July 7, 2020
“Though autos are allowed to operate, life is tough for us (auto drivers),” says S. Hussian, a Mandaveli based auto driver who resumed his services recently. The 50-year-old has been riding auto in Mandaveli for the past 35 years and […]
July 7, 2020
Following the relaxation of intense lockdown from July 6 (Monday), laptop shops in the neighbourhood are witnessing an increase in sales. Says the owner of Sree Bharath computers at Kutchery Road, “Since we have re-opened after a long gap, a […]
July 7, 2020
On July 6, Mylapore reported virus cases at 21 streets. Of the 21, a maximum of 8 streets fall under Ward 126. While Ward 124 and Ward 125 reported 4 streets each, 2 streets reported virus cases at Ward 123. […]
July 7, 2020
Traffic Police continue to restore bikes and cars seized in the Mylapore zone during the recent series of lockdowns. The camp, started on Monday (July 6) morning at CSI School for Deaf in San Thome near Cathedral will continue on Tuesday, […]
July 7, 2020
Shruti Balaji, PhD student, LSE, London penned this ‘nostalgia’ piece —- For as long as I can remember, I have always spent my summers and winters in Mylapore. Even though I grew up in various parts of India, my childhood visits […]
July 6, 2020
R. A. Puram based couple Arunachalam and Geeta, who are known for reaching out to visually challenged and physically challenged community across Tamil Nadu, passed away recently. While 58-year-old Geeta passed away on June 29, after succumbing to the virus, […]
July 6, 2020
A total of 28 streets of Mylapore reported virus-positive cases on July 5. Of the 28, the maximum was reported at Ward 123 and Ward 125. Both had 8 streets with virus cases. Following this, Ward 126 reported 5 streets […]
July 6, 2020
Traffic Police are holding a camp since Monday (July 6) morning at CSI School for Deaf in San Thome near Cathedral to dispose off bikes seized during the lockdown period. If your bike was seized in the Mylapore zone, then […]
July 6, 2020
On July 6, D. Shekhar Sanjay, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) attached to Mylapore zone rejoined official duty, after fully recovering from the virus. To mark the occasion, a small function was organised at Mylapore police station off Kutchery […]
July 6, 2020
One of the persons behind Janal Bajji Kadai, the hugely popular snacks joint, Ramesh alias Sivaramakrishnan passed away on July 5. Relatives of the family said he was admitted to hospitals for some illnesses and that a Covid test later […]
July 5, 2020
Despite some challenges, Gomathi Mess, the well-known home-made food joint at Mandaveli Lane continues to serve people during the pandemic. Started at a small nook off Nallapan Street, the Mess has been offering home-like food for over 15 years now. […]
July 5, 2020
Aparna. S (name changed), a 2nd year post-graduate medical student at a government-run medical college in the city and a resident of Mylapore says this past month has been quite challenging. And much of the challenges are posed in dealing […]
July 5, 2020
The number of streets reporting virus cases has gone down on July 4, with only 23 neighbourhood streets reporting cases on this day. This, say civic officials has taken place after a long time. Of the 23, the maximum cases […]
July 5, 2020
You cannot keep fitness fanatics indoors too long. Those who reside in Mandavelipakkam now head to the Corporation playground near the Airtel office, popularly known as Alphonsa ground and exercise and walk here every morning. C. R. Balaji who was […]
July 5, 2020
This July 5 Sunday morning, the Nageswara Rao Park should have been abuzz with the monthly mikeless kutcheri organised by Sundaram Finance. However, the extended lockdown has meant the cancellation of the Sunday Kutcheri in the Park for the fourth […]
