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Varun Sukumar
🚯 Microplastics in the Pallikaranai marsh
An IIT Madras study has found microplastics in samples taken from the Pallikaranai marsh.
🖋️ Pen-shaped monument controversy
The proposed pen-shaped memorial dedicated to M Karunanidhi is running into controversy.
🛣️ Ritchie Street’s evolution
Shopkeepers at Ritchie Street have kept up with the times to stave off competition.
Polluted marshland
Also in this edition: Hair donation campaign; Pen-shaped monument controversy; Ritchie Street's evolution