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Vol. XXXIII No. 2, May 1-15, 2023
Regular Articles
Yet another ‘restoration’ of Buckingham Canal
-- by The Dy. Editor
Buckingham Canal is back in the news, accompanied by mega budgets for its ‘restoration’. As per the latest announcement made in the Assembly, a sum of Rs. 1,281.88 crores (it is a wonder as to how budgets always are so accurate right down to the second decimal when actuals always vary considerably) has been allotted […]
Marina Loop Road – HC orders clearance of ‘encroachment’ while fishers push for ‘fishers’ zone’
-- by A Special Correspondent
The Marina Loop Road is seeing a storm of activity once again. Running from the Marina Lighthouse up to Foreshore Estate, the stretch along the shores of the Marina beach includes several fishing hamlets in the city such as Nochikuppam, Dooming Kuppam and Rajiv Gandhi Nagar. It is a common sight
Heritage Watch: Markers of Displacement
The history of any metropolis is one of continuous displacement of people. The original settlers are moved out by waves of new people for various reasons. Madras that is Chennai is no exception. Street names in various localities
Our Readers Write
Ranji Trophy match at Poona Sir, I read with interest the article about the Maharashtra-TN Match written by Ramchand (MM, March 16th). I was in Bombay at that time, watching the Tamil Nadu hockey team play in the Brighton Cup match. In the press gallery was comedian Agha, who spoke in Tamil. The pressmen were […]
Short ‘N’ Snappy
– (Wo)MMM
Pet Peeves When asked for her view on the subject of pets, The Woman from Madras Musings has always remained firm in her stance – she wishes them all the very best in life and gives them her blessings from a great distance. Some pet owners, however, seem to consider this an urgent problem to […]
Our Readers Write
Maniam, the artist Subhashini Maniam’s article on her grandpa Maniam (MM, March 16, 2023) made excellent reading. I am an octogenarian. Maniam was my favourite artist right from my school days. Every stroke of Maniam was a master stroke and every piece, a masterpiece. He must be counted among masters like daVinci, Van Gogh, Picasso […]
Short ‘N’ Snappy
– MMM
The Selfie Story It was a dark and stormy night. No, correct that, for whatever may be the faults of this column let it not be said that The Man from Madras Musings exaggerates. Anyway, it was night, and MMM’s good lady, also known as She Who Must Be Obeyed, was at an airport, eager […]
Our Readers Write
Stray dogs menace ‘Four-year-old boy mauled to death by stray dogs in Hyderabad.’ ‘Chased by stray dogs, 55-year-old woman riding pillion, dies in Chennai.’ ‘Stray dogs kill two brothers in national capital in span of three days.’ The above incidents occurred in a span of a month. Such incidents are not new and seem to […]
Short ‘N’ Snappy
– MMM
Airport shenanigans The Woman from Madras Musings was lounging about on the sofa when a brooding and surly better half emerged from his man cave. A couple of gratuitous arguments later, it transpired that he had to go to the airport to pick up one of the Betternals. Make no mistake – he was quite […]
Egmore Station to undergo extensive makeover
-- by The Dy. Editor
The Southern Railway, which has been chalking up plans to modernise the Egmore railway station, has finally released details. In what promises to be a complete sweep of the premises, the station will get a much-needed infrastructural upgrade. What is heartening is that the heritage aspect of the station is to be retained, with much […]
In the latest Issue
- Next Chapter on the Pen Memorial
- Authorities clamp down on unsafe drinking water, seal six packaged water units
- Heritage Watch: Remember the Traffic Commissioner’s Office at Vepery?
- The T. Nagar Skywalk
- Lost Landmarks of Chennai
- A Mottaimadi Art Exhibit
- Anglo-Indians in TN Hockey
- Our Readers Write
- Short ‘N’ Snappy
