On this World Public Transport Day, let’s commit to using public transport more frequently for both our short and long journeys.
Using public transport contributes to reducing traffic congestion, lowering pollution levels, enhancing the…
Climate change isn’t just a human health issue, it affects animals too. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and shifting diseases can impact livestock health and productivity, with consequences for farmers, food security, and livelihoods.
Buying imported products can be appealing—but it’s worth taking a closer look. Differences in regulations, enforcement, and quality checks across countries mean what’s acceptable elsewhere may not always align with what’s expected here. To ensure…
In honour of World Public Transport Day, some of our colleagues are documenting their commute. Here’s Ashika’s experience with the Chennai Metro. She takes a share auto-rickshaw from her home to the metro station.Ashika likes the Metro since she…
Struggling to get your child to eat healthy? You’re not alone. Many everyday snacks are loaded with hidden fats, salt, and sugar (HFSS), impacting your teen’s energy, mood, and long-term health. Simple swaps can change a lot of things. Listen to the…
As temperatures rise, pollution doesn’t just increase, it becomes more harmful. Heat and sunlight can turn everyday emissions into gases like Ground-level ozone, while trapping them closer to where we live and breathe.
Climate change can worsen air…
Most consumers glance at a label for the price and move on. But the information printed on a package is the foundation of your legal protection. It determines whether a product can be traced, whether its claims can be verified, and whether someone…
Increased noise pollution is an unseen but much heard consequence of speeding. At higher speeds,your engine and tyres are louder and the aerodynamic noise of your vehicles contributes to noise pollution. An increase in speed by 10 km/hr can increase…
This World Health Day, your health starts with safe food.Check for 5 smiley hygiene ratings when eating out, read labels to avoid excess sugar and salt—and if something’s wrong, speak up. Report unsafe food via the Food Grievance Portal (foscos.…
Despite the Chennai One app offering several unique features not found in other applications, there are still areas that require attention. Users have reported that MTC buses occasionally display incorrect QR codes and sometimes encounter issues…