Fri, Aug 16, 2019
Tamil Nadu Kalaimamani awards – full list of winnersSubscriber Only
August 15, 2019 20:16 IST
About 201 artists were honoured for their contribution to performing arts from 72 fields from 2011 to 2018.
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Chennai police announces steeper fines for traffic violationsSubscriber Only
August 15, 2019 16:04 IST
The amount of fines for traffic violations have been raised in a bid to enforce adherence to traffic rules in Chennai.
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Chennai: Five spots linked to the freedom struggle you must know aboutSubscriber Only
August 15, 2019 07:36 IST
Great ideas and great movements were born in this city, then the winter capital of Madras Presidency. These monuments bore witness.
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
Tamil Nadu rains: Six dead, over 1,500 displaced as Nilgiris reels under floodSubscriber Only
August 14, 2019 18:31 IST
Incessant rainfall in the region had claimed six lives and left over eight people injured at last count, due to avalanches, building collapses and rising water levels, even as large swathes of agricultural land and roads in the region were damaged due to flooding.
Wed, Aug 14, 2019Chennai traffic police: No helmet? Pay Rs 1,000 fineSubscriber Only
August 08, 2019 14:05 IST
In line with the recently passed Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill, 2019, the traffic police is informing the public that it will soon begin imposing a hefty fine on those violating the helmet rule in the city.
Thu, Aug 08, 2019
Karunanidhi first death anniversary event: Stalin, Mamata condemn abrogation of Article 370Subscriber Only
August 08, 2019 00:17 IST
The meeting was preceded by the unveiling of the statue of the late Kalaignar by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Murasoli office on Wednesday evening.
Thu, Aug 08, 2019Journalism of Courage
Install the Express App for
a better experience
a better experience
Featured
Trending Topics
News
Multimedia
Follow Us