Even in those days, Chennai’s medical facilities were on par with rest of the country
A long-time resident of Chennai reflects on the city's evolution since the 1950s, highlighting its historical transport systems and the development of its medical infrastructure. The author emphasizes that Chennai's healthcare facilities have long been competitive on a national level.
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This personal account provides historical context on the development of urban infrastructure and the rise of medical tourism in India.
I was born in Chennai in the 1950s, and have been living here since then. I grew up in T. Nagar and have fond memories of the place, which only had a few independent buildings back then. I lived just behind Pondy Bazaar, famous for street shopping and its wide variety of tiffins. Mysore bonda , basundhi , and thakkali chutney were the signature dishes of Shantha Bhavan. Geetha Cafe, which is still running, was popular even then, and so were the famous Nalli Silk Sarees.
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