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.
"No doubt, law has to come to the rescue of a person who feels defamed. But then, law envisages a reasonable person and not a touchy and hyper-sensitive individual like the respondent.”-Justice GR Swaminathan
Chennai girl Hemalatha Venkatraman had always been fascinated with her hometown but the feeling became more pronounced when she had moved to Columbus, Ohio to pursue her Masters in Fine Arts.
With an annual footfall of more than 40,000 visitors and participants, Shaastra is one of the biggest inter-college fests in Asia. It is the only student-managed event in the world and the first ever festival to be ISO certified.