During Madras Week, prominent artists, curators, and cultural figures share their personal memories and reflections on how Chennai, once Madras, has shaped their work and continues to evolve as a ...

Madras Day is celebrated every year on 22 August. It marks the day when the old town of Madrasapatnam was bought by the East India Company in 1639. Over time, that small settlement grew into today’s ...

Chennai has a beautiful ritual, where we revel in its heritage and history through walks. This concept becomes a mainstay during the Madras Week. With the city that we call Namma Ooru with pride ...

The state department of museums in Chennai organized a reel competition in celebration of Madras Day. Open to all, participants could submit up to two reels focusing on Madras's history, cuisine, ...

Madras Day: Photobook released by minister features 280 black and white pictures of Chennai Tamil Nadu school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi released the photobook 'Madras to Chennai' on ...

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Chennai Day, or Madras Day, is celebrated on August 22 every year to mark the founding of the city in 1639. The port city boasts a vibrant culture, language, and traditions. Why is ...

It was WWII that brought to an end a significant Madras international link — settlements in Burma aka Myanmar. Following the Japanese takeover of that country, thousands of Indians fled the place they ...

As Chennai gears up to mark another year of milestones and rapid infrastructural growth, the city’s food lovers are in for a treat. From the homegrown spices and traditional elai sapadu (meals served ...

The city once called Madras evokes memories of its stately monuments, soulful music and the lingering glow of Marina sunsets. Yet on this Madras Day, it is worth recalling a story less often told—how ...

Long before it became the United States of America (U.S.A.), our city had made its connections. Elihu Yale was after all born in America, and later, it was goods purchased from his ill-gotten wealth ...