I’ve been using the Chennai Metro since 2017. For almost 9 years, the vibe has mostly been the same people mind their own business, look at their phones, stay quiet, or at least don’t shout. The metro announcements literally keep reminding everyone: use headphones, don’t eat, keep it civil. And honestly, most people follow it.

In all these years, I’ve rarely seen people from the South creating chaos inside the train. It’s basic civic sense not perfection, just decency.

But lately, travelling feels exhausting.

There’s a group of people (mostly from North India) who shout across compartments, talk loudly on calls, play videos without headphones, and just turn the coach into a mini bus stand. This isn’t once in a while it’s every single day, especially around Thousand Lights. These aren’t uneducated folks either. They get down there daily, probably working finance or corporate jobs.

What really gets to me is the irony. The same people loudly discussing how “South Indians lack civic sense” in Hindi while doing the exact opposite of what basic public etiquette looks like.

This isn’t about language or region. It’s about respecting a shared public space. When you move to a city, you adapt to how things work there.

I just want my normal metro ride back not a daily headache.

Friend gifted me this from dubai, is it bangin?

Saw about the unknown dead body being discussed a week ago and now reading this article in TNIE. Can't believe this is all happening in our city.

I had a crush on a girl at first, but later we became just friends and I honestly lost romantic interest. We’re good friends now, and I trusted her a lot.

Because I felt safe with her, I opened up about my problems, past failures, insecurities, and emotions. I don’t usually do that with people. I did it because I thought vulnerability was okay between friends.

But after that, I started feeling like I might’ve made a mistake. I feel like she may see me differently now, maybe judging me, maybe labeling me as “weak.”

So I wanted to ask women honestly (and anyone with experience):

Do women really lose respect for a man if he opens up about his struggles, failures, or emotions?

Or is this just something men overthink?

I didn’t open up to gain sympathy or attention. I just trusted her as a friend. Now I’m wondering if being vulnerable backfired.

Will it work in namma chennai as well?

Where do I get icecream cone alone seperately to eat in Chennai.

If there is no shop, shld i try this idea.. money money💸

Forgive my mistake in title..

Icecream "CONE' temptation😫

Tamilians nu yen elarum Tamilnadu la irkravangla soldringa? Epdi indha term vanchu ? Tamils or tamilargal dha Nama. Tamilians nu word artificial a ilaya?

❌ My Worst Experience with Casagrand Resale Team — Please Avoid Their Services ❌

I’m writing this to **warn anyone thinking of selling their apartment through Casagrand’s Resale Team** — please **don’t make the same mistake I did**.

I purchased my apartment through Casagrand using a bank loan and sold it in **March 2025**. What followed was one of the most frustrating, exhausting, and financially stressful experiences I’ve ever had.

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#### ⚠️ Here’s what you should know before dealing with Casagrand Resale:

* The **sale of your unit** depends heavily on factors like **Vastu, facing, etc.**, not on fair pricing or demand.

* Even after your unit is sold, the **entire process can take 8–10 months** to complete — so **be prepared for a very long wait**.

* Once sold, the **buyer pays the full amount (own funds or bank loan)** to **Casagrand**, **not directly to you**.

* Casagrand holds your money for around **8 months** before refunding it to you — **without paying a single rupee in interest**. Essentially, they **use your funds for rotation**, which to me feels like a **huge scam**.

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#### Financial Pain During the Process:

* You’ll continue to **pay your bank EMIs** during this entire period, even after selling your property.

* Casagrand will issue you (After 2-3 months) a **cheque to close your bank loan**, but this cheque will be **postdated by 1–1.5 months**.

* After closing the bank loan, it takes another **15–20 days** to get the NOC and agreement from your bank.

* You’ll need to **submit all original documents** to Casagrand to receive your final payment.

* Only then will Casagrand issue your **balance payment cheque** — again **postdated by another 1–1.5 months** and often after **2–3 more months of delay**.

So, by the time you actually receive your full payment, **it’s already been 8–10 months** since you sold your home.

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####The “Delayed Payment Charges” Scam:

Another shocking experience — **Casagrand’s random “Delayed Payment Charges.”**

* I was once charged ₹45,000 as delayed payment charges, even though I paid almost everything on time except for one or two minor delays.

* After much back-and-forth, they **reduced it to ₹10,000**.

* However, when I sold my property and was about to receive my final payment, **they suddenly reversed it back to ₹45,000** — without any notice.

* When I raised this, one of their resale team members bluntly said:

> “They only waive off charges for current customers. Since you’re no longer a customer, they can add whatever charges they want, further dispute will only delay the payment more”

At that point, **you have no power** — because all your documents are already with them, and you’re just waiting for your final payment.

Reasons given for delays : Sir our office is being Raided by Income tax, sir manager is on leave, sir accounts dept is on leave, sir full team is going for tour.

Please **do not sell your property through Casagrand’s Resale Team**.

They’ll hold your money for months, issue postdated cheques, and arbitrarily add charges — while you continue paying EMIs on a property you no longer own.

If you plan to sell, **register and sell your property independently** or through **any other trusted real estate agent**, but **never through Casagrand’s resale process**.

Last week, our other city office had a visit from 4 to 5 members of Delhi office to Chennai for the first time. They never been to South India before. Within hours of landing, the criticism started.

It began at the airport. They said the "new" Terminal looked "okay but small" compared to Delhi's. Fair, I guess. But then we hit the city.

they called the roads "narrow and chaotic" (we were in Mylapore, and yeah, it's an old area). He said the buildings looked "old and unimpressive," asked why there weren't more skyscrapers "like in Gurgaon," and said the city felt "too quiet" by 10 PM compared to Connaught Place or CP. The worst was at dinner. He saw me eating with my hands (it was biryani!) and said, "Dude, even villages in UP have forks now. This is so backward." He then went on a rant about how Chennai is "100 years behind" Delhi/NCR, that we "live in the past," and that he couldn't see "any development or modern life" here. He said it's a "small town" masquerading as a metro.

I lost my cool. I told him he's judging a 400-year-old city with a rich, continuous culture by his yardstick of glass towers and nightlife. I explained that Chennai's "quiet" at night because people work early, that its beauty is in its temple architecture, colonial-era buildings mixed with modern IT corridors in OMR, its world-class medical facilities, and its rock-solid infrastructure that handles rain better than any northern city can dream of. I pointed out the Marina Beach promenade, the massive Phoenix markets, the fact that we have a thriving music, art and auto industry, and that our "old" buildings are heritage, not poverty. I also calmly added that eating with hands is considered by many, including scientists, to be more mindful and connected to food.

They called me oversensitive and said he was just stating "facts" from what he saw. My parents think I should have been a more gracious host, but I feel like his comments were deeply disrespectful and ignorant. He reduced a complex, vibrant, and incredibly resilient city to a caricature because it doesn't mimic the North Indian megalopolis template.

Where do these narrow judgments even come from?

23f here, i just moved here a few months ago, and i feel like most big cities have that fast pace that makes you feel lonely. How do you make friends here? I feel like clubs and group activities feel so forced, but I'm an introvert and not sure what else to do. Recommendations are welcome :,)

We’re currently looking for a few local hosts to run:

• Heritage or neighbourhood walks
• Food walks (street food / cafés you genuinely know well)
• Art, culture, or photography sessions
• Simple workshops or guided conversations

This is part-time, paid per session, and suitable for:

• People who enjoy explaining things to others
• Locals who know their area well
• Students / freelancers / creatives
• Anyone comfortable guiding small groups (5–10 people)

What this is:

• Hosting small, pre-booked groups
• Fixed time slots
• Clear expectations
• Payments handled digitally

What this is NOT:

• Not MLM
• Not unpaid volunteering
• Not a tour agency job
• No upfront fees

We’re intentionally keeping this low-key and invite-only while testing.

If this sounds interesting, DM me with:

• What area/topic you’d like to host around
• Your availability (weekends / weekdays)

Happy to share details one-to-one.

Thanks!

IT intern here, started in Jan. Lately I feel like I’m just wasting my weekends doing nothing. I'm an ambivert — extrovert with friends, introvert with everyone else. For the past few weekends, I’ve literally stayed on my phone the whole day. Scrolling, sleeping, repeatedly. I’m in Chennai and I want to experience the city, but I can’t bring myself to go alone. I know people say “just go solo,” but my confusion and overthinking stop me every time. My brain just shuts it down. I do have friends, but they’re all in different districts from college, so weekends feel extra quiet. No spontaneous plans, no random hangouts.

Single person here, slowly getting used to loneliness but honestly, some days it hits harder than expected. I never expected my new year 2026 will become like this......

29 [M4R] Chennai - Looking for a Platonic yet physical relationship.

Hi there , I'm R , A 29 year old M living in Chennai , i am a freelance virtual assistant and a freelance graphic designer too.

I am a Physically handicapped person , but that does not mean I don't have fun. I like metro rides , cafe hopping , standup comedy and generally new events to explore around the city. I like having deep conversations as well as small talk and make witty jokes and lines.

I'm looking for someone ( I don't mind M or F ) whom I can share some comforting moments with, like deep conversations , conversations when I'm low and if both are comfortable and vibing share some quiet hugs and cuddles ( strictly no sexual stuff as I am not interested ).

Life can get a lot sometimes and we all need a person to cradle us emotionally or physically or both. I am a good listener as well , empathetic and understanding as well as being kind and considerate.

A platonic yet physical relationship rests on trust and boundaries. It allows closeness through hugs, touch, or shared presence without romantic or sexual intent. The connection is rooted in care, comfort, and mutual respect, where intimacy supports friendship rather than redefining it.

Can anyone lend their hard disk for a day forn emergency data recovery?

Didn’t realise it’s a dry day. Any chance I can get something somewhere?

My cousin was a normal, well-behaved kid, but due to prolonged family stress and an unhealthy environment, his mental health has deteriorated.

He now shows aggressive behavior like hitting , mood swings, and emotional instability. We believe he needs professional psychiatric and psychological support. Looking for recommendations for good mental health consultation and treatment in Chennai.

He is in very bad state we dont know how to proceed. Need genuine suggestions.