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1. www.britannica.com › place › ChennaiChennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, city and capital of Tamil Nadu state, southern India, located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Known as the ‘Gateway to South India,’ Chennai is a major administrative and cultural center.

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     'Rs 3,500 Not Too High': Madras HC Dismisses PIL for Reduction of All India Bar Examination Fee - News18

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     Madras High Court Grants TN Govt Time Till July 3 to File Detailed Report on Kallakurichi Illicit Liquor Deaths | Chennai News - Times of India

     Chennai: Madras high court has granted Tamil Nadu govt time till July 3 to file a detailed report on the Kallakurichi illicit liquor deaths. ...Mohammed Shaffiq said on Wednesday ...

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     Madras High Court Dismisses Plea to Reduce Application Fee for Bar Exams | Madurai News - Times of India

     Madurai: Madras high court has dismissed a plea which sought a direction to the authorities to reduce the application fee for the All India Bar Examination ...

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     Madras High Court Orders Notice to Tamil Nadu Government Regarding Removal of Sai Baba Idols from Hindu Temples | Chennai News - Times of India

     Chennai: Madras high court on Tuesday ordered notice to the state govt on a plea to direct the HR and CE department to remove idols of Shirdi Sai Baba from ...

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     Palaniswami says that the States are “fully empowered” to conduct caste-based surveys

     Kulasekaran, former judge of the Madras High Court, as a one-man commission for collection of quantifiable data on castes, communities and tribes of the State< ...

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4. www.britannica.com › place › Tamil-NaduTamil Nadu | History, Map, Population, Capital, & Government

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   3 days ago · Tamil Nadu, state of India, located in the extreme south of the country. It represents the Tamil-speaking area of what was formerly the Madras Presidency of British India. The capital is Chennai, in the northeastern portion of the state.

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     Mamallapuram Shore Temple, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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     Pillar Rock in the Palni Hills at Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India.
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     Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tamil_NaduTamil Nadu - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · After independence, the region became the Madras State of the Republic of India and was further re-organized when states were redrawn linguistically in 1956 into the current shape. The state was renamed as Tamil Nadu, meaning "Tamil Country", in 1969.

6. trip101.com › article › best-things-to-do-chennai-india25 Best Things To Do In Chennai (Madras), India - Trip101

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of the southern Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the 4 metropolitan cities of India. There are a lot of things you can see and do here in Chennai, the city proudly wears its tradition on its sleeve while accommodating the cosmopolitan crowd.

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7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › why-is-madrasWhy is Madras renamed as Chennai? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   Jun 8, 2024 · Chennai, known as Madras until 1996, is situated on the Coromandel Coast in southeast India and is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu. The name change was purely symbolic, aimed at shedding the remnants of British colonial rule and reclaiming the city’s indigenous heritage.

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8. chennai.nic.in › about-district › district-profileDistrict Profile | Chennai District | India

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   Jun 4, 2024 · Chennai also known as Madras is the capital city of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal, it is a major Commerical, Cultural, Economic and Educational Centre in South India.

9. unom.ac.inWelcome to University of Madras

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   4 days ago · Madras University is the mother of almost all the old Universities of south India. The University area of jurisdiction has been confined to three districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years. Read more..

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    When did Madras become a state?

    • After the India Independence in 1947, Madras presidency became Madras state, comprising present-day Tamil Nadu and parts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. Andhra state was split from the state in 1953 and the state was further re-organized when states were redrawn linguistically in 1956 into the current shape.

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    When was Chennai renamed Madras?

    • Upon India’s independence, the Madras Presidency became Madras state (renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968), with Madras remaining its capital. The government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Michele Metych.

    Chennai | History, Population, Temples, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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    What is Madras University?

    • Madras University is the mother of almost all the old Universities of south India. The University area of jurisdiction has been confined to three districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years. Read more.. Greetings! As the Vice Chancellor of this premier university, I am extremely pleased to share this space to converse with all of you.

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    Where is IIT Madras located?

    • IIT Madras campus spans 617 acres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The campus is divided into three distinct zones: Academic, Hostel, and Residential. IIT Madras offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and amenities to its students and faculty members. The academic zone houses well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and classrooms.

    IIT Madras: Admission 2024, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements

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