SANAL: Finding sustainable replacements for plastics

“Don’t use plastics is probably the most useless statement or advice,” begins Dakshnamoorthy Durairaj, founder at SANAL (Sustainable Alternative for Non-polluting Acclimate Living)

Where cultures collide and empathy abounds in children’s tales

The Little Dipper Publishing is an independent publishing house that aims to create an inclusive and culturally diverse space in the children’s literary world.

Cracking the snack code

EnChipsu is a food-based company that’s on a mission to put Nagercoil’s Nendran chips on the global map as an ode to the local culinary craftsmanship.

Vizha: A celebration of design, life, and more

Vizha is an event curation company where food, clothing, design and more meet creativity with an eco-friendly touch.

Plush Breaks the Whispers Around Female Hygiene

Plush is a Chennai-based women-centered hygiene brand that focuses on comfort and sustainability.

No teachers, textbooks or school bell…

Puvidham School is an alternate school centered around the child’s innate curiosity and the five elements of nature.

Electrifying Opportunites in the Logistics Business

Fullfily is building a comprehensive EV-as-a-service platform to build cost-efficient and eco-friendly delivery solutions for small businesses.

A Support System for Small Restaurants

Smoose helps restaurants tackle operational hurdles that prevent them from scaling.

Twenty Years Later at (the) Finale

Anuhya Reddy went to London as an Architect and returned as a Pastry Chef driving the dessert realm of Chennai.

Don’t Mess with Madras

Plastic Free Madras, as the name suggests, aims to win the heart of the people of Chennai to create a movement against single-use plastic.

What Goes into Pure Unadulterated Cow Milk?

UzhavarBumi is a result of the Jallikattu Protest of 2017. The startup provides dairy farmers with a sustainable income while working towards ensuring every child gets access to unadulterated milk.

Learning from the Land

Palluyir trust is an organisation for young environmentalists that experiments with unconventional forms of education.

Delectable Desserts for Every Dietary Restriction

Senthil Kumar Balu applies cancer research to cake baking.

உணவுக் கட்டுப்பாடுகளை உற்சாகமாக்கும் சுவைமிகு இனிப்புகள்

Senthil Kumar Balu applies cancer research to cake baking.

Resin to Remember

Alankaara uses resin art to preserve precious memories.

The Story of Chennai’s Criminologist

The International Foundation for Crime Prevention and Victim Care (PCVC) creates a support system against domestic violence and interpersonal offenses.

The English-Medium Anganwadis of Rural Tamil Nadu

Amyga Academy empowers rural women to provide world-class education in the local Anganwadis.

The Universal Need to Move

Nappinnai empowers people with electric vehicles

Composting Against Climate Change

Nilayaan reduces the compound effect of household waste.

Chennai’s Chocolatier Recreates Local Flavours with an International Twist

Zitter redefines gifting during the festive season.

The Goals of Chennai’s Football Community

A generation of football leagues in Tamil Nadu have thrived in silence. Football Makka brings them to light.

The Value in Crafting Memories

Silaii is making history by immortalising public figures, celebrities, family members and even pets through crafted statues.

Raptee Reveals Why EV is Still Nascent in India

Chennai-based Raptee Energy is designing electric motorbikes for the Indian context.

Where Tamil Culture Meets Urban Streetwear

In a world of streetwear and urban fashion, Angi brings old school Tamil culture to the forefront.

தமிழின் பெருமை சொல்லும் அங்கி நிறுவனம்

In a world of streetwear and urban fashion, Angi brings old school Tamil culture to the forefront.

The Weekend Drives that Led to a Reimagined Supply Chain

WayCool Foods is the brainchild of two Chennai-based entrepreneurs who dared to reimagine the farm to fork supply chain.

A Sustainable Solution to Reducing Food Waste

GreenPod Labs’ sustainable sachets trigger the in-built defence mechanism of the crop, thereby increasing its shelf life.

The Roots of a Growing Healthcare Ecosystem

The Kauvery Group of Hospitals started as a small group of first-generation doctors and entrepreneurs who dreamt of making great healthcare affordable in Trichy.

Selling FABric Art Journals

Citta Handmade is a brand born from Niranjana Krishnakumar’s co-incidental discovery of her passion for art.

Comic Books Make a Comeback to Revive Reading

Learn with Comics delivers bite-sized knowledge to K-12 kids, especially in tier-2 cities.

Chennai’s Kings of Li-ion

From e-bikes to solar-powered energy storage solutions, Hardik and Gautam Narula have big plans to make clean energy technology more ubiquitous.

Strangers Who Crossed Paths to Make Architecture Inclusive

The team at MAAVILAI is finding approachable ways to teach architectural techniques and sustainable principles in Tamil.

Weaving Together a Handloom Ecosystem

Nurpu revives the handloom weaving community of Chennimalai and teaches the art form to the next generation.

Boxing their Way to Better Opportunities

The Whakapapa Foundation is breaking the economic divide by promoting a local boxing academy.

Siblings in the Business of Sustainable (and Comfortable) Garments

Ambaram and Thuvam provide sustainable handloom products for women and children, tailored to beat the heat.

This Chennai Startup Makes Waste Valuable

Samudhyoga Waste Chakra is working towards a circular economy through decentralized systems.

Uru Gives Shape to Rare Musical Instruments

Uru is transforming the Indian musical ecosystem.

The Furniture Weaving Network

From rewiring vintage chairs and cots to custom designing woven furniture, Irukkai makes craftsmanship accessible all over India.

Creating indePenn-dant Women

Rajani Seshadri and Rani Muralidharan are mentoring women and bringing them back to the workforce.

From Learning Games to Games for Learning

MADIEE Games is a game-based coaching organization combining the worlds of behavioral science, immersive gaming, and mental models.

The Journey of a Tech-Savvy Yogi

Sushmitha Shrikanth’s concept of Introspection through Movement is where yoga meets lifestyle design.

Decadent Layers of Impactful Storytelling

Bindhu Hephzibah bakes delectable cakes that tell thought-provoking stories inspired by Tamil literature and culture.

The Four-Step Strategy towards Upliftment of ‘Nonurban’ Occupations

The student-led NGO, Nonurban Foundation, founded by Thein Sowrirajan is finding solutions to facilitate the aspirations of rural communities.

Let your clothes tell your story

Local designer brand SAA’s founder, Ashaa Vigashini, designs tailor-made clothes that fit you and your story.

A Sustainable Life Powered by Goli Soda

Chennai-based filmmaker and entrepreneur, Sruti Harihara Subramanian, promotes a sustainable lifestyle through her quirky brand Goli Soda.

Therapy – The “Creative Art” of Living

Nikita Raisinghani uses the creative arts in her counseling sessions at Horizon Therapy Centre.

வாழ்வின் படைப்பாற்றல் கலையான உளச்சிகிச்சை

Nikita Raisinghani uses the creative arts in her counseling sessions at Horizon Therapy Centre.

Solitude Farms: Bringing Culture, Communities, and Cultivation Together

Solitude Farm brings back the concept of living off the land.

Coonoor’s Quirky Cafe with a Cause

Radhika Shastry’s Cafe Diem is a must-visit experience on the hills.

How to become a Superhuman?

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s parkour! Vishal Kumar talks about Chennai’s new popular fitness regiment.

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