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Chennai is more than a physical location

When most of us think of Chennai, even today, the primary image that comes to mind is that of filter coffee, beaches and Carnatic music, just the way it was 25 years ago, as we celebrate Madras Week 2023, made in Chennai

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How Madras made me a ‘Jambajaar Jaggu’

Chennai-based actor and comedian Jagan Purushottam relives his years growing up in the streets and bylanes of Madras even as it was morphing into the Chennai of today. Take a trip down his memory lane as he captures the various flavours of Chennai while chaperoning us through the streets of…

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

NTK Chief Coordinator Seeman to contest against PM Modi if he contests in TN. PM promised 2cr jobs/yr but didn't deliver. Madras HC directs actor T.R. Silambarasan to furnish ₹1cr security. CCB files case against Chennai Corp Deputy Mayor Magesh Kumar for cheating deceased businessman's wife.

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‘If only the city could become quieter’

Latha Menon's fondest memories of Madras are at the Central Railway Station, where her father was posted and she spent much of her childhood. She loves the sunrises, fragrances, filter coffee, jasmine, flower bazaar, and vadai. Madras is a mix of old and new, culture and modernity, tech and simplicity.…

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Madras HC rejects Panneerselvam’s plea seeking stay on expulsion from AIADMK

Madras High Court on Friday dismissed appeals filed by former Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and suspended AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) seeking stay on his expulsion from the party. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Velankkani church car fest on August 29 in Chennai

The golden jubilee of the Shrine Velankanni Church’s car festival will be held from 5.45 p.m. on August 29 at Besant Nagar in the city. The festival will commence with the flag hoisting by the Archbishop of Madras Mylapore George Antonysamy.

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In Pictures | Madras in motion

transport of madras chennai

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Daily Quiz | On Madras Day

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Madras Day | Century old Southern Railway Headquarters is an office with Chennai’s best views

The Southern Railway Headquarters in Park Town turned 100 in November last year. Though construction began earlier, the foundation stone was laid in 1915. Read more on The Hindu

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Festival of Chennai: T.N. CM Stalin releases three publications from The Hindu, visits archival photo exhibition, at Ripon Building

On Chennai's 384th b'day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin released 3 books & inaugurated an archival photo exhibition at the Ripon Building. Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson of The Hindu Group, said the celebrations were about the city's journey from Madras to Chennai. 3 books: Epic Saga of the Cholas, Tamil Nadu In…

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Watch | How did the people of Madras cool their homes?

A video on the Madras Terrace roofing technique that was once used in homes and buildings

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Madras Week Special | Made of Chennai

Chennai is a city of change that carries its past with it, making it unique. It is a city of immigrants, traditions, and modernity, where the past and present coexist. This Madras Day, The Hindu and historian Sriram V pay tribute the city with special edition of Made of Chennai.

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Made in Madras

Madras has a rich cultural heritage, from the humble milagu rasam to the iconic Madras Checks pattern. The Madras Terrace roofing technique, N.C. powder, and Vencatachellum Madras Curry Powder are some of the unique offerings from the city. Gana music has also gained worldwide recognition.

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Madras and motorbikes: a bulletproof relationship

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On a ride from Madras to Chennai

Chennai's transportation systems have evolved over time, from steam engines and trams to MRTS and Metro. People haggle with auto drivers and use apps to guide out-of-towners. Cinema has immortalised these systems, and this week we explore how Chennai got its wheels.

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When a letter informing the British of Napoleon’s death reached Madras

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Madras’ own Safire theatre that set many a young heart afire

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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC takes up suo motu revision against acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy in disproportionate assets case. ED has frozen property where bungalow is being built by brother of jailed TN Minister V. Senthilbalaji. TN govt signs MoU with GCPL to set up unit in Chengalpattu with ₹515…

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Madras HC takes 'suo motu revision' of TN Minister Ponmudi's acquittal in disproportionate wealth case

Madras High Court on Thursday decided to take a 'suo motu revision' of a Trial court order acquitting Tamil Nadu Minister for Higher Education K Ponmudy in a disproportionate wealth case. Read further on Dynamite news.

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Madras Day | An Anglo-Indian memory of St Thomas Mount

Chennai’s St Thomas Mount is known for its military heritage, Anglo-Indian legacy and resident ghosts. Richard O’Connor, a long-time resident, introduces us to this suburb he grew up in

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T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest case | Supreme Court affirms ED’s power of police custody

Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji had argued that an ED officer was not a police officer and had no power of custody. Read more on The Hindu

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Vascular Society of India holds walkathon

VSI's walkathon in 26 cities to raise awareness of amputation prevention, vascular health and healthier living. Chennai Vascular Welfare Society conducted walk in Chetpet Ecopark, flagged off by Madras High Court judge and film director. Risk of losing limbs due to diabetes, smoking increases risk 4x, need to prevent road…

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Preserver of Madras’ stories, and heritage

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Madras High Court judge requests Tamil Nadu government to consider extending conjugal rights to prisoners

Madras High Court’s Justice S.M. Subramaniam, the portfolio judge for Tiruvallur district which houses the State’s biggest central prison at Puzhal, has requested the State government to consider the possibility of allowing prisoners to have conjugal relationship with their spouses within the precincts of prisons.

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Madras High Court Chief Justice grants approval for listing of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji case before a Division Bench once again

Madras High Court Chief Justice S. V. Gangapurwala has granted administrative approval for listing a habeas corpus petition (HCP) filed by arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s wife Megala before a Division Bench.

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