Chennai

"My father was a farmer and I used to attend an arts college wearing dhoti... So all this is not new to me."

To this day, it has retained not only its name but also the respect it continues to command in the community. Even today, every school kid in Tamil Nadu aspires to make it to its hallowed portals.

“Like any typical family, my parents also took a while to understand and support me; for them, the fear was also about how I would survive in the world."

There are various theories about the dual etymology of the city, ranging from government reports to local tales carried forward by the older generations residing in the city.

20-year-old Krishna Sai from Chennai broke the past world record in June by solving 2,474 Rubik's cubes in 24 hours and that too, using only one hand!

In this freewheeling conversation, Menon tells The Better India why he chose to become a lawyer, his motivation behind filing various Public Interest Litigations (PILs), and his experiences with the judiciary and the administration.

Chennai authorities have decided to streamline the process, so people can claim compensation without much trouble.

Initially starting with 12 recipes, today as many as 45 varieties of dishes are served at the restaurant, of which many have been pioneered by the duo.

“Sometimes the animal doesn’t want to be friendly because they’re too scared. So they have to be carried in the net. A few minutes of discomfort means a lifetime of freedom.”

Chennai’s Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa beat worthy opponents with his style of playing, and is now at 2nd spot in the Gredine Open.