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Vol. XXXIV No. 9, August 16-31, 2024

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Madras Week in all its glory

-- by Sriram V.

As Madras Week enters its 18th edition, the celebration seems to have come of age. There is a certain spontaneity with which events are being held at various places in the city which fulfils in great measure the vision of the founders who hit upon such an idea years ago. At a recent press conference […]

Arappor Iyakkam Volunteers Identify 467 Danger Zones in Chennai

-- by Varsha V.

A citizen-led audit of speedbreakers, manholes and silt pits has identified 467 danger zones in Chennai. The 304-page report was put together by 100 volunteers working with Arappor Iyakkam, a non-governmental organization that strives to establish transparency and accountability in governance. Local bodies must follow IRC (Indian Road Congress) guidelines for laying roads, and the […]

Heritage Watch: The Town Wall

After nearly 120 years of its demolition, the town wall of Madras continues to fascinate. We have reproduced an article on it (in Lost Landmarks — The Old Fortified Wall of Madras) sourced from the ASI’s 1903 report. That our city’s oldest part, namely George Town once had a surrounding wall to it is the […]

Lost Landmarks of Chennai

The Old Fortified Wall of Madras The following article has been sourced from the 1903 report of the Archaeological Survey of Madras and Coorg. The original can be sourced at this link – https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Annual_Report_of_the_Archaeological_Depa/umc_AAAAIAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=fortified+town+wall+of+madras+1903&pg=PA3&printsec=frontcover This has been written by Alexander Rea, the then ­Superintendent of the ASI, Madras Circle. What is of interest is the […]

Short ‘N’ Snappy

– MMM

Mad(ras) Week It is that time of the year when madness peaks. And in case you often wondered as to why the city was named Madras, the Man from Madras Musings has a theory – there is a solid component of madness in it. And much of it rubs on to MMM as well, especially […]

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Jammi building I read with interest your HERITAGE WATCH about Jammi building. I am nearing 80 and was diagnosed with liver disease

More chaos on Cathedral Road foretold – With plans for erstwhile Agri Horticultural Society Gardens

-- by Sriram V.

The city administration, and whoever else it is who is responsible for such things never seem to want to let well alone. In the last two months we have highlighted how in the name of development giant towers are coming up near the Central Station and at the Broadway bus stand. And now it is […]

Short ‘N’ Snappy

– WoMM

Traffic Shenanigans It was sunset, and The Woman from Madras Musings was rather enjoying the drive across Adyar bridge when she was distracted by a car cruising alongside. It was the strangest thing. A largish phone (tablet?) had been mounted at eye level, and the screen was playing a TV show, presumably so that entertainment […]

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The Madras Quiz 2024 The Madras Quiz 2024 will be organised on Sunday, August 18, 2024 at MMA Auditorium, Pathari Road, off Anna Salai from 2.30 pm onwards by ace quizmaster Dr. Sumanth C. Raman. Organised by Murugappa Group. Prizes worth Rs. 50,000!

Yet another Government-run Museum in city – with no creative plans for making it relevant

-- by Sriram V.

The State Government has announced that Humayun Mahal, part of historic Chepauk Palace, will soon be converted into Independence Day Museum. It will house memorabilia from the freedom struggle, donated by families of various patriots. It will have besides, a gallery for women freedom fighters and one more which will be an interactive site for […]

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