Krithika Srinivasan

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan

VILLUPURAM: A 35-year-old man passed away ten days after testing positive for COVID-19 at the Villupuram government medical college hospital on June 6. The deceased, identified as Thiagarajan, a native of Perapperi village near Tindivanam, had been working as a construction contractor in Hyderabad. He allegedly contracted the virus while at work in Hyderabad ten days ago. Following the onset of fever and other COVID-related symptoms, he returned to his native village in Tindivanam, a week ago.

4 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan

VILLUPURAM: The historic Gingee Fort is facing neglect at the height of the summer vacation season, when footfall usually goes up. Tourists visiting the 12th-century monument are voicing concerns over poor maintenance, with locked toilets and lack of drinking water facilities causing significant discomfort, especially for families with children. Every summer, Gingee Fort attracts thousands of visitors. But this year, the experience has been marred by basic infrastructure failures.

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan

VILLUPURAM: The dust of decades had settled thick upon the promise of Koliyanur lake, a vital artery choked by neglect and the relentless creep of encroachment. For a generation, its lifeblood had dwindled, a silent tragedy unfolding in the Villupuram district. But from the parched earth, a spark ignited - the Kalaam Volunteer Group.

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan

VILLUPURAM: Amid the vibrant colours at the Miss Koovagam beauty pageant in the district on Monday, the members of the transgender community voiced a pressing demand for a welfare policy tailor-made for the specific needs of trans women, trans men, and intersex individuals, instead of grouping them under a broader LGBTQIA+ policy.

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Krithika Srinivasan

By Krithika Srinivasan "My love for books began in college, and over the years, friends who knew about my interest started gifting me old and rare books," Sundaram said. "Books open windows to the world. Preserving them is preserving knowledge."The Villupuram district administration praised Sundaram's dedication to promoting reading culture and conserving literary heritage. Officials said his library exemplifies the quiet but powerful role home libraries can play in intellectual and cultural life.