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Slice of Life: ‘I prepare food hygienically so that people would like it more’
Published On: Sep, 19, 201907:30 AM
Every person has a story to share. This column puts the spotlight on the people of Chennai, faces we see but rarely interact with — giving a glimpse into their struggle
I came to the city from my native, Tirupathur village in Vellore, about 25 years ago. I had finished my studies up to Class 12 before coming to Chennai, where I started to work at a private firm. After a while, I decided to start my own business. Using the money that I saved, I managed to buy a lorry and started a sand contract business. Over the years, I got married and we have a son and a daughter. Everything was going very well until recently. But about three years ago, my business collapsed due to the strict restrictions imposed by the government. I was left with no income to run the household. In the initial months, I suffered a lot to run my family and meet the needs of my children. After a year, I decided to start a pani poori shop in Tambaram. I open the stall at 4 pm and close it at around 10 pm. As there are already many such... -
Reporter’s Diary: Was not after CM post, insists Anbumani despite high-octane campaign in 2016
Published On: Sep, 19, 201907:00 AMThree years after running an election campaign modelled on former United States President Barrack Obama, PMK leader and Rajya Sabha MP Anbumani Ramadoss has now claimed that he was not after the Chief...
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Reporter's Diary: Real men in khaki stumped by fake encounter specialist’s skill in finding target
Published On: Sep, 18, 201907:45 AM
Rajesh Prithvi who is alleged to have married at least six women and luring 20 more to exploit them sexually and financially, the actual men in uniform have come to realise the attraction that their...
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Slice of life: ‘Happy to teach others what I have learned'
Published On: Sep, 18, 201902:58 AM
Every person has a story to share. This column puts the spotlight on the people of Chennai, faces we see but rarely interact with — giving a glimpse into their struggle.
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Reporter’s Diary: How delay in repatriation affected bonded labourers
Published On: Sep, 17, 201907:30 AM
A few days ago, the police and Revenue Department officials raided jewel-making units in the city and rescued more than 60 bonded labours, all from West Bengal.
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Slice of Life: ‘We provide new dishes unavailable in our area’
Published On: Sep, 17, 201907:00 AM
Every person has a story to share. This column puts the spotlight on the people of Chennai, faces we see but rarely interact with — giving a glimpse into their struggle.
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Citizen Connect: From streetlights to water and good roads, Thalambur residents seek basic amenities
Published On: Sep, 16, 201907:30 AM
The drinking water pipes are found broken in many places, due to which drainage often gets mixed with it, alleged the residents.
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Reporter’s Diary: Judge the executive, not court, for not implementing ban on digital banners
Published On: Sep, 16, 201907:15 AM
Not surprisingly, many drew parallels between the ban on illegal banners and the strict implementation of the helmet rule, which the city police took up in right earnest after coming under the glare...
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Slice of Life: ‘I am proud of my kids for securing medical, engg seats on merit’
Published On: Sep, 16, 201907:00 AM
Every person has a story to share. This column puts the spotlight on the people of Chennai, faces we see but rarely interact with — giving a glimpse into their struggle.
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Uncleared garbage shrinks width of South Street in Venkatesapuram Colony, residents irked
Published On: Sep, 15, 201907:30 AM
Residents allege that commercial establishments dump garbage into the overflowing roadside bins, especially at night