Fighting NEP is the laziest way to save Tamil We often complain about the National Education Policy (NEP), but we fail to recognize that Tamil has deteriorated significantly due to poor education and the effects of Westernization. The situation has worsened to the extent that even government gazettes and street names contain spelling and grammatical errors. Most of our generation, especially Gen Z, struggles to read and write proper Tamil. Many of us can read the language but lack proficiency in writing because we have no practice. I believe we primarily learn languages for economic opportunities, but in... 1 0 replies
So,nobody told me life would be like this So, its been one year i started working for a startup. First 2 months were like, yeah this job is good “I love my job” so and so kinda vibes. Little did i know that i was only doing 25% of the whole project completion.Days passed i was very eager to learn new things and one day I accidentally started to become a person who you can trust for completing a project within tight deadlines.Yk now everyday I wake up like “thaa inniku nammala epdi puliya poraanungalo”.Just now i... 4 11 replies
Looking for places for a photoshoot with my bike! Hello makkale! I'm looking for places which has a nice background (Eg. Marina Lighthouse) for having a photoshoot with my bike in Chennai. Would love to have a place with nice backgrounds for the shoot. Will be wearing a full formal suit too, so preferably places unlike beaches where I'll have to get the suit dirty and all xD. Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!! 1 1 replies
Queer organisations in TN? I recently shifted here and I’m looking to connect with queer folks as it’s suffocating to not have someone to open upto here. Does anyone (esp LGBTQ community) have any advices or suggestions? 3 0 replies
So you think you CAN'T draw? (Swipe for deets) So you think you CAN'T draw? (Swipe for deets) 2 0 replies
Dear Eggetarians. I need your help. I recently started going to gym. And decided to consume eggs for protein requirements as I am unable to get enough protein from veg foods. My family is strictly vegetarian. Can't even tell them about eating eggs. So I started eating non-veg discreetly. The issue is there are no restaurants near my home which serves boiled eggs. Even if a very few are there, they open after 11AM. I generally like to eat eggs at morning after gym. So bought a new egg boiler and decided to boil eggs... 2 14 replies
Disgusting behavior of some people I went to change my address at a gas company. There was 2 migrant workers who spoke Hindi. They also wanted a change of address and also upgrade to a 2 cylinder connection. They were there before me and I was waiting behind. There were 3 staffs, 2 women and a man all middle aged. The derogatory looks that they gave was pathetic af. The migrants were polite and tried to use English and Tamil as best as possible to explain their requirements. Antha staff la oru mayir solludhu... 3 47 replies
She Was Ready to End It All. A Few Strangers Saved Her. But Who’s Saving the Rest?!!!!!!!! Some Lives Are Saved in a Single Night. Others Are Lost Forever. I don’t know if you’ll read this entire post. But if you do, I hope it stays with you. Because this isn’t just a story. It’s reality. And for too many people, it’s their last reality before they become another statistic in the rising tide of suicides. A few weeks ago, I came across a post on the JEE subreddit. A girl had written a suicide note. A digital goodbye, buried in the depths of Reddit, waiting... 5 12 replies
Uber Driver Scam I booked ride for my mom and my grandmother today 5:05pm today (21/02/2025) from Thiruvottriyur to Neelankarai and payed the amount (rupees ₹317) via debit card. The driver called me and said "Where is the drop location and how much ride payment, I can only see the location after accept the ride" after that I told the details he said " ok bro" and uber count down for pick up time as started after he came to location he said " I will not pick up the ride because... 2 11 replies
Struggling to find a job - Desperately need help and leads Hi people, as the title said I need a job ASAP. Currently I'm in my notice period. I have been applying to jobs since december but I'm getting only rejections. Hence, my cry for help here. I cannot go back to my hometown or have the money to invest in further pursuing studies. I have no interest in a corporate job but I have to survive in this world and that's the least non secure way to have the money flow every month. So I'm looking for a job... 3 3 replies
Mobile users in Theatres- How to stop them Today when we are group watching an movie- an guy opposite was constantly using his mobile every 2 minutes and also speaking to his friend for every 5 minutes- he didn’t had any interest to watch movie- just came for his friend sake I believe- how we need to take or treat this people’s - if they aren’t interested they can sit in their house itself- y to bother the public??? 1 6 replies
Is CSE from SVCE worth it? I recently thought to get admission into SVCE CSE(B.E), but I want to know more about the college as the admission fees are quite high and if it is worth it. Like, 1) are laptops and other gadgets allowed? Is wifi widely available? 2) are we allowed to explore other projects in free time in campus? 3) which is better CSE(b.e), IT(b.tech), or AI(b.tech) 4) How are the labs? Do the students get many practical experiences? 5) is the life in campus restrictive or liberal? 1 10 replies
Valid Debate group irukka makkale? Hi makkale, I wanted to be included lively just to hear their thoughts in the valid Debate where group of people articulae to prove or discuss their political ideologies, scientific experiments, cinema knowledge or social norms etc.. Though we have lot of communities, groups are exits in reddit and other social media but I wanted to be in live group.. Where I need to observe their thinking process and stand. Andha matiri yethavathu group or activity namma Chennai la irukka? Near Anna Nagar or surrounding la.. 4 0 replies
YouTube and Instagram is full of moral policing boomers and incels Recently a police constable was harassing a woman (who also happens to be a lawyer) sitting with her friend in Marina Beach. She (rightfully) asked him to mind his own business and asked “husband wife ah nu yen kekareenga yen inga ukkandu pesina enna ippo?” The constable says “iruttu la enna panreenga” for which she replies “inga enga iruttu irukku?” And in her phone camera we can see that it is a well lit place and no “illegal” activity was going on. The constable must have thought he can... 2 14 replies
Eager to know the POV of car enthusiasts about Tesla entry into indian market and Elon's latest controversy I am a car enthusiast myself and i prefer ICE engines over EVs. And it seems that EV's sales are dropping around the western countries at the same time, Tesla is entering Indias market. Especially due to elons controversies for being "you know who" would you guys boycott his product, like other western countries are starting to do or will you guys support Tesla. And if you do, whats your reason? 2 11 replies
What do you guys suggest me to buy with an amazon gift voucher? Same as title. So, I got this amazon gift voucher from my brother which is worth Rs. 1000. I have no clue why he sent it all of a sudden and asked me to use it. But, here we go. I really need some good suggestions. 5 27 replies
Opinion on safety of OMR U-Turn Bridge Fellow OMR commuters, how do you like taking the Uturn bridge on omr near the Indira Nagar Railway Station. With more such bridges being planned, do you find the driving on the bridge difficult, with high walls blocking any view of the traffic in front or making the blind turn right on top of the bridge? Now that this plan is On, how do you think this can be made better for both two and four wheelers? What prompted me to ask this was that I was totally blindsided... 1 6 replies