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History was made here; today, this Chennai landmark is in ruins

September 1, 2020 Andrew Whitehead

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.

Photos: Exploring Chennai’s forgotten heritage in Chintadripet

February 25, 2020 Mahesh V

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

Celebrating the life and times of the man who knew infinity

August 28, 2019 Balakumar M

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

Farewell, Mr Muthiah!

April 23, 2019 Jayanthi Ramesh

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

Way behind in conserving heritage, what will Chennai showcase to the future?

September 28, 2018 V Sriram

Chennai certainly appears to lag behind when it comes to heritage conservation. The latest metro to steal a march over it is Kolkata, which is close to completing the restoration of two magnificent structures, of the colonial era. Are beach memorials and commemorative arches the only legacy we want to leave behind?

Come to St George’s Cathedral, where time stands still on a bustling road

August 29, 2018 Seetha Gopalakrishnan

Just beyond the mad rush of Gemini Circle is a haven of quiet, lending its name to the road it is situated in — the St. George’s Cathedral, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Madras. Take a stroll through its cool interiors on a sunny afternoon

Chennai historian Sriram is 75… walks old!

August 1, 2018 Meenakshi Ramesh

Well known historian Sriram V talks about his journey from Walk 1 to Walk 75, his love for Chennai and its heritage, and what he thinks we must do to conserve it better