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Introduction The Chennai River Basin, covering 4,959.1 square kilometers in North Tamil Nadu, drains into the Bay of Bengal through four major rivers: the Araniar, Korattalaiyar (Kosasthalaiyar), Cooum, and Adyar. Unlike other sub-basins, the Kovalam sub-basin, which spans about 812 square kilometers, doesn’t form a river. Instead, it drains water through low-lying land that creates

The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) remains a critical tool for shaping welfare and development policies in India. Yet, its implementation continues to be the subject of contentious debates. Questions persist about whether Tamil Nadu, a state often hailed as a pioneer in progressive policies, will conduct such a survey. Some argue it may never

The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, enacted on October 18, has sparked heated debates. While the State government views it as a progressive step to streamline land acquisition for large-scale infrastructure projects, the law has raised significant concerns among environmentalists, farmers’ associations, and civil society groups. Critics argue that it could