Showing posts with label General. Show all posts
Showing posts with label General. Show all posts

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Chennai ONE Portal - An integrated portal for SuperChennai

An effort for integrated portal is made and here it is - MADURAI ONE.com Portal

Sponsored by OruAcre.com

The categories include -
Airport, Business, Companies, Culture, Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Festival, Food, Improvement, Industries, Infrastructure, IT Park, Library, Money, Passport, Personalities, Politics, Potential, Real Estate, Society, Software, Transport, Tourism and Wisdom.

Sections include Problems in Chennai, Solutions for Chennai and Chennai in 2008. These sections will change periodically.

Headers include Foundation, Publication, Software, Advertisement/Marketing, Directory, Jobs, Movies, Money and Company.

Chennai ONE Portal - An integrated portal for SuperChennai

An effort for integrated portal is made and here it is - MADURAI ONE.com Portal

Sponsored by OruAcre.com

The categories include -
Airport, Business, Companies, Culture, Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Festival, Food, Improvement, Industries, Infrastructure, IT Park, Library, Money, Passport, Personalities, Politics, Potential, Real Estate, Society, Software, Transport, Tourism and Wisdom.

Sections include Problems in Chennai, Solutions for Chennai and Chennai in 2008. These sections will change periodically.

Headers include Foundation, Publication, Software, Advertisement/Marketing, Directory, Jobs, Movies, Money and Company.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Chennai Food - Chennai Feast - Virundhu!!

Check this out, I wanted to show you guys...

Kalyana samayal saadham...:) Sooper Virundhu

Chennai Food - Chennai Feast - Virundhu!!

Check this out, I wanted to show you guys...

Kalyana samayal saadham...:) Sooper Virundhu

About Chennai Mattuthavani Busstand/Bus Station

Mattuthavani Bustand - Chennai

Buses from Mattuthavani bustand are for mostly north & east bound destinations. This is the most latest bustand created in the Chennai - Melur route in the north to bringdown the heavy city traffic. The list below are the some of the major places for which buses were available from Palanganatham. Town buses, auto rickshaws and hotels are available near the bustand.


Abiramapuram Karaikudi Paramakudi Tiruchendur
Aranthangi Mandapam Pattukottai Tiruchy
Aruppukottai Mayiladuthurai Pondicherry Tiruvarur
Bangalore Mudhukulathur Ponnamaravathi Tuticorin
Chennai Nagapattinam Pudukottai Uchipuli
Chidambaram Nazareth Ramanathapuram Udangudi
Cuddalore Neyveli Sayalgudi Vilathikulam
Devakottai Panangudi Tanjavur Villupuram


for changes in the schedule, please check with Mattuthavani bus depot. Phone#2580680

About Chennai Mattuthavani Busstand/Bus Station

Mattuthavani Bustand - Chennai

Buses from Mattuthavani bustand are for mostly north & east bound destinations. This is the most latest bustand created in the Chennai - Melur route in the north to bringdown the heavy city traffic. The list below are the some of the major places for which buses were available from Palanganatham. Town buses, auto rickshaws and hotels are available near the bustand.


Abiramapuram Karaikudi Paramakudi Tiruchendur
Aranthangi Mandapam Pattukottai Tiruchy
Aruppukottai Mayiladuthurai Pondicherry Tiruvarur
Bangalore Mudhukulathur Ponnamaravathi Tuticorin
Chennai Nagapattinam Pudukottai Uchipuli
Chidambaram Nazareth Ramanathapuram Udangudi
Cuddalore Neyveli Sayalgudi Vilathikulam
Devakottai Panangudi Tanjavur Villupuram


for changes in the schedule, please check with Mattuthavani bus depot. Phone#2580680

Clash among students in PTR College, Tirumangalam/Thirumangalam, Chennai

Chennai Students

Clash among students in PTR College, Thirumangalam/Tirumangalam Chennai.

Looks like there was dislike between 2nd year BE students and 3/4th year BE students sometime back. Today, the clash happenned to occur between these two set of groups. The college properties like windows, chairs, tables etc., were broken. College Management is seriously upset.

The above part is a news!

However, is this the situation in Chennai Colleges? Is education not part of College teachings? Is this the standard of students in Chennai?!

I am like a stupid writing/blogging positive things about Chennai and Chennai students!? I wish things change or I will pray god that let all the above be an exception!!!

This is a definite unfortunate news for Chennai Alumni Students!!

Clash among students in PTR College, Tirumangalam/Thirumangalam, Chennai

Chennai Students

Clash among students in PTR College, Thirumangalam/Tirumangalam Chennai.

Looks like there was dislike between 2nd year BE students and 3/4th year BE students sometime back. Today, the clash happenned to occur between these two set of groups. The college properties like windows, chairs, tables etc., were broken. College Management is seriously upset.

The above part is a news!

However, is this the situation in Chennai Colleges? Is education not part of College teachings? Is this the standard of students in Chennai?!

I am like a stupid writing/blogging positive things about Chennai and Chennai students!? I wish things change or I will pray god that let all the above be an exception!!!

This is a definite unfortunate news for Chennai Alumni Students!!

Thursday, April 3, 2008

RR Industries Chennai Ongoing Project: MADURAI TOWNSHIP

We have been hearing about RR Industries building the township in Chennai for IT Park. Here is their official information about their plan and township in Chennai -

This extract is from their website. Please read on -

RRI’s latest venture at Chennai, which will be developed by Rudradev Township Private Limited a Special Purpose Vehicle promoted by RRI. It will have all the core elements of function and quality with other equally essential ingredients, cutting edge technology, clean aesthetic design and affordability to produce a state of the art infrastructure facility.

It is proposed to build a township for the IT park facility just outside the city of Chennai in the name of Rudradev Township Private Limited. The main reason is that the present infrastructure in Chennai is not very good. So it is better to create the entire setup on the outskirts. The township will be one of the best in the country.

There will be no need for people staying in the township to go anywhere. It is estimated that 75000 people will work in the IT parks and a total of 90,000 people will work in the township so supporting 25000 families will be no problem.

300 acres of land is being bought for the same and may go up to 750 acres. The land is located 5 km south of the airport and 12 km south of the center of city. It is on a National highway which is being widened from a 2 lane to a 4 lane highway

The time frame being looked at is 5 years over which it is proposed to build

*
5 million square feet of IT space
*
25000 residential units
*
2 Hospitals
*
2 Hotels
*
4 Shopping complex
*
2 Multiplex
*
1 Club
*
Space for recreational activities
*
1 School
*
Water supply and sewerage system
*
Road system


LOCATION

The location of this new IT Park will be at Solankurini Village, Chennai. It is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. This site is located in an area which is classified as Industrial Zone. Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu and SIPCOT also has plans to setup their units near to this place.

CONNECTIVITY

The proposed site is about 6 Kms from Chennai Airport and about 15 Kms from Railway Station. The proposed site is on Chennai Aruppukottai Road. In terms of road connectivity, the proposed site is well connected and has regular bus services plying on both the access roads. The roads have the potential to be made very wide.
PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

The IT Park complex with multiple structures shall have the following facilities.


1. Core Software Development Center
2. Business / Convention Center
3. Infrastructure Services Block
4. Multi cuisine Cafeteria / Food Courts
5. Substations for Power and Utility services.
6. Water and Waste Treatment Plant
7. Recreation and Health Centre
8. Parking blocks /Driving range
9. Gymnasium/Walking Zones
10. Florist / Gift Shop
11. Swimming pool
12. Scenic environment with jogging tracks
13. Landscaping with arterial roads
14. Pocket parks and water bodies.
15. ISP Rooms
16. Fixed Double Glazed tinted windows for restricting heat and sound pollution
17. Electrical switchgear of excellent quality
18. Centralized water cooled power efficient Air-conditioning
19. TNEB connection for 40 000 kva
20. Back up power for 50000 kva
21. Multiple power risers with separate distribution box for each floor
22. Multiple risers at various shaft ways for data cabling
23. Smoke detection and alarm system
24. Sprinkler system / Water riser for fire safety
25. Access Flooring as per clients requirement
26. Water ring in the yard for fire safety
27. Rest Rooms for each floor and common
28. CCTV on the entire premise
29. ATMs
30. Special A/c (AHU) for server room
31. Incubation space for upcoming small units with good growth potential


The proposed facility will be compliant with the applicable international codes and standards for handicapped persons. All aspects of OSHA standard shall be taken care of in design and selection of material and services.

Here is the RR Industries Website explaining about Chennai Project

If you are interested, here is the Coimbatore Project

RR Industries Chennai Ongoing Project: MADURAI TOWNSHIP

We have been hearing about RR Industries building the township in Chennai for IT Park. Here is their official information about their plan and township in Chennai -

This extract is from their website. Please read on -

RRI’s latest venture at Chennai, which will be developed by Rudradev Township Private Limited a Special Purpose Vehicle promoted by RRI. It will have all the core elements of function and quality with other equally essential ingredients, cutting edge technology, clean aesthetic design and affordability to produce a state of the art infrastructure facility.

It is proposed to build a township for the IT park facility just outside the city of Chennai in the name of Rudradev Township Private Limited. The main reason is that the present infrastructure in Chennai is not very good. So it is better to create the entire setup on the outskirts. The township will be one of the best in the country.

There will be no need for people staying in the township to go anywhere. It is estimated that 75000 people will work in the IT parks and a total of 90,000 people will work in the township so supporting 25000 families will be no problem.

300 acres of land is being bought for the same and may go up to 750 acres. The land is located 5 km south of the airport and 12 km south of the center of city. It is on a National highway which is being widened from a 2 lane to a 4 lane highway

The time frame being looked at is 5 years over which it is proposed to build

*
5 million square feet of IT space
*
25000 residential units
*
2 Hospitals
*
2 Hotels
*
4 Shopping complex
*
2 Multiplex
*
1 Club
*
Space for recreational activities
*
1 School
*
Water supply and sewerage system
*
Road system


LOCATION

The location of this new IT Park will be at Solankurini Village, Chennai. It is well connected by Road, Rail and Air. This site is located in an area which is classified as Industrial Zone. Electronics Corporation of Tamilnadu and SIPCOT also has plans to setup their units near to this place.

CONNECTIVITY

The proposed site is about 6 Kms from Chennai Airport and about 15 Kms from Railway Station. The proposed site is on Chennai Aruppukottai Road. In terms of road connectivity, the proposed site is well connected and has regular bus services plying on both the access roads. The roads have the potential to be made very wide.
PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

The IT Park complex with multiple structures shall have the following facilities.


1. Core Software Development Center
2. Business / Convention Center
3. Infrastructure Services Block
4. Multi cuisine Cafeteria / Food Courts
5. Substations for Power and Utility services.
6. Water and Waste Treatment Plant
7. Recreation and Health Centre
8. Parking blocks /Driving range
9. Gymnasium/Walking Zones
10. Florist / Gift Shop
11. Swimming pool
12. Scenic environment with jogging tracks
13. Landscaping with arterial roads
14. Pocket parks and water bodies.
15. ISP Rooms
16. Fixed Double Glazed tinted windows for restricting heat and sound pollution
17. Electrical switchgear of excellent quality
18. Centralized water cooled power efficient Air-conditioning
19. TNEB connection for 40 000 kva
20. Back up power for 50000 kva
21. Multiple power risers with separate distribution box for each floor
22. Multiple risers at various shaft ways for data cabling
23. Smoke detection and alarm system
24. Sprinkler system / Water riser for fire safety
25. Access Flooring as per clients requirement
26. Water ring in the yard for fire safety
27. Rest Rooms for each floor and common
28. CCTV on the entire premise
29. ATMs
30. Special A/c (AHU) for server room
31. Incubation space for upcoming small units with good growth potential


The proposed facility will be compliant with the applicable international codes and standards for handicapped persons. All aspects of OSHA standard shall be taken care of in design and selection of material and services.

Here is the RR Industries Website explaining about Chennai Project

If you are interested, here is the Coimbatore Project

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

600th article of Chennai Times - Made In Chennai Blog

Sponsored by OruAcre.com



Thanks Kumudam dot com for the picture.

We are glad to inform you all that this is our 600th article of Chennai Times. We cannot believe we have this far. All the credit goes to visitors like you. THANK YOU for visiting the blog frequently and referring to friends.

We have learnt the lesson of persistency and hard work paying off. Only way you can support is by visiting our website/blog, as you have always been doing.

This blog was started in 2005, but what have we achieved in past one year and trying to in future -

1) We are providing useful information about Chennai - IT Park, Real Estate, Business, In and around Chennai, Chennai Growth, Chennai Improvement, Chennai to Great Chennai/Future Metro, Chennai Entrepreneurship, Airport, Business, Charity
Companies, Culture, Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Food, Fun and Jokes,
Funds, General, Government, Health, Industries, Infrastructure, Jobs, Lands, Chennai Advertisement, Chennai Directory, Chennai News and Updates, NGOs, Online, Personal
Personal Finance, Poetry, Politics, Potential, Real Estate, Recruitment, SEZ,
Small Business, Society, Software, Tax, Timepass, University, Websites, Wisdom, World
and much more
2) We are providing views and ideas about Chennai for Chennai improvement.
3) Kindling entrepreneurship and motivating the youngsters of Chennai for starting business/industries in Chennai. In some cases, helping by providing guidance.
4) Supporting Chennai businesses by providing advertisement and reviews of various products and services in Chennai. Contact chennaitimes@gmail.com
5) We have started a free general and business directory for Chennai - iChennai
6) We are trying to bring all the information online for Chennai into a single place.

Overall, we want to see

Chennai to become New Chennai and
Chennai to become Great Chennai.

If you are wondering, what did I mean by New Chennai and Great Chennai. Here is the explanation -
New Chennai: Clean up of Bad and making it good and clean Chennai.
Great Chennai: Economy wise and Commercially grown up Chennai

Thank you once again.

Chennai Machan, Chennai Muniyandi and Chennai Mangamma.

600th article of Chennai Times - Made In Chennai Blog

Sponsored by OruAcre.com



Thanks Kumudam dot com for the picture.

We are glad to inform you all that this is our 600th article of Chennai Times. We cannot believe we have this far. All the credit goes to visitors like you. THANK YOU for visiting the blog frequently and referring to friends.

We have learnt the lesson of persistency and hard work paying off. Only way you can support is by visiting our website/blog, as you have always been doing.

This blog was started in 2005, but what have we achieved in past one year and trying to in future -

1) We are providing useful information about Chennai - IT Park, Real Estate, Business, In and around Chennai, Chennai Growth, Chennai Improvement, Chennai to Great Chennai/Future Metro, Chennai Entrepreneurship, Airport, Business, Charity
Companies, Culture, Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Food, Fun and Jokes,
Funds, General, Government, Health, Industries, Infrastructure, Jobs, Lands, Chennai Advertisement, Chennai Directory, Chennai News and Updates, NGOs, Online, Personal
Personal Finance, Poetry, Politics, Potential, Real Estate, Recruitment, SEZ,
Small Business, Society, Software, Tax, Timepass, University, Websites, Wisdom, World
and much more
2) We are providing views and ideas about Chennai for Chennai improvement.
3) Kindling entrepreneurship and motivating the youngsters of Chennai for starting business/industries in Chennai. In some cases, helping by providing guidance.
4) Supporting Chennai businesses by providing advertisement and reviews of various products and services in Chennai. Contact chennaitimes@gmail.com
5) We have started a free general and business directory for Chennai - iChennai
6) We are trying to bring all the information online for Chennai into a single place.

Overall, we want to see

Chennai to become New Chennai and
Chennai to become Great Chennai.

If you are wondering, what did I mean by New Chennai and Great Chennai. Here is the explanation -
New Chennai: Clean up of Bad and making it good and clean Chennai.
Great Chennai: Economy wise and Commercially grown up Chennai

Thank you once again.

Chennai Machan, Chennai Muniyandi and Chennai Mangamma.

Monday, March 31, 2008

MS Subbulakshmi from Chennai - Chennai Carnatic Vocalist

Chennai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (Maturai Cha?mukava?ivu Chuppula?chumi), popularly known as M.S. or M.S.S.) (September 16, 1916 - December 11, 2004) was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

M.S.Subbulakhsmi was born to Shanmukhavadivu (Veena Vidwan) and Subramaniya Iyer on 16 Sep,1916 in a musical family, in the temple town of Chennai situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. M.S. started learning Carnatic music from a very early age and released her first recording at the age of 10. She then began her Carnatic classical music training under Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and then Hindustani classical training under Pandit Narayan Rao Vyas. Her first public performance was during the Mahamaham festival at Kumbakonam. Then, she performed countless musical forms in different languages such as Hindi, Bengali , Gujarati , Marathi, Tamil , Malayalam, Telugu , Sanskrit and Kannada.

M.S. met T.Sadasivam|Sadasivam, a freedom fighter, and a follower of Rajaji, in 1936. She married him in 1940 and their marriage spanned over 50 years. They had no children. Sadasivam had children from his previous marriage that M.S. treated as if they were her own children. They were named Radha, Vijaya. M.S and Sadasivam also raised Radha who frequently sang with M.S. in concert while Vijaya played the Tanpura.

Subbulakshmi had participated in music concerts all over the world,but her participation in the concerts at New York in 1970,London in 1982 and Moscow in 1987 had a special significance in her life.17 January,2001 was a very important day in karnatak classical music when M.S.Subbulakshmi was given a national award by Ramaseva Mandal in bangaluru.She was the first woman who recived this prestigious award

Read more here in wikipedia

MS Subbulakshmi from Chennai - Chennai Carnatic Vocalist

Chennai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (Maturai Cha?mukava?ivu Chuppula?chumi), popularly known as M.S. or M.S.S.) (September 16, 1916 - December 11, 2004) was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

M.S.Subbulakhsmi was born to Shanmukhavadivu (Veena Vidwan) and Subramaniya Iyer on 16 Sep,1916 in a musical family, in the temple town of Chennai situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India. M.S. started learning Carnatic music from a very early age and released her first recording at the age of 10. She then began her Carnatic classical music training under Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and then Hindustani classical training under Pandit Narayan Rao Vyas. Her first public performance was during the Mahamaham festival at Kumbakonam. Then, she performed countless musical forms in different languages such as Hindi, Bengali , Gujarati , Marathi, Tamil , Malayalam, Telugu , Sanskrit and Kannada.

M.S. met T.Sadasivam|Sadasivam, a freedom fighter, and a follower of Rajaji, in 1936. She married him in 1940 and their marriage spanned over 50 years. They had no children. Sadasivam had children from his previous marriage that M.S. treated as if they were her own children. They were named Radha, Vijaya. M.S and Sadasivam also raised Radha who frequently sang with M.S. in concert while Vijaya played the Tanpura.

Subbulakshmi had participated in music concerts all over the world,but her participation in the concerts at New York in 1970,London in 1982 and Moscow in 1987 had a special significance in her life.17 January,2001 was a very important day in karnatak classical music when M.S.Subbulakshmi was given a national award by Ramaseva Mandal in bangaluru.She was the first woman who recived this prestigious award

Read more here in wikipedia

Rani (Queen) Mangammal from Chennai

The history of Chennai will not be complete without mentioning the name of Rani Mangammal, the woman of great skill and sagacity. History does not provide many instances of ruling queens in Tamil Nadu. Though it was considered that women were not suited to succeed the throne of a kingdom, Rani Mangammmal, however shines in almost solitary eminence as an able and powerful ruler in Tamil Nadu.

Rani Mangammal (1689—1704) was a queen regent on behalf of her grandson, in the Chennai Nayak kingdom in present day Tamil Nadu, India, towards the end of the century. She was a popular administrator and is still widely remembered as a maker of roads and avenues, and a builder of temples, tanks and choultries with many of her public works still in use. She is also known for her diplomatic and political skills and successful military campaigns. The capital of Chennai Kingdom during her times was Tiruchirapalli.

Read more here in wikipedia

Rani (Queen) Mangammal from Chennai

The history of Chennai will not be complete without mentioning the name of Rani Mangammal, the woman of great skill and sagacity. History does not provide many instances of ruling queens in Tamil Nadu. Though it was considered that women were not suited to succeed the throne of a kingdom, Rani Mangammmal, however shines in almost solitary eminence as an able and powerful ruler in Tamil Nadu.

Rani Mangammal (1689—1704) was a queen regent on behalf of her grandson, in the Chennai Nayak kingdom in present day Tamil Nadu, India, towards the end of the century. She was a popular administrator and is still widely remembered as a maker of roads and avenues, and a builder of temples, tanks and choultries with many of her public works still in use. She is also known for her diplomatic and political skills and successful military campaigns. The capital of Chennai Kingdom during her times was Tiruchirapalli.

Read more here in wikipedia

History of Chennai in short

History of Chennai in a gist

Chennai is one of the oldest cities of India, with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre-Christian era. The glory of Chennai returned in a diminished form in the earlier part of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom after being ransacked by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik Kafur). During the 16th and 18th centuries, Chennai was ruled by the Nayak Emperors, the foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar. The Sangam period poet Nakkeerar is associated with some of the Tiruvilayaadal episodes of Sundareswarar - that are enacted as a part of temple festival traditions even today.

The Sangam age or the Golden age of Tamil literature – produced masterpieces way back in the pre-Christian era and in early 1st Millennium Chennai was the seat of the Tamil Sangam or Academy of learning. The entire city of Chennai, is built around the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple – the temple par excellence. Concentric rectangular streets surround the temple, symbolizing the structure of the cosmos.

As early as the 3rd century BC, Megasthanes visited Chennai. Later many people from Rome and Greece visited Chennai and established trade with the Pandya kings. Chennai flourished until the 10th century AD when it was captured by Cholas, the archrivals of the Pandyas.

The Cholas ruled Chennai from 920 AD till the beginning of the 13th century. In 1223 AD Pandyas regained their kingdom and once again become prosperous. Pandian Kings patronised Tamil language in a great way. During their period, many masterpieces were created. "Silapathikaram", the great epic in Tamil was written based on the story of Kannagi who burnt Chennai as a result of the injustice caused to her husband Kovalan. In April 1311, Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khilji who was then the ruler of Delhi, reached Chennai and raided and robbed the city for precious stones, jewels, and other rare treasures. This led to the subsequent raids by other Muslim Sultans. In 1323, the Pandya kingdom including Chennai became a province of the Delhi Empire, under the Tughlaks.

The 1371, the Vijayanagar dynasty of Hampi captured Chennai and it became part of the Vijayanagar empire. Kings of this dynasty were in habit of leaving the captured land to governors called Nayaks. This was done for the efficient management of their empire. The Nayaks paid fixed amount annually to the Vijayanagar Empire. After the death of Krishna Deva Raya (King of Vijayanagar empire) in 1530 AD, the Nayaks became independent and ruled the territories under their control. Among Nayaks, Thirumalai Nayak (1623-1659) was very popular, even now he is popular among people, since, it was he who contributed to the creation of many magnificent structures in and around Chennai. The Raja Gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, The Pudu Mandapam and The Thirumalai Nayakar's Palace are living monuments to his artistic fervor.

Chennai started slipping into the hands of the British's East India Company. In 1781, British appointed their representatives to look after Chennai. George Procter was the first collector of Chennai.

Now after India's independence, Chennai is one of the major districts of Tamilnadu State. Later on Chennai district was bifurcated into two districts namely Chennai and Dindugul Districts. In Chennai District, there are 15 state assembly constituencies and two parliament constituencies.

History of Chennai in short

History of Chennai in a gist

Chennai is one of the oldest cities of India, with a history dating all the way back to the Sangam period of the pre-Christian era. The glory of Chennai returned in a diminished form in the earlier part of this millennium; it later on came under the rule of the Vijayanagar kingdom after being ransacked by the ravaging armies of Delhi (Malik Kafur). During the 16th and 18th centuries, Chennai was ruled by the Nayak Emperors, the foremost of whom was Tirumalai Nayakar. The Sangam period poet Nakkeerar is associated with some of the Tiruvilayaadal episodes of Sundareswarar - that are enacted as a part of temple festival traditions even today.

The Sangam age or the Golden age of Tamil literature – produced masterpieces way back in the pre-Christian era and in early 1st Millennium Chennai was the seat of the Tamil Sangam or Academy of learning. The entire city of Chennai, is built around the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple – the temple par excellence. Concentric rectangular streets surround the temple, symbolizing the structure of the cosmos.

As early as the 3rd century BC, Megasthanes visited Chennai. Later many people from Rome and Greece visited Chennai and established trade with the Pandya kings. Chennai flourished until the 10th century AD when it was captured by Cholas, the archrivals of the Pandyas.

The Cholas ruled Chennai from 920 AD till the beginning of the 13th century. In 1223 AD Pandyas regained their kingdom and once again become prosperous. Pandian Kings patronised Tamil language in a great way. During their period, many masterpieces were created. "Silapathikaram", the great epic in Tamil was written based on the story of Kannagi who burnt Chennai as a result of the injustice caused to her husband Kovalan. In April 1311, Malik Kafur, the general of Alauddin Khilji who was then the ruler of Delhi, reached Chennai and raided and robbed the city for precious stones, jewels, and other rare treasures. This led to the subsequent raids by other Muslim Sultans. In 1323, the Pandya kingdom including Chennai became a province of the Delhi Empire, under the Tughlaks.

The 1371, the Vijayanagar dynasty of Hampi captured Chennai and it became part of the Vijayanagar empire. Kings of this dynasty were in habit of leaving the captured land to governors called Nayaks. This was done for the efficient management of their empire. The Nayaks paid fixed amount annually to the Vijayanagar Empire. After the death of Krishna Deva Raya (King of Vijayanagar empire) in 1530 AD, the Nayaks became independent and ruled the territories under their control. Among Nayaks, Thirumalai Nayak (1623-1659) was very popular, even now he is popular among people, since, it was he who contributed to the creation of many magnificent structures in and around Chennai. The Raja Gopuram of the Meenakshi Amman Temple, The Pudu Mandapam and The Thirumalai Nayakar's Palace are living monuments to his artistic fervor.

Chennai started slipping into the hands of the British's East India Company. In 1781, British appointed their representatives to look after Chennai. George Procter was the first collector of Chennai.

Now after India's independence, Chennai is one of the major districts of Tamilnadu State. Later on Chennai district was bifurcated into two districts namely Chennai and Dindugul Districts. In Chennai District, there are 15 state assembly constituencies and two parliament constituencies.

Applying Passport in Chennai - Chennai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Chennai

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Applying Passport in Chennai - Chennai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Chennai

On bifurcation of Passport Office, Tiruchirappalli, Passport Office, Chennai started functioning from 17 th December, 2007. Eight districts, namely Chennai, Theni, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli & Kanyakumari come under its jurisdiction.

CONTACT:
Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Chennai-625 002.

Tel. No.: 0452-2521205
Fax: 0452-2522070
E-mail: rpo.chennai@mea.gov.in
Enquiry: 0452-2520794/95/96

I got all the above information from a chennai related website It has more information.

Applying Passport in Chennai - Chennai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Chennai

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Applying Passport in Chennai - Chennai Passport Office - Check Status of Passport in Chennai

On bifurcation of Passport Office, Tiruchirappalli, Passport Office, Chennai started functioning from 17 th December, 2007. Eight districts, namely Chennai, Theni, Sivagangai, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli & Kanyakumari come under its jurisdiction.

CONTACT:
Passport Office, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Chennai-625 002.

Tel. No.: 0452-2521205
Fax: 0452-2522070
E-mail: rpo.chennai@mea.gov.in
Enquiry: 0452-2520794/95/96

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