Chennai

What started as Thuvakkam, a college tree-planting drive by Krishnakumar S and his friends, has grown into a large-scale effort to bring urban forests back in two major Indian cities. His work is not just reviving the soil but also rebuilding people’s connection with nature.

A 26-year-old literature graduate from Chennai, Mayawathi, has installed book vending machines at MGR Chennai Central and Tambaram railway stations through her venture, Sunset Hues. Offering over 50 affordable titles, the initiative is turning train journeys into moments of discovery and helping commuters reconnect with the joy of reading.

International Coffee Day: Explore Chennai’s best filter coffee at eight iconic spots.

Each Navratri, Chennai’s Mylapore turns into a living gallery of dolls and stories. Behind every stall are families who have kept this craft alive for generations — and whose livelihoods depend on these festive days.

At 91, B M Viswanathan from Chennai proves that age is no barrier to fitness. Every morning, he takes to the badminton court with youthful energy, inspiring all who watch him play.

For many of us, the monsoon isn’t just a season — it’s a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood rainy-day memories they hope to relive with their own children.

Chennai launches India’s first air-conditioned rest lounges for gig workers, offering food, grocery, and parcel delivery personnel a safe, dignified space to rest, recharge, and access essential facilities, setting a new standard for inclusive urban planning.

In a cricket-obsessed nation, Mahaveer Raghunathan chose an unlikely path: motorsport. Thirteen years later, he’s racing for Ferrari in the Italian GT Championship, proving that dreams fueled by talent can break every barrier.

Once confined to history books, the Yazh is now being played again, thanks to luthier Tharun Sekar and his band, Uru Paanar. The group is reintroducing ancient Tamil music to modern audiences.

Srivatsan’s journey from Chennai to Toronto to find acceptance, find his partner Saravanan, and adopt their son Sendhan, highlights their struggles and triumphs as a gay couple.