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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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Increasing the number of medical seats imperative to address controversy over NEET, says VIT Chancellor

VIT Chennai founder-chancellor G. Viswanathan calls for increased medical seats in India to address NEET controversy. Gov. Ganesan urges grads to be nation-builders, Balu Chaturvedula to be lifelong learners. New hostel, academic blocks named after Swami Vivekananda, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurated. India needs more govt spending on edu, research, healthcare…

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At peace with itself: the city that accommodates diversity and inclusion

Chennai: A city of harmony, where religions coexist peacefully, with traditions of tolerance and acceptance. A city that has upheld its values of peace and justice, even in times of tension and unrest.

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The forgotten wrestling grounds of Royapettah

Gotha, a Urdu word for wrestling, was popular in Royapettah, Chennai in early 1900s. Thiru. Vi. Ka., a Tamil scholar and trade unionist, wrote about the wrestling grounds, run by Thambi Achari, Rajagopal Nayakar, Vadivel Mudaliar and Mustafa. They offered training in Silambam, and fighting with knives, small sticks, and…

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Memorials for Karunanidhi in all districts

CM Stalin directs officials to erect memorials in every district to mark late CM Karunanidhi's birth centenary. He also calls for laying of foundation stone for Kalaignar Semmozhi Poonga in Coimbatore and Kalaignar Convention Centre in Chennai. He urges public, especially youth and students, to participate in the celebrations. A…

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Stalin lays foundation stone for Southeast Asia’s largest desalination plant in Perur near Chennai

CM Stalin lays foundation stone for ₹4,276.44 cr desalination plant in Perur, to be biggest in SE Asia. Plant to treat 400 MLD seawater, cater to 22.67 lakh people. Advanced tech used, 1.15 km HDPE pipes to be laid at sea, 59 km on land. 4th desal plant in Chennai,…

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Midfielder Cristian Battocchio signs for Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC has completed the signing of Cristian Battocchio as their fourth foreign acquisition of the new season. Read further on Dynamite news:

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Double podium for Geoffrey Emmanuel in Malaysian Superbike Championship 2023

18-yr-old Geoffrey Emmanuel (Gusto Racing India) from Chennai made a successful debut in Malaysian Superbike Championship 2023, finishing 3rd overall in the 250cc (A Class) category. He started 3rd in both races at Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur, and narrowly missed 2nd spot in a tight finish in the first…

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Palaniswami announces solatium to families of eight party workers who died in road accidents

AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced solatium of ₹6 lakh to families of 8 volunteers who died in road accidents after attending party's conference in Madurai. He also thanked those who made the meeting a success & deplored incident of college students throwing bombs in Chennai, calling for CM to…

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O. Panneerselvam camp launches a Tamil daily

O. Panneerselvam's camp launched a Tamil daily, Namadhu Puratchi Thondan, in Chennai. It was handed over to 10 AIADMK members in presence of Panneerselvam. He said volunteers had demanded a newspaper to disseminate views. Prabhakar said camp would field candidates in Lok Sabha election and other parties may join.

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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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Home-based women entrepreneurs honoured with awards

15 home-based women entrepreneurs across 12 categories recognised at 6th Sakthi Masala Homepreneur Awards. Aishwarya Sivakumar (social welfare), S. Radhalakshmi Sathishkumar (agriculture), Revathi (entertainment), Renuka Ramakrishnan (social welfare), Shantha (food & beverages), Meenakshi Chitharanjan (arts & culture), Sruti Nakul (positive influencer), G. Josephine Regina Ponmani (home professional), Gayathri S. (beauty…

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Chennai’s Food Street, where nightlife thrives and dazzles

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‘People of Chennai are very special’

Oliver Ballhatchet , British Deputy High Commissioner to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, speaks about his love for the people of the city, the amazing food, and how the city will always be in his heart.

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It’s raining music in the city!

It was raining music in the city on Saturday as the weekend crowd embraced The Hindu’s ‘Festival of Chennai’ with love.

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When rasam morphed to Milagutawny soup

Milagu rasam, a comfort food in Chennai, has travelled the world and become popular in five-star hotels. It is made with pepper, tamarind, cumin powder, green apples, and other ingredients. British added animal stock and meat to the dish, while vegetarians add ginger, garlic, onions, and curry leaves. Taj's version…

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Chennai’s love for bicycles erodes with time and traffic

In the beginning of July 1938, the rear mudguards of all bicycles in Chennai started looking uniformly white, thanks to a sudden rush among cyclists to get a coat of white paint. The frenzy was triggered by a rumour that spread across the city in a matter of a few…

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Food quality in Amma canteens to improve

Chennai's Amma canteens to improve food quality: Govt exploring options to provide quality groceries at subsidised rates; 1.5 lakh residents served daily; CAG flagged rising expenditure; Residents complained of inadequate & inferior quality food; Officials plan to improve canteens, procure new utensils & paint premises.

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Madras and motorbikes: a bulletproof relationship

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High demand for residential projects in Chennai, shows CREDAI study

A report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (CREDAI) shows high demand for residential projects in Chennai.

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Vanniyar Sangam president condemns action of the officials

Vanniyar Sangam president Pu. Tha. Arulmozhi on Friday slammed the eviction of students from sangam head office in Chennai by Revenue officers allegedly with the help of Tamil Nadu police.

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Madras High Court restrains Chengalpattu district administration from demolishing Vanniyar Sangam building

The Madras High Court on Friday restrained Chengalpattu district administration from demolishing a building constructed by the Vanniyar Sangam decades ago at St. Thomas Mount in Chennai on 41,952 sq. ft. of land that purportedly belonged to the State government

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Madras Week | Chennai city turns 384

The Hindu celebrates Chennai's 384th anniversary with 'Festival of Chennai - Madras Month 2023'. This festival brings the city's defining flavours, iconic structures, and transport systems from past to present. With The Hindu's coverage, this folder offers a glimpse of the city's glorious past and vibrant present.

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M.A. Chidambaram Stadium gears up to host ODI World Cup matches

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium gears up to host ODI World Cup matches. World Cup matches in Chennai will be a super hit, says TNCA honorary-secretary Palani

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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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