Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
വെബ്2023, ഓഗ 22, · After independence, the Madras province came to be known as Madras State. The demand for a change in name to Tamil Nadu had been raised by some politicians and scholars for a while. In 1956, Congress leader K P Sankaralinganar began an indefinite fast.
Evolution of Madras to Chennai: Tracing its Historical Transition
വെബ്2023, ഓഗ 23, · The transformation of Madras to Chennai is not just a change in nomenclature, but a reflection of the dynamic interplay between historical heritage, regional identity, and post-colonial aspirations. The city’s evolution stands as a testament to the diverse threads that weave India’s urban tapestry.
1952 Madras State Legislative Assembly election - Wikipedia
വെബ്3 ദിവസം മുമ്പ് · The first legislative assembly Election to the Madras state based on universal adult suffrage was held in 27 March 1952. This was the first election held in Madras state after the Indian Independence. This election was officially known as the 1951 Madras State Election, even though through delays, …
Madras Day: How Madras was founded and why it became Chennai
വെബ്2023, ഓഗ 23, · Madras Day is celebrated on August 22 to commemorate the founding of Madras (now Chennai). The city’s inception dates back to 1639 when the East India Company (EIC) purchased Madrasapatnam from local kings .
Kumaraswami Kamaraj | Indian Statesman & Nationalist Leader
വെബ്2024, ഏപ്രി 25, · Kumaraswami Kamaraj was an Indian independence activist and statesman who rose from humble beginnings to become a legislator in the Madras Presidency (an administrative unit of British India that encompassed much of southern India), chief minister (head of government) of the successor Madras state.
Tracing the evolution of Madras through old maps of the city
വെബ്2023, ഓഗ 8, · A recent talk featuring some of the oldest maps of Madras traced the evolution of Chennai through war, economical advancements and a fast-growing population
1952: Of booths, Ballots and a sense of belonging
വെബ്2024, ഏപ്രി 8, · Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique electoral methods, educating on adult franchise through media. Symbol-based voting, challenges in counting, and women's active role defined the election. The empowerment of common people marked a shift in power dynamics.
K Kamaraj’s 120th birth anniversary: Remembering Congress’s …
വെബ്2023, ജൂലൈ 15, · K Kamaraj. As a leader and two-time chief minister of the Madras State (present-day Tamil Nadu), he is credited for investing heavily in the state’s education and health. Under Kamaraj, Madras became one of the most industrialised states in India, garnering him respect from Jawaharlal Nehru as well.
Tamil Nadu: A poll-vault 73 years into the past - The New Indian …
വെബ്2024, ഏപ്രി 3, · The erstwhile Madras state which comprised the present Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala took part in the election, and the polling took place between January 2, 1952 and January...
Madras Day | Take a tour through rare records from the 1600s at …
വെബ്2023, ഓഗ 23, · Today, the Tamil Nadu State Archives and Historical Research or more familiarly the Madras Record Office, set up in 1909, continues to be a treasure trove. Updated - September 01, 2023 12:33 pm...