HERITAGE

In 2010, a Madras High Court bench had mandated protection and restoration of the city’s heritage structures, suffering years of neglect. Sadly, both state and public will appear to be lacking.

Almost everyone in Chennai has a Co-optex experience to share. This is the tale of how the brand reinvented itself in recent times to emerge as the perennial favourite of all generations.

Caught in a property dispute and sealed for decades, Gokhale Hall on Armenian Street — a witness to many defining moments in our history — finds itself forgotten and dilapidated.

An early morning walk conducted by Madras Inherited through Chintadripet unveiled its history and the forgotten treasures of this heritage neighbourhood. A photo essay

Constructed by Nawab Muhammad Ali Wallajah in 1768, Humayun Mahal is said to be the first construction in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. After years of neglect, this block of the Chepauk Palace is all set to be restored. Here’s more about the ongoing work.

A peek inside the Ramanujan Museum, which houses intriguing artefacts and memorabilia from the life of one of the world’s most renowned mathematicians.

As Madras Week draws closer, historian V Sriram talks of the various reasons to celebrate the city.

Illuminated roads, varieties of food and a pervasive spirit of hope and unity. A walk on the roads of Triplicane during Ramadan month reflects festive fervour and harmony. Watch our short video to know more about the Big Mosque and its observance of Ramzan.

A bibliophile and member of Madras Book Club pays a tribute to its founder S Muthiah who passed away on Saturday, leaving behind a city immensely enriched by his story telling

Water levels in the four reservoirs at Red hills, Cholavaram, Chembarambakkam and Poondi are almost six times less than at this time last year. With Chennai among the drought-hit districts in the state, the festival of colours should have been celebrated more responsibly.

The Chennai Photo Biennale comes to a close on March 24. Here’s a roundup of all that you can catch before the curtains come down!

Koothu Kottai will present Chennaiites a rare opportunity to witness rare folk art forms from various parts of the state over a two day extravaganza.