Micro-managing seniors from abroad: a R. A. Puram story
When Sukanyya ( name changed on request) heard that a resident of 3rd Main Road in R A Puram had turned positive with the virus, she was very concerned. Her …
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A quiet Vaikasi for this priest of Sri Vedantha Desikar Srinivasa Perumal Temple
For the first time in over a decade, this Mylapore temple priest has had normal sleep in Vaikasi: courtesy the lockdown. If all had been well, it would have been …
Read MoreChennai Corporation provides helpline number on COVID-19
Chennai Corporation has recently put out a helpline number to help people who may have virus symptoms or any other queries on COVID-19. People who may need this service may …
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This shop in Mandaveli door delivers medicines 24*7
26-year-old Prabhu Vijay and his colleagues at KosMed Pharmacy and Cosmetic store are out on the streets door delivering medicines 24 * 7. From a single tablet to a bulk …
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Thaligai restaurant introduces sweets, podis to boost business
Thaligai restaurant on Luz Church Road has introduced a range of sweets and podis to boost business during the lockdown. The new sweets in its menu include mango paal halwa, …
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Dining inside restaurants: slow start in Mylapore central
Restaurants in the heart of Mylapore are not abuzz on the Monday that they werev allowed to have dining in their premises in the relaxed rules regime of the lockdown. …
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Virus affects families in R. A. Puram
There is a virus case in some of the main roads of R A Puram now. This Sunday morning, on a round of this area with then help of a …
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Business has revived but this salon owner faces challenges – staff shortage, pricey products
Salon owner Suresh and his family are a happier lot now. Just a bit happy; not overjoyed. For their business has revived after the state government allowed salons to operate. …
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Meet the only doctor who serves the community at Srinivasapuram now
Meet Dr R. Devakanthan, the only doctor serving the community at Srinivasapuram in this lockdown period. Srinivasapuram is a densely populated colony located off the Loop Road in Marina. It …
Read MoreVisalakshi Gardens has its first virus case
Though a very densely habited colony, Visalakshi Gardens which lies between Warren Road and the Buckingham Canal in Mylapore was unaffected by the virus. But now it has got its …
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Volunteers at Banyan shelter live with memories of their lost pet dog
“With Appu no longer around, we live with all the happy memories it gave us.,” says Adarsh, the coordinator of the Banyan Shelter in San Thome, referring to their 8-year-old …
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Residents of Mylapore colony, R. K. Nagar complain of hiccups in Metrowater supply
Residents of a Mylapore area and from R. K Nagar in R. A. Puram are throwing up their hands at the erratic or nil Metrowater supply in these areas even …
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