Hi all,

I've lived in chennai for roughly 3 decades and while I loved the city I am about to leave it permanently as I move to a different country for work reasons. Somehow I feel like I've wasted a good chunk of my time by not visiting interesting spots.

Can you guys tell me what are the different things one must absolutely experience before they leave ? I'll be leaving around december end.

List of things/experiences I've already tried out

- Beaches (Besant Nagar, Marina), The lighthouse (and the museum below)

- Fort St George Museum
- Vivekananda museum
- Anna centenary library
- Anna Tower
- Crocodile Park
- IIT Madras (The wildlife there)
- St Thomas Mount
- Have rid the metro / premium buses
- Have been to different cafes
- seen cultural events, plays, musicals, crazy mohan comedies, standups

what are some things that you guys think I should try / experience / places to visit / cafes to go to etc especially things that I would regret not trying. It can be anything and everything

I'm traveling to Chennai for work, I will be starting by 2AM and reach there by 9 to 10 AM and leave as soon as the work is done which might take exactly an hour.

is there any places where I can refresh before I go to the office?

How many of your homes/apartments have a functioning RWH system ? We recently got ours renewed (old systems from when J had ordered were working fine) and the well water is recharged too. There is a huge Casa Grand coming beside and I know its only a matter of time until they pump it all away. With Hyderabad in a fix for water isnt it high time we get one ?

I have old clothes ranging from 0-2 years, both boys and girls of my kids, that are in good and usable condition, albeit, slightly stained in a few clothes. Any places that accept donations of such baby clothes?

There are some really serious concerns with food handling with this city. With so many eateries popping is it even realistic to expect enforcement from authorities given the workload

Hi guys, I'm M29. Currently I'm planning to switch my career into different feild.

My Education is B. Com

Work experience - 8yrs Non IT feild

Current earning - 5.4Lpa

Location - Chennai

Now, my current job is Fun and Good to work but in term of Future, I got to discover that I can't make more earnings through working, you can say to make Business out of it! I'm not wealthy enough open and function it.

Through this phase, I have attend few interviews on Other Non IT job but they say I get to pay 15k, I don't think I'll be Going there. I got to take care of my family

Few persons I have asked about Data Analyst and Machine Learning, it's good and get decent pay entry level, But This AI Taking over lot of people's jobs.

Any Suggestions for career switch guys? And If you from IT field what's your view on AI causing layoff? What about upcoming students about tech Career?

Hello peeps. Is that the Air siren we are hearing in Selaiyur, Tamabaram. Have been hearing it for past 10 minutes.

Hey everyone

Tomorrow I have booked a rto appointment for hypothecation removal for my car TN 10 registered in the appointment slip there is no specific rto mentioned

So by default it should be TN10 rto right?

Travelling from blr to Chennai so dont really wanna waste my day. Making sure its the right one

Hi guys , we are thinking to install solar panels in Chennai. We are looking to setup 3Kw solar. The TNEB website says the net cost would be ₹1,25,000 after subsidy.

Anyone here has any experience installing Solar panels in chennai? I have following questions

1. Did you pay any bribe if you did how much was it ?
2. How long does it take to get it running after applying , is the process smooth ?
3. Will you be able to recieve free units after Solar installation?
4. Any vendors you recommend?

Anything else we should be aware of ?

Hello chennai people,

What do you think about giving tips to Waiters, Security, bartenders, housekeeping etc…

Share your thoughts.

Before this post gets removed from the sub, have you ever noticed that in every gym, special preference is always given to girls? 😐🥱🤨

In my gym, it has been happening for a long time, and some folks have even quit because of it.

Usually, I don't mind, as I do my workout using AI and YouTube videos. 😑😑😑

Recently, my wife started working out again after postpartum, and the attention we are both getting is surreal....

There was a trainer who never talked to me at all, but suddenly he is getting super friendly with us; I am like, dude, how was I invisible for two years? 😂😂😂😅

Wear masks and keep indoor guys. The pollution is surreal today. Visibility is just 100-200 meters in GST Road.

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I'm 29, autistic, and going through a difficult phase in my life. My current job contract is ending in a few days, and I still don't have another job lined up. I was promised a job opportunity at SRM two months ago, but I'm still waiting for a response. I don't know what will happen, and the uncertainty about my employment and financial security is frightening.

What's making this harder is that I have nobody close to support me emotionally. I'm struggling with loneliness, anxiety, and unresolved issues in my personal life. Being autistic adds to the challenges of socialising, building meaningful connections, and dealing with uncertainty.

Chennai is my hometown, but I still feel like a stranger here. I don't feel the sense of belonging or support I desperately need, and sometimes it feels like I'm facing everything alone.

I've tried to stay positive, but with my job ending and my future uncertain, I'm finding it difficult to keep going with the same optimism. I just want some stability, genuine connections, and a reason to feel hopeful about my future.

I needed to vent because I'm genuinely scared and exhausted from carrying all these worries alone.

I’d really love to learn more about the positive aspects of Tamil culture, especially when it comes to women’s empowerment.

A friend from Kallakurichi introduced me to the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature, which feature several powerful female characters. He also told me about remarkable women like Avvaiyar, Velu Nachiyar, and Karaikkal Ammaiyar. I’ve also noticed that women working and contributing to their families and society is quite prominent in Tamil culture.

I’d love to understand more about the everyday lives of Tamil people and how their culture, traditions, and social practices empower women.

Heard there was a cyclone or smth being formed but didn't rlly see any rain today how is the weather of chennai for the next few days? If it rained continuously for another 2-3 days do you think it would lead to severe problems?

Last month I missed my credit card payment because things were tight financially. I paid what I could, which was less than the minimum due. That was literally everything in my account.

Before the due date, I emailed the bank explaining my situation. I told them I might not be able to pay the full amount this time, but I had no intention of defaulting. I'm expecting some money soon, so I said I'd clear the full amount by the end of this month.

No reply from the bank. Instead, a recovery agent started following up with me on WhatsApp and calls. I explained everything to him. At first he was fine with it. He said if I pay by month end, my file stays with him.

A week later, my friends and relatives started getting calls from him. He was telling them I'm a defaulter and asking if they could set up a conference call so he could talk to me. The thing is, I never ignored a single call or message from him. I get that he's probably under pressure from his manager and this is a shame tactic to push the payment.

What I can't understand is how he got their numbers in the first place. I never gave any of them as references. That felt shady, so I started digging into how recovery agents find people's contacts.

I came across a YouTube video showing a Telegram bot that pulls up Aadhaar, PAN and address details from just a mobile number. I tried it with mine. I was shocked at how accurate it was. It had my Aadhaar, PAN, address, even my friends' phone numbers.

At first I thought maybe this was on me. Maybe I gave access to some app or site I shouldn't have. Then my friends and colleagues tried it with their numbers. Same thing. Accurate details for all of them.

After the recent eMudhra incident and all the government data breaches, I've honestly lost trust that my data is safe with the government.

I've reported the bot to Telegram, filed a cyber complaint, and complained to the RBI Ombudsman about the agent calling my relatives. I'm doing my part, but I'm pretty sure all of these will be closed without any real resolution.

I'm saying this out of frustration, but I'm glad my startup operates outside India, even if it means paying higher fixed charges every month.

I am not going to reveal the bot name as it poses a serious privacy risk.

Edit: I am getting multiple DM’s asking for the bot name. I am not sharing the bot name. Even though I have minimal trust on cybercrime resolving this issue, it is the best way to deal with it as of now.

Hi everyone,

I live in Chennai, and I want to get a traditional cable TV connection through TACTV.

My street's local cable operator has switched to providing private set-top boxes instead of the government cable TV network. I don't want to use SCV or private IPTV services.

Currently, I use the TV service bundled with JioFiber, but whenever the internet goes down, my TV stops working too. I want to return to traditional cable TV, which works independently of my broadband connection. This iptv technology is the worst

Can I get a new TACTV cable connection in Chennai even if my local cable operator no longer provides it?

I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has recently obtained a TACTV connection in Chennai.

Thanks!

Attended the Palm leaf engraving workshop today. The weather was nice 👌 I did the Dhristhi Bommai design and the other ones was done by the host which was there shown as example.

Hello,

I recently got a job at Apple in Chennai. I have to move there with my family and I require some assistance in figuring out housing.

We are Gujarati Jains. Myself, wife and parents.

Parents are aged and they can only speak broken English apart from Hindi and Gujarati.

I am looking for recommendations regarding housing in areas where there are Jain temples and some Gujarati/Hindi speaking community so that my parents can mingle around while me and my wife are at work. This is my most important requirement because if they are limited to staying indoors all day, then it will not be good for their mental and physical health. I understand that I will have to bear the commute.

Other requirements are

Proximity to a hospital

Availability of parks/green spaces

Good infrastructure (roads/water supply/electricity).

ChatGPT has suggested areas like Kilpauk and Vepery. I am not sure how accurate that suggestion is.

Also, what other items should I keep in mind and arrange for before I move there?

I thank you all in advance for your suggestions and recommendations.

Hi all,

I used to contribute to this scheme and then I went abroad and list track. I used to have a passbook and I lost that as well. I am not sure how to check about my account. Has anyone been in my situation? Should I approach the same post office I opened the account? Or can I find anything online?