The Latest Breaking News from Mamallapuram

Mass exodus continues from AIADMK, 3 ex-ministers, cadres join TVK

Three former AIADMK ministers and several party functionaries defected to the ruling TVK in Mamallapuram, citing disillusionment with the AIADMK's current leadership. The move drew sharp criticism from the DMK, which alluded to corruption allegations against the defectors. TVK leaders welcomed the new members, criticizing the AIADMK's functioning and leadership.

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Mamallapuram sculptors soldier on even as Kancheepuram black granite supply trickles

Mamallapuram's thriving sculpting industry attracts global clients, utilizing black granite from Kancheepuram and neighboring districts for projects.

The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024

Bindu Art School opens a gallery space in Mamallapuram

Werner Dornik's journey from hippie to philanthropist, transforming lives of people with leprosy through art.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Glow garden at Mamallapuram to have 3D animals, LED flowers, artificial fountain, and water park

Mamallapuram to have glistening glow garden with glowing trees, 3D animals, LED flowers, artificial fountain, selfie points, glow water park, food court, 5D cinema and a small amusement park

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

How Chennai, the T.N. capital, has been maintaining its critical importance

Chennai has been the focal point of Tamil territory since the 17th century, despite attempts to find an alternative capital. MGR and Karunanidhi both floated the idea, but it failed. In 1995, Arunachalam proposed Tiruchi as the second capital, but it was not successful. Jayalalithaa proposed a 2,000-acre administrative capital…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

Tourism department to hold kite festival from August 12 to 15 at Mamallapuram

The Tourism department in collaboration with Global Media Box will be hosting the second edition of Tamil Nadu International Kite Festival 2023 from August 12 to 15 at Mamallapuram

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023

G20 meet at Mamallapuram focusses on financing early-stage climate technologies

Financing early stage climate technologies was one of the key points of discussion at the third meeting of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) under the G20 India Presidency that concluded at Mamallapuram on June 21.

The Hindu · Jun 21, 2023

Eliminate gender disparity in data to ensure better policies for women’s participation in labour: W20 summit communique

An important area of the communique that was released on Thursday at the W20 Summit in Mamallapuram near Chennai, called for a focus on women’s education, skill development and labour participation. 

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2023

Driving around India in a colourful van: Meet Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands

Marielle Wunderink from the Netherlands lives out of a van, fragrant with essential oils. Now parked in Mamallapuram, it is popular among visitors and locals alike

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

Kite festival gets under way at Mamallapuram

Over 100 kites are to be flown at the event in Mamallapuram

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2022