Is it just me or was traffic actually significantly less in chennai today? I travelled from VR mall to Ashok nagar at about 14 minutes on car at 7 in the evening! Thats usually peak traffic especially given that it's sunday, I was predicting an houe atleast. 2 13 replies
Construction occuring past midnight. Our neighborhood has a upcoming project, which unfortunately is next door. Construction work is still going on from morning. Tried complaining to the cops, but no luck. It's really loud and distrubing. Any suggestions how to go about this? Looks like the builders have bribed cops to carry on their work into the night. 3 4 replies
Cockroach problem! Small cockroaches all over the house especially at night. Hs anyone successfully got rid of these MFs? Hit red spray works but it only kills the targeted cockroach and doesn't kill the entire gang. Suggestions pls 3 16 replies
Neighbour crying We live in a flat and the person next door usually fights with his wife everyday .We hear them fighting almost everyday with even things being thrown sometimes . But it's strange today . he has been crying for more than an hour with loud sad songs playing in the background. We initially brushed it off thinking it's just some serial/ movie or maybe he is just laughing that way but later realised it is not and it has been going on for over an hour now . It's... 5 20 replies
Suggest a good Tablet under 13k As my sister cleared CMA foundation, I want to get her a new tablet for the online classes. Was initially interested in redmi pad se (4 GB ram varient) , but upon visiting a store the sales person said that 4 GB of ram would not be sufficient for online classes and advised us the get atleast 6 GB of ram . What do you guys reckon? is 4 GB enough? Would love to hear your thoughts on this . 3 19 replies
My Cousin’s Tragic Accident and the Harsh Reality of Our System On December 19th, my younger cousin had a life-changing accident while returning home after meeting his colleague. He’s one of the most humble, kind, and hardworking people I know. A role model among all my cousins. At the entrance of Chennai (Perungalathur), he hit a pothole and was struck by a government bus. The impact left him with severe injuries to his left leg, spine, pelvis, hand, and shoulder. Strangers rushed him to Chromepet Government Hospital (GH), and we were informed shortly after. When we arrived, we were told... 2 11 replies
Chennai roads have become worse since 2021 Before anyone starts attacking, I'll let you know that I'm not a supporter of any of the political parties. Let's not bring that into the discussion. 🙏 I've actually noticed that the condition of the roads in our city has become worse since the time the new govt has taken over. Is it just me or anyone else felt the same? Potholes everywhere, milled roads lying in the same condition for long period of time, broken footpaths, you name it... Commute to the office on scooter takes real toll... 4 20 replies
Barefoot at the Statue of Wisdom: Oh, the Irony So here I am, a humble tourist at the Thiruvalluvar statue of wisdom in Kanyakumari, hopping barefoot across sun-scorched tiles because, apparently, wisdom demands sweaty feet and burnt soles. Respect, they said. tradition, they said. Sure, fine! But wait, when someone dares suggest adorning Thiruvalluvar with a Kaavi robe, the DMK goes into full meltdown mode, shouting “sangithanam” like it’s the end of secularism as we know it. Excuse me? Is this not the same sangithanam when we’re all shoe/slipper-less in the name of reverence? Or does political ideology... 5 2 replies
Planning to learn rifle shooting Heyy all I'm about to join college by upcoming academic year and I'm planning to move to Chennai and i always had a desire of learning rifle shooting please suggest good rifle academy or club and where to start and how to start. 3 4 replies
Idlyai Thedi Oru Payanam Hi guys! I am one of those IT professionals who got seperated from their home town. I have been here in Chennai for 5 years(4 years clg). Here I am going to share my emotions as I am travelling towards my hometown for Pongal holidays. "Here I am... Going to my sondha ooru for pongal.... From Kilambakkam to Attur.. It's been hours since the journey has been departed... The journey is tiring... I ain't feeling well, my face feels heavy, eyes are hot with mild headache. I have covered... 2 0 replies
A dead body found in OMR today! I was on my way in my bike to go to ecr for a long drive through ECR-Shollinganallur link road from OMR when I saw a crowd, along with fire engine and police personnel standing near the bridge over the Buckingham canal and the smell was so much foul. I went over to see what it is and suddenly the police started to disperse us and one Anna told me a dead body has been found near that coovum and the body has been so bloated that the gender... 3 17 replies
Lakhs head home for Pongal & Road traffic was at a near standstill for upto 5 kms in KK Nagar, Kilambakkam, Urapakkam, and Guduvanchery even at midnight. The road traffic was at a near standstill for up to five km in KK Nagar, Kilambakkam, Urapakkam, and Guduvanchery even at midnight. Hope all of you travelled safely without any issues. 1 5 replies
is college's allowed to force students to stick college logo on their personal vehicles? My college was forcing students to stick college logo( probably 7x7cm) on personal vehicles. it was for ad purpose like students also use personal vehicle to commute other than college, by sticking logo it is ad for college or at least that's what they said also mentioned for security idk how.. As everyone always almost wear id card else no entry inside college.. also they said only vehicle with logo is allowed inside college. This sticker is not given yet but staff saying it will be bigger than 7x7cm(probably)... 4 9 replies
Bye Bye Chennai! Hello makkale! Heading to my native, Tenkasi, for the Pongal holidays. Took a cab from Mylapore to Kilambakkam bus stand for ₹430, and the driver politely asked for ₹100 extra. Agreed, as it was raining lightly, and there were three of us with luggage. The driver was very polite, so it felt fair. Kilambakkam bus stand looks neat and well-maintained. The bus also seems decent—hoping for a good ride. This is my first bus journey. Wishing everyone a very happy Pongal! 2 20 replies
Guide to Makeup Booths in Chennai Malls. Hey! Im making this post because I was searching for a post like this. Since i remember now where almost every company has their booth, i'll try my best to write everything concisely! \--VR MALL - ANNA NAGAR TIRA: (staff were sweet!) (skincare) \-Skin1004, Laneige, Some new ayurveda type company idk the name, The face Shop (makeup) \-Huda beauty, Romand, Laura Mercier, MAC, clinique, too faced, anastasia, bobbi brown, benefit (cant remember more) They had perfumes too. brands like chopard, ferragamo etc NYKAA: \-only had a glance so i... 2 4 replies
Feeling dominated by my inferiority complex, Please help!! I'm 25 male and I work in an MNC. I was never happy about how I look or about my social skills. Always used to hang out with a bunch of dudes and never been in a relationship or never been so close with a women in my life. It became worse once I moved out of hometown and came to Chennai. (Great city BTW, But overpopulated due to people like me, who come here for job) I used to think that, being fat is one of the major... 3 20 replies
I thought people, in general, are progressive. I live in the outskirts of chennai. I was raised in vellore and I come from a family, where education is given the first preference and Second, all women in our family go to a job or do business. In short, women in our family are expected to be financially independent and after I said that I will be SAHM for the first 3 years of my child's life, my family had a surprised face and they still encourage me to pick up a job to make myself financially... 4 20 replies
