Chennai's Sex Trade: Police say they have curbed it and everyone chooses to live in denial. But it exists. Drive around anywhere post-midnight and you will see women standing on either side of the road, soliciting. Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata all have designated red-light districts, but in Chennai, even lifeless cutouts of stars and politicians have spaces of their own, but not the sex workers of the city. These women are often subjected to abuse by cops, pimps, and clients. So The Quint has tried to give you a glimpse into their struggles, dreams and desires.