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Published Feb 28, 2021, 4:10 am IST Updated Feb 28, 2021, 4:10 am IST It was most fascinating to pore over the book on modern South India which is a history from the 17th century right up to the modern times  Modern South India — A History from the 17th Century to Our Times By RAJMOHAN GANDHI (Photo: Twitter @AlephBookCo) A lesser-known fact may be that the Venetian merchant-explorer Marco Polo came to Pulicat Lake where he berthed his boat in 1292 and travelled towards what would have been ancient Madras. Of course, the history of visitors to South India goes way back to Greek and Roman...

Metro brings back share autorickshaws Updated: Updated: Last-mile connectivity returns in 8 stations Share Article Last-mile connectivity returns in 8 stations After a long hiatus, Metro Rail has resumed the operation of share autorickshaws for a flat fare of ₹10 as a last-mile connectivity option for commuters. According to officials of Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL), the autorickshaws have begun operating in the Koyambedu, Thirumangalam, Ekkatuthangal, Alandur, St. Thomas Mount, Little Mount, Ashok Nagar and Guindy stations. They will operate from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. There will be two v...

St. Thomas Mount station construction contract was terminated in 2014 Chennai Metro Rail Ltd. (CMRL) has approached the Madras High Court against an award passed by a tribunal last year directing it to pay ₹39.97 crore to Consolidated Constructions Consortium Ltd. whose contract for the construction of the St. Thomas Mount elevated station and the associated viaducts was terminated in 2014. Justice M. Sundar ordered notice to the consortium after Advocate-General Vijay Narayan, representing CMRL, claimed the award passed by the tribunal, comprising three technical members, was per se il...

Bicycle sharing will be extended to more areas Updated: Updated: CM launches next gen e-bikes under Smart City mission Share Article AAA CM launches next gen e-bikes under Smart City mission Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Thursday launched e-bikes and next gen bikes to facilitate non-motorised transport along Marina Beach and in various parts of the city. The bicycle sharing system was proposed to be implemented at a cost of ₹9.5 crore under the Chennai Smart City mission, covering 378 stations and 5,000 smart bikes. E-bike users have to pay ₹10 for the first 10 minutes and �...

Brave woman, men receive Anna Medal for Gallantry Updated: Updated: January 26, 2021 12:43 IST TN Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami gave away the medals at the Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday Share Article AAA Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami giving away the Anna Medal for Gallantry P. Mullai, a teacher in Pulivalam Government High School in Sholinghur in Ranipet district   | Photo Credit: Raghunathan SR TN Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami gave away the medals at the Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday A school teacher who risked her life to save her stu...