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Shriram Properties launches 1.1 million sq ft residential project in Chennai

“Located in the rapidly growing West Chennai corridor, this RERA-approved development offers a total saleable area of 1.1 million sq ft (msf) and has a revenue potential of around ₹550 crore to ₹600 crores”




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Chennai suburbs drive high-rise residential unit growth

Locations like Kelambakkam, Kundrathur and Mangadu are today hotspots for new launches




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Brigade to invest ₹800 crore to develop 1 million sq ft residential apartments in West Chennai

West Chennai is one of the fastest growing parts of the city




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How China came to Chennai

Anusha Parthasarathy peeps into the oldest crockery shops and finds how they have changed to suit changing times



  • History & Culture

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Channapatna dolls come a-knocking: Karthik Vaidyanathan brings his store, Varnam, to Chennai

At Varnam, entrepreneur Karthik Vaidyanathan brings innovative creations by Karnataka’s Channapatna artisans to Chennai, from traditional toys to home decor pieces



  • Life & Style

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Athletics | Chennai to host second Indian Grand Prix today




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INDIAN SUPER LEAGUE | Chennaiyin needs to be wary of Mohammedan

FOOTBALL | The hosts got off to a good start to the season with a win over Odisha while the visitors will be smarting after conceding late goals in its previous outings




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab come from behind to beat Chennaiyin

Luka Majcen, donning a mask after fracturing his jaw in its opening game versus Kerala Blasters, scored twice in three minutes while Asmir Suljic put the result beyond doubt with a third goal in the 70th minute




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ISL: Majcen nets brace as Punjab comes from behind to beat Chennaiyin




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Mumbai City, Chennaiyin draw

Mumbai City FC rode on left-back Nathan Rodrigues' strike to hold Chennaiyin FC 1-1 in a thrilling draw in the 1000th match of the Indian Super League.




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Chennai Grandmasters 2024: Arjun in sole lead after fourth round

Vidit Gujrathi, who drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, is yet to win too. He’s had two losses, followed by two draws.




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Hour-mark goals see hosts Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC share the honours

Chennaiyin captain Ryan Edwards scored the opening goal in the 60th minute, while Nathan Asher Rodrigues grabbed Mumbai’s equaliser in the 63rd




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Chennai Grandmasters | Chithambaram downs Arjun, throws the title race wide open

With this win, Chithambaram (3.5) has joined Iranian Tabatabaei (3.5) to trail leaders Arjun (4) and Aronian (4) by just half a point




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Ashok Leyland arm bags 500 e-buses order from Chennai MTC

Ashok Leyland’s subsidiaries Switch Mobility will supply the buses while OHM will operate and maintain them.




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Royal Brunei Airlines begins direct flights to Chennai

Chennai will be the carrier’s sole destination in India




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NCLAT Chennai judicial member recuses himself from hearing Byju’s plea

Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma of NCLAT Chennai bench recuses himself as The Judge says he had been counsel for the BCCI




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Chennai city's charmers

A bus ride arms you with experiences that you cannot get elsewhere…




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Chennai’s own 10-minute theatre festival is back. Here’s what you can expect

The 10-minute theatre festival, Short + Sweet South India, makes a comeback after two years with enthusiastic participation from new faces and young groups




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WPP scales up investments in India, opens up new campus in Chennai

India is the fifth largest market for WPP and one of its fastest growing markets too. It also plans to add new campuses at Bangalore and Coimbatore in the coming years




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Ikebana, Chennai style

A rather unique floral exhibition celebrates the city’s 375th anniversary




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Chennai’s Garden of Eden

Jaswant Singh’s garden in Mogappair is a live textbook for plant lovers. Hema Vijay meets the expert




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Chennai’s floods are man-made

The root causes are encroachments into water bodies, choking of waterways, reckless construction, and lack of a hydrological plan




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Model by Chennai, Pune team predicts birth weight from routine scans

Scientists say the model could reduce the need for multiple ultrasounds scans once it is validated at greater scale




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Chennai girl among toppers in CA examination







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This Chennai artist’s luxury, handmade, and sustainable jewellery line goes global

From New York Pride to runways and fashion shoots, Chennai-based artist and jewellery creator Bhagya Sivaraman’s jewellery is going places. She takes us through her process, and how she enjoys being at the intersection of art forms




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Pride Month | Fashion takes the centrestage for LGBTQIA+ community at Chennai’s Pride parade

DIY dresses, rainbow-themed make up, and metallic bomber jackets took over Egmore at the 16th edition of the Chennai’s Self-Respect Rainbow Pride March, taking the fashion game up a notch



  • Life & Style

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Chennai | Meet the Madras Watch Collectors Group who swap precious timepieces and stories

Avid watch collectors gather in Chennai to revel in the mechanics that determines the minutes and seconds of each day. Meet the Madras Watch Collectors Group



  • Life & Style

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Chennai hosts Crafts Council of India’s textiles and accessories show on August 9 and 10

The two-day exhibition organised by Crafts Council of India will see a gamut of weaves from across the country on display



  • Life & Style

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Advaya, the label that designed Deepika Padukone’s wedding saris, brings its bandhgalas and Kanjeevarams to Chennai

The Bengaluru-based label incorporates innovative techniques like blending linen with Kanjeevaram



  • Life & Style

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Check out Anu Merton’s new collection at Amethyst, Chennai

Anu Merton introduces the city to its soon-to-be-launched capsule that parades a colourful spectrum of semi-precious stones on the sturdy foundation of time-tested jewellery-making techniques




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Shop for handlooms and handcrafted products at this pop-up in Chennai

The second edition of Sondham features trendy koodais, handloom saris, and contemporary silhouettes in cotton




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A community of Chinese women successfully run some of Chennai’s oldest beauty parlours

By 1968, a group of women of Chinese descent began arriving in Chennai, shaping not just eyebrows but also the beauty standards ofor an entire generation in the city. Today, with good fuk (luck in Chinese) and a slew of regular customers, they hope that business continues to boom, all while holding onto their oriental roots




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Chennai| Thamalli, a newly launched bespoke jewellery brand features rare gemstones from around the world

Young entrepreneur Adithi Ganeshan speaks about her newly launched jewellery brand Thamalli, the design process, and working with rare gemstones



  • Life & Style

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Chennai’s Koyambedu market inspires Sanjay Garg of Raw Mango as he brings his festive collection Garland to Chennai

Sanjay Garg chose Museum Theatre as the venue for the Raw Mango Festive 2024 show, hosted by FICCI FLO




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Chennai designer Neesha Amrish’s handmade stoles are now at the Van Gogh museum store in Amsterdam

The Ahimsa silk stoles are inspired by Van Gogh’s Almond Blossom and it takes 15 days to create one



  • Life & Style

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Nayaab brings 23 fashion brands that are reviving heritage textile techniques to Chennai 

The 13th edition of Nayaab edit spotlights dyeing, printing and weaving techniques like shibori, bandhini, jamdani and kalamkari




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Augmented reality and streetwear fashion join hands in Chennai

The global streetwear conversation is finding ways to percolate in Chennai, say the founders of Capsul and Biskit 




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Anavila Misra’s collection Payanam previewed in Chennai

A talk by photographer Bharath Ramamrutham about how architecture has had an impact on fashion over the ages, was a prelude to the exhibition




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Chennai| 3D saris, ‘Alia’ cut kurtas and more on last minute shopping lists for Deepavali

Come Deepavali, and it is T Nagar, the city’s busiest shopping hub’s time to shine. From 3D saris to Alia cut kurtas, there’s much to choose from




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Coping with the monsoon in Chennai

Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.




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Tackling pothole-ridden roads in Chennai

During the monsoon, drive slow to avoid landing in a pothole or ditch, says Vikram Mankal.




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Meet Faisal Manzur: the Chennai architect behind wooden doors at The Entrance Café and Pandan Club

Faisal Manzur of Faisal Manzur Design Studio on designing the stunning wooden doors at Chennai’s The Entrance Café, Pandan Club, and why he draws inspiration from TV shows and Wes Anderson movies



  • Homes and gardens

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Aurionpro wins landmark contract for Chennai Metro Phase II fare collection 

Project encompasses Corridor 3 from Sholinganallur to Sipcot, and Corridor 5 from Koyambedu to Elcot Park




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TN to set up India’s first Olympic-size BMX Track in Chennai

In BMX racing, riders at a time race around a track that would have jumps and other obstacles.




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After chess, cricket, Chennai now revving up for a car carnival

3.5-km tracks being laid for the Indian Racing Festival to be held during Aug 30-Sept 1, road-bumps and all overcome




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Work on a fast pace at India’s first-ever night race circuit in Chennai

Chennai gears up for South Asia’s first night motor race at the Formula Racing Circuit on August 31




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Chennai Night Race weekend gets off to a chaotic start on delay in FIA clearance

Bumpy start to F4 Chennai street circuit night race with delays, technical issues, and disappointed fans