Chennai

Chennai-based venture Indowud NFC uses agricultural husk to create an eco-friendly form of wood that not only deals with the problem of stubble burning, but also reduces the number of trees being cut to make furniture.

Subashree Vijay, a herbal gardening expert from Chennai, shares a list of medicinal plants that can be easily grown at home for improved respiratory and digestive health.

A recent viral video on Twitter shows Inspector E Rajeshwari rescuing an unconscious man amid the Chennai floods, carrying him to safety on her own shoulders.

In April 2020, Ravishankar VM and Surya VM, residents of Chennai duo began learning the traditional art form - Kolam and decorating their threshold as a hobby. Today, they make elaborate designs and have over 35,000 followers on social media.

Preethi Ramadoss, a PhD scholar from Anna University in Chennai, has innovated a biodegradable material to detect blood sugar levels in diabetics through body sweat.

Chennai-based Annudurai aka Auto Anna has several lessons to impart in customer service and loyalty. He talks about his humble beginnings, how his life plan changed, and how he chose to carry on and put all his passion into ensuring the best experience for his passengers.

Sangeetha Sekar grew up on the streets of Chennai, but worked to become a football player. She has represented India in tournaments held in Russia and Scotland, and talks about her journey thus far.

Dr Alby John Varghese, Regional Deputy Commissioner (South) of Greater Chennai Corporation set up the first Miyawaki forest in Kotturpuram last year, which inspired the corporation to set up 30 more across Chennai.

Mentor Match, is a Chennai-based an online platform, created by two architecture graduates. It allows college graduates from IIT and other colleges to mentor school students between Classes 3 to 12.

Through their venture Karigar Biryani, Chennai-based hoteliers Kannan Velayudham and Girish Subhash have revived the perunchoru (meaning grand rice), which was created by Cheran King Uthiyan. The biryani is packed and delivered in handmade palm leaf boxes.