Armenian Street in George Town is the biggest marker to the people who once flourished here. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Ask anybody in the city as to which of the European nations they associate with Madras, the most common answer will be England. But when you mention the Armenians to them, the reaction … Read more
K.G.N. Aarifa Biryani Centre At K.G.N. Aarifa Biryani Centre, biryani masters begin their work during the wee hours, so that by 8 am huge cauldrons of piping hot biryani are ready for sale. The biriyani shops here started on a small scale, mostly to cater to the many daily wage earners who finish their night … Read more
K.G.N. Aarifa Biryani Centre At K.G.N. Aarifa Biryani Centre, biryani masters begin their work during the wee hours, so that by 8 am huge cauldrons of piping hot biryani are ready for sale. The biriyani shops here started on a small scale, mostly to cater to the many daily wage earners who finish their night … Read more
Madras Chicken curry | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This is an easy chicken curry recipe that has the deep flavours of a classic Indian curry, but is ready in less than an hour! It is made with spicy Madras curry powder and creamy coconut milk Ingredients Gingelly oil – ¼ cup Chopped red onion about … Read more
Daily Quiz | On Madras Day This a spy cartoon in Vanity Fair of Robert Burke, 1st Baron Connemara (Connemara Hotel and Connemara Library) who is familiar to residents of Madras for two famous landmarks. START THE QUIZ YOUR SCORE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit 0/8 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / … Read more
Beach Sundal | Photo Credit: K.V. Srinivasan Ingredients Pattani or dried white peas – 2 cups 1 big or 2 small tomatoes, pureed Finely chopped raw mango – 3 tbsp 1 big or 2 small onions, finely chopped Coconut, grated – 3 tbsp Garam masala – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste … Read more
The Hindu Archival Exhibit The year is 1949. Crowds swell outside The Hindu’s office on Mount Road on a hot afternoon to keep track of the latest test cricket score, as the national newspaper’s office staff manually update the scoreboard from the building’s balcony. In the backdrop, daily life goes on as a tram passes … Read more