Chennaiite recollects his father’s struggle for freedom

“My father’s photo is kept at the Thiyagigal Ninaivu Mandapam in Gandhi Mandapam. Only three freedom fighters photos from Chennai are kept there. I am very proud and happy that my father was a reason for getting independence. He has inspired me in many ways,” concludes Ragubathi.

First-timer wins State body-building contest in Chennai

When I won the title, it surprised me because it was the first time I participated in the competition. There were other contestants who were competing to win for more than five-six years. Without my coach I couldn’t have won it. He was my backbone

Time to switch to menstrual cup

There are many menstruation products like tampons, pads, cups used by women.Menstrual cup is a feminine hygiene product that is inserted into the vagina during menstruation.

Chennaiite awes with her miniature models

Srilaxmi has been working with paper from the age of six. Speaking to ‘News Today’, she says, “I remember making paper boats and jumping frogs. I always had a fascination for origami, but I began working on it only six years ago.”

Uncleared garbage in Chennai worries residents

Door-to-door garbage collection appears to be an alien concept here and residents continue to simply toss rubbish where the dustbins once stood. Repeated attempts to lodge complaints have proved pointless

Chennai lad played for Junior Super Kings in England

I stepped into under-19 in round-robin and scored a century. But this did not win me a seat at Tamilnadu Premier League (TNPL). After a few days, I got a call from my father who said that I got selected for JSK for 20-20 and one day tournament in England.