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Chronicler of Madras S Muthiah passes away
S Muthiah, journalist, writer - author and chronicler of Chennai city that used to be called Madras, passed away today, April 20, 2019. He was 89. Known for his column…
Chennai Central Railway Station renamed as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station
Chennai Central railway station is officially renamed as Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. Ramachandran Central Railway Station, with effect from April 5, 2019. The TN state cabinet with Chief minister Edappadi K.…
Now travel by metro from Washermanpet to Airport
The 45 km stretch of Chennai Metro Rail Phase-1 from Washermanpet to Airport is now fully operational for travel by commuters. The final stretch of 10 km was launched by…
Children’s Special at the Mylapore Festival
The Sundaram Finance Mylapore Festival is held annually during the week prior to Pongal. This year the festival is organised from Jan. 10 to 13, 2019. Cultural events and art…
Chennai’s first park and play-space for all
The Infinity Park in Santhome is not just another park. It is Chennai's first inclusive park, which means that it is a pace for leisure for all including those with…
Rain lashes Chitlapakkam
The Northeast monsoon started by October 29, 2017, in Chennai. The rains were normal for a few days until the high-intensity showers began. The rain lashed various parts along the…
The table turns good for Indian Table Tennis
After the initiation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, there has been a rise in the number of leagues in other sports in India. Starting with the Hockey…
Chennai International Youth Festival is for and by the young
The introductory launch of the world’s biggest youth conclave, Chennai International Youth Festival (CIYF) was held on July 12, 2017, in Savera Hotel, Mylapore, Chennai. The fest will be held…
Mayuri Srivaths from the US presents park concert
As part of the monthly Sunday Kutcheri in the Park organised by Sundaram Finance, 12-year-old Mayuri Srivaths, a class VII student of Nolan Ryan Junior High School, Pearland, Texas, USA…