Cricket to get more exciting in Chennai!! The city will soon have a new ultra modern cricket stadium for the 2011 World Cup. The new stadium will be bigger than even the Melbourne Cricket Ground and will accommodate around 50,000 to 60,000 spectators. While announcing the move, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) Secretary Kasi Viswanathan said that the cricket stadium will not only make the world cup more exciting but will also be a milestone in the future development of cricket. He said that in addition to the new stadium, some more grounds with advanced facilities will come up for the league and first class matches.

The construction of the new stadium is expected to start soon after the final agreement between the state government and the TNCA. The government has already allotted a 50 acre plot to the TNCA for the stadium. It will be built at Karunkuzhipallam, which is around 25 kms from Chennai. Apart from having state-of-the-art turf and ground facilities, the new stadium will also be weatherproof. It is expected to cost around Rs 100 crore and will be borne jointly by the TNCA and BCCI.

The new stadium in Chennai will indeed prove to be a big step in developing cricket and will be a great thing for cricket lovers.
 

As you enter the city of Chennai, the first thing which will greet you is the Marina Beach. The impact of the beach on the city is so domineering that it seems as if the whole city is under its grip. As you will get closer to the beach, the vibrating sounds of the huge waves dashing against the shore will start mesmerizing you with their rhythmic repetitions. The vast openness of the sea with endless water is awe-striking.

Marina Beach in Chennai is one of the major tourist attractions which this South Indian city has on offer. The width and breadth of the beach is very impressive. The beach is blessed with a beautiful stretch of 12 kilometers golden sand. The spectacles of sun-set ands sun-rise from the beach have magical effect upon the viewers.

Marina Beach is the hub of different entertainments and activities. A large number of domestic and international tourists throng the beach every day in any season of the year. During weekends the beach gets much crowded as the locals visit it with their family members and friends. Food stalls selling snacks and fast foods on the beach are the center of prime attraction for the visitors.

The residents of Chennai will soon flaunt a new identity card which will be issued to them by the City Postal Department. The identity card will be an authentic proof of address of the people residing in the city. At the launching function of the new service held yesterday, Regional Postmaster General M. S. Ramanujam told the media persons that the novel project would help people in the wider context.

According to Mr. Ramanujam, the address proof card would be of great help to the people who pour in the city on job transfer or on job hunt. Most often, it is seen that the new entrants to the city face tough situations when asked to produce an authentic residential proof. The new address proof card would save them from such embarrassments. The residence proof card would be provided to the applicants within 10 days from the date of application.

The address proof card would not be mandatory. It would be issued only to those who opt for the facility. The card would cost the applicants Rs 210. The card would be temper-proof and laminated and there would be a hologram of India Post embossed on it. The validity of the card would be 3 years.

As part of its rapid expansion plan of flights to and from India, Cathay Pacific Airways launched its services in Chennai, one of the most important business and commercial hubs of the country. The decision to expand services of the carrier in India was taken in view of the aviation agreement signed between India and Hong Kong in December last year.

Cathay Pacific Airways along with its sister airline Dragonair will now serve a total of 35 passenger flights to and from India in a week. Of all these flights the city of Chennai will get the share of 4 flights in a week. New Delhi will serve 14 flights while Mumbai will serve 10 flights a week.

Speaking at the inaugural function in Chennai, the Chief Operating Officer of the airline John Slosar expressed hope that the expanded schedule of the carrier will usher a new dawn in the tourism and trade relations between India and China. With its additional and new services from India, the airline will connect about 120 destinations in Cathay Pacific international network including 20 destinations in Mainland China.

Chennai or Madras, in whichever name you call it, is a city of culture. The traditional arts and culture of India, in fact, flourish in this city. A coalesce of traditional dance and music to the charming nightlife, from classical architecture to modern tower block, from traditional South Indian dishes to modern innovative cuisines, the varied culture of Chennai only represents the diversity in India culture. Participation in various religious events is also customary. Pongal, Chithirai Festival, Mahamagam Festival, Tayagaraja Festival, Karthigai Deepam, Kanthuri Festival and Natyanjali Dance Festival are some of the popular Chennai festivals, each representing the rich and diverse Chennai culture.

Every year Chennai celebrates music season in the month of December. During this time of the year, The Bharat Kalachar and other cultural trusts arrange musical events and, in the process, attempts to keep Chennai’s heritage alive. Famous dancers like Alarmel Valli perform at the Y.G.P. Auditorium. The Chennai festival happens to be the biggest cultural event of the world. It is even larger than Edinburgh’s Woodstock Festival. Visit Chennai, a city of distinct culture, during December and feel the cultural fervor of the city.

Chennai, the ‘Gateway to South India, is the capital of Tamil Nadu, India. One of the most important port cities of the country, it is one of the rapidly developing cities of the country. Recently, the CMDA has planned to come up with a multi-level parking lot in the city. The need for such a facility comes in the wake of solving the parking problem in this seaside town. Panagal Park, Broadway Bus Stand and Government Estate are the areas where the parking lot will be first built. The glamorous Spencers Plaza, one of the main shopping centers of the metropolis, already has a multi-level parking lot. This surely will be a boon for the people of the city.

Chennai is a historical town with an ever growing tourism industry. Tourists can check out the museums, temples, forts and monuments as well as the vast stretch of golden sandy beaches when on a vacation to Chennai.

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Chennai or Madras, the largest city in Tamil Nadu, is located on the southeastern coast of India. Established by the British, this city is a significant urban center and naval base of the country. With its rich heritage of art and culture, the ‘Gateway to South India‘ is home to several heritage buildings, churches, temples and museums. Chennai beaches and their attractive water sports are in demand. India’s first ever international beach volleyball event is all set to begin very soon at Elliot’s beach. To provide accommodation to these tourists, there are mane good hotels in this place.

Besides tourism, Chennai city is known for industries like automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Of late, Chennai city has grown into a software hub and technological city.

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Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the largest city in Tamil Nadu.  Established by the British, this city is located on the southeastern coast of India. Since its establishment, the city developed into a major urban center and naval base. Now, Chennai is an important administrative headquarter and the capital of Madras Presidency. Endowed with a rich heritage of art and culture, Chennai is called the ‘Gateway to South India‘.

Thousands of tourists visit Chennai every year. Besides the famous beaches, momnuments, arts and literature, this city is famous for its various cultural events like dance, music and drama. To accommodate the travelers, Chennai has some comfortable hotels and lodges. Chennai has also become well known for the glitz and glamour of Kollywood, the ‘Tamil film industry’.

Apart from the tourism industry, other industries like automobile, technology, hardware manufacturing and healthcare have also made this city popular. In fact, the automobile industry in Chennai is one of the leading industries in India. Chennai is also the second largest exporter of Information Technology after Bangalore. There are many reputed schools, colleges and stadiums in Chennai. No wonder that famous personalities like Vishwanathan Anand, Mahesh Bhupathi, S. Venkataraghavan and Kris Srikkanth hail from this city!

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