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Valentine's Day can turn out to be the least romantic day of the year, if couples don’t know how to add a creative spark to it. Charming with chocolates and flowers is not the only way to express love. There is a lot that can be done in Chennai this Valentine’s Day...
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India is home to several religious hotspots that bring in tourists from within and outside the country. The Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala, which is visited by lakhs of devotees every year, is one of them. A pilgrimage to Sabarimala Ayyappa temple...
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Blur, it is said, is the largest gaming arcade in India and right on your first visit you know it’s true. On the fourth floor of Sathyam Cineplex in Royapettah, Chennai, you will find yourself surrounded by sleek, silver décor and flat screen monitors inside every cubicle. Make your way to level five to find a two lane bowling alley, café and a Wii zone...
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If you thought Independence Day was just about hoisting a flag, and settling down to programs of patriotism on the television, think again. There is much to do on this public holiday, whether it is catching a special meal with family or setting out for some activities with friends...
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Chennai has some nooks that are perfect for a jogger, who prefers quiet surroundings away from the bustle of the city to pursue his workout in peace. It’s ideal to head out for a morning walk or jog, or keep your workout for a late evening, when all the hassle of office work is done. MetroMela presents some spots you can hit for a peaceful and undisturbed walk or jog...
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Whether you are new to Chennai and want to visit Mamallapuram or simply want to visit the sun-kissed shores of the temple sea, the Hop On Hop Off buses provide a comfortable and reasonably priced means of getting there. The Hop On Hop Off tour buses, are big blue air-conditioned buses, that provide a link from the city to Mamallapuram for foreign tourists and Chennai visitors looking to get to the temple city on a reasonable allowance...
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Fitting stores and cafés into the hall rooms and backyards of quaint Madras homes is fashionable today. The idea came as a novel one to Chennai in 1999, with Amethyst starting a café and high-end store within the renovated rooms of a 100-year old bungalow. Since then, there have been numerous cafés and upscale stores popping up in refurbished houses in the city including The Madras Terrace House, Café Ashvita (that doubles up as an art gallery), The Ode Gallery (a home décor store and outdoor café), and the more recently opened Kipling Café...
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Although Chennai’s music scene is best associated with Carnatic vocalists, and the Margazhi season in December where both young talent and old veterans showcase their Carnatic vocal talent live and on stage, there are some equally exciting options for rock and jazz fans also. MetroMela presents a guide to places in Chennai where live music is a regular event...
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The traditional fisherman’s kattumaram or fishing boat carved out of wood now has a better use: it has become an adventure/tourist activity, with several Catamaranplaces offering catamaran rides on the scenic East Coast Road or ECR in Chennai. Take a ride on the traditional fisherman’s boat and have a dip in the deep seas...
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Paintballing has finally come to Chennai, and has been around since February 2009. The 10,000 sq feet open air area in Kottivakkam, closer to the beach, makes Planet Adventure’s paintball arena a airy one. It is fitted with military pilings to hide behind...
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