Freedom Trust, founded by Dr Sunder Subramaniam to make a difference in the lives of the physically impaired, has to date held more than 1000 mobility aid camps and distributed...

On Dec.17, a walkathon was held at Elliot’s Beach, Besant Nagar, to create awareness on Diabetic Retinopathy (the blinding disease affecting the eyes due to diabetes). Radhatri Nethralaya Eye Hospital...

IIT Madras - NPTEL is launching seven new online courses on Sports Science, a fast-growing field in India. The courses can be taken online free of cost. These comprehensive online...

S.R Madhu, a resident of Besant Nagar, was on Dec.10 presented with a Lifetime Achievement award for Distinguished Journalism by the Tag group and Ramu Endowments. At a well-attended meeting...

Despite the havoc and the multiple issues, residents appreciated the efforts taken by the government and their agencies. Here we share some of the appreciations: Kudos to Chennai corporation Ward...

Chennai came to a crashing halt with extensive flooding across its nooks and corners, due to cyclone Michuang. Most localities within the city and its suburbs saw waist-deep water. There...

The Tamil Nadu State Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), a voluntary organisation based in Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, has been conducting heritage walks and...

Rotary Club of Chennai Thiruvanmiyur (RCCT) assisted needy people of the Irular tribal community in Chinna Edaiyathur, by providing tarpaulin to shelter their huts. “People are struggling to have basic...

Dream India team – armed with a WhatsApp group of 400 plus members formed in 2 days – and with 50 plus active ground volunteers – responded to the relief...

The Greater Chennai Traffic Police conducted awareness programmes in the neighbourhood. Here is a glimpse of the session conducted: On Dec.3 along with EBFO Welfare Association, Besant Nagar The residents...