Madras week | Citizen Matters, Chennai

What connects ‘Naina’ and ‘KD’? The unique Madras Bashai

September 4, 2020 Bhavani Prabhakar

A common misconception about Madras bashai is that it is spoken only in one part of the city. However, the lingo has much to tell us about Chennai.

Of bullock carts, wells, fountains and reservoirs: Water supply in Chennai through the centuries

August 20, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

“The entire history of Madras can be summed up as a perpetual groping for water” says historian V Sriram, as he provides a glimpse into Chennai’s history of water (mis)management.

The famous red building of Kilpauk and its forgotten connection

August 22, 2018 Sandhya Raju

As the city celebrates Madras Day (Week), a resident remembers her favourite ‘red building’ — the Kilpauk Water Works, which stands as an example of engineering brilliance to this day. But is it merely a part of our colonial legacy, or is there more to it?

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

Travelling back in time along the Buckingham Canal

August 19, 2017 Bhavani Prabhakar

As part of celebrations and events leading up to Madras Week, a walk along the Buckingham Canal, led by historian D Hemachandra Rao, was organised last week. Bhavani Prabhakar joined in, only to discover many fascinating trivia related to the history of the Canal and the landmarks around it.

Yes, it’s time to raise a toast to our city again!

August 1, 2017 Meenakshi Ramesh

Are you all set to participate in the birthday celebrations of your favourite city, Chennai that was once Madras? As Madras month commences, here’s a quick look at its history and how you could be a part of it over the next few weeks.