Aboard the tramway in Madras -- When Madras first tramway took to the streets in the 1870s, it was horse-drawn. A little over two decades later, the city got its electric tramway system going, much before any other city in the country. Up until its demise in April 1953, the Madras Electric Tramways Company Limited was largely plagued by malfunctions, never once managing to turn a profit Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Jolted about on carts drawn by oxen and horses in Madras -- When animal-powered transportation was in its heyday in the Madras region, it came in multiple varieties. While businessmen preferred the fast-moving rekla, which were even used for races, the horse-drawn jhutkas, which became the first public transport of Madras, were in use as recent as 1969. At one point, these carts required a licence and were even exempt from taxes, at least the ones drawn by horses and bullocks Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Around Madras city in hand-pulled rickshaws -- Hand-pulled rickshaws arrived in Madras early in the 20th Century from Japan, and quickly became a convenience despite its very apparent issues. These were later banned in 1973. Their role was replaced by the marginally better cycle rickshaw, which received a helping hand from MGRs 1971 blockbuster Rickshawkaran Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Madras city on the move: a compilation -- On Madras Day, here is a collection of articles from The Hindu, reminiscing the various modes of public transport that made the city move Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Getting around Madras on autorickshaws -- From numbering around 200 in 1973 to around 1 lakh in 2026, autorickshaws in the city have come a long way, but so too has the love-hate relationship the residents share with this ubiquitous mode of transport. But if you are in a hurry, the autorickshaw is your best bet to reach your destination, traffic rule violations and all Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
When aircrafts took to the Madras skies on metal wings -- DAngelis maiden flight in 1910 set in motion the aviation history of Madras. From a record-making 27-hour flight from London to Madras in a de-Havilland Dove and a night land that left the pilots “trembling like a leaf” to an air taxi that flew all the way to Burma and Alagappa Chettiars Jupiter Airways, the skies above Madras have surely never seen a dull moment Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
From celluloid to digital: the changing face of Chennais cinema industry -- Over 84 years, Kodambakkam, the heart of Tamil cinema, has changed beyond recognition, and so has the Tamil film world. Surviving all odds, cinemas have evolved from a single projector and four intervals to the IMAX of today, while filmmaking has moved on from the expensive process of shooting on celluloid to embracing digital technology Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Romance, longing, life, and cinema on Chennais beaches -- While one could argue that the LIC Building established the “big city” vibe and that Spencer Plaza represented Chennais “modern and capitalist” aspects, the beach has always been used to represent love and life Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:51 AM |
The four key roads of Madras that originate from Fort St. George -- Madras traffic movement is by and large planned on a network created by four great roads. Today, we know them as Rajaji Salai, Kamaraj Salai, EVR Periyar Salai, and Anna Salai, and each retaining their distinct identities. However, their focal point to this day remains Fort Saint George Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Hauling about the Madras city on trains -- Madras was the first place in India where trains were introduced. In 1856, Royapuram became the terminus for a line that ran to Walajah Road. On the suburban side, the ball began rolling in the 1900s, and while the network grew, it never quite rivalled those in places such as Mumbai. Then came the MRTS, which never realised its full potential. At present, Metro Rail is the citys latest attempt to get back on track Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
How buses became the lifeline of Madras -- Packed to the point of tipping over, driven rashly, and battered all over, is how one would describe the MTC buses that ply in the city. While buses were in use in Madras since the 1920s, they really took off only after the tram service met its demise in 1953. Since then, they have become an integral feature of the city and a lifeline for millions Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Tamil Nadu Health Minister clarifies on gold ring scheme tender -- The Minister said there are two components in the scheme - one being the gold price and the other being charges including making charges, for packing, transportation, insurance, and BIS hallmarking. The tender was floated not for the gold rate but the other component (additional charges) Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:51 AM |
How bicycles, motorcycles took over the roads of Madras -- Bicycles first came to Madras sometime in the 1880s, and at the time, they had a modest start, with there even being demands for a separate lane for cyclists. And while cycles were riding onward, two-wheelers of the motor variety, not so quietly, took to the roads. Brands such as Royal Enfield even set up manufacturing units in the region. To this day, two-wheelers number among the most convenient ways for getting around in the city Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
Resignation of six AIADMK MLAs rock Tamil Nadu Assembly -- The issue was raised by DMK MLA S. Austin, who complained that the voice of the people in the six constituencies had been crippled and there was no one to represent their views. Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:51 AM |
Missing From a Mass Wedding in India: Brides -- A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to it. New York Times at Saturday, August 22, 2026, 4:05:50 AM |
The bygone movie theatres of Chennai: a compilation -- This is a collection of stories by The Hindu on the popular single screens and theatre complexes that are etched in the memories of cinephiles of Chennai city even years after they ceased existing. Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:51 AM |
Madras lingo on transportation -- A traffic island becomes a roundtana, while Emden, the name of a German cruiser that bombed Madras in 1914, came to mean a bully or devious adversary. Tankuvar Arundudum — meaning you lose control of a situation — comes from tankuvaru, a Telugu term referring to a small piece of leather used to fasten the saddle to a horse. These are just some words and phrases used in and around Madras, which trace their origins to modes of transportation Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
When yellow-black taxis cruised the roads of Madras -- In the 1960s and 1970s, yellow taxis were a force to contend with in Madras. While this mode of transport was never as prolific as its contemporaries, it nonetheless had a presence, with the prepaid taxis at the airport being the chief representative. The yellow-black cab was gradually sidelined by services such as taxis on call and aggregator apps. By 2023, it has been reported that only 304 of them still ride around the city Hindu at Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:10:52 AM |
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