Virus alert, which one is it?
Similarity in symptoms between COVID-19, influenza and dengue adds to people’s confusion, as it delays treatment and causes fatalities, especially...
Reporter's diary: What’s in a stigma? Well, learn it the hard way!
The moment this reporter posted a picture in appreciation of the beautiful campus of the Institute on a social media platform, reactions started...
Huge spike in TN crime cases; worrisome, say experts
There were 6,064 such cases in Tamil Nadu in 2021, up by 39.8 per cent from 4,338 in 2020. Of them, 4,465 were cases booked under the Protection of...
Suicide cases on rise in State; experts stress on mental health
Tamil Nadu recorded 18,925 deaths by suicides, after Maharashtra’s 22,207 cases. Among the metros, Chennai recorded the second highest of 2,699...
The narco vortex
With the State government initiating the ‘Drug-free Tamil Nadu’ drive and Chief Minister MK Stalin vowing to crack down hard on those involved in the...
Reporter's dairy: Trolling tries to weaken pledge against drug use
These posts are shared with memes, sarcastic captions and troll comments across several social media platforms.
Heavy burden on little shoulders
The high prevalence of child rights violations in urban areas due to lack of adequate facilities for education is another concern.
World Organ Donation Day: Give life, after death
On World Organ Donation Day, DT Next takes a look at the process of cadaver donation, the medical necessity of organ transplantation and the ways to...