The Latest Breaking News from Besant Nagar

Big screens bring World Cup final to city beaches

Fans gather at Marina, Besant Nagar beaches to watch World Cup final; SDAT, G.C.C. arrange giant screens; response encouraging; TN Tourism Development Corp. drive-in restaurant at Island Grounds also popular; differently abled people find it difficult to enjoy match due to lack of barricades, security.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Human trafficking awareness rally organised in Besant Nagar

Over 200 people from corporates, colleges, and NGOs joined the ‘Walk for Freedom’ in Chennai to show solidarity for victims of human trafficking and raise awareness. The event, in its fourth year, was led by The Movement India in partnership with NGOs, colleges, corporates, and the community. 25,000 participants joined…

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Madras Day| Mission Kamakshi: Chennai’s 96 year old protector of beaches in Chennai

Kamakshi Patti, a 96-yr-old passionate civil activist, has been a resident of Besant Nagar since 1980. She ran from pillar to post to renovate and safeguard the Schmidt Memorial in 2012 and co-founded SPARK, a civic forum, in 2013. She recalls the days when Adyar was less developed, with few…

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023