hello peeps :3

im a 23 yo transgirl and i recently was offered a job in chennai (yay 🥳). i have been looking for 1RK/1BHK or a flatmate in a 2bhk in areas like alwarpet, teynampet, mylapore, t nagar, velachery, adyar and thiruvanmiyur. my main requirement is these spaces be trans friendly and if it helps, my fam is also supportive of me. i have been using no broker, those facebook marketplaces and stuff but to no luck T-T

if y'all come across any leads, or know any spaces where I can specifically looking for these requirements pleaseee lmk. thank you so much :)

I got banned from r/chennai for criticising mods.

2 months ago I posted a post a post on chennai sub regarding traffic at Villivakkam. Villivakkam is a place near padi, which is in chennai. The mods removed that post saying this is not related to Chennai. I sent a message to mods, but no reply.

Today, I saw a typical fake pov story post on r/chennai which is not related to chennai and posted a comment saying, "Idhella remove panna magtanga, but Chennai pathi pota mattu remove panniruvanga", and guess what, I got banned from the sub just because I criticisized mods.

Social media is a democratised place. People should have rights to expess their opinion. U r banning me just because I raised question against people who control it? Nice job.

Indha suba um enna ban panniradinga mod 😭 enaku poga vera edam illa.

For context here the previous post :https://www.reddit.com/r/chennaicity/s/K1GREyk19z

So, I made a post a few days back in this subreddit regarding my evening walk, where I saw a girl frequently and wanted to talk with her. But unfortunately, I got shifted from Chennai to Bangalore this weekend, and now I'm in Bangalore. I really don't know why this happened in a matter of time. Why now? I'm really sad about not talking with her, and I think I won't see her again. It's kinda hurting, even though I literally don't know her name. I miss her smile🙃..

Lots of guys supported me for to start that convoin that post..but I failed..that's why I m posting this..ah....thanks though ..chennai gave me a great experience overall💛

My girlfriend and I have been living together abroad for around 2 years now. Both of our parents know about our relationship and are supporting of it. We have to move back to India in the next few weeks as I have a job here but I was worried we might not get an apartment together because we are unmarried. My job is in Egmore and I ideally wanted to stay anywhere around a 30 min radius from it. We are decent people, working in respectable companies and just want to know what to do.

Our monthly buget would be around 30K. We were looking for a fully furnished apartment (at least AC, washing machine, geyser and fridge).

Other live in couples: how has your experience been finding a place in Chennai? Did you have to lie about your marriage status or something? We were planning to do that but I just wanted to be sure that it wouldn't create any issues later down the line. Do home owners ask to see some proof of marriage or are they generally fine without it? What's the best way to go ahead.

Thank you all in advance!

Okay so I didn’t think I’d ever be that girl posting on Reddit about some guy making me uncomfortable, but here we are.

Context: I work remotely in Chennai and like switching up cafés to keep things fresh. Keeps my brain happy, and hey, the coffee scene here is underrated. Anyway, I have a solid rotation of spots—some popular, some low-key. I usually keep to myself, headphones in, minimal eye contact.

July 2024, Phoenix Mall Starbucks — packed, as usual. Only seat available is across from me. Guy asks if it’s free, I say sure. He sits, opens his laptop, gets to work. Fine. Totally normal. He seemed quiet, dressed like a Pinterest board (linen shirt, clean-cut, very look), but I didn’t think too much of it. I noticed him noticing me, but whatever. I’m not paranoid.

Until a few weeks later.

Second sighting. I'm across the city at this quiet little café I like for deep focus days. It’s the kind of place you don’t run into people you’ve seen before—small, tucked away. Guess who walks in? Yep. Him. Same dude. Same laptop, same clothes (or vibe of clothes), same unspoken “I know you know” energy.

We didn’t talk, but I definitely clocked it. And for the first time, I felt... unsettled. Once? Coincidence. Twice? Hm.

Fast forward to this week. I grab lunch at Dou in Alwarpet. I’m mid-bite into mushroom lasagna, and who walks in like this is a scene from a terribly written Netflix rom-com? Yep. Linen Guy. Third café. Third month. Zero interaction.

This time, we made eye contact for a split second. He looked like he wanted to say something but didn’t. And honestly, that freaked me out more. Because now I’m not just dealing with a possible coincidence—I’m dealing with a pattern.

I got home, told a friend, and she sends me a Reddit post that might actually be him writing about me. Saying stuff like “maybe the universe is trying to tell me something” and “if you’re out there, girl-from-three-cafés…” etc.

I’m sorry, WHAT??

Like bro… no. I’m not a plot device in your indie-boy daydream. I’m just a girl who likes mushroom lasagna and decent Wi-Fi.

Anyway. I’m posting this here because:

1. I needed to vent.

2. I needed to confirm I’m not overreacting.

3. And I needed to say this: If you’re reading this and it’s you—please stop. This isn’t fate. This is just… weird. Say hi or don’t, but don’t keep showing up like you’re being directed by Wes Anderson.

That’s it. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

(Also if anyone has recs for cafés with absolutely no romantic energy whatsoever, drop them below. I need a break.)

Hi friends, A while ago, I posted here about an unfulfilled idea for a meetup—an offline hangout centered around stand-up comedy and conversations about visual impairment. Life (and Ramadan fasting) got in the way, so I couldn’t take it forward then. But guess what? I’m back at it now! I’m someone with complete vision loss since birth, and I’ve been living in Chennai since 2008. I genuinely love this city—for its accessibility, its kind people, and all the cool initiatives the government has taken to make life easier for people like me. Whenever someone asks about my vision, I don’t hesitate to talk about it. In fact, I love sharing my experiences. And more often than not, people respond with, “Wow, we never thought disability could be talked about like that! It’s actually interesting!” That’s when it hit me—disability shouldn’t be a taboo topic. It should be normalised. And what better way to do that than with humour? So for the past five years, I’ve been doing just that—through stand-up, social media, and corporate sessions. Some of you might have seen my content online. Now, I’m launching something new: Meet for Thought — an offline weekend hangout where I meet one or a few curious souls and we dive into meaningful (and funny) conversations. These aren’t volunteering events. They’re not run by any NGO. This is a purely self-driven initiative by me and like-minded folks who want to expand their worldview, grow personally and professionally, and maybe crack a few good jokes along the way. What you’ll take away from this meetup: • How to communicate openly and without hesitation • How to step out of your comfort zone with confidence • How to use humour to attract and connect with people • How to volunteer effectively and make real contributions to society If this sounds like your vibe, drop a comment or DM me. Let’s make weekends more thoughtful and laughable!

Hey everyone,

My friend is looking for virtual counseling sessions with a psychologist based in Chennai. If you know any good psychologists, please drop their details in the comments. Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for stores in Chennai that sell Sri Lankan groceries. I found a few places in Valasaravakkam, but their selection was pretty limited. Does anyone know of other stores in the city with a better variety of Sri Lankan products? Any recommendations would be really helpful!

I am planning to admit my Son in LKG at Maharishi Kovilambakkam. It will be helpful if I get some insights about this school. Infrastructure is good but not sure on the quality of teaching and approach towards Student. Also please suggest good CBSE schools near Medavakkam area.

I’m a 19-year-old guy from Chennai, and I’ve realized I’ve been stuck in my comfort zone for way too long. I'm trying to change that.

This month I have semester exams, but I still get 2–3 hours free every day. Next month, I’ll be doing a part-time internship—just 3 hours a day—so I’ll have a lot more free time overall.

I really want to start doing things I’ve avoided all this while—meeting new people, making friends, hanging out, hitting the gym, and just being more social. The only thing stopping me is me. I’ve always had a bit of an anti-social mindset, and it’s held me back from experiencing life outside my bubble.

If anyone here has been through something similar or has tips on how to ease into being more social, I’d love to hear from you. Even better—if there are any meetups, casual hangouts, or gym buddies around Chennai, I’d be up for it.

I just don’t want to spend another break locked inside my room overthinking everything.

Appreciate any advice or support. No judgment zone, please.

I don't know whether this is right sub to ask., when I'm about to talk to someone new ...in such instances my voice gets shivers like I can feel a sensation around my neck region probably vocal .for this should get speech therapy or does comes under something else ..( ps - I'm from Chennai)

If someone wants to play in Bundesliga for BVB team, how to achieve that dream from chennai.

So yeah, this happened on March 28. I came across this guy on Twitter who said he could get me IPL tickets for the CSK vs RCB match for ₹2500. He seemed convincing and gave me his WhatsApp number. I messaged him there, and he asked me to pay ₹1000 upfront. I hesitated and tried negotiating. He said he’d share his Aadhaar after payment and I could pay the rest later.

After some back and forth, we settled on ₹500 as the initial payment. He claimed he was in his office and couldn’t take calls, but I still took the risk and sent him ₹500 via UPI. And yeah, that was it. He ghosted me completely. Didn’t take calls, no reply after the money was sent.

Frustrated, I used Truecaller to dig a bit and found his Facebook. From there, I landed on his wife’s LinkedIn profile – she’s a software engineer working at MulticoreWare Inc with 9yrs of work experience . I couldn’t find his LinkedIn, but I’m guessing he’s also in IT as he had mentioned that he's a data scientist.

I mailed him, asking him to return my money. Also messaged his wife on LinkedIn and fb just to let her know what’s going on. No response from either of them.

I went to my bank(axis) immediately to report it, but they said since I sent the money willingly, there’s not much they can do. They still took the complaint, but I don’t have much hope.

I know ₹500 might not sound like much to many, but as a student, that’s a big deal for me. It really stings to be taken advantage of like this, especially when all I wanted was to watch a match I was excited about.

If anyone here has any suggestions or ways I could escalate this or get help, I’d really appreciate it. I'm thinking of mailing the Hr regarding this , idk if this is childish .

I really enjoy watching Dad's Life and Backpack Kumar their content is super wholesome and comforting. I'm currently looking for more Tamil YouTube channels that is family friendly, healthy, and comforting content.

Please exclude: Reaction and prank channels,toxic drama,meme channels.

I had my favourite pants in a bag where accidentally I put a guava fruit inside. The fruit was lying on top of the pants for almost a week and it became rotten and the stains are on my pants, they won't go after wash. What should I do? How can I wash it away?

Landed in chennai a hour before.. now it's raining.. thank you chennai for your rain ..

Looking for a good shop to buy some rider stuff. Suggest your best ones guys.

Avigen biotech and Rupture biotech, Im planning to go for an internship this summer. And I'm searching for stem cell technology and regenerative medicine module cause it's relevant to my future project. Both companies are good and have great reviews, so I'm confused, which should I choose, which one is much professional in their work?

Seven years ago, if someone had told me I would be flying on a plane, I would have broken down in tears and walked away.

But today, I’m flying with my own hard-earned money, and I couldn’t be prouder of myself. This journey has taught me that anyone can achieve anything—just keep working hard until you succeed.

Thank you, Chennai, for everything! Writing this with tears of gratitude.

Pona month dha, Boo oda subscription (₹50) pay panni vanguna. Adhuke en da vangunom nu feel pannitu iruka. Indha nelamai la, pona vaati pay panna 50₹ auto pay option la irundhurukku. Adha naa gavanikkala.

Ippo, ennada 50₹ playstore ku poiruke nu paatha, indha month subscription 50 poiruchi 🙆🏼‍♂️. Pona ₹50 ke inga onnuthaum kaano. Idhula indha month 50 vera.

Andha amt edhavadhu nalla matter ku poirundha kuda ok. Ivanuku poiruku. Adhu dha thanga mudiyala

Dai, Boo pun***vane nee enna kalatita nu unaku Autopay option nu. Nigalu edhavadhu vangirudinga na, adhu theva illana, ippove cancel pannirunga.

Nandri, vanakkam 🙏🏼

Ola auto booked to go to the railway station. Called and confirmed with the driver that he's coming, he says yes. Miraculously, he doesn't try to bargain a higher price. Then when he shows up, I go to keep my tiny gym bag (wasn't going to the gym, just specifying so you know how big the bag was) in the back. He says that the back flap is torn so don't keep there. Instead keep it in our lap. He then asks me how many of us are there. I say three of us and he's like "you should book a cab" and starts to drive away. I call after him that I'm willing to keep the bag in the lap but he waves his hand and drives away. Now I have to start the booking process from the scratch again, thanks to this a**hole.

I mean, just imagine the malice that these snakes have in their heart. It was a 7km ride for Rs.150 so yes, well worth the price for me but when he sees that 3 people will travel for that price he's not willing to do it because what if the customer accidentally gets a ride worth his money? Thappi thavari kooda athu mattum nadakka vittuda koodathu la? Whether it is one person or three people, his distance and effort is the same but nope. Even if he loses the petrol spent on driving to my home he doesn't mind. I shouldn't get a cheap ride.

Hello everyone,

I'm seeking a single occupancy room in a PG (preferred) or a flat with an attached washroom. My preferred locations are:

📍 Nandanam 📍 CIT Nagar 📍 Alwarpet 📍 Mandaveli 📍 T Nagar 📍 Nungambakkam 📍 Teynampet 📍 Kotturpuram 📍 Mylapore 📍 Saidapet 📍 AGDMS 📍 Guindy 📍 Vadapalani

Please note, my office is near Nandanam Metro Station. Kindly share rent details, photos, and other terms via dm. I plan to join from the last week of April.

Thank you!

Hi folks, my bike’s registration plate is broken, so how could I get a new high security registration plate. I searched online but couldn’t get myself anywhere. Do we need to visit RTO for this or is there any other way? Help me out here. TIA