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Washermanpet: Chennai’s lanes of labour and legacy
Washermanpet evolved humbly beside the canals, where families made their living washing and drying cloth. Over time, it became a thriving...
Finding home in Chennai: Patricia Thery-Hart’s love for the city
18 Aug 2025 6:50 AM ISTKicking off Madras Week, DT Next features expats who’ve embraced Chennai — starting with Patricia Thery-Hart of Alliance Française.
Madras Week: Moulding a piece of Chennai from Madras
20 Aug 2024 7:00 AM ISTThe art of ceramics traces back to the mid 20th century in Vridhachalam, located in the then Madras State. Three ceramists draw inspiration from the...
Rediscovering Madras water heritage through a book
8 Aug 2023 7:00 AM ISTAs Madras prepares to celebrate its rich heritage, the book titled “Madras By Cycle - Water Heritage” promises to rekindle a sense of connection with...
Heritage food of Madras in the 70s and 80s
22 Aug 2021 6:27 AM ISTOne cannot think, work or sleep well if one has not eaten — that was the notion in Madras during the 70s and 80s. They were the best of times — people...
Happy 382nd b’day Chennai: GCC kickstarts week-long beautification...
23 Aug 2021 2:45 AM ISTAs Chennai celebrated its 382nd birthday on Sunday (August 22) with its annual Madras Day, the Greater Chennai Corporation, along with other...
'Chennai's iconic buildings inspired me to draw'
23 Aug 2021 2:50 PM ISTThe artist reminisces about watching Sachin Tendulkar play in the stadium, enjoying Mor Thaatha's buttermilk at Thiruvanmiyur beach and more.
A love letter to Madras@383
22 Aug 2022 7:00 AM ISTAmong metros, few cities could boast of the human and urban infrastructural indices that our’s can take pride in.