As city reporter for The Hindu, I covered the local municipal body, monthly council meetings, news and projects regarding education, infrastructure, revenue and health across Chennai city. I wrote a combination of daily news, enterprise and feature stories, handled breaking news and maintained relationships with sources across the city’s 200 wards. At my time with The Hindu, I produced stories I’m extremely proud of and stories that led to change.
The app contains data on number of complaints and a phone directory to contact relevant officials quicker
JULY 26, 2023, THE HINDU
Hourly updates are collected from all 15 zones of the city to help deal with civic issues due to heavy rainfall
JULY 25, 2023, THE HINDU
Metrowater and Metro Rail constructions have made commuting a headache for residents
JULY 24, 2023, THE HINDU
Telecom poles and wires cause serious inconveniences and pose danger to passersby
JULY 21, 2023, THE HINDU
Corporation schools have less than the required number of teachers due to inattention and negligence
JULY 12, 2023, THE HINDU
Aimed at improving learning outcomes, the project spans 28 schools at a cost of Rs.95.25core
JUNE 29, 2023, THE HINDU
The opposition comes as the civic body contracts sanitation work to private parties putting their work at risk
JUNE 16, 2023, THE HINDU
Many pet owners say they find it a struggle to find a burial place for their pets
JUNE 11, 2023, THE HINDU
City officials including the mayor took a trip to Rome and Barcelona to observe and emulate their waste disposal systems
JULY 19, 2023, THE HINDU
Union leaders say this will affect workers wages; over 500 workers participated
JULY 12, 2023, THE HINDU
Some students, from economically weaker sections, aim to make a mark in life
JUNE 21, 2023, THE HINDU
The survey elicited 567 responses with an overwhelming disparity in numbers; men comprised 70% of the respondents
JUNE 15, 2023, THE HINDU
Keerthika Venkatesan scored 493/500 including centums in Mathematics and Science
MAY 19, 2023, THE HINDU
The non-availability of cycling tracks and the weather in Chennai are some of the deterrents of this green project’s success
MAY 18, 2023, THE HINDU
Community is divided on whether dogs pose a danger and that canines deserve to be cared for
APRIL 25 2023, THE HINDU
The civic body has enumerated 35,588 vendors which is mandatory every five years; there has long been a debate on the livelihood of street vendors and the encroachment they cause
APRIL 10, 2023, THE HINDU
The Gender and Policy Lab is undertaking an audit of public spaces and transport to ensure safety and gender inclusivity
MARCH 15, 2023, THE HINDU
Bus shelters have been divided into 12 corridors with 65 shelters each; the civic body hopes to earn Rs. 20 cr a year
MARCH 02, 2023, THE HINDU
The civic body is ramping up its efforts to control the mosquito population even as an alarming number are found away from waterbodies
FEB 13, 2023, THE HINDU
Several signboard have become unreadable over time; new ones, made of reflective material, will take their place
JAN 30, 2023, THE HINDU
Some councillors say they have been spending from their pocket to oversee minor repairs; cracks and rodents are some of the problems in these buildings
DEC 30, 2022, THE HINDU
A study has been conducted on certain stretches of the city to understand weaknesses and found mostly negative results; food joints and street vendors encroach on pavements
DEC 25, 2022, THE HINDU
Several Chennai-based start-ups now offer alternatives to dispose of solid and e-waste
DEC 18, 2023, THE HINDU
As vendors adjust to the plastic ban, cleanliness still not achieved on the beach
NOV 23, 2022, THE HINDU
The system made of German polymer-based infiltration technology is currently in use in neighborhood helps reduce flooding, water stagnation and replenishes groundwater
NOV 23, 2022, THE HINDU
Using the new website, residents can mark water levels relative to the heights of a person, car or motorbike to give officials a better idea of necessary measures to take
NOV 06, 2022, THE HINDU
Flower and clothes sellers are affected by the monsoon but take advantage of every sunny day
NOV 03, 2022, THE HINDU
Most complexes lack basic amenities such as toilets, are in dilapidated condition and mostly unoccupied for these reasons
OCT 21, 2022, THE HINDU
Anbagam, a shelter for homeless persons, has rehabilitated close to 1,000 individuals with mental illness since its inception in 2013
AUG 28, 2022, THE HINDU