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Precarious Life of Fisherfolk in Chennai, India

Published Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Updated September 20

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  • Pavadairayan, a 60-year-old migrant laborer known as a "basket man," carries fish from boats to the auction house at Kasimedu Fishing Harbour in Chennai, India, working from 2 a.m. to 7 a.m. daily and earning about $5 a day.

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    The article emphasizes the struggles and resilience of the fishing community in Kasimedu, highlighting their precarious existence, lack of safety nets, and deep connection to the sea despite the hardships.

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