Tag: Chennai

Technology Grows Over Slum Dwellers

 
/ December 16, 2010

Development of IT parks in Chennai isn’t accompanied by development of neighbouring slums.

Corruption Makes RTI Meaningless

 
/ December 8, 2010

Appointment of Information Commissioners who uphold the RTI Act is not done transparently in Tamil Nadu.

Eggs Boost Iron Intake In Students

 
/ November 24, 2010

The Tamil Nadu government has introduced  eggs  as part of the midday meal scheme to reduce iron deficiency.

Indian Transgenders Seek Job, Dignity

 
/ November 2, 2010

Members of the Transgender community in India’s Tamil Nadu request the state to give them jobs and the right to a life of dignity.

Liquor Sans Bill Strategy To Kill?

 
/ October 6, 2010

Adulterated alcohol kills hundreds in India every year. This video highlights one of the reasons why it happens: Shops sell alcohol without a bill.

Chennai Slum’s Sanitation Woes

 
/ September 22, 2010

Over a million slum dwellers don’t have access to basic sanitation in Chennai – home town of this video’s correspondent.