Tag: Governors of Madras

  • The Indian Charivari series – Lord Hobart

    The Indian Charivari series – Lord Hobart

    The Indian Charivari, a series published in the 19th century, featured among others some important personages of Madras.

  • Nuggets of a time gone by

    That heritage is not restricted to buildings alone, was brought home to me when industrialist Mohanchand Dadha showed me a pocket watch from his collection. It was an exquisite piece in 18 carat gold of the open-face variety, with the winding stem at 12 o clock, indicating that it was meant for civilian use. I…