Chennai

There are only about 12,000 ophthalmologists in India for its one billion-plus population. That is a massively skewed ratio of one ophthalmologist for every 90,000 people!

Through this practice, he was able to expand his farm and is now able to cultivate his crop on 18.5 acres of leased land.

Jumping into quick action, he rushed to the duty pointsman and Station Master, who then as per protocol, alerted the Railway Protection Force in Tambaram.

Chennai is amidst 64 cities from 44 countries that have been newly designated as UNESCO Creative Cities.

Living up to his Hippocratic oath, this 67-year-old medic, Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan dedicated his life to make affordable medical attention accessible to the most underprivileged sections in Vyasarpadi situated in North Chennai since the last 40 years.

A little-known observatory that dates back to the 18th century, Madras Observatory marks the triumphal fusion of scientific knowledge and imperial power.

The Mobile Post Office was flagged off at the St Thomas Mount Head Post Office and will operate from noon to 6 pm.

To tackle the mosquito menace, the Greater Chennai Corporation started a mass cleaning drive, albeit a little too late.

It is the story of how a Chennai World bank employee and parent to a Grade 2 student, shelled money out of his own pocket to facelift the government-run primary school in Mugalivakkam.

Madhi’s work is tied to interaction with the government systems currently in place.