Chennai

 Chennai has produced some of the most famous and inspirational people over the years, few of whom are mentioned below: M.G. Ramachandran: Ramachandran, also known as the "Puratchi Thalaivar" ("Revolutionary Leader"), was the first actor to become the chief minister of a state in India's history. Between 1977 to 1987, he served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for more than ten years. He is the founder of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, an Indian political party. Sundar Pichai: Sundar Pichai was named as Google CEO in 2015. He was previously the product head for Android, Chrome, Maps, and other popular Google products, and was responsible for the development of the dominant Chrome web browser. Chidambaram Subramaniam: Subramaniam is noted for his contribution to India's Green Revolution as an independence activist and former Minister of Agriculture (1964–66). He worked for the International Rice Research Institute in Manila and the Int...

Many educational and research organisations may be found in Chennai. IIT Madras, which is located in South Chennai, is India's leading engineering education centre. The oldest state-owned universities, Anna University and the University of Madras, are among India's best universities. The College of Engineering, Guindy, and Madras Institute of Technology, both constituent colleges of Anna University, as well as Alagappa College of Technology, are India's first engineering schools. The city is home to some of India's oldest medical colleges, including Madras Medical College (1835) and Stanley Medical College (1938). Loyola College, Madras Christian College, Presidency College, Stella Maris College, Women's Christian College, and Ethiraj College for Women are among the city's notable liberal arts colleges. The city is also home to the Indian Army's Officers Training Academy. Connemara Public Library, first opened in 1890, is one of India's four National D...

 With its historic landmarks and buildings, cultural and art centres, parks, and long sandy beaches, Chennai as a tourist destination offers many potentially interesting locations to visitors. From 2010 to 2012, Chennai was the most visited city in India by foreign tourists. Some of the attractions that make Chennai an ideal tourist destination include: Valluvar Kottam:  Thiruvalluvar, a great Tamil poet, philosopher, and saint who wrote the epic Thirukkural over 2,000 years ago, is commemorated by Valluvar Kottam, a popular monument in Chennai. The Thirukkural's 133 chapters and 1330 verses are etched in bas-relief in the hallways of the front hall. Thiruvalluvar's life-size statue has been installed in the 39-meter-tall chariot. Fort St. George: The first British bastion in India, Fort St. George, was built in 1639 in the seaside city of Madras. The fort is a bastion with 6-meter-high (20-foot) walls that survived several attacks in the 18th century. It is possible to argu...

 Chennai has a tropical moist and dry climate. It is located at the coast and lies at the thermal equator that prevents intense version in seasonal temperature. Chennai gets its hottest temperatures in late May or early June with maximum around 35-40 degree Celsius, this is commonly called locally as Agni Nakshatram (fire star) or Kathiri Veyyil. The scorching heat of the sun is nearly unbearable during this period, restricting people to their residence. The night time provides some respite from the high temperature during daytime as cool breeze flows. While on the other hand the coolest temperatures are in January with minimum of 19-25 degree Celsius. The highest temperature recorded was 45 degrees Celsius on 31 May 2003 while lowest recorded was 13.9 degree Celsius on 11 December 1895 and 29 January 1905. The best time for visiting Chennai is during the months of January, February, November and December as the city experiences pleasant weather conditions during these months with ...

 Chennai popularly called as the “Gateway to the South India” has one of the distinct cultures from the other Indian cities. As a cosmopolitan centre, the city's culture reflects the city's diverse people, resulting in a distinct mix. Chennai, although being a contemporary metropolis, retains some of its old and traditional characteristics. Traditional Tamil Nadu music, dancing, and other art forms are immensely popular in the city. From traditional foods to fast meals, historic temple architecture to modern high-rises, and classical music and dance to the burgeoning nightlife, the city offers a unique cultural mix. In Chennai almost everybody wakes up to a smell of fresh coffee beans and every family teaches the traditionally perfected method of making filter coffee. Coffee and Chennai are synonymous with each other and the tumbler and Davara are quintessential items of every kitchen here. Unlike in North where with the emergence of cafes, the coffee culture was introduced, ...