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Varun Sukumar

🕵️ Biometric use by police violates privacy

The Chennai police's use of biometric technology may violate privacy laws, according to activists.

👋 Goodbye to cycle rickshaws?

Once the backbone of the city's transport system, cycle rickshaws are slowly fading away.

🏗️ Railway GM Office standing tall

For a century, the building has stood the test of time and is home to the zonal railway.

⚧️ Breaking the gender barrier

A transgender lecturer at a city college is breaking boundaries.

🦷 Oral care for dependent persons

A city-based startup is looking to help dependent individuals take care of their dental health.