In 1956, a crowd gathered on Mount Road in Madras, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Indian Olympic hockey team, which was taken on a grand open-car procession through this artery stretch. A few years later, in February 1959, the Star-Strok students of the Presidency College gave a speech to Martin Luther King Jr. during a visit to India.
These moments frozen in time Hindu Photographers through the striking black and white images in the last century indicate that there is always a reason to gather and celebrate in the city. Chennai as Chennai increased to 386 on August 22 this year, Hindu Archial photo exhibition Tiral Thiran Thakkam (People – in speed, in spirit, in united) In the newspaper headquarters, in Kasturi buildings, what to make the city alive will find out.
The World Table Tennis Champion Victor Barna, who is on an assignment in India under the Princess Coaching Scheme, was seen with trainees on 26 November 1957 in Madras. Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
“When I saw in the archives, I realized that there are many different moments through years that bring people together to celebrate. It is not limited to dance or loud function, but also hosts small reasons -which is from receiving important dignitaries to book fairs or separate sports events, which is for the performance, which is on the performance, which is on the performance, which is for the salvation. There are 75 photos, and more than 110 photos from the archives also appear digitally.
Explain the origin of Tiral Thiran ThakkamShe says that the exhibition offers a glimpse in many collective, festive moments of the city. ,Teril Here means crowd, and Thiran It is a celebration of strength. ClinchThe effect is that all this is and how it has turned into a very identity of the city and its history, ”she says.
From Martin Luther King Junior to Queen Elizabeth II, a wife of guests has been welcomed in the city; Small and large sports programs and other milestones; Inauguration of new schemes and policies for the public; And many vibrant places in the city have done all this.
While Madras, like the country, honors cricket, archival exhibition also provides interesting insights along with other sports in the city. Under the Princess Coaching Scheme, there is a striking image of debutant Hungarian-Bitish Table Tennis Champion Viktor Barna under the debutant working schemes with trainees under the prominent coaching scheme with trainees.
Grand Reception for Olympic XI: A heroes were welcomed for the stadium for the victorious Indian Olympic hockey team members and inside, where he played an exhibition game against a South Zone XI in Madras on 22 December 1956. For the first time, Olympian was started in Mandar Road in the history of sports in Madras. , Photo Credit: Hindu Archives
There are also spaces in the city which have nurtured their people, crowds and festive milestones. Crying far away from its current Udham and stir in Anna Nagar, was completed with an artificial lake and an escalator bridge at the International Trade Fair in Madras in 1968. This is when the famous tower park was built. Tiruppurusundari says, “Now it is so common to catch the camera and phone to record events, but it was not in the past.”
Tiral Thiran Thakkam Till 8 September, Kasturi buildings, The Hindu, 859/860, Anna Salai, Chennai are on performance. Admission is free.
A Hindu made from Chennai is presented by Cassagrand and operated by SRM. In collaboration with Union Bank of India. Associate Partners: Tata Tea Chakra Sona, Tata Coffee, Hell Energy. Tourism Sponsor: Up Tourism. Hydration Partner: Parry Foods. The event is also organized in partnership with Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Greater Chennai Corporation, Greater Chennai Police, Greater Chennai Traffic Police and Namma Marina, Namma Pride. Radio Partners: Big FM, Fever FM and Radio on. Activewear Partner: Technosport. Walk Partners: Port Trust of India and Kamrajar Port Limited. Happiness Partner: On the streets of Chennai.
Silverscreen by sea
For residents of Chennai, the beaches have no doubt that our biggest flex is. Then what could be better than catching some silver screen favorite by waves, with Sundal and Bajis? As a part of the moonlight cinema, 2008 comedy-thriller Saroja Shiva, SP Charan, Premgi Amreen, and Light, and 2018 Gritti Thriller features a specialty artists. Kolmavu Kokila Screening will be done at Marina Beach, starring Nayantara. Hold a friend or two, and find a comfortable place on sand for these back-to-back films.
Moonlight cinema will be held on 16 August at Marina Beach. Register for free at madeofchennaii.thehindu.com.
Rhythm and dishes
Paul Jacob’s folk agenda team performs photo credits in 2024 from Chennai Food and Music Festival: B. Velkani Raj
The lively food scene of the city is ever developing; A one that celebrates the older favorite and makes it to the new, more experimental additions. At the Food and Music Festival, there will be separate dishes from more than 40 restaurants in Chennai, which will be in Sangat for a music lineup of some of the most promising artists in the city, who will go on stage.
The Food and Music Festival will take place on 13 and 14 September at YMCA Nandanam.
lace up!
Chennai was made by run in 2024. Photo Credit: B Jothi Ramalingam
Are you ready to put your best leg ahead? Registrations are now open for a Hindu-made Hindu, which will be co-maintained by Chennai runners. This year, there will be a race of five and 10 km, for which announcement will be made soon. Runners can register for 499 and include a bib, T-shirt and medal on the run.
A Hindu made by Chennai runs will be held on 7 September. To register for the run, scan the QR code and check @TheHindu_Madeofchennai on Instagram for updates.
Walk through history
Port Trust Container Terminal | Photo Credit: B Jothi Ramalingam
The celebration of a city like Madras is a celebration of its sacred heritage and modernity. Through a range of walking, find out various aspects of the city, from its impressive architecture to its vibrant food view. On August 16, food blogger Shabnam Kamil will detect Burma Nagar through Burmese-Tamil Street Food, signed from Tamil families who migrated from Burma decades ago. The port of Chennai will be setting for a walk on August 17 under the leadership of Thirupurusundari Sewal, where participants can detect the architecture of Port Trust buildings, as well as a glimpse in the current major operating areas of the port. Through the next few weeks, the police runs through the museum, and will also be the people covering the Art Deco buildings in Chennai.
Published – August 13, 2025 04:50 pm IST
