rowdy and student dont go along. Either they are rowdy or student. Let them take lessons from Shyam or Darkprinz.

for what? rowdism or how to-be a good student? Be clear on your postings man. Don't leave any room for assumptions :lol:

Ungalukku shyam melayo, darkprinz melayo yedachu gaandu irundhichi-na take it offline :)

Aiyo sollitinga illa eni pathu panidran. Unga netrikanne thiranthudinthika.just kidding

It goes without saying what those two responsible young gems can teach.

Naan rowdy ah student ah ??? :lol: theriyalaye paaaa :(

Naan rowdy ah student ah ??? :lol: theriyalaye paaaa :(

Tan tan tantan !!!! Vera enna music than

What is this bus day celebration in Madras? I read in online edition of a city newspaper there was some kind of hooliganism. during my visit to Madras in 2009, I had taken a bus ride from Mylapore to Tambaram, bus was really too good, however there were around 40college kids and few girl students, these rogues ganged up and continuously were harassing the girls with some personal expletives. I protested and complained to conductor, however he pleaded helplessness. At Chromepet when ticket checking staff got in and again I complained I was kind of taunted for being from so and so community and even Ticket checking staff were taunted. Here I wish to know is this what the Great dravidian culture, culture of Madras? Students are supposed to behave in certain civilized way however that was not to be. Hope these things change.

Could be a symptom of our otherwise conservative/repressive society. Not much avenues for young people to expend their energy or mix freely with the opposite sex.

^^ Conservative city is just a brand image created by some idiotic conservatives and also people from other cities of india.

Chennai youths are not put into jail to be curbed of their energy. many people use the tag conservative city just like that and city and its people did not bother to care abt the tag.

Btw, can u define how young people in other cities are expending their free energy with opposite sex so that they are matured and non-violent? Go to Marina beach or Bessi beach to see how youths are mixing with opposite sex. (Just for an example, if this is what u meant by mixing)

These are activities caused by some rowdy students from some colleges with political support. Do not generalise it with the city and other people by giving a tag.

Could be a symptom of our otherwise conservative/repressive society. Not much avenues for young people to expend their energy or mix freely with the opposite sex.

That is not true my friend.

This is an outright case of dirty politics, steeply degrading standards and even basic respect. Lots of perverts take advantage of the silent suffering of women. On top of all this is hypocrisy. This is a case of people losing their moral compass. When they seem to be in larger numbers it looks different to explain.

Please dont use conservative and this immoral distilled bigots in the same sentence. I do not think anywhere in Indian culture influence and most definitely in Tamil culture where such hypocrisy was sanctioned or practised. So it definitely is not conservatism or culture.

If you still insist, historically such barbaric acts may have happened when humans were still cave men.. am not sure even then how the dominant males would have tolerated such sad behavior.

This despeciable behavior must be rooted out... a strong societal backlash is waiting to happen.. we must condemn this at every instance possible.

^^ Conservative city is just a brand image created by some idiotic conservatives and also people from other cities of india.

Chennai youths are not put into jail to be curbed of their energy. many people use the tag conservative city just like that and city and its people did not bother to care abt the tag.

Btw, can u define how young people in other cities are expending their free energy with opposite sex so that they are matured and non-violent? Go to Marina beach or Bessi beach to see how youths are mixing with opposite sex. (Just for an example, if this is what u meant by mixing)

These are activities caused by some rowdy students from some colleges with political support. Do not generalise it with the city and other people by giving a tag.

I used the word "our" specifically to ensure that people didn't think I was talking only about Chennai.

Simple solution would be to close down pachayappas in 4 years time, if the management there is unable to rein in students. what are the other boy colleges in chennai?

@neversayno: Route 29c, 27d? It happens all around the world, worse in some global cities where there are no conductors, not justifying it. The inability of the conductor comes from the fact that there were '40' students, otherwise I guess he would have taken action. A wise saint one said, 'He who has camera mobile enlightens the world.'

It was an emotional farewell as the 10-member team from the United Kingdom and the United States shared their experiences of their one-month sojourn in the city here on Wednesday night.

Chennai hospitality, traffic snarls, the spicy food, the rash driving by the MTC drivers, besides the cultural heritage of the city were recounted during the event as Rotary International - District 3230 celebrated its Founding Day as World Understanding Day.

Terming Chennai as the greatest destination for any international visitor, US consul general Andrew T Simkin said the month-long Group Study Exchange Programme was a bridge between different cultures.

The participants, from California in the US and Nottingham in England, visited Kalakshetra, Egmore Museum, Dakshinachitra, Cholamandal Artists’ Village, Vellore Golden Temple and Tiruvanamalai Temple.

src: http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/us-uk-teams-get-to-know-chennai-culture/250876.html

^^
we have similar system of speed monitoring in small streets in our city in US.
It really helps in keeping speedsters under check.
However, in India this system might work inside IIT but may not outside.
I am still wondering when the govt. will start educating people rather than just talk about enforcement, which is also very weak. Education and strict enforcement must be done otherwise there is no use in such inventions. This is my opinion.

there would be no need in other places as speed is self regulated...lol. In IIT, only 4-5 vehicles use the roads at any point of time, so theres a need to regulate speed at around 25 kms there.

Simple solution would be to close down pachayappas in 4 years time, if the management there is unable to rein in students. what are the other boy colleges in chennai?

@neversayno: Route 29c, 27d? It happens all around the world, worse in some global cities where there are no conductors, not justifying it. The inability of the conductor comes from the fact that there were '40' students, otherwise I guess he would have taken action. A wise saint one said, 'He who has camera mobile enlightens the world.'


You hit the nail on its head.

Close down Pachayappa's and Chennai's student hooliganism will come to a grinding halt.

The students of Pachayappa's think that their only aim in life is to disrupt the average Chennaite's daily routine. It was alright decades ago when life was slow and people took eons to perform any task. This practice can't be allowed at the present times.

I was a witness when a group of Pachayappa's hooligans came and hit Loyola college's principal and wounded him to the point he was bleeding inside the campus.

Another move could be to close down the law college or move it outside the city.

^^I said this earlier build an IT SEZ and bring MNC's to that location rather than having such a crap.

'B Mani, a student of Pachaiyappa's College has a counter: "There is no cultural activity in our college and this is our only celebration. Yes, it causes traffic jams, but so do ministers' convoys."'

lol

'B Mani, a student of Pachaiyappa's College has a counter: "There is no cultural activity in our college and this is our only celebration. Yes, it causes traffic jams, but so do ministers' convoys."'

lol

From his lack of brains thought process.. his real name could have been



BeMani

BeMani

:lol: :rofl:

From his lack of brains thought process.. his real name could have been



BeMani

:lol:

Egmore was originally Elumboor, meaning the seventh village in Tamil, as it was the seventh village to be bought by the East India Company. Kodambakkam is a mispronounciation of ghoda bagh, the stable of the Nawab of Arcot, Pondy Bazaar was named after WPA Soundarapandiyan of the self-respect movement. Teynampet was named after the coconut groves that once flourished there, while Mylapore was named after the peacocks and peahens that once roamed here

""Kodambakkam is a mispronounciation of ghoda bagh""

who said this? so all paakkams are baghs? :)
Paakkam in Tamil means lake side or sea side.

Regarding the Bus day, I think its all due to dirty politics, worthless politicians in the top who are examples for these students and the Police are simply helpless before their masters. I saw today a man urinating in the center of the street and he looks normal. Does anyone care? I had never seen public here opposing a rowdy or trouble maker in Busses. I think people here are expecting a Rajnikanth to come and save them.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/chennaiites-all-praise-judicial-activism-057

Feb. 22: The citizens of Chennai must thank their high court, in one voice. In an unprecedented demonstration of judicial activism, which is now being welcomed by many in the city, the Madras high court on Monday slammed the police commissioner and his men for not taking effective steps to cleanse the city of unruly behaviour by students under the pretext of celebrating Bus Day—an unsavoury spectacle witnessed these past few days as students of various colleges in the city hijacked buses and paraded their muscle while throwing normal traffic out of gear. Not just the Bus Day revelers, the bench comprising
Justice D. Murugesan and Justice B. Rajendran in hearing a contempt of court petition, spoke the anguish of Chennai while asking commissioner T. Rajendran, present in the court, why his men took no action when rulers were broken in the public, so openly and so often.
“Why don’t you take action against those behind the Bus Day celebrations?” asked Justice Murugesan. And why was the helmet rule not being implemented in the city? The bench was not impressed with the government pleader’s response that about 2.5 lakh cases had been registered for traffic violations and that included the helmet cases.

...

Naan rowdy ah student ah ??? :lol: theriyalaye paaaa :(

Ne Nayagan da cellam.

^^ Appo avara pottu thalliduvangala :ohno:

Ne Nayagan da cellam.

avana neeyi?!! j/k :lol:

http://www.hindu.com/2011/02/25/stories/2011022563960600.htm

Bonoslack, I am not conversant with bus routes, however bus day celebration as cited by you is definitely not practised in Bombay. Current generation of college kids are definitely in a different league but hooliganism per se is unacceptable, footbaal fan hooliganism can be debated separately. It is just next to impossible for students to misbehave on a daily basis atleast in Bombay.

Conservatism in Madras is a myth, women wearing ultra western outfits and having jazzy pubs and good nightlife doesnt augur well, it is more to do with safety rather than conservatism. Women have never felt safe in Delhi and Madras to say the least. Whole India wouldnt forget the Sarika Shah - college student who was killed on her birthday because of hooligans. This is very blatant and ingrained in the psyche of the so called rogues which includes college students.

Egmore was originally Elumboor, meaning the seventh village in Tamil, as it was the seventh village to be bought by the East India Company. Kodambakkam is a mispronounciation of ghoda bagh, the stable of the Nawab of Arcot, Pondy Bazaar was named after WPA Soundarapandiyan of the self-respect movement. Teynampet was named after the coconut groves that once flourished there, while Mylapore was named after the peacocks and peahens that once roamed here

Seems like wrong info. Source please??? or R U just kidding?

ELUMBUR in Tamil is not referring to No 7.

Pettai, Pakkam, Oor, Puram always a denote a locality. They have been anglicised and have become Pet, Pak / Pauk, Poor, Pur, Ur, Oor etc.

source: toi

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/What-would-you-call-global-warming-in-Tamil/articleshow/7566461.cms

There is a book (maybe called Madreas Discovered) by Mr Muthiah (who writes in Hindu) about the history of Madras where it is mentioned as Ghoda Bagh, Ezhumboor etc., Will try and see if there is any online version.

Slakhs




Seems like wrong info. Source please??? or R U just kidding?

ELUMBUR in Tamil is not referring to No 7.

Pettai, Pakkam, Oor, Puram always a denote a locality. They have been anglicised and have become Pet, Pak / Pauk, Poor, Pur, Ur, Oor etc.

Why isn't the autowallahs reformed and taught some civic sense, most of my friends dread coming over to Madras due to fleecing by these rogues. Absolute ill-mannered, total disrespect for passengers, traffic rules and the vulgar language. In Bombay, Delhi and few cities in GUjarat autos run on CNG but other cities it is just the petrol, when everywhere it is just 13/16Rs. minimum, I am told is 40/- is there any law in TN? what about the powers that be doing?

In Bombay, Delhi and few cities in GUjarat autos run on CNG but other cities it is just the petrol, when everywhere it is just 13/16Rs. minimum, I am told is 40/- is there any law in TN? what about the powers that be doing?

Sattam poduravanum, cinema-karanum than side-businessa tamilnaatula auto vyavaaram pannuran. (If you don't understand Tamil, Chunck of the autos that are being run in Chennai / TN belong to political & Cinema families).

There is a strong nexus between the two. Forget those in power doing anything about it. Doesn't matter who comes to power, this is bound to continue till autos are outdated.

^^ Film and Politics are always together in TN. Currently, be it Karunanidhi or Jayalalitha or Vijayakanth or even Thiruma all had/have association with films..

^^
The behaviour of autowallahs in chennai remained the same since the eighties when i experienced during my service days in chennai till date when i had been to chennai recently.it is a mystery that no govt in TN could rein them despite numerous complaints and discussions in TV.The fault as per my observation remains with the locals in chennai particularly the users of this mode of transport who grumble but succumb to the unjustified demands of the auto fellows.There were some public movements as well as court cases but to no avail.Unless and until there is a massive movement by the people of chennai against these ruffians running the autos things will not change for the good.chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

Sattam poduravanum, cinema-karanum than side-businessa tamilnaatula auto vyavaaram pannuran. (If you don't understand Tamil, Chunck of the autos that are being run in Chennai / TN belong to political & Cinema families).

Majority of the auto owners will be in some political party and so are lorry owners and workshop guys.

To my knowledge, Chennai Police officers own many autos.

My friend who works in Cognizant also owns an auto :)

^^ Exactly. When enforcement authorities and law-makers are involved it gets difficult

We can try here (http://www.consumercourt.in/). Spread the word around to your families / facebook / work. Let's all start complaining there.

I doubt if this will get us anywhere, but hey try costs nothing. Masura katti malaya izhuthu pappom, vandha malai pona mayiru :cheers:

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Automatic Billing Machine for parking introduced by Chennai-Mayor

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^^
Chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

+1

^^
The behaviour of autowallahs in chennai remained the same since the eighties when i experienced during my service days in chennai till date when i had been to chennai recently.it is a mystery that no govt in TN could rein them despite numerous complaints and discussions in TV.The fault as per my observation remains with the locals in chennai particularly the users of this mode of transport who grumble but succumb to the unjustified demands of the auto fellows.There were some public movements as well as court cases but to no avail.Unless and until there is a massive movement by the people of chennai against these ruffians running the autos things will not change for the good.chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

Till the process of deregulating petrol gets completed OR cng/lpg outlets are setup throughout the city, no headway can be made.

^^
The behaviour of autowallahs in chennai remained the same since the eighties when i experienced during my service days in chennai till date when i had been to chennai recently.it is a mystery that no govt in TN could rein them despite numerous complaints and discussions in TV.The fault as per my observation remains with the locals in chennai particularly the users of this mode of transport who grumble but succumb to the unjustified demands of the auto fellows.There were some public movements as well as court cases but to no avail.Unless and until there is a massive movement by the people of chennai against these ruffians running the autos things will not change for the good.chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

I stopped going by auto. I can proudly say that for the last 4 years of my chennai life I have not boarded an auto. It gives me good peace of mind:banana:. For travel to Egmore, central and Koyambedu bus stand I prefer MTC or suburban/MRTS trains and if thats inevitable I prefer Call taxis.

^^
The behaviour of autowallahs in chennai remained the same since the eighties when i experienced during my service days in chennai till date when i had been to chennai recently.it is a mystery that no govt in TN could rein them despite numerous complaints and discussions in TV.The fault as per my observation remains with the locals in chennai particularly the users of this mode of transport who grumble but succumb to the unjustified demands of the auto fellows.There were some public movements as well as court cases but to no avail.Unless and until there is a massive movement by the people of chennai against these ruffians running the autos things will not change for the good.chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

Most of the Autos in Chennai are owned by
Policemen
Politicians (less) / Actors (Even Bollywood rep locally by Money Lenders)
Beggars (No jokes)

The Auto Drivers generally rent the Autos from owners on day shift ( 15 hours) or night shift ( 9 hrs). They have to pay a fixed sum per shift. All fuel and maintenance exp to Auto Driver's account.

Most of the autos in Chennai are not registered in Chennai (License for public transport) but in suburbs. They pay less fee there than Chennai.

If the Govt had insisted on metered fares as in Mumbai, with a rate card for regular increase, things would be much different. All the efforts by some honest Traffic Superindents were scuttled.

Only in TN, Politicians do not want good train connectivity since all of them have Omni Bus business. They do not want to encourage Bus services to suburbs to encourage autos / share autos.

CURSE OF CHENNAI

:ohno: ^^ :down:

Most of the Autos in Chennai are owned by
Policemen
Politicians (less) / Actors (Even Bollywood rep locally by Money Lenders)
Beggars (No jokes)

The Auto Drivers generally rent the Autos from owners on day shift ( 15 hours) or night shift ( 9 hrs). They have to pay a fixed sum per shift. All fuel and maintenance exp to Auto Driver's account.

Most of the autos in Chennai are not registered in Chennai (License for public transport) but in suburbs. They pay less fee there than Chennai.

If the Govt had insisted on metered fares as in Mumbai, with a rate card for regular increase, things would be much different. All the efforts by some honest Traffic Superindents were scuttled.

Only in TN, Politicians do not want good train connectivity since all of them have Omni Bus business. They do not want to encourage Bus services to suburbs to encourage autos / share autos.

CURSE OF CHENNAI

Can we resign to our fate.How long will the chennaites tolerate this state of affairs.In mumbai too most taxis and autos are run on rental basis by the autowallahs who mostly hail from U.P,Bihar and some from Haryana and punjab.Taxis and autos are owned by well to do businessmen,Bollywood personalities and politicians particularly belonging to NCP and shivasena yet the taxis and autos are run on meter and no instances of unjustified extortion as found only in chennai is there in Mumbai.In Hyderabad,Bangaluru,Kolkatta,Delhi and Ahmedabad also taxis and autos are run on meter most of the time where to most autos/taxis are not owned by autokarans.Chennaites should learn to resist such unjustified behaviour not only from autokarans but also in other walks of life.Private transport is very important for people visting places on sightseeing,business purposes and for sick/patients and if this sort of disorderly lawless extorting private transport flourishes in a big metro like chennai will it it not affect the business prospects and image of the city.

Originally Posted by ranga

Chennai could have more tourists visiting compared to other southern cities but for this auto menace which is thwarting the growth of tourism in chennai/TN.

Thanks for the rant. TN already has more tourists than all other southern states.

don't worry, call taxis are going to increase at a rapid rate because of this. First thing, when petrol prices change almost once in 6 months, etc, how can there be an effective setup? Second, there are almost zero autolpg/cng bunks in chennai. So, the gov. cannot even force them to use lpg/cng and make a fixed rate.

Thanks for the rant. TN already has more tourists than all other southern states.

Anna Chennai thangam-na, diamondu-nna, Gold-unna, platinum-na. appadiyae maintain pannungna. Ok-nglanaa? :)

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Thanks for the rant. TN already has more tourists than all other southern states.

And most no. of foreign tourists than any other state in india too :)

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Anna Chennai thangam-na, diamondu-nna, Gold-unna, platinum-na. appadiyae maintain pannungna. Ok-nglanaa? :)
Anna, neenga enna venumnaalum thittunga. Aana facts-oda thittunga. Adha vitutu ennamo TN la tourists are less-nu thappana karutha solatheenga. :)

So, neenga en bathil-a pathutu reply pannungana. :D

Thanks for the rant. TN already has more tourists than all other southern states.

you are away from the mark youngman.A.P and karnataka are ahead of TN.

you are away from the mark youngman.A.P and karnataka are ahead of TN.

Nope. AP is big only in domestic tourists inflow(thanks to tirupathi), karnataka is 4th behind TN. UP is second and TN is third.. Here is the source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/No-1-draw-for-Indian-tourists-Its-Andhra/articleshow/6686380.cms

AFA Foreign tourists are concerned, TN is No.1.. Source: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1462629.ece

you are away from the mark youngman.A.P and karnataka are ahead of TN.

AP tops in domestic tourist no, because of Tirupathy temple!

TN has more foreign tourist because of Eelam Tamils and NRI TN tamils from Malaysia, Singapore, Srilanka, Canada, France, Mauritius often visit TN for temples, marriage and ethinic relation.

Most of the Autos in Chennai are owned by
Policemen
Politicians (less) / Actors (Even Bollywood rep locally by Money Lenders)
Beggars (No jokes)

The Auto Drivers generally rent the Autos from owners on day shift ( 15 hours) or night shift ( 9 hrs). They have to pay a fixed sum per shift. All fuel and maintenance exp to Auto Driver's account.

Most of the autos in Chennai are not registered in Chennai (License for public transport) but in suburbs. They pay less fee there than Chennai.

If the Govt had insisted on metered fares as in Mumbai, with a rate card for regular increase, things would be much different. All the efforts by some honest Traffic Superindents were scuttled.

Only in TN, Politicians do not want good train connectivity since all of them have Omni Bus business. They do not want to encourage Bus services to suburbs to encourage autos / share autos.

CURSE OF CHENNAI

They can possibly recommend trains like Nagercoil/Madurai/Coimbatore to Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai - without a stop at Chennai or Bangalore. So this will make sure their omni bus business will not be affected. Win-Win situation.

They can possibly recommend trains like Nagercoil/Madurai/Coimbatore to Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai - without a stop at Chennai or Bangalore. So this will make sure their omni bus business will not be affected. Win-Win situation.

:bow:

There u go. I second it

AP tops in domestic tourist no, because of Tirupathy temple!

TN has more foreign tourist because of Eelam Tamils and NRI TN tamils from Malaysia, Singapore, Srilanka, Canada, France, Mauritius often visit TN for temples, marriage and ethinic relation.

Not exactly, Even Kerala, AP and Gujarat has numerous NRI population.

you are away from the mark youngman.A.P and karnataka are ahead of TN.
There were a number of reports published in this forum that showed TN leads in this area. That is why I am saying that your info is incorrect. :)

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1493278.ece

In an attempt to support unemployed youth, school drop-outs, alcohol addicts and others in Kannagi Nagar, the Chennai Police have initiated a development project there in association with NGOs.

Kannagi Nagar is one of several areas to which around several hundred families affected by the tsunami in 2004 were relocated.

According to police sources, about 35,000 persons live in the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board tenements built in Kannagi Nagar and another 15,000 persons were expected to move into the unoccupied flats soon. Of late, the locality had become notorious for anti-social activities. In 2010 alone, 30 suicides and 9 murders were reported in Kannagi Nagar.

Acting on the instructions of the Commissioner of Police T. Rajendran, a special team analysed the problems in the area by interacting with the residents for over a month on various issues.

“Besides inadequate infrastructure, it was found that there are many school dropouts, unemployed men and senior citizens suffering from ailments. Most of the women go to work and return home late. To start with we want to identify the dropouts and send them back to school,” Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) M. Shakeel Akhter said on Saturday.

He said the Mahatma Gandhi Foundation in T. Nagar had agreed to offer vocational courses to youth in Kannagi Nagar.

“They can be accommodated in non-technical jobs in the IT Corridor and other industries along the East Coast Road and Rajiv Gandhi Salai. We want to establish a temporary health centre where doctors would visit periodically and attend to the sick and aged people,” he said.

Mr. Shakeel said Kannagi Nagar was a good source of manpower that had to be channelled. A couple of Rotary Clubs had promised to establish Boys Club and Girls Club with facilities such as library, indoor games etc. A de-addiction centre was also planned.

“NGOs will introduce some confidence-building measures that will help mainstream them …they can also contribute to the family,” he said and added that efforts were on to establish basic infrastructure in Kannagi Nagar by coordinating with the authorities concerned.

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What Arul mentioned would be about the ethnic Tamils in Malaysia, Singapore, Srilanka etc who visits TN for various reasons. They may not be Indian citizens, but with Indian ethnicity.

And 'Tourist' doesn't mean those guys who come to soak in the sun n sand or spend time in resorts. It will cover all foriegn arrivals, and those on business, education, medical purposes etc.

Not exactly, Even Kerala, AP and Gujarat has numerous NRI population.

AP tops in domestic tourist no, because of Tirupathy temple!

TN has more foreign tourist because of Eelam Tamils and NRI TN tamils from Malaysia, Singapore, Srilanka, Canada, France, Mauritius often visit TN for temples, marriage and ethinic relation.

What Arul mentioned would be about the ethnic Tamils in Malaysia, Singapore, Srilanka etc who visits TN for various reasons. They may not be Indian citizens, but with Indian ethnicity.


I know buddy, Do you mean all Indian Origin foreigners visiting only to Tamilnadu to buy sarees and to attend marriage? :) Similar population is visiting to every state. (I don’t think they have added refugees into tourist category) :)

I know buddy, But it doesn't mean only Indian Origin tamilians visit India to attend marriage, temples, and ethnic relation. Do you mean all Indian Origin foreigners visiting only to Tamilnadu to buy sarees and to attend marriage? :) Similar population is visiting to every state. (I don’t think they have added refugees into tourist category) :)

+1. Yup.. true..

Aadhaar project launched in Chennai (http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/society/article1498555.ece)

The Aadhaar project to give Unique Identity Number or UID to every citizen was officially launched in the city on Monday. In Tamil Nadu, Indian Overseas Bank has signed up as one of the registrars for the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

Speaking at the launch of a pilot project for registration of UID at IOB, Cathedral branch on Anna Salai, Ashok Dalwai, Deputy Director General, UIDAI, said 34 PSUs, including banks and LIC, are involved in the nationwide project.

In Tamil Nadu, IOB, State Bank of India and Indian Bank have signed an MoU to carry forward the project. “We want more financial institutions to come forward as the project involves technological, logistical and management challenges,” he added. Nearly 3.5 million numbers have been enrolled since the UID was launched in August 2010, Mr. Dalwai said.

Focus on quality

He said that the USP of the project is its focus on quality. Speed and cost-effectiveness are other aims of the project as part of which “we are looking for financial and other forms of inclusion that would boost growth,” he added.

M. Narendra, Chairman and Managing Director, IOB, said the bank plans to enrol 50,000 people for the UID. “We would cover places where we have a good reach,” he said.

According to a press release, registration for UID will take place in select branches of IOB. To start with, IOB Periyar Nagar (Agaram) and Indira Nagar branch will start the enrolment process.

On the occasion, D. Rajkumar Immanuel, Joint Managing Director, Tamilnadu Transport Development Finance Corporation Ltd., was the first customer to get the biometric identification card. Senior executives from the bank were present.

^^
They should start from villages and cover all Ration Card holders first. This number may be very useful for them as well as Govt, while distributing welfare benefits to people who deserve.

Why start from the top of the pyramid ?

They can possibly recommend trains like Nagercoil/Madurai/Coimbatore to Delhi, Howrah, Mumbai - without a stop at Chennai or Bangalore. So this will make sure their omni bus business will not be affected. Win-Win situation.

Earlier, Kerala insisted and got sanction for a few trains which do not stop at Coimbatore and which do not touch Chennai Central but run via these places.

I do not know about the no of bookings to North / West / East India from the southern districts of TN, whereas the movement from Kerala to these places are quite high.

As such TN is connected to all the places. May be the frequency has to be more in some routes like Chennai Mumbai, Chennai Bangalore, Chennai Coimbatore & Chennai Nagercoil via Trichy, Madurai.

Special one-time allocations were made to two Chennai-based institutions in this year’s Budget. The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, and the Madras School of Economics, Kotturpuram, were allocated `20crore and ` 10crore respectively.


http://expressbuzz.com/cities/chennai/fm-doles-out-grants-to-2-chennai-institutes/252140.html

I know buddy, Do you mean all Indian Origin foreigners visiting only to Tamilnadu to buy sarees and to attend marriage? :) Similar population is visiting to every state. (I don’t think they have added refugees into tourist category) :)

People of tamil origin is the second largest diaspora after hindi.For the past two decades more number of such people are visting TN to know about their roots.Apart from that more and more other foreign tourists especially from U.S.A U.K and other european countries are visiting TN to see the magnificient temple sculptures of more than 1000 years.This is the reason for TN attracting more number of foriegn tourists than any other southern states.Thomas cook india,chennai has the largest volumes of forex business especially from tourists when compared to other major cities of south india.

Vertical sky farming, a technique used to grow edible plants on roof tops, was revived today by the launch of a sky farm, here in Chennai. Designed and implemented by M B Nirmal, the ExNora founder, the sky farm was inaugurated by mayor Ma Subramaniam.

A brain child of Nirmal, the sky farm has various vegetables, fruits, grain varieties, cheera which have been artistically planted using waste products like old tyres, plastic bottles, pipes and also a petrol tank and a broken TV.

On the launch occasion, the ExNoRa Gem Award was presented to Exn.S.S.Kannan, President, ExNoRa Green and the Pariyavaran Mithra Award to Thiru Yadukula Rao, Zonal Officer, Zone 8.

Nirmal says, “The main objective of this sky farming is to make houses in India self sufficient, as there will be a major food shortage by 2020. There will be a 40% reduction in food production. This vertical sky farming will serve as an alternative solution to the food shortage as well as global warming”.

“By resorting to sky farming people will tend to use the kitchen waste for compost and slowly sewage treatment will also be brought about for water supply. Hence it is multi-advantageous”, he added.

This sky farm constructed on a 1000sqft terrace also includes 61 types of medicinal plants which has been termed as Green Pharmacy. Also it has a 40ft Ficus tree grown on the compound wall, gate garden and wall garden. Under sky farming various other innovative techniques like Drum Horticulture, Pipe Horticulture, Rack Method, Zigzag Method, Pot Method, Stand Method etc. have been used.

“We want people to know that techniques like these exist and implement it in their houses. Around 200 houses have already started it in Chennai and other states. The seeds and other materials necessary to start this farm are available at ExNoRa and can be purchased”, says Nirmal.

This sky farm, located at No.20, Giriappa Road, T.Nagar, is open for public viewing.

src: http://chennaionline.com/City360/City-Feature/20115801075839/ExNora-Nirmal-launches-Sky-Farming.col

For retired engineer Hilson John from Southern England, the visit to Mahabalipuram was an amazing experience. “The temple carvings and the single-stone statues are mind-boggling,” he told DC. Accompanied by his wife Christy, John was on board MV Minerva, the luxury cruiser that anchored at Chennai port Tuesday morning.

“We love Chennai,” beamed Mr & Mrs John Besford, who visited Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram. Similarly, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Government Museum and Fort St George overwhelmed Lancashire’s William Gerrard.

“We are a little sad to finish the Chennai tour on a single day,” he said. While a few like John and Gerrard are finishing their tours on Tuesday, many others from UK are expected to land Wednesday morning to join the cruise and also explore Chennai.

“Nearly 348 senior citizens from countries like England, Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany reached Chennai from Port Blair,” said cruise liner’s Chennai agent JM Baxi & Co’s vice-president R.N. Joe D’Cruz.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennai/we-love-chennai-luxury-liner-passengers-928

Elections to elect a new CM for Tamilnadu are announced.

date of election : 13april
date of result: 13 May

The story will end soon.

I appeal to all you guys. please use your right to vote. we have the power to decide our future. what we do is what we get.

Tell to the govt that we don't need anything free. give us job. we will buy what we want. ( TV, GAS STOVE, HOUSE , RICE , SPECTRUM , CABLE CONNECTION etc).

Why is this news in Chennai section and not in TN side of the forum? Oh yeah I forgot. Perhaps because we are electing CM of Chennai and not TN. I get it..... J/K :lol:

Why is this news in Chennai section and not in TN side of the forum? Oh yeah I forgot. Perhaps because we are electing CM of Chennai and not TN. I get it..... J/K :lol:

because Chennai is the capital of TN.

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They should start from villages and cover all Ration Card holders first. This number may be very useful for them as well as Govt, while distributing welfare benefits to people who deserve.

Why start from the top of the pyramid ?

I don't know. In Maharashtra they started in tribal villages. They may be experimenting with different strategies in different states.

Why is this news in Chennai section and not in TN side of the forum? Oh yeah I forgot. Perhaps because we are electing CM of Chennai and not TN. I get it..... J/K :lol:
Really? :)

DMK stopped from handing out free colour TVs


Chennai: The Election Commission (EC) has pulled the plug on one of the DMK's favourite please-all schemes: free colour TVs for residents of the state.

Yesterday, the Commission announced that Tamil Nadu will vote for its next government on April 13. Counting will be held on May 13 for the 234 seats in the Assembly.

The announcement of voting day means that the model code of conduct is in effect.

In its 2006 manifesto, the DMK highlighted the distribution of free colour TVs. So far, 1.62 crore TV sets have been distributed at a cost of Rs. 4000 crore - the bill has been footed by taxpayers. The government recently ordered another 10 lakh television sets. With the Commission's notification today, these cannot be handed out.

Chief Electoral Officer Praveen Kumar warned the government to stop any announcements or schemes that 'may have the effect of influencing the voters in favour of the party in power. "Further, the ministers shall not combine their official visit with electioneering work and shall not make use of official machinery or personnel during electioneering," he added.

^^ Are we trying to make another search engine... modelled on google.. for Chennai.. Why is the above article posted here.. take it to Arattai Arangam, if you wish..

Else, discuss only Chennai related info. Thanks for keeping up with the spirit of the thread.

Why is this news in Chennai section and not in TN side of the forum? Oh yeah I forgot. Perhaps because we are electing CM of Chennai and not TN. I get it..... J/K :lol:
You are right. Nowadays all TN news are posted here like what's happening in the Blr threads. :ohno:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12597815

"We are tapping into the research potential of these Asian countries," says Professor Pradeep Khosla, dean of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering.

The prestigious US institution has teamed up with India's Shiv Nadar Foundation to open an engineering college in the southern state of Tamil Nadu.

Cross posting from TN Chaibar...


Sarkaria commission report missing (http://savukku.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=467:2011-03-02-03-47-36&catid=1:2010-07-12-16-58-06&Itemid=2) from Connemara library. Thatha on a mission to erase anything nagative about him.

Press, public and opposition should try and make a huge issue out of it. This is a big deal!!!

http://www.greatfa.com/eta-star-globevill-office-in-chennai-by-architecturered/

The Globevill Office building, which houses the marketing and sales functions, offers an opportunity to create an architecture that has the potential to define an interesting building that would evoke curiosity from the highway. The project is located along a section of the highway gently bending north in Sriperumbudur, Chennai, India. The design was conceived as a physical experience, drawing from the arc off the highway, and rising up to the actual building which then extends back into the highway. The architectural intent is to create a building which appears to be in constant motion, complimented by the unending flow of spaces. ArchitectureRED built this iconic office building for their client ETA Star Properties.

HI GUYS : WHERE IS THIS IN CHENNAI???

^^ :) Opposite to Saintgobain factory when u travel towards sunguvarchathiram (Caparo ) it will be in right side .. very small office but different looking one

Even among respondents from the south, Chennai only manages third place behind Bangalore and Hyderabad.

One reason for Chennai's placing which clearly stands out across a range of views from experts is the general perception of the city as conservative, throughout the country. "Social life is perceived to be more sober in Chennai compared to say, Bangalore and Gurgaon.

"Hot weather and the perception of a difficult-to-learn language are the two factors which first come to the mind of a youngster when thinking about Chennai," says Ashok Reddy, managing director of TeamLease Services, a HR research firm. "Chennai has really good infrastructure compared to other cities but this doesn't matter much in these decisions."

Read more: Chennai comes 5th in engineering rookies' dream list of cities - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-comes-5th-in-engineering-rookies-dream-list-of-cities/articleshow/7615275.cms#ixzz1FYrYQeKX

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Lets start the bashing of the TimesOfIndia, the survey people, sample etc.

lol...if these are the factors of consideration for a survey, I must say chennai is well off...

Times of India will always find ways to put Chennai in the back seat.. Wish their office is burnt down :evil: :lol: J/K (yeppa idha oru matter ah eduthu discuss pannadeenga)

Suggestion:

Let us ignore and refrain posting TOI type of ridiculous surveys from all the SSC threads. This way we will not give cheap publicity for TOI kinda idiots.

First of all the above report is one piece of trash. Its not surverying CEOs or investors. This is asking rookies..

If possible, let us contribute to the declining sales of TOI, by not buying the substandard paper in Chennai.

First of all the above report is one piece of trash. Its not surverying CEOs or investors. This is asking rookies..

Employees matter too! As few people mentioned this internal news from their HR that few people want to take transfer to Chennai and the existing employees want out.

Such reports kinda validate the above assertions. We can definitely rubbish such reports or even burn down the paper (a la Azhagiri style), but simultaneously we can also strive to improve the social infrastructure and thus the perception. (reforming auto drivers tops the list).

Even Stalin heard from Koreans about lack of night life and entertainment and he is atleast trying to build up the sports city with Golf (Executives need that).

^^hmm..what you are saying as a negative in turn is an automated immigration control into Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Also there arent many white collar jobs in the city.

If ceo's want to play golf, they can visit the gymkhana. Its not that avenues for entertainment are less. Avenues for the entertainment of immigrants are very less.

One of the things stalin/mayor can do is bring one polar bear, a dolphin, a seal to the zoo and make it do tricks for the public.

^^hmm..what you are saying as a negative in turn is an automated immigration control into Chennai/Tamil Nadu. Also there arent many white collar jobs in the city.

If ceo's want to play golf, they can visit the gymkhana. Its not that avenues for entertainment are less. Avenues for the entertainment of immigrants are very less.

One of the things stalin/mayor can do is bring one polar bear, a dolphin, a seal to the zoo and make it do tricks for the public.

If these animals are hard to come by or to survive in our environs, we can make our politicians don the clothing of a bear, dolphin or a seal and entertain the crowds. I was surprised at how Vijay swam like a shark in the movie 'sura'. Our actors can also be roped in to play different animal roles.
Our crowd awed by our politicians and cine actors will be even more thrilled by them donning animal clothing and playing the part than they would be by witnessing mere animals however exotic they are.

Employees matter too! As few people mentioned this internal news from their HR that few people want to take transfer to Chennai and the existing employees want out.

Such reports kinda validate the above assertions. We can definitely rubbish such reports or even burn down the paper (a la Azhagiri style), but simultaneously we can also strive to improve the social infrastructure and thus the perception. (reforming auto drivers tops the list).

Even Stalin heard from Koreans about lack of night life and entertainment and he is atleast trying to build up the sports city with Golf (Executives need that).

Sorry pal.. never believe in violence or violent methods..

The report is rubbish to equate that the primary reason where Chennai seems to be losing is because of its sober nature.. or its hot weather.. If you ask me get rid of TASMAC... again if someone says only by drinking the city standard will be acceptable, then it shows poor judgement.

My only contention is that this survey is purely unscientific and doesnt hold deserve cheap publicity TOI wants to generate. You take any regional TOI and you will find cheap similar articles.

In west you will find extremely cold (harsher weather) cities much higher on the scale of standards. So using weather to keep bashing a city is also ridiculous.

It is a chicken-egg situation.. media keeps hyping some cities and trashing some .. consistently over years/decades.. i dont believe in conspiracy theory.. but its like their reference point is always set. people get this influence from media and when you survey obviously they will reflect their thinking..

By your own yardstick.. koreans are yet to do mass emigration due to lack of golf or bars. what does that tell..

^^ very true.

The standard of our media is comparable to movies from *****wood. Same repetive trashy nonsense but the mass gulp them. Our *****woods keep feeding them.
The media also feed the ignorant masses with the same.

They have to raise their standards.

Even Stalin heard from Koreans about lack of night life and entertainment and he is atleast trying to build up the sports city with Golf (Executives need that).

Venumna free ah daily vijay padathuku night ticket sponsor panna sollalam.. adhukappuram namma ooruku vara evanum night life pathi pesamatan.. :lol: J/K

TN govt should hire some decent looking girls in jeans and their job should be smoking in public and this should be in three shifts at all entry points in Chennai like Chennai central,Airport and CMBT. This will change the perception of all outsiders about Chennai and next time any survey in Engineering colleges Chennai will top the list of preferred city.:lol:

Numbers to complain regarding Violations of Election rules

http://epaper.dinamani.com/epaperimages/432011/04032011-cni-mn-05/32710125.JPG

Even Stalin heard from Koreans about lack of night life and entertainment and he is atleast trying to build up the sports city with Golf (Executives need that).

Oh really!! Did he hear that? Wondering if his ear can only selectively hear from foreigners but doesn't from local citizens complaining about lack of electricity, access to clean drinking water and drainage?


Such reports kinda validate the above assertions. We can definitely rubbish such reports or even burn down the paper (a la Azhagiri style), but simultaneously we can also strive to improve the social infrastructure and thus the perception. (reforming auto drivers tops the list).


:applause:

TN govt should hire some decent looking girls in jeans and their job should be smoking in public and this should be in three shifts at all entry points in Chennai like Chennai central,Airport and CMBT. This will change the perception of all outsiders about Chennai and next time any survey in Engineering colleges Chennai will top the list of preferred city.:lol:

Now you're talkin, bro!!

Good one and out of the box and am sure this will work!!! Seriously.:)

Oh really!! Did he hear that? Wondering if his ear can only selectively hear from foreigners but doesn't from local citizens complaining about lack of electricity, access to clean drinking water and drainage?

Unfortunately, these complaints going to his SPAM memory.

TN govt should hire some decent looking girls in jeans and their job should be smoking in public and this should be in three shifts at all entry points in Chennai like Chennai central,Airport and CMBT. This will change the perception of all outsiders about Chennai and next time any survey in Engineering colleges Chennai will top the list of preferred city.:lol:

:lol:

in my opinion, the below listed should be considered on top priority.
1. Either ban TASMAC or improve the standard. Not just for others to feel good about, even for our own ppl. it's not at all good to showcase all those to kids as well. Provide a decent bar, which will not be seen from outside.
2. Auto guys. There should be a rehabilitation centers for them. During CWG, i think Delhi took a class for all auto/ taxi ppl to improve the image of the city. Few, if not many will change if they know the consequences of their atrocities.
3. Public property maintenance. May it be MTC/ MRTS/ Suburban/ beaches/ parks should be having basic amenities and hygienic factor has to be taught at all levels. Recently, one good movement from corporation is paintings in many city walls. It will definitely bring down the count of spitting and urination at least in those places. it gives a better and fresh feel to see them while travelling, rather seeing all posters all time.

These will be beneficial for localities primarily. Naturally that will change the image of the city from outsiders.

If i get a basic MTC and a volvo at the same time to my destination, i may prefer to spend for volvo ONLY IF i see the other bus is really awkward and/or fully crowded. Else, none will prefer high cost volvo. (there are few exceptional, and we don't need to worry abt them)

We don't want outsiders to feel good just for the sake, whereas we ourselves don't get few of the basics. Weather and language all BS, and it's talk of 70s and 80s.

Hearsay about Chennai being terribly hot and dirty was always there and when people come to Chennai they are surprised to see that Chennai is not a bad to live. A cousin of mine was always tearing apart Chennai in front of me until he visited the place and now it is me that who is giving it back to him in style. He was surprised to see the greenery and told me that he did not know Chennai was this green. I only smiled. Perceptions can change the moment they come but the weather is something which is beyond our control but if Dubai is doing well with the kind of weather it has then Chennai and do it too.

What we can change is the traffic, the entertainment scenario. When these change more and more people will come to Chennai without even thinking twice.

Hearsay about Chennai being terribly hot and dirty was always there and when people come to Chennai they are surprised to see that Chennai is not a bad to live. A cousin of mine was always tearing apart Chennai in front of me until he visited the place and now it is me that who is giving it back to him in style. He was surprised to see the greenery and told me that he did not know Chennai was this green. I only smiled. Perceptions can change the moment they come but the weather is something which is beyond our control but if Dubai is doing well with the kind of weather it has then Chennai and do it too.

What we can change is the traffic, the entertainment scenario. When these change more and more people will come to Chennai without even thinking twice.

Yup, me too. Even my 2 cousins, who were born and brought in Mumbai, was having the same perception about Chennai. They never wanted to come for work here. But fate drew them to Chennai with good jobs. Now it is almost 8 years, they never think of leaving the city. Bought houses & settled. Inbetween both got transfered to Bangalore, one returned to Chennai with a new job & the other one did not even take up the transfer but inturn joined in Scope. I used to be wondering - what is there in Chennai these Mumbaities have foregone beautiful Bangalore. Ended up here due to my frds inspiration. I am happy about the city.

Actually to be frank, I am literally tired of this Night life, booze & malls..I love Chennai's calm beaches, where you can rest & refreshingly go back to home. Moonlit nights in beach are awesome...

^^ :) Opposite to Saintgobain factory when u travel towards sunguvarchathiram (Caparo ) it will be in right side .. very small office but different looking one

thankyou. I thought it is on some hill...appears to me like that.

Even among respondents from the south, Chennai only manages third place behind Bangalore and Hyderabad.

One reason for Chennai's placing which clearly stands out across a range of views from experts is the general perception of the city as conservative, throughout the country. "Social life is perceived to be more sober in Chennai compared to say, Bangalore and Gurgaon.

"Hot weather and the perception of a difficult-to-learn language are the two factors which first come to the mind of a youngster when thinking about Chennai," says Ashok Reddy, managing director of TeamLease Services, a HR research firm. "Chennai has really good infrastructure compared to other cities but this doesn't matter much in these decisions."

Read more: Chennai comes 5th in engineering rookies' dream list of cities - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Chennai-comes-5th-in-engineering-rookies-dream-list-of-cities/articleshow/7615275.cms#ixzz1FYrYQeKX

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Lets start the bashing of the TimesOfIndia, the survey people, sample etc.
The main reason for chennai being not attractive to these so called educated youth is due to the absence of standalone bars,pubs etc which are in plenty in other cities like Bangaluru,Delhi,pune and Hyderabad.These water holes are economical for the increasing boozers among the white collared youngsters who are consuming more and more alcohol.Chennai has pubs and bars attached to star hotels only and are expensive and if standalone bars and pubs are permitted in large numbers there is no doubt chennai will become attractive.Entertainment means only BOOZE at cheaper price nothing else for this generation.Hot weather,absence of social life:nuts: are mere excuses to dislike a place.AS I see Bangaluru and Hyderabad have turned in to cities of drunkards and dipsomaniacs and Hyderabad's farm houses become brothels in the nights run by jobless TOLLYWOOD extras and nigerian pimps.

The main reason for chennai being not attractive to these so called educated youth is due to the absence of standalone bars,pubs etc which are in plenty in other cities like Bangaluru,Delhi,pune and Hyderabad.These water holes are economical for the increasing boozers among the white collared youngsters who are consuming more and more alcohol.Chennai has pubs and bars attached to star hotels only and are expensive and if standalone bars and pubs are permitted in large numbers there is no doubt chennai will become attractive.Entertainment means only BOOZE at cheaper price nothing else for this generation.Hot weather,absence of social life:nuts: are mere excuses to dislike a place.AS I see Bangaluru and Hyderabad have turned in to cities of drunkards and dipsomaniacs and Hyderabad's farm houses become brothels in the nights run by jobless TOLLYWOOD extras and nigerian pimps.

Chennai actually has a better nightlife than Hyderabad with regards to sheer number of bars and pubs though they are restricted to hotels(not necessarily star ones). Plus pubs are expensive everywhere you go regardless of cities. It also has a much better heavy metal scene than Hyderabad(my point of view). Absence of hindi loosely coupled with weather are the main reasons people hate Chennai. So, PLEASE GET OUT OF THE PERCEPTION that Chennai has the worst nightlife among the South Indian cities.

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Chennai actually has a better nightlife than Hyderabad with regards to sheer number of bars and pubs though they are restricted to hotels(not necessarily star ones). Plus pubs are expensive everywhere you go regardless of cities. It also has a much better heavy metal scene than Hyderabad(my point of view). Absence of hindi loosely coupled with weather are the main reasons people hate Chennai. So, PLEASE GET OUT OF THE PERCEPTION that Chennai has the worst nightlife among the South Indian cities.

Absence of hindi is not at all an issue these days as more and more of the hindi speaking educated class are striving to learn angrezi atleast to speak fluently.Many english teaching schools have sprung up even in small towns of north india.In fact in the higher stratas of Haryana,punjab,western U.P and some parts of Bihar addressing/ speaking in english denotes status symbol.Despite hindi the hindi speaking states are most bacward both economically and socially.In fact they are the BIMARU states of the country.BIMAR means sick in hindi.people from gujarat,punjab,and from the hindi belt have made TN their home for ages and are eking out their livlihood.It is not that these people are discovering chennai/TN now.

When the business head & operations head asked the employees working in chennai for a banking client, about their second site preference, it was not surprizing to note the unilateral choice as BANGALORE. Even some of the northies opted for Bangalore. Couple of days later when i took a training for these guys in a casual conversation i asked some ppl who are settled in Chennai why they dislike this city. (1 guy was from Rajasthan born & grew up in BGL and another from orissa, born & grew up in BGL and few others from MH, DL, KA)
1. There is no socialising in chennai. (I know where these guys are coming at. What else other than booze party??) Their definition of socilazing is completely different
2. Authentic food is not available. If available, they are very costly
3. Autos
4. Language. Most of the ppl expect them to converse in Tamil

Many of these reasons are debatable. But we cannot erase it from their mind. They come with a perception and whatever they see, they take only the bad things to substantiate their perception. People just dont like chennai and dont want to see or accept anything with open mind.

One more reasons which i find. These migrated population gets settled only in areas like Porur or OMR. In OMR they take houses in Thoraipakkam, perungudi or Sholinganallur. One cant call it as city. All the booming suburbs lack infrastructure and they look dirty. There are not many hotels along OMR. The ones in ECR is costly. They have not seen T Nagar, or central chennai

i had a bad experience during this new year...actually v r 6 members returning back to chennai from surat after finishing our 1 month shipyard training in L&T.v planned to celebrate the new year in mumbai,it was 9.30pm when we reach mumbai unfortunately my friend lost is cell phone in the train and v searched for it till 10pm and final went to the RPF station to file a complain.
those people dont know english and v dont know hindi,he asked wer u frm(in hindi) and with our little hindi knowledge v replied him..after he comes to know that we r from chennai he didnt want to take our complain,actually two hindi people came to help knowing that v r tamil but the RPF's asked them to get out of the place...
and v tried a lot to lodge a complain they strictly refuses us and ask us to get out from der..v wer der till 2 pm finally nothin works out for us so v went to one of our friends father house in pune that midnight.......without hindi v cant manage in north except some major cities....

I'm a Mumbaite and get very upset if we are mistaken for North Indians. Please don't call us that. I don't know what 'Indian' we can be suffixed with but definitely not north. Please :).

1. There is no socialising in chennai. (I know where these guys are coming at. What else other than booze party??) Their definition of socilazing is completely different
2. Authentic food is not available. If available, they are very costly
3. Autos
4. Language. Most of the ppl expect them to converse in Tamil



As said BOOZING is what they call socialising. I'm tired of this culture. In the name of socialising I was losing my a lot of my precious time when I was in Bangalore. If I don't socialise due to work / family affairs to attend, they think that I am a wierd person who does not like mingling with people. An Introvert etc. So I am totally free from all this, happy spending quality time with family, near and dears & ofcourse my limited friends circle. I don;t know when will people understand boozing is not the only thing in life to enjoy...(not only youngsters, even people in 40's & 50's prefer this culture). Digusting.

I don't know what is authenticity mean. I love food in Chennai.

Regarding weather - Is hyderabad better than Chennai weather. I will not agree to that....it is horrible.

Autos - Yes .

Language - I don't think people here expect you to speak in tamil. I find people helping out when you don't understand the language. They converse in english & help you out. Al lies in attitude.

For a new person to Chennai from my experience - it is good if they stay in places like Adayar, thiruvanmiyur, Annanagar, Kilpauk, T.nagar, Saidapet, Teynampet, Ashok nagar etc.

Gosh - span of six months I learnt so many areas :banana::banana:

As said BOOZING is what they call socialising. I'm tired of this culture. In the name of socialising I was losing my a lot of my precious time when I was in Bangalore. If I don't socialise due to work / family affairs to attend, they think that I am a wierd person who does not like mingling with people. An Introvert etc. So I am totally free from all this, happy spending quality time with family, near and dears & ofcourse my limited friends circle. I don;t know when will people understand boozing is not the only thing in life to enjoy...(not only youngsters, even people in 40's & 50's prefer this culture). Digusting.

I don't know what is authenticity mean. I love food in Chennai.

Regarding weather - Is hyderabad better than Chennai weather. I will not agree to that....it is horrible.

Autos - Yes .

Language - I don't think people here expect you to speak in tamil. I find people helping out when you don't understand the language. They converse in english & help you out. Al lies in attitude.

For a new person to Chennai from my experience - it is good if they stay in places like Adayar, thiruvanmiyur, Annanagar, Kilpauk, T.nagar, Saidapet, Teynampet, Ashok nagar etc.

Gosh - span of six months I learnt so many areas :banana::banana:

'Responsible boozing' every weekend does no harm to be honest and I wonder why it's disgusting to you. If YOU think it's fair to call a near universal method of socializing as DISGUSTING then be prepared to accept their snide remarks as well. To each one his own really and respect that. There were a couple of guys in my group that never boozed but still hung out with us when we did and we all had a nice time together. For the sake of harmony, you really need to take it easy and let people enjoy the way they like without giving it names.

P.S : Chennai has a wonderful nightlife, so be happy that it's finally changing for the people that were dying to see it change thus easing out on a bit from that bad perception. If you don't like it, simply stay away, easy :D.

I'm a Mumbaite and get very upset if we are mistaken for North Indians. Please don't call us that. I don't know what 'Indian' we can be suffixed with but definitely not north. Please :).

sorry if i had hurt u,wat i was trying to say is whether its north r west without hindi v cant survive....
i think it was bct station (mumbai) v asked the taxi drivers to go to dadhar they asked us nearly 350rs for 3 persons....(actually v wer came here for 1st time)
after one person told us to take train so v didnt took taxi we went by suburban train
it is the 2nd r 3rd stop frm bct in suburban train and the fair is also 6 rs..
but i had a grt time in mumbai on the next day of new year......
i got stuck with those beautiful skyscrapers and marine drive was awesome.........

'Responsible boozing' every weekend does no harm to be honest and I wonder why it's disgusting to you. If YOU think it's fair to call a near universal method of socializing as DISGUSTING then be prepared to accept their snide remarks as well. To each one his own really and respect that. There were a couple of guys in my group that never boozed but still hung out with us when we did and we all had a nice time together. For the sake of harmony, you really need to take it easy and let people enjoy the way they like without giving it names.

P.S : Chennai has a wonderful nightlife, so be happy that it's finally changing for the people that were dying to see it change thus easing out on a bit from that bad perception. If you don't like it, simply stay away, easy :D.

+1

Many young professionals want to do part time MBA in good institutes and Chennai has very less option.

'Responsible boozing' every weekend does no harm to be honest and I wonder why it's disgusting to you. If YOU think it's fair to call a near universal method of socializing as DISGUSTING then be prepared to accept their snide remarks as well. To each one his own really and respect that. There were a couple of guys in my group that never boozed but still hung out with us when we did and we all had a nice time together. For the sake of harmony, you really need to take it easy and let people enjoy the way they like without giving it names.

P.S : Chennai has a wonderful nightlife, so be happy that it's finally changing for the people that were dying to see it change thus easing out on a bit from that bad perception. If you don't like it, simply stay away, easy :D.

You got it wrong. What you said is true. Only when it becomes too much & people start thinking that it is "the foremost" important thing in life & a important factor to measure a city's attractiveness makes me annoyed. As Mr. H mentioned it cannot be criteria to like or dislike a city. The reason sounds unreasonable & kiddish that too from people who are holding responsible position in Organisations.

When necessery, I hang out. There are some colleagues who unnecessarily conduct business meetings in pub !!!- I ask them why can't they do it in office meeting room - reply - they get ideas only when they consume beer, but finally end up with no ideas, just gossips. This kind of unnecessary things makes me annoyed. After office hours, instead of spending quality time with family such idiotic meetings (Just to Booze in company's money) sounds mere waste of time.

Yeah in Chennai I have a choice of staying away and people are not this stupid either, they don't jump into conclusions. My favorite hang out places are beaches, weekend - ideal resort, ECR eat outs etc... Here I feel I have a choice - pub or beach or resort or Neelankarai baba temple etc..there I was not having any...

You got it wrong. What you said is true. Only when it becomes too much & people start thinking that it is "the foremost" important thing in life & a important factor to measure a city's attractiveness makes me annoyed. As Mr. H mentioned it cannot be criteria to like or dislike a city. The reason sounds unreasonable & kiddish that too from people who are holding responsible position in Organisations.

When necessery, I hang out. There are some colleagues who unnecessarily conduct business meetings in pub !!!- I ask them why can't they do it in office meeting room - reply - they get ideas only when they consume beer, but finally end up with no ideas, just gossips. This kind of unnecessary things makes me annoyed. After office hours, instead of spending quality time with family such idiotic meetings (Just to Booze in company's money) sounds mere waste of time.

Yeah in Chennai I have a choice of staying away and people are not this stupid either, they don't jump into conclusions. My favorite hang out places are beaches, weekend - ideal resort, ECR eat outs etc... Here I feel I have a choice - pub or beach or resort or Neelankarai baba temple etc..there I was not having any...

Dance Saamiyar?

I heard one such dance saamiyar (not sure if sathguru) having such classes in pachiyappa college

Dance Saamiyar?

Dance Saamiyar ?? who is that. I go to temple to have Baba Darshan and sit in the near beach sometime with family. All these days I have never seen or heard anything of this sort. Is he there???

Dance Saamiyar ?? who is that. I go to temple to have Baba Darshan and sit in the near beach sometime with family. All these days I have never seen or heard anything of this sort. Is he there???

You tell me which baba, there are so many babas and anandhas.

The one and only dance samiyar is shiv Shankar baba.
I donno if u ve seen the famous tv debate btw dance samiyar and yagava samiyar? But i hope u wud ve seen it's spoof by vivek.

^^ I guess he is talking about Shiridi Saibaba temple at Neelangarai

What Chennai has as positives are :

1. Better infrastructure than many cities of India
2. Better Traffic Management
3. Better roads (not counting the monsoon season :) )
4. Better Power and energy distribution than most cities
5. Good schooling and colleges
6. Good if not the best Medical facilities
7. One of the best banking facilities
8. The city with best law and order in India
9. A great sea front
10.Less pollution compared to other Indian cities of its size, May be the sea front helps
11.Good all around development in terms of industry (Automobile and auto ancillaries, IT, ITES, Electronics, Precision engineering, Oil and Gas, Forging etc)
12.Good connectivity to all sub urban areas (has Electric train,Buses,autos,)

The Negatives

1. Weather ( though it lasts only 5 months April - August)
2. Limited availability if water resources
3. A highly polluted water system (Cooum, Adyar river)and Bukhingam Canal
4. A bad airport
5. Bad auto drivers (Greedy)
6. Non availability of Taxi ( though call taxis are now slowly making up for this)
7. Non availability of wide roads
8. No pavements for walkers
9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads
10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah)

As said BOOZING is what they call socialising. I'm tired of this culture. In the name of socialising I was losing my a lot of my precious time when I was in Bangalore. If I don't socialise due to work / family affairs to attend, they think that I am a wierd person who does not like mingling with people. An Introvert etc. So I am totally free from all this, happy spending quality time with family, near and dears & ofcourse my limited friends circle. I don;t know when will people understand boozing is not the only thing in life to enjoy...(not only youngsters, even people in 40's & 50's prefer this culture). Digusting.

I don't know what is authenticity mean. I love food in Chennai.

Regarding weather - Is hyderabad better than Chennai weather. I will not agree to that....it is horrible.

Autos - Yes .

Language - I don't think people here expect you to speak in tamil. I find people helping out when you don't understand the language. They converse in english & help you out. Al lies in attitude.

For a new person to Chennai from my experience - it is good if they stay in places like Adayar, thiruvanmiyur, Annanagar, Kilpauk, T.nagar, Saidapet, Teynampet, Ashok nagar etc.

Gosh - span of six months I learnt so many areas :banana::banana:

Nice post. I am Bombayite and would die one, but I am a very proud to say that my strong roots lie in Madras (thats what I would call) slowly plearning to call it Chennai. In fact the real values of (Madras)Chennai could be felt when we shifted for 4years from Bombay in early '80s and everything to me was disgusting, but at school the classmates, teachers, activities in school was amazing. I too grew as a snobbish Bombay tamil, resisting to talk in tamizh (not tamil)and boasting how I knew hindi etc, ridicule the accent of english............but the intellectual leaning and level headedness of Madras classmates made me realize the perception was wrong. I learned to read, write my mother tongue whilst I was in grade 9, during engg days again I had difficulty to comprehend the various accents of tamzh at hostel.........but I would always cherish my Madras day and feel proud to a MADRASI..a k a Chennaite origin.

As regards for weather, Bombay is equally bad our summer starts in October immediately after monsoon and ends by 2nd week of June, usual humid sweaty and stinky stuff. Winter in Bombay is unheard of again 14/15C is talked about a lot. Bangalore climate is one of the most unhealthy climate in India. Fact is last 2 years consistently Bangalore temp in Feb - March was higher than Madras on most days. People try to make a mountain out of a molehill, some weird characters would claim as though Banaglore has snowy days most part of the year and Madras bakes throughout the year.

Taxi and auto wallahs in Bombay are better off, but slowly their attitudde and cheating has crept in. This is a major disadvantage in Madras.......looks like there is no political willingness to reform these guys.

World Bank, SCB and many others would not have come to Madras had there been so much of negativism about this city, THERE SHOULD BE A CLEAR MESSAGE THOSE WHO CRIB ABOUT MADRAS PLEASE LEAVE, IF THEY FEEL MADRAS IS AWFUL SO BE IT.

Unfortunately for this great city there was never an agressive Marketing Manager, read guardian minister to market it as a global city.

What Chennai has as positives are :

1. Better infrastructure than many cities of India
2. Better Traffic Management
3. Better roads (not counting the monsoon season :) )
4. Better Power and energy distribution than most cities
5. Good schooling and colleges
6. Good if not the best Medical facilities
7. One of the best banking facilities
8. The city with best law and order in India
9. A great sea front
10.Less pollution compared to other Indian cities of its size, May be the sea front helps
11.Good all around development in terms of industry (Automobile and auto ancillaries, IT, ITES, Electronics, Precision engineering, Oil and Gas, Forging etc)
12.Good connectivity to all sub urban areas (has Electric train,Buses,autos,)

The Negatives

1. Weather ( though it lasts only 5 months April - August)
2. Limited availability if water resources
3. A highly polluted water system (Cooum, Adyar river)and Bukhingam Canal
4. A bad airport
5. Bad auto drivers (Greedy)
6. Non availability of Taxi ( though call taxis are now slowly making up for this)
7. Non availability of wide roads
8. No pavements for walkers
9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads
10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah)

Ok, for the final time, go to chennai.burrp.com, check out the number of clubs, discos, pubs, hookah bars, etc. and you'll be surprised.

For the LAST TIME, stop cribbing about Chennai's nightlife. Some of the best parties and heavy metal gigs in my life has been in Chennai. Go explore for yourselves and you'll change your opinion about chennai until then listen to the ones that have experienced it.

What Chennai has as positives are :

1. Better infrastructure than many cities of India
2. Better Traffic Management
3. Better roads (not counting the monsoon season :) )
4. Better Power and energy distribution than most cities
5. Good schooling and colleges
6. Good if not the best Medical facilities
7. One of the best banking facilities
8. The city with best law and order in India
9. A great sea front
10.Less pollution compared to other Indian cities of its size, May be the sea front helps
11.Good all around development in terms of industry (Automobile and auto ancillaries, IT, ITES, Electronics, Precision engineering, Oil and Gas, Forging etc)
12.Good connectivity to all sub urban areas (has Electric train,Buses,autos,)

The Negatives

1. Weather ( though it lasts only 5 months April - August)
2. Limited availability if water resources
3. A highly polluted water system (Cooum, Adyar river)and Bukhingam Canal
4. A bad airport
5. Bad auto drivers (Greedy)
6. Non availability of Taxi ( though call taxis are now slowly making up for this)
7. Non availability of wide roads
8. No pavements for walkers
9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads
10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah)

The major issues in my perception:

In the negatives, one of the major issue is availability of quality dwelling with water, electricity etc without much pre conditions attached for bachelors & unmarried couples.

Non availability of North Indian and other type of food in the suburbs, where the dwelling is economically possible is the other major issue. (Only Andhra Messes are increasing every month and not other type)

As it was said in this forum, cheaper & hassle free water holes look like a MUST by the youngsters. (TASMAC bars are pathetic).

I guess velachery is replete with north indian food joints as well. As long as unmarried couples staying together, I can vouch for atleast 2 such couples already livin' it up in Peungudi. As I like to see it, Velachery is to Chennai what Madhapur is to Hyderabad, so there should be no problems there. As long as really cheap bars go, yes, I agree, Chennai needs more of them and TASMAC bars are shit.

^^ I guess he is talking about Shiridi Saibaba temple at Neelangarai

Yes I meant Shiridi Saibaba temple and the beach there. Also meant the Choice to spend evenings refreshingly is in my hands. It can be beach, beach temple, Pub or resort - which ever gives peace / makes me refreshing I take it. Enjoying city life as per my Choice!!!! I am not compulsorily cocooned in a pub / shopping mall alone.

What Chennai has as positives are :

1. Better infrastructure than many cities of India
2. Better Traffic Management
3. Better roads (not counting the monsoon season :) )
4. Better Power and energy distribution than most cities
5. Good schooling and colleges
6. Good if not the best Medical facilities
7. One of the best banking facilities
8. The city with best law and order in India
9. A great sea front
10.Less pollution compared to other Indian cities of its size, May be the sea front helps
11.Good all around development in terms of industry (Automobile and auto ancillaries, IT, ITES, Electronics, Precision engineering, Oil and Gas, Forging etc)
12.Good connectivity to all sub urban areas (has Electric train,Buses,autos,)

The Negatives

1. Weather ( though it lasts only 5 months April - August)
2. Limited availability if water resources
3. A highly polluted water system (Cooum, Adyar river)and Bukhingam Canal
4. A bad airport
5. Bad auto drivers (Greedy)
6. Non availability of Taxi ( though call taxis are now slowly making up for this)
7. Non availability of wide roads
8. No pavements for walkers
9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads
10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah)

It happens in almost all Indian cities i have visited ... But this is more common in ........... :lol: (Censored)

Doesnt beach come under Social activity place??? Cheap and best :banana2:

What Chennai has as positives are :

The Negatives

1. Weather ( though it lasts only 5 months April - August)
2. Limited availability if water resources
3. A highly polluted water system (Cooum, Adyar river)and Bukhingam Canal
4. A bad airport
5. Bad auto drivers (Greedy)
6. Non availability of Taxi ( though call taxis are now slowly making up for this)
7. Non availability of wide roads
8. No pavements for walkers
9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads
10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah)

1. Weather - Can't help, It is god given. But it is not too bad either. Like Orissa / HYd / Delhi. We feel so becuase of humidity. Only field and sales guys have to be bothered about it...:) Why bothering if working in a swanky Centralised AC offices?

2. Most of the cities faces problem with water resources. It is not something unique here. Recently I heard that Maharastra CM had come to Chennai to see the water desalination plant to erect a similar one in Mumbai. Mumbai faces acture water shortage. In nintines itself when I was in Mumbai, water from municipality was supplied for 2-3 hrs a day, which we used to store it in our square type syntax kept on the attic of loo. (this type of storage is a must in all houses) Even in Bangalore purchasing water has become common & everybody uses bubble tops.

3. Yeah ture - man made disaster. Even In Bangalore, once a city of lakes is no more the same now. Most of the lakes have become unhealthy now due to lack of concern & unbashed greed. Many of them are extinct now.

4. Bad airport - Ill planning by government. Let us wait for the D-day.

7. Non availability of wide roads - Yes, but most of the roads are wider. You have to put it in this way : Wide roads are available but not laid properly, underutilisation of the available space on either ends.

9. Motorists who have no sense of discipline on roads - In which city does they drive with sense. Hyderabad is the worst.

10.Lack of social activities ( clubs, discoes, pubs etc) for the yuppies ( they bring in the moolah) - this is replied by other forumers.

MOST OF THE NEGATIVES ARE NOT UNIQUE TO THIS CITY, IT IS EXISTING IN ALL CITIES.

'Responsible boozing' every weekend does no harm to be honest and I wonder why it's disgusting to you. If YOU think it's fair to call a near universal method of socializing as DISGUSTING then be prepared to accept their snide remarks as well. To each one his own really and respect that. There were a couple of guys in my group that never boozed but still hung out with us when we did and we all had a nice time together. For the sake of harmony, you really need to take it easy and let people enjoy the way they like without giving it names.

P.S : Chennai has a wonderful nightlife, so be happy that it's finally changing for the people that were dying to see it change thus easing out on a bit from that bad perception. If you don't like it, simply stay away, easy :D.

Responsible Boozing:lol::lol:say responsible drinking and don't drive even after a single patiala.If boozing is the yard stick to measure a city's night life and despite chennai carries the perception of a city with a dull night life eventhough there are many joints in chennai where liquor is served even after 11 p.m unlike in Bangaluru and Hyderabad it is nothing but preconceived prejudiced mind.Be roman while in Rome.During my four decades of Banking service i lived in most of the major cities,small towns and villages in different parts of the country and i enjoyed everywhere including in chennai for six years.South Indian meals and tiffins are authentic,cheap and tasty in chennai.

Can anyone suggest me which website gives an accurate delimitation of all the wards, assembly constituencies and parliamentary constituencies of Chennai.

DMK-Congress ties breaks up!

DMK ministers resign from CG and will support CG from outside.

Nice post.

As regards for weather, Bombay is equally bad our summer starts in October immediately after monsoon and ends by 2nd week of June, usual humid sweaty and stinky stuff.
Bangalore climate is one of the most unhealthy climate in India. Fact is last 2 years consistently Bangalore temp in Feb - March was higher than Madras on most days. People try to make a mountain out of a molehill, some weird characters would claim as though Banaglore has snowy days most part of the year and Madras bakes throughout the year.

World Bank, SCB and many others would not have come to Madras had there been so much of negativism about this city, THERE SHOULD BE A CLEAR MESSAGE THOSE WHO CRIB ABOUT MADRAS PLEASE LEAVE, IF THEY FEEL MADRAS IS AWFUL SO BE IT.

Unfortunately for this great city there was never an agressive Marketing Manager, read guardian minister to market it as a global city.

Thanks. I have been living in Mumbai during late 90's. I was amazed by hot sun during october. Because during Oct - Bangalore experiences winter and In Chennai (now I live in chennai) the weather is pleasent. Mumbai - the temperatures does not touch 40 I guess. Nevertheless It is as humid & hot as Chennai. For that matter even Singapore is very humid. Yes people are making mountain out of mole hill...wich I understood after i came here. Bangalore is neither Canada & Chennai nor Sahara.

Funniest part - I don't wear sweater in Bangalore even during december but I see people even now wearing sweater there, gives a feeling as though they are living in Canada!!!!!!:lol::nuts:

These Weird Characters are mainly from North, becuase I used to hear most of negativism from these guys only.

This city is undermarketed. Why can't you Chennai guys do something about it. :cheers:

http://www.dinamalar.com/video_Inner.asp?news_id=2907&cat=32

My days in Chennai were the 4 years i spent there during engineering college and its been the best years of my life. In spite of all its pitfalls, the city grew on me and i proudly call myself a madrasi in front of my hindi speaking friends.

I hate to generalize, but having been in the company of north Indians for most of my life, there is something we need to understand about that crowd. They are definitely more expressive verbally than those in the south, more so if things are not like what it is at home. The language barrier is the single main reason for their irritation which has magnified all other problems in their eyes. And being of the vocal variety, word has spread far and wide about the awfulness that is chennai without much opposition

Personally, i see the situation in a positive light, the reputation has kept much of the complaining folks away from the city and acted well to regulate the population here. Compare that with Bangalore, which has been pretty much been invaded by lazy folks from all over the country for its climate. All they do is harp all day about how awesome the climate is, the great pubs and the hot girls to check out. Exactly the kind of shallow crowd that destroys the cultural fabric of the city. One Bangalore is enough and i certainly hope Chennai does not change in that manner.

And from experience I have found that these type of people increase in concentration the closer you move to Delhi :)

My days in Chennai were the 4 years i spent there during engineering college and its been the best years of my life. In spite of all its pitfalls, the city grew on me and i proudly call myself a madrasi in front of my hindi speaking friends.

I hate to generalize, but having been in the company of north Indians for most of my life, there is something we need to understand about that crowd. They are definitely more expressive verbally than those in the south, more so if things are not like what it is at home. The language barrier is the single main reason for their irritation which has magnified all other problems in their eyes. And being of the vocal variety, word has spread far and wide about the awfulness that is chennai without much opposition

Personally, i see the situation in a positive light, the reputation has kept much of the complaining folks away from the city and acted well to regulate the population here. Compare that with Bangalore, which has been pretty much been invaded by lazy folks from all over the country for its climate. All they do is harp all day about how awesome the climate is, the great pubs and the hot girls to check out. Exactly the kind of shallow crowd that destroys the cultural fabric of the city. One Bangalore is enough and i certainly hope Chennai does not change in that manner.

And from experience I have found that these type of people increase in concentration the closer you move to Delhi :)


In my experience, I noticed that people think with different parts of the body predominantly - some with their head, some with their heart, some further below.

So is Delhi the "further below" part of India? :P

^^
I don't think that was what exactly I meant to convey. Just like the three parts I mentioned there could be more. I can't point my fingers what they are.

And let me also add that the single biggest thing i hate about the local people, especially the youth is how they believe tamilnadu is the best place WITHOUT ever having traveled outside it. A good proportion of the population are definitely xenophobic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobia) and they get a sudden inferiority complex in the midst of unfamiliar people who dont speak tamil or english. A lot of my friends who took up jobs outside the state lived very depressing lives because they could just not attempt to mix with the local culture. They would rather be in the company of old friends than explore the unkown and learn something new. Its a terrible attitude to have and is limiting in so many ways.

^PM, that's true with most communities in India. Basically, we tend to form ghettos with our own caste/religion/language people, no matter where we live. In a way it's a good thing because it provides a sense of security in an unfamiliar place.

And let me also add that the single biggest thing i hate about the local people, especially the youth is how they believe tamilnadu is the best place WITHOUT ever having traveled outside it. A good proportion of the population are definitely xenophobic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenophobia) and they get a sudden inferiority complex in the midst of unfamiliar people who dont speak tamil or english. A lot of my friends who took up jobs outside the state lived very depressing lives because they could just not attempt to mix with the local culture. They would rather be in the company of old friends than explore the unkown and learn something new. Its a terrible attitude to have and is limiting in so many ways.

I have seen the mixing-only-with-my-people thing happen very commonly in the US among all Indians. I had some friends and people I knew that would only want to hang out with desi crowd, because they were not comfortable with other people. Some people are not keen on exploring the new place, people, and culture. They are content with what they already know and have!

^PM, that's true with most communities in India. Basically, we tend to form ghettos with our own caste/religion/language people, no matter where we live. In a way it's a good thing because it provides a sense of security in an unfamiliar place.

true, its part of any community. Its just that the problem gets compunded by tamil speaking people in India because they would inevitably become the minority in the face of a larger hindi speaking group. For instance a bengali and a gujarati can get together well in pune, but the tamil guy would end up alone or with only other tamilians and desperate to get back to tamilnadu. Being part of one country, its sad that we have to form such linguistic groups for reassurance rather than try to adapt with the local culture. For most people in tamilnadu, crossing the language boundary of the home state is a huge task. Knowledge of hindi lets you travel a lot more easier through the country.

In this regard there is much to learn from malayalees, as fond as they are of their culture and language, they make every attempt to gel with the local culture of a new place. Although Hindi is taught in schools, they are generally very poor at any language apart from malayalam, but they never have any inhibition about going outside kerala to an unfamiliar place. be it sheikhs or americans, mallus make friends with everyone.

planemad, You are generalizing about mallus, if that was the case the same is true about tamilians in other places around the world. This problem is true not only in India but throughout the world. In my college, there are around 30 odd communities and I havent seen anyone mixing, other than for work. In the case of Indians, those who speak hindi form a group, those who speak tamil have a group, and even subgroups within them. Its just natural. Those who don't have a group join the locals.

I read somewhere that multiculturalism has failed in Germany because everyone sticks to the people from their ooru and mind you, germany is at an advanced stage of multiculturalism than India.

@chennaichap, what about mexicans, cubans in america?

Nice post. I am Bombayite and would die one, but I am a very proud to say that my strong roots lie in Madras (thats what I would call) slowly plearning to call it Chennai. In fact the real values of (Madras)Chennai could be felt when we shifted for 4years from Bombay in early '80s and everything to me was disgusting, but at school the classmates, teachers, activities in school was amazing. I too grew as a snobbish Bombay tamil, resisting to talk in tamizh (not tamil)and boasting how I knew hindi etc, ridicule the accent of english............but the intellectual leaning and level headedness of Madras classmates made me realize the perception was wrong. I learned to read, write my mother tongue whilst I was in grade 9, during engg days again I had difficulty to comprehend the various accents of tamzh at hostel.........but I would always cherish my Madras day and feel proud to a MADRASI..a k a Chennaite origin.


Unfortunately for this great city there was never an agressive Marketing Manager, read guardian minister to market it as a global city.

Yes Very true. Enda City a parthavudana pidikathu, Parka parka than Pidikum. Very soon we will get what we deserve.

People who crib about climate in India go to places of extreme weather conditions if they are paid more in their jobs. I see Indians cribbing about of snow and severe cold in the US...the same guys crib about sweat in Miami (like Chn or Bombay) or the dry heat in Texas. All these fellas won't go to India to enjoy the so-called 'pleasant weather' in Blr/Chn/Bomnay because they won't be paid so much as they earn here. :lol: :lol: So, vaaya mudikitu irupaanga! :lol::lol: Idhu iyarkai!

People in Chn will to Blr and complain about traffic there. So, they will move to the NYC/Boston and complain about snow and below zero temperature. :)

So, its money (and other benefits) and the basic human mentality to yearn for something that is not available right now that make them say all these.

This is what Chicagoans say 'fuggedaboutit!'. :D

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true, its part of any community. Its just that the problem gets compunded by tamil speaking people in India because they would inevitably become the minority in the face of a larger hindi speaking group. For instance a bengali and a gujarati can get together well in pune, but the tamil guy would end up alone or with only other tamilians and desperate to get back to tamilnadu. Being part of one country, its sad that we have to form such linguistic groups for reassurance rather than try to adapt with the local culture. For most people in tamilnadu, crossing the language boundary of the home state is a huge task. Knowledge of hindi lets you travel a lot more easier through the country.

In this regard there is much to learn from malayalees, as fond as they are of their culture and language, they make every attempt to gel with the local culture of a new place. Although Hindi is taught in schools, they are generally very poor at any language apart from malayalam, but they never have any inhibition about going outside kerala to an unfamiliar place. be it sheikhs or americans, mallus make friends with everyone.

its your perception and you got it kind of wrong...as some guys

End of the day is your choice, whether to learn a local language (no matter what language) and mix in local culture.
Don't expect state should taught Hindi, if you need learn yourself. Matter of Hindi, its very easy language.

State of Tamil Nadu haven't taught the local language to the Tamil people of Taravi (mumbai), i mention them because these people are less educated or illiterate.
But you are talking about educated people. its their choice, if they want they can easily pickup.

In Bangalore i have seen many Tamil origin people from Krishnagiri / surrounding area having small shops in vegetable market and speaking local language,

He might think he don't need learn to or he knows to survive without that or he know he is going to stay for few years or month.
If he has long term plan to stay there he will learn local language. He/ she might felt unwelcoming, it does not mean he/she desperately want to come Tamil Nadu because of language.

Tamils doing VERY well in unfamiliar places long before than their compatriots in France ( Pondciherry people, Tamil origin) and Malaysia, Singapore and etc... even before gulf countries got richer after 1960's thanks to oil and other educated Indians migrated to other countries.

As bono said, its all over the world. In Europe three major countries echoing same word multiculturalism has failed.
In UK there are lot of Bangladeshi and Pakistanis aged population can not speak in English (forget about writing, even some Englishmen don't know how to write) even after lived in English speaking country for more than 30 years. They managed to survive without local language.

You don't need to single out Tamizhans for this case.

For United India we don't need single language, we can survive and flourish with multi language as we do with religion. Its all in our perception.

Basic principle of Democracy is freedom of choice.

take it easy....:cheers:

Friends dont miss this chance. i AM currently in Bangalore. so i will miss this. get your tank full. once in life time free petrol. given by our great DMK candidate in chennai.


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its your perception and you got it kind of wrong...as some guys

End of the day is your choice, whether to learn a local language (no matter what language) and mix in local culture.
Don't expect state should taught Hindi, if you need learn yourself. Matter of Hindi, its very easy language.

State of Tamil Nadu haven't taught the local language to the Tamil people of Taravi (mumbai), i mention them because these people are less educated or illiterate.
But you are talking about educated people. its their choice, if they want they can easily pickup.

In Bangalore i have seen many Tamil origin people from Krishnagiri / surrounding area having small shops in vegetable market and speaking local language,

He might think he don't need learn to or he knows to survive without that or he know he is going to stay for few years or month.
If he has long term plan to stay there he will learn local language. He/ she might felt unwelcoming, it does not mean he/she desperately want to come Tamil Nadu because of language.

Tamils doing VERY well in unfamiliar places long before than their compatriots in France ( Pondciherry people, Tamil origin) and Malaysia, Singapore and etc... even before gulf countries got richer after 1960's thanks to oil and other educated Indians migrated to other countries.

As bono said, its all over the world. In Europe three major countries echoing same word multiculturalism has failed.
In UK there are lot of Bangladeshi and Pakistanis aged population can not speak in English (forget about writing, even some Englishmen don't know how to write) even after lived in English speaking country for more than 30 years. They managed to survive without local language.

You don't need to single out Tamizhans for this case.

For United India we don't need single language, we can survive and flourish with multi language as we do with religion. Its all in our perception.

Basic principle of Democracy is freedom of choice.

take it easy....:cheers:

Well said! :) India is the epitome of a thriving vibrant democracy...
but i do understand where planemad is coming from. But language differences is as much a boon as it is a bane.

btw is english or hindi taught as a compulsory language in TN? and which standard of studies is it compulsory till?

cheers!

true, its part of any community. Its just that the problem gets compunded by tamil speaking people in India because they would inevitably become the minority in the face of a larger hindi speaking group. For instance a bengali and a gujarati can get together well in pune, but the tamil guy would end up alone or with only other tamilians and desperate to get back to tamilnadu. Being part of one country, its sad that we have to form such linguistic groups for reassurance rather than try to adapt with the local culture. For most people in tamilnadu, crossing the language boundary of the home state is a huge task.


yes agreed completely ... tamil people are the most unconnected people form the rest part of the country

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^^ Then please suggest them a good Nokia phone :lol::nuts:

there are lots of good nokia shops in chennai ... you can ask them :nuts:

Well said! :) btw is english or hindi taught as a compulsory language in TN? and which standard of studies is it compulsory till?

cheers!

English is thought from Kindergarden till they finish their studies in college:lol: It is the medium of instruction here in most of the schools...
More than tamil I feel English is the primary language of Tamil Nadu. :nuts:

yes agreed completely ... tamil people are the most unconnected people form the rest part of the country

completely wrong..... :)

yes agreed completely ... tamil people are the most unconnected people form the rest part of the country

I don't think so...In Bangalore Tamils are in Majority and mingle with everyone, they are the most level headed people I have experienced within India of all. TN & keralites are equally good. As one of the forumer said if they are in living in their own cocoon, how come they are spread in many of the other countries even.

Srilanka - Tamil is official language.
Singapore - Tamil is official language, u can see even tamil language in singapore dollars. Mr. Nathan is the president of Singapore who is a tamilian & married to a Bengali women.
Malaysia - YOu can hear tamil a lot. Johar bahru has a murugan temple - who is the important god of Tamils. Thai Poosam is national holiday in Malaysia celebrated for Lord Murugan, for more than 100 years. Even India / TN does not have an holiday on that day.
Canada / South Africa/ Middle east - Has huge tamil population.

Even there are recent finding that Japanese & Korean Languages are connected to Tamil a lot...

If they are not well connected how that they have spread their language and culture every where. Please be sensible in your statements, consider the facts and figures before you conclude something.

Don't get carried away by the usual perception....

yes agreed completely ... tamil people are the most unconnected people form the rest part of the country

Typical northie attitude of bullshitting.. Sorry for being offensive but just cant tolerate these bullshit comments. One of the reason why Bimaru states are contended and barbarian. Grow up and stop just posting ur personal hate statements.

We are well settled with rest of the world or wherever we go. So are people from kerala or andra or karnataka. Its the perception problem that other guys over tamils. Being unique always finds irritants.

PS: Mods, I just cant tolerate these offensive comments, so had to use such rude words. Sorry abt that.

I don't think so...In Bangalore Tamils are in Majority and mingle with everyone, they are the most level headed people I have experienced within India of all. TN & keralites are equally good. As one of the forumer said if they are in living in their own cocoon, how come they are spread in many of the other countries even.

Srilanka - Tamil is official language.
Singapore - Tamil is official language, u can see even tamil language in singapore dollars. Mr. Nathan is the president of Singapore who is a tamilian & married to a Bengali women.
Malaysia - YOu can hear tamil a lot. Johar bahru has a murugan temple - who is the important god of Tamils. Thai Poosam is national holiday in Malaysia celebrated for Lord Murugan, for more than 100 years. Even India / TN does not have an holiday on that day.
Canada / South Africa/ Middle east - Has huge tamil population.

Even there are recent finding that Japanese & Korean Languages are connected to Tamil a lot...

If they are not well connected how that they have spread their language and culture every where. Please be sensible in your statements, consider the facts and figures before you conclude something.

Don't get carried away by the usual perception....

true...i watched kill bill recently and there was this small japanese dialogue 'gogo da ne?'.....means the same in tamil too, a coincidence maybe...hehe
(gogo da ne? = Aren't you gogo?)

Typical northie attitude of bullshitting.. Sorry for being offensive but just cant tolerate these bullshit comments. One of the reason why Bimaru states are contended and barbarian. Grow up and stop just posting ur personal hate statements.

We are well settled with rest of the world or wherever we go. So are people from kerala or andra or karnataka. Its the perception problem that other guys over tamils. Being unique always finds irritants.

PS: Mods, I just cant tolerate these offensive comments, so had to use such rude words. Sorry abt that.

Such a disgusting comment :no:

wlbkng, get a grip.

@MP04 - pls stop posting such comments. Please write your personal views in your own blogs and not in a public forum like this.

Calm down and close this argument.

Have a break...have a kit kat and identify the places
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Such a disgusting comment :no:

its ur perception! I felt the same when MP04 posted such a comment!

@MP04 - pls stop posting such comments. Please write your personal views in your own blogs and not in a public forum like this.

Calm down and close this argument.

No offence but when a lot of the members disagreed with planemad no one had a problem but if someone agreed with him all of sudden people started. Not everyone is going to have the same view so people just need to respect that. If he didn't agree with MP04 he could have just said I don't agree like doccbe but no need spew out such rubbish.

its ur perception! I felt the same when MP04 posted such a comment!

It was his own opinion based on his own views if you don't agree then just say that you don't or explain why you don't agree rather than spewing out such filth. He didn't swear, he didn't say anything bad but you on the other hand well the less said the better. Also if you were that sorry (apologising to the mods) then you would not have posted in the first place.

All right. That's enough. Let's get on with it.

It was his own opinion based on his own views if you don't agree then just say that you don't or explain why you don't agree rather than spewing out such filth. He didn't swear, he didn't say anything bad but you on the other hand well the less said the better. Also if you were that sorry (apologising to the mods) then you would not have posted in the first place.

I dont want to continue this discussion further. But stop justifying his comments. When you get offended by what I said, I too got offended by what he said. These are sensitive issues and unnecessary provoking invites ire of those who get offended.

Saying sorry is for the words I had to use, not for my views. My views remain the same.

Don't judge a place or state or a community with a views of someone in a virtual place. You cannot just insult one and ask them to shut up.

It was his own opinion based on his own views if you don't agree
You could have done the same when you dint agree to my statements. Why are you questioning me while backing up MP04?

I will be visiting Chennai in another 11 days :)

Have nothing on my itinerary except for the WC match. Do you guys have any places in mind that you want be to photograph ?

I dont want to continue this discussion further. But stop justifying his comments. When you get offended by what I said, I too got offended by what he said. These are sensitive issues and unnecessary provoking invites ire of those who get offended.

Saying sorry is for the words I had to use, not for my views. My views remain the same.

Don't judge a place or state or a community with a views of someone in a virtual place. You cannot just insult one and ask them to shut up.


You could have done the same when you dint agree to my statements. Why are you questioning me while backing up MP04?



Whether I justify his views or not it is my prerogative and you are certainly not the person to tell me about it.

If you get offended then act in a mature manner rather than making personal attacks and writing absolute utter rubbish.

And please don't even talk about judging because it wasn't me who branded a whole bunch of people with the terms "contended" and "barberic".

You could have done the same when you dint agree to my statements. Why are you questioning me while backing up MP04?

There is a difference between his opinion and yours. If he had expressed his opinion in the way you have then this whole place would have been even worse.

Whether I justify his views or not it is my prerogative and you are certainly not the person to tell me about it.

Same applies to you. Welcome!

If you get offended then act in a mature manner rather than making personal attacks and writing absolute utter rubbish.

Same to you!

And please don't even talk about judging because it wasn't me who branded a whole bunch of people with the terms "contended" and "barberic".

If that has hurt you, sorry abt that!

There is a difference between his opinion and yours. If he had expressed his opinion in the way you have then this whole place would have been even worse

Do not justify my friend. Lets knock this off pls!

visiting this thread after a long time ..... nothing has changed :ohno: arguments on the same topics continue :ohno::ohno: :bash:

Same applies to you. Welcome!

No I will question you if you would write in such language. You also have the right to question him if he had written in such a language but he didn't. So your comment was not needed.

Same to you!

I haven't made personal attacks on you.

If that has hurt you, sorry abt that!

Yeh basically write utter filth then say sorry! how mature!

@nandan, what to do? theres a nuthead like gentem on the forum.

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Chennai: Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be figuring in a fresh initiative along with his IPL team, the Chennai Super Kings in a comic book series specifically targeting the team’s young fans.

Also featuring in the comics series are Dhoni’s Super Kings team-mates Suresh Raina and Michael Hussey, according to Rakesh Singh, the head of Marketing of the Chennai outfit.

The book will contain 40 pages and is priced at Rs 40 each with an initial print run of 40,000 copies. The book will hit the stands coinciding with the start of the Indian Premier League-4 season in April this year.

“The idea is to catch them young. This is targeted at children below 10 years as our popularity in that segment is very high. These comics will touch them more than anything else,” said Rakesh Singh.

Following their consistent performances through the three seasons of IPL apart from achieving a rare “double” of winning both the IPL and the Champions League last year, the Super Kings are attempting to leverage the growing fan base.

To this end, the Super Kings offer some 20 merchandise items like key chains, caps, T-shirts and mugs through their website and retail outlets.

Mumbai-based advertising company Cartwheel Creative Consultancy Pvt. Ltd is writing the script and producing the series. It has tied up with India Book House for nationwide distribution of the comics.

The inaugural edition of the comic series is called Lion of Chepauk in which Dhoni rescues a street puppy that goes on to become the team’s lucky mascot.

It is likely that eventually, the comics series will be published in Hindi, Tamil and other regional languages depending on the popularity of the English version, said Ramki D Ramakrishna, founder of Cartwheel Creative.

visiting this thread after a long time ..... nothing has changed :ohno: arguments on the same topics continue :ohno::ohno: :bash:

Wrong time, my friend. Saturn is in the wrong position, I guess.

@nandan, what to do? theres a nuthead like gentem on the forum.

Don't blame him for this now, he's been banned for 2 months and he hasnt re-incarnated yet :lol:

Wrong time, my friend. Saturn is in the wrong position, I guess.

:lol:

Anyone watched the match in the stadium today Eng v/s SA . Interesting match it was.

CHENNAI: Terrace gardening, earlier seen as a hobby for green thumbs, is now gaining reputation as an activity that could put homegrown organic food on the table, literally. What's more: Growing your own vegetables can help you relax and destress, and, more importantly, save money.

Pressed for space in apartments and shocked by the escalating prices of fruits and vegetables, a small yet determinedly growing group of city residents is looking skyward to grow vegetables, greens, and herbs for meals and medication. From vegetables like cauliflower, cabbage, yam, tomato, onion, ladies finger, green chilli, various types of gourds, drumstick, plantain and greens, some are even giving paddy a shot in pet bottles.

"Use sky space even if you live in a small apartment," advises Founder of Exnora International M B Nirmal, who has set up a terrace garden in his former residence on Giriappa Road in T Nagar and also in his current residence in Arumbakkam. Corporation mayor M Subramanian, who inaugurated Nirmal's garden for public viewing on Monday, is also interested in setting up a garden on the terrace of his home.

Rooftop gardens need little upfront investment. Milk trays, bought from the waste paper mart, can grow greens and mint; huge plastic drums that once contained chemicals can house plantain trees and corn; throwaway tyres can be stacked one on top of the other to hold enough soil to grow plants; holes in pipes placed vertically give ample space for green chillies to peep out.

You may need little cash to start, but the gardens need another type of investment -- time. One needs to take some time off everyday to water and take care of the plants. This time could well be considered a destressing exercise.

Regular harvesting and recycling of wastes is needed to maintain the garden and get the most yield from it. If the garden is sustained by sullage water from the household and nourished with kitchen wastes it retains its organic nature and is that much more healthy. No need to pay double the price for organic food from the supermarket.

As awareness grows, more people are signing up for training programmes conducted by the Urban Horiculature Development Centre on rooftop gardening. Some 16 people turned up for the last programme, said P Santhi, professor and head of the centre.

Santhi suggests that first-timers waterproof the terrace and see to it that the water does not stagnate. The roof must be able to support the weight of the plants and the pots in which they are placed. One can even grow vegetables like potatoes and mushrooms in gunny bags, but be prepared to accept the fact that the yield will not be the same as planting them in the ground.

Shanthi Gopal, a resident of Mangalipillai Thottam on Giriappa Road, lives in matchbox-sized houses, but finds the space to grow a sprig of tulasi, karpuravalli and jasmine in her house. She says her daily prayers near the tulasi plant; uses karpuravalli herb to make tonics for her children when they catch a cold; and the jasmine adorns her hair.

Shanthi is now inspired by her success to grow more plants. "After all, they need but very little space and a little care. But the plants pay us back in good measure," she added.


Source : http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Terrace-gardens-reach-for-the-sky-help-beat-food-inflation/articleshow/7637120.cms

:ohno: Still fight is going on.......Chennai Vs other cities...OOOOps

CHENNAI: Chennai Corporation's energy-efficient methods, which reduced its electricity bill by Rs 2 crores, may soon be emulated by other government deparments in the state. The civic body, which had 1.10 lakh street lights a few years ago, used to spend Rs 18 crores on electricity bills. But this year the bill was brought down to Rs 16 crores despite adding 22,000 more energy efficient lights.

Energy conservation is increasingly becoming a focus area across the nation as it faces a severe shortage in power supply. The Bachat Lamp Yojana scheme, which aims at replacing all incandescent bulbs with Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFL), is a step towards this. While many of these measures are treated as mere recommendations, the Chennai Corporation, however, has shown that it prefers action to words.

The Corporation is using more solar lights and introduced Compact Fluorescent bulbs in streets and parks. "All the parks in the city will soon have only energy-efficient lights," said Chennai Corporation Mayor M Subramanian, who added that, in the coming years, the bill will be reduced further.

Subramanian said that the Corporation officials were also regularly studying the electricity consumption pattern in all its ten zones. "We have initiated the practice of awarding Corporation officials who bring down the electricity bill in their zones," said the Mayor.

The Chennai Corporation has setup a laboratory in Chintadripet to analyse the quality and capacity of bulbs. The civic body has illuminated Napier bridge using energy-efficient lighting. The same type of lighting will be implemented in the light-and-sound show to be introduced in Victoiral Hall. "The Rippon Building will also be lit in a similar manner," said the Mayor.

Meanwhile, the senior power managers in the state have lauded Chennai Corporation's green move'. "Water and electricity charges are expensive for the exchequer of any Municipality or Corporation. The Chennai Corporation has proved that these charges can be reduced," said a senior official at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.

He said that many government departments are now adopting green measures. The Tamil Nadu Electrical Inspectorate will be setting up a solar generation plant to meet its energy needs. "We are trying to create awareness among other departments to do the same," said the official.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Green-measures-shave-off-Rs-2cr-from-corpn-power-bill/articleshow/7637036.cms

CHENNAI: Get ready to be wowed during the weekend by the tallest tensegrity tower in Asia and the second tallest in the world, a concrete canoe that not only floats on water but also ferries two people across and other technical achievements at the CEA Fest.

The civil engineering department of the Indian Institute of Technology — Madras is hosting its annual department festival, showcasing concrete achievements that have taken months and even years to evolve from a design on paper to tangible structures.

"In the classroom we give the students a lot of technical instruction on how to design structures, but no real training on how to interact with people or manage projects and finance, which come with the job. The CEA Fest is an attempt to help the students improve the implementation of technical skills, and bring out their communication and leadership skills," said Ashwin Mahalingam, member of the faculty and convenor of the civil engineering association.

Around 150 students have worked for the last two months to organise the CEA Fest, which will have events like the Civil War with students and professors teaming up to quiz opponents on various topics, robotics, and a CAD contest.

Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/IITs-tech-fest-to-showcase-its-design-wonders/articleshow/7631976.cms

Some of the city's watering holes screening the World Cup live.

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A study on the toxic nature of the sediments in the Cooum river is being conducted by the Chennai River Restoration Trust.

The study is to take preventive measures on any possible impact on human health during dredging. The Trust has collected samples from various points across the stretch of the river for conducting the study and the results are expected shortly.

The dredging is an important component of the river restoration as a chunk of the pollutants is trapped in around 90 lakh cubic metre of its sediments. The study is likely to throw light on the heavy metals and disease-causing microorganisms in the sediments, according to officials with the project.

The CRRT is not likely to opt for burying the sediments in deep seabed as it would be expensive.

Under the Singapore River cleaning model, on which the Cooum river restoration project is based, the sediments were, however, buried in deep seabed.

CRRT is planning to find a cheaper alternative for removing the polluted sediments without harming the environment.

The clearing of the mouth of the Cooum is under way and is expected to remove 900 cubic metres of marine sediments every day caused because of littoral drift. This is expected to restore the tidal influence up to Chetpet and would be a stepping stone for restoration of various species of fishes in the river ecosystem.

The removal of 2.6 lakh cubic metre of sand accumulated in the river mouth would be done in two years. However, the restoration would be sustainable only after polluted sediments inside the river are removed at least to a depth of three feet, according to officials.

Leaving the sediments in the Chennai Corporation's dumping grounds in Perungudi or Kodungaiyur is not possible as the sediments are not classified as solid waste. The dredging work would begin after the CRRT chalks out a strategy for dumping the polluted sediments safely.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Chennai/article1512982.ece

People who crib about climate in India go to places of extreme weather conditions if they are paid more in their jobs. I see Indians cribbing about of snow and severe cold in the US...the same guys crib about sweat in Miami (like Chn or Bombay) or the dry heat in Texas. All these fellas won't go to India to enjoy the so-called 'pleasant weather' in Blr/Chn/Bomnay because they won't be paid so much as they earn here. :lol: :lol: So, vaaya mudikitu irupaanga! :lol::lol: Idhu iyarkai!

People in Chn will to Blr and complain about traffic there. So, they will move to the NYC/Boston and complain about snow and below zero temperature. :)

So, its money (and other benefits) and the basic human mentality to yearn for something that is not available right now that make them say all these.

This is what Chicagoans say 'fuggedaboutit!'. :D

So what do u complain about? Wind?? :)

Accidents-Because of water pipeline works

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So what do u complain about? Wind?? :)
I go with the wind and say 'fuggedaboutit!' :D

I don't think so...
well my perception is based on loads of experience in real life ... based on that i have that perception ... not only me , i have seen lots of people having same perception ... so only in real life if i see the other way round , only then i can agree that i was wrong ... and that perception of mine is not of whole south india but only tamil nadu ... and im talking only comparatively with respect to other state people ... i hope i am wrong

Typical northie attitude of bullshitting.. Sorry for being offensive but just cant tolerate these bullshit comments. One of the reason why Bimaru states are contended and barbarian. Grow up and stop just posting ur personal hate statements.

We are well settled with rest of the world or wherever we go. So are people from kerala or andra or karnataka. Its the perception problem that other guys over tamils. Being unique always finds irritants.

PS: Mods, I just cant tolerate these offensive comments, so had to use such rude words. Sorry abt that.

hey look we can see now who is having attitude ... few other people also said the same thing which i said ... but may be they don't belong to "BIMARU" state thats why you did not used those harsh words against them ... isn't it ???
and why are you bringing andhra pradesh or karnataka in between ... did i comment on them ... shows how much you hate non - south indian states

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lol...when everyones using the other side of the road, why is this person driving on the right?

No offence but when a lot of the members disagreed with planemad no one had a problem but if someone agreed with him all of sudden people started. Not everyone is going to have the same view so people just need to respect that. If he didn't agree with MP04 he could have just said I don't agree like doccbe but no need spew out such rubbish.

thanks :)

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:lol::lol:

A fine and accurate description of what is happening here. Keep them coming :)

Bono: Exactly. I too thought the same when I saw it. This is what happens if you try to be too smart.

^^ I had to scroll pages before to find Bono's comments. Me too in the club. :cheers:

@MM: You are good at this too. :lol:

this time fellas from NI got something for their signature. :)

I came to Chennai about 7-8 months back with all the preconceptions that most people have about Chennai. Honestly speaking language is nowhere near as much a problem as people make it out to be. Again and again when I started speaking whatever Tamil I've picked up people responded in English, just because they knew from my accent that I was not a Tamilian. Be it police officers or anybody else I never faced problems other than with auto drivers who do speak to you only in Tamil.

But there's no doubt that Bangalore and Hyderabad attract and will continue attract more migrants, short and long term. This in turn boosts the economy because it leads to demand for hotels, serviced apartments, more resteraunts of different kinds and so on. Ambani was a migrant to Mumbai from Gujarat, Shiv Nadar is from TN but his biggest businesses in UP where he's setting up a university too, Birlas were from Rajasthan but have generated lakhs of jobs in Kolkata/WB.

But there's no doubt that Bangalore and Hyderabad attract and will continue attract more migrants, short and long term. This in turn boosts the economy because it leads to demand for hotels, serviced apartments, more resteraunts of different kinds and so on. Ambani was a migrant to Mumbai from Gujarat, Shiv Nadar is from TN but his biggest businesses in UP where he's setting up a university too, Birlas were from Rajasthan but have generated lakhs of jobs in Kolkata/WB.

Likewise Mahindras (SEZ, R&D centre, manuf. plant) and Tatas (Townships, SEZ, High-end & serviced apartments, business parks, convention centre, mall etc) are bringing more investments to Chennai these days.

Yes well said.

Whichever city you're in you have to be interested in it. Its history, its past, its culture, traditions, way of life, famous people and how it got to be the way it is. A little curiosity, a little interest in the place you're in, its foods, its customs and of course a willingness to accept the city on its own terms, to accept it as it is is the key. This willingness is lacking in many urban young professionals. You can't like Chennai if Delhi is your benchmark culturally and so on. Chennai is chennai. Like any city, it has many good and many bad points. Professionals be it in IT or elsewhere often, from what I see, have no interest in their surroundings if they are in a strange city. There are many exceptions but this is just my feeling.

well my perception is based on loads of experience in real life ... based on that i have that perception ... not only me , i have seen lots of people having same perception ... so only in real life if i see the other way round , only then i can agree that i was wrong ... and that perception of mine is not of whole south india but only tamil nadu ... and im talking only comparatively with respect to other state people ... i hope i am wrong

young man what exactly is your perception about tamilnadu and tamilians.Are they terrorists or maoists?just because they don't speak hindi or understand hindi or does not respond in hindi they become your enemies.Urdu speaking muslims conquered and ruled from Hyderabad,Bangaluru and mysore just like your place Bhopal unlike chennai which was ruled by the British.Your liking for the state capitals of other southern states like A.P and karnataka is understood because you have turned half muslim in Bhopal by centuries of muslim rule.BTW urdu a camp language of the preindependent times is close to Hindustani.

Yes well said.

Whichever city you're in you have to be interested in it. Its history, its past, its culture, traditions, way of life, famous people and how it got to be the way it is. A little curiosity, a little interest in the place you're in, its foods, its customs and of course a willingness to accept the city on its own terms, to accept it as it is is the key. This willingness is lacking in many urban young professionals. You can't like Chennai if Delhi is your benchmark culturally and so on. Chennai is chennai. Like any city, it has many good and many bad points. Professionals be it in IT or elsewhere often, from what I see, have no interest in their surroundings if they are in a strange city. There are many exceptions but this is just my feeling.

Not withstanding whatever u say about chennai it is definitely a safer city particularly for women when compared to Delhi Bangaluru Hyderabad or even Mumbai what with problems faced by women suburban commuters in mumbai of late.Even the auto and taxi drivers in Delhi ,Mumbai and Hyderabad have become unreasonable and arrogant due to increasing petrol price.Delhi the capital of india is most unsafe for women.

Yes well said.

Whichever city you're in you have to be interested in it. Its history, its past, its culture, traditions, way of life, famous people and how it got to be the way it is. A little curiosity, a little interest in the place you're in, its foods, its customs and of course a willingness to accept the city on its own terms, to accept it as it is is the key. This willingness is lacking in many urban young professionals. You can't like Chennai if Delhi is your benchmark culturally and so on. Chennai is chennai. Like any city, it has many good and many bad points. Professionals be it in IT or elsewhere often, from what I see, have no interest in their surroundings if they are in a strange city. There are many exceptions but this is just my feeling.

But our young professionals immediately fall in love with western culture if they stay in U.S.A, Europe or latin American countries but TN culture which is purely Hindu part of Bharat becomes alien.Delhi is a Islamic city but chennai is pure hindu city.:lol:

The perception is changing now a days and software companies in Chennai has plenty of North Indians. Hindi is widely spoken in Chennai Malls and Multiplexes.

Other-side, Climate is deciding the attire; not the culture, then it became culture :). In Arab country, people need to protect them from sand Strom so, they are covering themselves with cloths. Same in Rajasthan, they need to keep their head cool from hot sun, so they wear turban. We cannot blindly go with western dress in India :)

Not withstanding whatever u say about chennai it is definitely a safer city particularly for women when compared to Delhi Bangaluru Hyderabad or even Mumbai what with problems faced by women suburban commuters in mumbai of late.Even the auto and taxi drivers in Delhi ,Mumbai and Hyderabad have become unreasonable and arrogant due to increasing petrol price.Delhi the capital of india is most unsafe for women.

Have you ever boarded our beloved Pallavan sir? :)

Agree with you that Chennai is safe for women compared to Delhi, BLR or HYD. Not so when compared to Mumbai. Mumbai is the safest of all Indian metros for women IMHO.

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00496/08mp_tshirt_2_jpg_496557f.jpg
Chennai Gaga

OFFBEAT Visiting Chennai? Take a piece of the city that you’ll always cherish. ANUSHA PARTHASARATHY on the fast-growing souvenir market

Screeching autorickshaws, loud street vendors, Central Station, wire baskets, MGR’s witticisms, Tiruvalluvar’s words of wisdom, Rajini’s punch dialogues, painted pumpkins with tongues sticking out, filter coffee, the Marina Beach… these define Chennai, but were never made into souvenirs that a proud Chennai-ite or a tourist could pick up. But those days are fast disappearing.

With merchandise that captures the ethos of the city, Chennai is rapidly emerging as a brand.Take Huzaima Rifai, for instance. This 25-year-old Tamil from Bangkok was inspired by the ‘I love NY’ T-shirts. A series of designs and ‘I ♥ Chennai’ T-shirts later, ‘Tanglish Tees’ was born. “All fruitful ventures are born out of a unique idea. I decided that at least one word on all my T-shirts should be in Tamil. But, before that, I did a Google search on Chennai T-shirts and found that no one had thought of T-shirts with Tamil words on them,” she says.

The Internet is a big help, says Huzaima. “Initially, I printed around 200 ‘I ♥ Chennai’ T-shirts and got a few friends and cousins to wear the T-shirt to their colleges. Before I knew it, most of the T-shirts got sold out. There was even an actor who bought several T-shirts. Since then, the response has been steady, with my major market being NRIs,” she says. Tanglish Tees are available via Facebook at www.groups.to/ilovechennaitshirt or mail (tanglishtees@gmail.com).

Theme cafe

Zha Café, including its name, symbolises everything Tamil. Arasi Arul, its owner, says, “We call it the world’s first Tamizh theme café.After seeing so many people sporting Che Guevara T-shirts, we’ve launched a new line of Bharati and Tiruvalluvar tees. There are Goundamani and Senthil tees, and we’re working on a new line on Nagesh and other classic comedians as well. Our ‘I love Chennai’ postcards are popular too.”

Zha Café’s quintessentially Tamil menu, consisting of bajji, vadai and sundal, is its major draw, says the entrepreneur. “I thought the cappuccino would be popular but discovered that the traditional brews are a hit.None of my global fare sells as much as sundal or sukku coffee. There is a graffiti wall that’s all about the city too,” Arasi reiterates. Zha Café is located at 2nd Street, Kamarajar Avenue, Adyar.

Chennai Gaga is another brand that concentrates on all things Chennai. T-shirts, coasters, pens, mugs, magnets and totes are just the beginning, says Sujata Tarakesan, “There are many souvenirs you can buy abroad. Somehow the souvenir culture did not exist here, though Chennai has so much to show. It’s a wonderful place but there isn’t much to take back home. When our first range was launched, people were pleasantly surprised. Our ‘Vanakkam’ and ‘Marina’ T-shirts became very popular. We’re coming up with other items too. It’s an opportunity to go gaga over Chennai.”

While boutiques and tourists make up the chunk of the clientiele, these brands are reasonably priced to attract the average Chennai-ite too. Chennai Gaga has boutiques across the city to reach a wider range of customers. They’re available at The Box (The Park, Nungambakkam) among other places. “Though we target tourists who are looking for a souvenir of the city they’re visiting, we are also looking at those proud Chennai-ites who are looking for a T-shirt to flaunt their love for the city,” smiles Sujata. Check out their products at www.chennaigaga.com.

Varnajalam markets wire baskets, those that you would find in every Chennai home a couple of decades ago. The organisation aims at providing employment to women from the slums in Sathyavanimuthu Nagar (Pallavan Salai). The bags have been tweaked to attract tourists. “These recyclable plastic bags are made by around 50 disadvantaged and physically-challenged women who work for a daily wage of Rs.100. We’ve had a good response so far and many tourists have shown an interest in them. We make bags in different shapes, some are lined and have pouches inside,” says K. S. Prasad. The wire bags are available at The Box and The Slum Showroom in Pallavan Nagar (opposite Central Station), ph: 64572188.

In touch with tradition

Traditional games are getting popular, not just among tourists but among the local people too. Kreeda, a brand dedicated to promoting and reviving traditional games, has been making waves with its collection of pallankuzhi, gilli danda, pambaram, dayakattam and others.

Vinita Sidhartha, the woman behind the company, says it’s a way of remembering all things good. “Our lifestyle has changed so much that only little things like this can keep us in touch with tradition. Recently, we also launched a pack of cards called ‘Memories of Madras’ Each card has information about a particular place. You could play with it or just pick a card and drive out to see the place,” she says.

Kreeda’s games are child- and eco-friendly, but this pushes up the cost. “We use recycled paper cartons and bio-degradable materials,” says Vinita.

Kreeda is located at 749-A, Anna Salai, ph: 64622111.

:applause:

http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/metroplus/article1517392.ece?homepage=true

^^ Here's the Tanglish Tees' FB group
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9164717394

and one of their design:

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v190/120/72/501982128/s501982128_405042_8253.jpg

Saw more Tees in the www.chennaigaga.com site.. Planning to buy next time when I come to Chennai.. Some samples from their site..

All cc: chennaigaga.com

http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/love_chennai_ls_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/madras_central_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/chennaiite_white_zoom.jpg

http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/love_chennai_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/tamilnadu_chennai_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/barcode_chennaiite_zoom.jpg

http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/marina_beach_black_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/chennai_hot_meter_zoom.jpg http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/madras_to_chennai_zoom.jpg

Note: I have no attachment to the website or the Tshirt company or agency or whatsoever. I posted these pics as I found them attractive and spreads msg abt Chennai. If someone is not unhappy abt the pics, let me know!

^^ Nice! Welcome relief from the chaos of the past few days! :cheers:

^^ Nice! Welcome relief from the chaos of the past few days! :cheers:

Yep, Love it i am going to get one from friends in chennai

^^ I have seen some of these Chennai t-shirts in a mall in Bangalore (!!). Didn't buy any then as I didn't like any of the designs, but sure would like some.

^^ I have seen some of these Chennai t-shirts in a mall in Bangalore (!!). Didn't buy any then as I didn't like any of the designs, but sure would like some.

Wow!! What happened to the mall?

Saw more Tees in the www.chennaigaga.com site.. Planning to buy next time when I come to Chennai.. Some samples from their site..

All cc: chennaigaga.com

http://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/barcode_chennaiite_zoom.jpg




This one will be a big hit if marketed among IITians. May be they can accentuate the IIT like CHENNAIITE.

But it's still IIT Madras :)

Ofcourse.

Wow!! What happened to the mall?

Nothing so far :)

They even had CSK t-shirts openly displayed.

To be honest Bangalore-Chennai comparisions are just going to keep growing and growing. Its not going to stop. The simple fact is that Bangalore attracts more migrants, more investment and has a better "image" than Chennai. I dare say if a business was to have a south India HQ it would be in Bangalore today, not chennai/hyderabad. The SI HQs of organizations that are in Chennai IMHO are pre-the rise of Bangalore. Now that Bangalore is buying so many AC buses, building elevated expressways, has a far better airport not to mention the weather people are bound to compare it vs Chennai time and again. With the decline of Kolkata, India's 3rd city status is today more truly filled by Bangalore than by Kolkata. If one were to look at economic activity in Kolkata vs Bangalore I think on many parameters Bangalore (air traffic, Grade A office space, supply of five star hotel rooms, commercial space, number of international flights and so on) would be ahead of Kolkata. When your neighbour next door is growing the way it is, comparisions are inevitable.

Many of female friends in our college have been harassed in buses, auto rickshaws as well as in the street. One of my friends had a horrible experience where an autodriver squeezed her hand and told her how "nice her voice was". Our college in fact, where 80-90 % of students are from outside TN, had several incidents where female students were ambushed, molested and even punched in the road near the OMR (Institute of Mathematical Sciences Road). The issue of girls being harassed came up so much that the college had to complain to the police about it. I have also first hand seen girls in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and even Pune walking alone late at night. I have hardly seen that in Chennai at all. In fact in large parts of Chennai women alone are hardly visible after dark (even as early as 8 pm). The local Tamil girls say that their parents tell them to get on buses in groups after dark.

Chennai is safer than Delhi for women but given what I've seen in the last 6-7 months, I would find it hard to digest from saying it is the safest city for women

I am attaching this article not for comparisons... rather the interesting / different view point of the auuthor.

had occasion in recent months to spend time in Calcutta and Chennai. The structure of both is surprisingly similar. Calcutta is spread out north-to-south along the Hooghly; Chennai is similarly spread out along the Bay of Bengal. This layout generates traffic along the long axis. To carry the increasing traffic, parallel roads spread out to the east or west, wherever space is available, like the metropolitan bypass in Calcutta. They act as walls segregating different parts of the city, each of which acquires its distinct character. One standard pattern is that big buildings on large plots are strung along the arteries. Increasingly, these are office buildings. In the interstices between the arteries are districts which are more residential.

The most striking difference is in the character of the traffic. Animal-drawn vehicles have been long gone in both cities, but cycle-driven vehicles survive in Calcutta, whereas they have been completely removed in Chennai. As a result of this single difference, traffic moves much faster and more smoothly in Chennai. Local authorities in Calcutta are not unaware of this factor; they have largely banished cycle rickshaws from the main roads. But they still allow them on side roads, from which they frequently spill out and clutter the main roads. Black-and-yellow taxis too are common on Calcutta roads. They have virtually disappeared from Chennai roads; there if people want a taxi, they ring up various taxi services. So taxis do not crowd the streets.

Another factor that makes an enormous difference between the two cities is the use of footpaths. Calcutta’s footpaths are cluttered with shops and hawkers; such intrusion is almost entirely absent in Chennai. The result is twofold. First, pedestrians in Calcutta use roads as pavements, and motorized traffic sneaks in between pedestrians. In Chennai, motorized traffic is completely unobstructed by humans, and moves smoothly. The other, less obvious, result is that the pavement shops in Calcutta generate an enormous amount of refuse which they throw on the roads. So the roads are strewn with waste which pedestrians adroitly avoid. Their dance-like, non-linear movement forces drivers of wheeled vehicles to become equally adroit in avoiding the pedestrians.

Because motorized traffic moves faster in Chennai, it is possible to take in more meetings in a day. A visitor like me can safely plan up to five meetings; locals, who have better knowledge of roads and traffic density, can do better. In Calcutta, I find that it would be unwise to plan more than three meetings in a day; and even then I find myself ringing up my contacts, warning them that I am going to be late and apologizing. They equally waste their time waiting for me.

The interstices between the roads were originally residential, but commercial activities have penetrated them. The commercial activities in Calcutta are mostly in the nature of small shops. In Chennai, such shops are absent; interstitial commercial activity is entirely in the form of offices. This is one reason why Chennai has become a hub of the information technology and business process outsourcing industries. To begin with at least, IT firms start in residential buildings. Slowly, the residential buildings become entirely commercialized, and streets change their character. This trend has been slowed down to some extent by the arrival of high-rise buildings; they pack offices much more tightly than old two- or three-storey buildings. The same shift to high-rise buildings is happening with a lag in residential accommodation.

But here there is a significant difference between Calcutta and Chennai. Before the advent of cheap lifts and high-rise buildings, the conventional wisdom was that humans could climb four storeys on their own steam. So governments allowed four-storey buildings in the 1960s and 1970s, and allocated vast tracts of new land to them. So the outskirts of Calcutta are infested with thousands of such five-floor buildings. Poorly maintained, they present a depressing sight today. Chennai also has these mass- produced chawls. They are populated by the poor, or the lucky ones amongst them whom the government accommodated there; in the space around, they have set up shops, and thus converted the localities into modern villages or near-slums. But the extent of this failed bourgeoisification is more limited in Chennai, which to a great extent has kept its leafy side streets. Today, those streets are also getting crowded with offices and the cars of office-goers. But the neighbourhoods are still more pleasant than either the crumbling old residential districts or discoloured new residential buildings of Calcutta. It looks as if the people of Chennai repaint their buildings more often.

The other big difference between the two cities is that Chennai is a bustling deep-water port, whereas Calcutta has virtually died out as a port. Considerable industry has come up around Chennai, which uses the port. The outstanding one is automobiles; the Chennai region is India’s biggest automobile hub, rivalled only by the hub south of Delhi. Automobile production has settled down here not only because space and labour are cheap. It is also because it is much easier to import components through Chennai port. Industrial firms today buy in and buy out to a great extent, and specialize in a few operations; Chennai port enables them to do this on an international scale. Chennai port, too, is not deep enough for modern tankers and carriers. They unload cargo in Colombo, which is then transhipped to Chennai in smaller ships. Now Chennai port is also getting crowded, and traffic is spreading to ports further south; the next candidate for a major port is Ennore.

Because of the presence of industry and logistics on such a large scale in Chennai, there is enormous demand for white-collar labour. So the middle-class suburbs survive and prosper. Small houses are being demolished and replaced by taller and more luxurious houses. This is going on in Calcutta as well, but on a smaller scale.

Chennai, like other peninsular cities, has girls sputtering about on scooters. But scooters and motor cycles no longer dominate Chennai roads; they are giving space to cars. Calcutta has proportionally more two-wheelers, which add to road hazards and make driving a more skilled occupation.

Both West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are going to have state elections soon. This is unmistakable in Calcutta. Banners flutter, processions proliferate, and three-wheelers equipped with microphones carry political messages to streets and corners. Election fever is not entirely absent in Chennai. Portraits of members of the ruling family are often prominently displayed. But aside from them, there is little disfiguring of the streets. Processions are virtually unknown. The normal economic and industrial activity of Chennai goes on, uninterrupted by electoral applications of the roads; in Calcutta, election processions and rallies are impossible to miss.

Finally, the two cities differ greatly in women’s dress sense. Calcutta women mostly wear simple cotton saris; in Chennai, it is common to see them in embroidered silk saris. The use of ornaments is rare in Calcutta; they are mostly confined to an occasional nose or ear stud. In Chennai, on the other hand, women wear much more jewellery, especially bangles, bracelets, necklaces, nose and ear studs. Silver, once very popular in southern India, has virtually disappeared. Today, it is all gold and gems.

By,
ashok v. desai




http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110308/jsp/opinion/story_13681812.jsp

Many of female friends in our college have been harassed in buses, auto rickshaws as well as in the street. One of my friends had a horrible experience where an autodriver squeezed her hand and told her how "nice her voice was". Our college in fact, where 80-90 % of students are from outside TN, had several incidents where female students were ambushed, molested and even punched in the road near the OMR (Institute of Mathematical Sciences Road). The issue of girls being harassed came up so much that the college had to complain to the police about it. I have also first hand seen girls in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and even Pune walking alone late at night. I have hardly seen that in Chennai at all. In fact in large parts of Chennai women alone are hardly visible after dark (even as early as 8 pm). The local Tamil girls say that their parents tell them to get on buses in groups after dark.

Chennai is safer than Delhi for women but given what I've seen in the last 6-7 months, I would find it hard to digest from saying it is the safest city for women

cosmicbliss, chennai is definitely not the safest city in India for women. That sobriquet comes just because the rate of rapes in other cities are significantly higher. Constructive advice would be to tell the ladies in your college to pass off as tamilians, in terms of language skills/dress sense. One can't change the city but one can change themselves to be less susceptible. Use call taxis, etc. instead of autos.

Traffic in Chennai could be a little special

http://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/world/survival-of-the-most-flexible-1.1037991

http://www.indiainfoline.com/Markets/News/India-Incs-hiring-activity-rebounds-The-Naukri-Job-Speak-Index/5100304363

A month on month comparison of the job index shows all key industry sectors, cities and functional areas moving in a positive direction

India Inc’s hiring activity has rebounded in the New Year as the job index for Feb-11 at 1050 as compared to 969 in Jan-11 is the highest index since Jul-08. The hiring activity for the top industry sectors has been forging ahead strongly bringing forth this much desired buoyancy in the employment scenario. A month on month comparison of the job index shows all key industry sectors, cities and functional areas moving in a positive direction. When we compare the Feb-11 index with the Feb-2010 index then there has been a 11% jump in hiring activity.


Hitesh Oberoi, CEO and MD, Info Edge India said “A look at the job indices for the past few months shows that almost all industries have regained their confidence level and there has been an increased momentum in the hiring process”.


Industry Sector Analysis:

An in-depth analysis of the indices shows that all the top industry sectors registered positive monthly growths in Feb-11 as compared to Jan-11. Construction, IT and Auto sector witnessed maximum movement in the employment front in Feb-11 with the index moving up by 12%, 11% and 10% respectively in Feb-11 as compared to the previous month. Barring Banking and Financial Services which saw a 4% dip in hiring activity all other sectors saw positive momentum. Hiring activity in the ITES and Telecom sector moved up by 6% and 5% respectively in Feb-11 over Jan-11.


Functional Area Analysis:

The hottest skill sets for the month of Feb-11 were professionals in Marketing and Software Development where the index moved up by 15% and 9% respectively as compared to the last month. The demand for professionals in HR, Accounts, Sales, and ITES moved up within the range of 6% and 8% in Feb-11 over Jan-11.


City Wise Analysis:

The job index for Chennai at 1041 crossed the Jul-08 levels for the first time this month. Other key metros Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore also witnessed buoyancy in the hiring environment with their job indices being the highest ever. Hiring activity in Bangalore and Kolkata moved up by 17% respectively in Feb-11 over Jan-11, while Chennai, Pune and Mumbai saw indices moving up by 14%, 13% and 9% respectively in Feb-11 as compared to the previous month.


Overall, the index seems to be showing a month on month increase indicating a positive hiring sentiment across most markets and industry sectors for the coming months. This also dovetails with the optimism in the recruiter survey where 80% of recruiters anticipated new jobs to be created in the first half of 2011.

Traffic in Chennai could be a little special

http://www.iol.co.za/sport/cricket/world/survival-of-the-most-flexible-1.1037991

MG Road at the heart of Chennai ? :bash:

The domer has mixed up Chennai and Bangalore. Must have been drunk while
writing this article. Chennai does not have an MG Road, only an Uttamar Gandhi Salai, and that is not such a busy road. I'm sure he means the MG Road in Bangalore, what with the mention of barricades and heavy traffic.

another name for nungambakkam high road is mg road.

[B]Saw more Tees in the www.chennaigaga.com site.. Planning to buy next time when I come to Chennai.. Some samples from their site..

All cc: chennaigaga.comhttp://www.chennaigaga.com/images/t-shirts/madras_central_zoom.jpg

This is my choice.. Classic..

Many of female friends in our college have been harassed in buses, auto rickshaws as well as in the street. One of my friends had a horrible experience where an autodriver squeezed her hand and told her how "nice her voice was". Our college in fact, where 80-90 % of students are from outside TN, had several incidents where female students were ambushed, molested and even punched in the road near the OMR (Institute of Mathematical Sciences Road). The issue of girls being harassed came up so much that the college had to complain to the police about it. I have also first hand seen girls in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and even Pune walking alone late at night. I have hardly seen that in Chennai at all. In fact in large parts of Chennai women alone are hardly visible after dark (even as early as 8 pm). The local Tamil girls say that their parents tell them to get on buses in groups after dark.

Chennai is safer than Delhi for women but given what I've seen in the last 6-7 months, I would find it hard to digest from saying it is the safest city for women

Youngman pune recently had two cases of rape and murder.My niece working in pune is advised by the locals not to hire auto when alone after 8 P.M .Recently even during mid afternoon there was attempt to kidnap a college girl by few youngsters in a car.It is not safe to travel by women in the nights in Mumbai suburban.it is better to travel in groups in ladies compartments.Late night travel by women is inviting danger in mumbai.There are cases of unsolved rapes and murders on the railway tracks.Eve teasing is rampant in Bangaluru and hyderabad too.Already software professional in Bangaluru was raped and murdered by her own company hired cab driver.Hyderabad had last year three cases of young girls getting murdered in the outskirts.In a male dominated society with lots of pervertion egged by vulgar indian movies these incidence are bound to increase.To experiment safe walk by women in the late night (alone) in pune,Ahmedabad and Mumbai as u claim you may advise your female relatives/friends to venture alone in these cities.

A society is evolved to the extent it treats women and weaker class. Very sad to note that cities seem to be competing in who gets to the bottom faster.

Let us resolve that at least in our presence, we will not tolerate such crap. Let us not think how can one person's action make a difference. Whenever whereever possible let us uplift a fellow human being.

- Calcutta and Chennai are more different than similar

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1110308/jsp/opinion/story_13681812.jsp

Ah what a feel good article. :)
We need more of those comparisons like Chennai-Jharkhand, Chennai-Bilaspur, Chennai-Muzzafapur and less of Chennai-Hyd, Chennai-Mumbai or Chennai-Singapore.

^^

Thank u dude...





Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin will reach Mumbai today on a five-day official visit to India from March 8 to12.

Muhyiddin also has plans to visit Chennai to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi who will be the guest of honour at the Malaysian Cultural Night to celebrate the establishment of the twin cities of Kuala Lumpur and Chennai.



http://www.sify.com/news/malaysian-deputy-pm-heads-for-five-day-visit-to-india-news-international-ldin4ibabbj.html


http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsbusiness.php?id=569756

Many of female friends in our college have been harassed in buses, auto rickshaws as well as in the street. One of my friends had a horrible experience where an autodriver squeezed her hand and told her how "nice her voice was". Our college in fact, where 80-90 % of students are from outside TN, had several incidents where female students were ambushed, molested and even punched in the road near the OMR (Institute of Mathematical Sciences Road). The issue of girls being harassed came up so much that the college had to complain to the police about it. I have also first hand seen girls in Ahmedabad, Mumbai and even Pune walking alone late at night. I have hardly seen that in Chennai at all. In fact in large parts of Chennai women alone are hardly visible after dark (even as early as 8 pm). The local Tamil girls say that their parents tell them to get on buses in groups after dark.

Chennai is safer than Delhi for women but given what I've seen in the last 6-7 months, I would find it hard to digest from saying it is the safest city for women

Consequences of shifting the slums to Okkiyam Thoraipakkam. Based on personal and press reports, this region is turning into one law and order nightmare. Hope the police takes adequate actions. We can ill afford to have such an island of lawlessness in the middle of an economically prominent corridor. It is important to nip these things in the bud.

Ah what a feel good article. :)
We need more of those comparisons like Chennai-Jharkhand, Chennai-Bilaspur, Chennai-Muzzafapur and less of Chennai-Hyd, Chennai-Mumbai or Chennai-Singapore.

lol are you serious or is this sarcasm?

As someone with substantial experience in both cities, I think the writer is a little bit unfair to Calcutta and gives Chennai too much credit. But what the hell, it feels good :)

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45.5 Harbhajan Singh to Mudassar Bukhari, SIX, India leaking runs like a metro-water lorry in Chennai.

:lol::lol:

the other day someone was making a comparison between a gully cricketer in mylapore to the way a batsman got out....hehe

lol are you serious or is this sarcasm?


It is whatever you want it to be. :lol:

Consequences of shifting the slums to Okkiyam Thoraipakkam. Based on personal and press reports, this region is turning into one law and order nightmare. Hope the police takes adequate actions. We can ill afford to have such an island of lawlessness in the middle of an economically prominent corridor. It is important to nip these things in the bud.

+1....
The govt doesnt knows about the consequences due to its actions...this is a result of stupid planning...

WHatever bad happens in chennai ultimately points to the corrupt govt....I think we need to cobnduct upsc exams for future politicians too to solve this problems..

WHatever bad happens in chennai ultimately points to the corrupt govt....I think we need to cobnduct upsc exams for future politicians too to solve this problems..

Since we elect the Govt., aren't we ultimately responsible for whom we elect, corrupt or not?

Since we elect the Govt., aren't we ultimately responsible for whom we elect, corrupt or not?

You are right. i strongly feel as a responsible voters we have failed to find a good visionary leader among us. May be it is time to seek divine intervention in following old system of allowing elephant with garland select one for us.

^^ Do we have a choice ? I'm 20, and yet to cast a vote (I keep missing elections due to my lack of presence in Chennai on the election dates). Show me one good promising leader and I will specifically come to Chennai to vote this time.

^^ Do we have a choice ? I'm 20, and yet to cast a vote (I keep missing elections due to my lack of presence in Chennai on the election dates). Show me one good promising leader and I will specifically come to Chennai to vote this time.

If most of voters start voting 49(o) that would disqualify the present corrupt politician naturally good people will participate in Politics as message of young educated people prefer to vote given choice. so many good people tried but they could not make it voters did not support them

Udyamoorthy , Sarat Babu. I ardently hope these people also should make every effort to connect with people and stay focused with the objective. Remember MK waited for 14 yrs in wings.

^^
Waiting for a leader to emerge with Sterling qualities is futile.

We have only few choices

a) Make sure our voice is heard and also spread the awareness.
b) Corrupt Politicians thrive on the fact that no good ones exist to challenge.

Why not some serious true youngsters take politics as an option. It would be easier to raise someone great from scratch than to reform some of these incorrigible existing ones.

That is what i am saying. Do you think any good politician can take up the existing one with out the assurance that he/she would get public support for cause. Hence I feel it is imperative that voters have to send the message that they would surely take pain to vote for the good one given the choice.


Remember the Loksaba Election in maharastra so many elite people were claiming after 26/11 mumbai attack at pyre of Hemant karkare that the real fire was burning at their hearts vowing that they will throw out all the corrupt politician. When it was really mattered all the city elite have disappeared to hill stations to enjoy three day continuous holiday of the election day.

This what is the responsibility and accountability of Indian voters. Untill this changes there will be the status quo of current corrupt politics.

no great politician is going to turn up overnight and fight all evil. let the corrupt take their seat and then the citizens make sure that the seat gets really hot and accountable. When both the media and the people forget the sins of these guys, we'll be getting fed the same shit again and again. posting in forums (such as this very post) has 0 effect in the real world. Instead we should do something in the real world and then post in this forum to motivate others :)

If we really wanted to, we can change things. But quite clearly none of us want to put the dosa where the mouth is, so quit whining the same song again and again.

^^

http://www.niagarahealers.com/ventingcreatively.html

Since we elect the Govt., aren't we ultimately responsible for whom we elect, corrupt or not?

Who are the anti-corrupt politicians in TN??? if everyone is corrupt,obviously citizens are forced to vote in the hope that the elected govt does atleast better than the previous one...But it does not happen at all...

Even if there are very few honest politicians,they are suppressed...In order to root out Dmk and aiadmk,we need immense power....

The only solution is to change the system..there must be minimum qualification for politicians..There should be independant bodies to evaluate and keep vigilance over the activities of politicians...This independant body should comprise of all people from various fields of life(representatives from each class of group)...honest politicians,engineers,retired (honest) IAS officers,army officers etc can be identified and included in the independant bodies..

We can introduce a promotion system for politicians...Based on the evaluation given by the independant bodies,the promotion and class of polticians can be increased....year wise public opinion must be polled and these must also be included in the promotion of politicians to the next class...more power comes with higher class..

In order to prevent corruption or to prevent abuse of power in these independant bodies,we can have yearly evaluation for these "independant bodies" from all around india...

i know the reaction will be :nuts: from you guys :lol:...but i believe something is better than nothing....

I know this system might not be possible..:)...but i strongly believe we need a system for inducting and evaluating politicians into the political arena....:)

i think it is possible to bring this type of system into pracrtical use..iam trying to work on it.....must have more knowlege on govt functioning..

^^I find these suggestions funny in a country like India. Who said the corrupt politicians are uneducated? Even the most educated politicians like P.Chidambaram are corrupted to the core. We are living in a country where everything happens by hook and crook and no point just blaming the politicians for this state of affairs. If you touch your heart and say you don't bribe anybody for your essential needs then you have the right to question. Will you take the risk of contacting the Vigilance dept to complain against your govt officers? If the system was fair, yes anybody would do, but in a county where RTI activists get murdered, nothing will change unless people unite and revolt. Today politics is more of marketing strategies, the more you advertise the more you reap benefits and to advertise you need money and hence they swindle.

The ideal situation should be the other way, we voters should all be educated enough to use our rights and vote for the deserved candidate and not go for the most popular candidate. Educate the rural population and things will automatically change.

Japan earthquake unleashes 13ft tsunami
Friday, 11 March 2011

The quake struck at 2.46pm local time and was followed by five powerful aftershocks within about an hour, the strongest measuring 7.1.

In downtown Tokyo, large buildings shook violently and workers poured into the street for safety. TV footage showed a large building on fire and bellowing smoke in the Odaiba district of Tokyo.

Thirty minutes after the quake, tall buildings were still swaying in Tokyo and mobile phone networks were not working


The tsunami roared over embankments in Sendai city, washing cars, houses and farm equipment inland before reversing directions and carrying them out to sea. Flames shot from some of the houses, probably because of burst gas pipes.

In Tokyo, hundreds of people were evacuated from Shinjuku station, the world's busiest, to a nearby park. Trains were halted.

Tokyo's main airport was closed. A large section of the ceiling at the one-year-old airport at Ibaraki, about 50 miles (80km) north-east of Tokyo, fell to the floor with a powerful crash.

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/world-news/japan-earthquake-unleashes-13ft-tsunami-15110689.html

Hope our members in Japan are safe.

^^I find these suggestions funny in a country like India. Who said the corrupt politicians are uneducated? Even the most educated politicians like P.Chidambaram are corrupted to the core. We are living in a country where everything happens by hook and crook and no point just blaming the politicians for this state of affairs. If you touch your heart and say you don't bribe anybody for your essential needs then you have the right to question. Will you take the risk of contacting the Vigilance dept to complain against your govt officers? If the system was fair, yes anybody would do, but in a county where RTI activists get murdered, nothing will change unless people unite and revolt. Today politics is more of marketing strategies, the more you advertise the more you reap benefits and to advertise you need money and hence they swindle.

The ideal situation should be the other way, we voters should all be educated enough to use our rights and vote for the deserved candidate and not go for the most popular candidate. Educate the rural population and things will automatically change.

Education alone is not the qualification for one to become a politician..i never stressed only educated politicians should come to politics...even non-educated persons with good determination can become a good politician...

Majority of the voters are educated ones....Its just that they dont have any choice...I agree to a certain extent that some people vote for popular candidate instead of the deserved ones...Even if the desrved ones come to power,big parties do make the desrved candidate powerless and hence he is not able to excercise his power for the goodwill of the people..

The roots of evil have firmly established.....Only a revolution like Egypt can change the condition of the corrupted states....But anti-indian and terrorist forces are ready to take advantage of this situation and exploit the people....

so i think a change in the system might help us to eradicate the roots of evil....

Lots of Awarness campaigns has been done ...but no use..Still the IT corridor remains in the same state of condition irrespective of the protests by OMR residents.....

Guys I am safe

Ashok! How bad is the situation?


Guys I am safe

i was in 15th flr, it was shaking litreally for nearly 3-5 mins