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⚧️ Breaking the gender barrier

A transgender lecturer at a city college is breaking boundaries.

🕰️ The life of a clockman

Chennai's clockman Robert Kennedy's hobby earned him a place in the record books.

🍫 Budding chocolate entrepreneurs

A city-based startup helps train people in the art of making chocolates.

🏙️ Architect who saved Madras

Here’s the story of Laxman Chitale, who helped authorities when the city was being threatened.

✨ Meet Alex Black, the Russian magician

Alex Black is on his fourth trip to the city as he enthrals audiences with new tricks up his sleeves.

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