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Vol. XXXIV No. 12, October 1-15, 2024

Regular Articles

Can Chennai learn from Colombo on Flood Management?

-- by Sriram V.

The monsoon is just a month or so away. What was once a welcome feature of Chennai life has become dreaded no matter if it is in excess or in deficit. Of late, what with the setting up of high-energy consuming and potentially environment degrading desalination plants the city seems to have more water than […]

SWD damage, pedestrian woes and more – Chennai Metro Rail Project needs better planning

-- by Varsha V.

The Chennai Metro Rail project has certainly made its presence felt, and its not all sunshine and roses. There’s no doubt that public works are owed the people’s support in putting up with short-term inconveniences – for instance, traffic diversions are to be expected as part of establishing new metro rail operations – but a […]

Heritage Watch: Early Views of Loyola College

Elsewhere in this issue we have a full-length feature on Loyola College on the occasion of its centenary. We also showcase here four photos of the college campus shortly after its inauguration. These have been sourced from the book 150 Years of Excellence, a Pictorial History of the University of Madras, published in 2007.

Short ‘N’ Snappy

– MMM

The Madras Week Food Carnival Blame it all on the late Chief. The Man from Madras Musings, like the evil vizier, kept warning him that consequences would be dire. But no, the Chief, like Good King Wenceslaus had to step high, wide, and plentiful. And like Amma canteens, we at MM have Muthiah Munchings – […]

Will The Ark be ready before the rains?

-- by Sriram V.

This is the question that is uppermost in the minds of most residents of the city. With December fast approaching, people are concerned after the experience especially of the past couple of years. On the part of the administration, pronouncements are certainly making their appearance at frequent intervals, though some of them seem to be […]

Will Chennai’s new racing track prove a white elephant?

-- by Varsha V.

Recently, Chennai spent Rs. 40 crores to host its very first night street race in the F4 and Indian Racing League under the aegis of the Sports Development Authority of India (SDAT). With 19 corners along its route, the city’s new 3.5 km Chennai Formula Racing Circuit begins and ends at the Island Ground, winding […]

Heritage Watch: Building Over the Island

Our Old and New seem to be the same. The OLD, taken sometime early in the 20th century shows Munro looking on at a verdant landscape. Our NEW, albeit in the ‘reel format’ so favoured by the present generation shows him looking at just the same, a year or so ago. But not for long. […]

Short ‘N’ Snappy

– WoMM

A Hotel Scare The Woman from Madras Musings travels frequently on work. During these trips, she usually books a room at a reputed hotel chain, one known for exceptional service to business travellers. WoMM has never had much cause to worry about travelling alone. But an incident in the recent past has caused much concern. […]

And what a Madras Day it was!

-- by Sriram V.

The latest edition of Madras Day, was it 17th or 18th we forget, was hectic and demanding for those who were catalysts, but it was immensely satisfying chiefly because of the manner in which it seems to be accepted as a reason to celebrate. We are seeing a certain spontaneity in the putting together of […]

Madras Week – A growing opportunity for customer engagement?

-- by Varsha V.

Chennai is basking in the afterglow of yet another lively Madras Week which saw a vibrant line-up of events to celebrate the city. What began many years ago as a fledgling initiative has arguably grown into an annual festival that belongs to the people. Madras Week is seeing growing participation across various age groups and […]

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