The not so happy side of the celebration is the fact that hardly any events are taking place in North Madras and in the outlying areas of the city and communities there are still not warming up to the idea.
The groups which are keen to lend their hand to host events like talks, walks and contests say that they do not get warm invites from the communities and see the effort as a waste of time.
Groups out there who are invited to create events and even given tips and help drag their feet.
This trend does reflect on how the city sees itself and thinks of a day to celebrate its founding. Is there still a divide and does that run deep? How can one get over it?
The groups which are keen to lend their hand to host events like talks, walks and contests say that they do not get warm invites from the communities and see the effort as a waste of time.
Groups out there who are invited to create events and even given tips and help drag their feet.
This trend does reflect on how the city sees itself and thinks of a day to celebrate its founding. Is there still a divide and does that run deep? How can one get over it?
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i was born brought up in kasimedu. on sn chetty street, our family is one of the oldest in that part of the city.. during my grandfather's time... he was a vakil in the high court.... u can know more abt him from one of the lawyers still residing there Mr nicholas.. my late paternal grandfather was shri sedhu meenakshi sundaram..my father has mnany vivid memories.... madras bombing to name a few.. he used to cycle all the way to guindy.... for more pl email me..drvj70@gmail.com.. appa is a senior citizen who lives near srm college and hospital.. in kattupakkam....
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