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2 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center. Learn more about the history and characteristics of Chennai in this article.
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4 days ago · The Margazhi season, which falls between December and January, witnesses a plethora of classical music and dance performances in the city. Chennai is home to the world’s second oldest surviving newspaper. The Madras Courier, established in 1785, holds the distinction of being the second oldest English language newspaper still in circulation.
1 day ago · The Margazhi festival of dance and music started early back in 1927, to commemorate the anniversary of Madras Music Academy every December, was later adopted by various organizations which held art festivals in different parts of the city. The Tamil month of Margazhi is a sacred month of the Hindus.
4 days ago · IIT Madras has joined hands with renowned musician Ilaiyaraaja to set up IITM-Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Centre for Music Learning and Research. Two hundred Ilayaraajas will take birth at IIT Madras, the musician said. Chennai: An MoU was signed between Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras and Ilayaraaja Music and Management Pvt Ltd on Monday ...
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