Category: Hidden Histories
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75 Years of Chandralekha
Though we all know that Chandralekha was a mega hit when released, what was its real impact? A 75th year tribute.
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More on Round Tanas…
Further to last week’s update on why Round Tana, this article looks at the difficulties of constructing the Mount Road, Harrington Road and RBI subways.
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Why Round Tana?
The name has been around for long, in fact so long, that nobody knows how it came about. As is usual, a number of stories with no facts to support them have been bandied around. There is no round tana in fact – all that remains is a statue of Annadurai marking the spot where…
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Taking Tyagaraja to Eri Katha Rama
The Eri Katha Rama temple at Madhurantakam is historic. The stucco images of Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in the sanctum are large and impressive, dating to Pallava times. The village however commemorates the Cholas, for it bears the title of Uttama Chola, the son of Gandaraditya and Sembiyan Mahadevi, who ruled from 973 to 985AD,…
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Egmore Station to undergo extensive makeover
Egmore Station to undergo extensive makeover with the heritage building retained but the plans don’t seem to highlight or showcase the historic structure.
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The Coja Petrus Uscan plaque
The 18th century Coja Petrus Uscan plaque along Maraimalai Adigal Bridge at Saidapet has had a renewal of life, thanks to some sensitive repositioning.
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Better Days for Brodie Castle?
A recent report has it that the State Government has sanctioned Rs 2 crores for the restoration of historic Brodie Castle, located on the banks of the Adyar. Now known as Thenral and the home of the Arasu Isai Kalloori, once the Central College of Karnatic Music, it has been crying out for such an…
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When a monument has to make way for modernisation #ElihuYale #HynmersObelisk
What happens when a monument is considered an obstacle in the way of modernisation? The Hynmers Obelisk at the Law College campus presents an interesting challenge.
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The Kapali Temple Festival, in 1802
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Kapali temple is the way snippets of history keep coming up. Here is a description of the temple festival as seen in 1802!
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A Ship Called Madras
The Madras War Fund, created in 1914 for the First World War, was used to furnish a hospital ship called Madras. Here is it’s story.
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