There was Chennapattanam and then there was Madras.
About 357 years later, in 1996, she became Chennai. And whatever she may be called 385 years from now, she will always remain the "Queen of the Coromandel"!
Come wander around this blog. It will give you a peek into her soul!!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Coloured board
This printer advertises scanning and colour 'xerox' (that's the word for photocopy) in its more modern display. But what catches the eye is the old enamel-on-blue board of the business.
And to top it, the board talks about 'Madras', not Chennai!
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Interesting find! Owner must be about my age since I still use Madras!
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