Category: Chennai

Rajachar Street in T. Nagar is spelt in three different ways on the signboards of the Chennai Corporation. The street is named after S.N.V. Rajachar who served as the Chief Presidency Magistrate in Madras.

Street-level inundation forecasts are also given for vulnerable areas of the city

Activists say that it would be time consuming to change addresses on various identity cards; many queries are yet to be answered, they say

George Town in Chennai is, sadly, a perfect instance of how not to maintain a truly heritage precinct 

‘The entire area has a lot of streets that have Army connotations — Lashkarkhana (a camp), Asarghana (Afsar Khana or Officer’s Enclave), Butt Road (there was a rifle practice butt here), Magazine Road, North Parade, etc.’

Barely wide enough for two cars to pass at once, the lane is flanked by tightly packed residences, corner shops, tea stalls, and a row of small lodges that draw a steady stream of travellers

The rain is also likely to be accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning, and gusty wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph at one or two places

NIOT has planned to conduct systematic pre- and post-monsoon surveys along five key river mouths along the Tamil Nadu coast

As you walk through Anna Nagar, you will find a private study hall on nearly every corner, offering a permanent reserved seat to any aspirant for a monthly fee. These packed spaces have become the go-to individual study spots for many students.