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What problem did Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus solve differently?

Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, officially Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G.R. Bus Terminus, is a bus terminus located in Chennai, India, providing inter-state bus transport services. It is located on the Inner Ring Road in Koyambedu and is one of the largest bus terminus by area in India.

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What problem did Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus solve differently?

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Why did this food story take root around DG Vaishnav College?

DG Vaishnav College (Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College), commonly known as DDGDVC, is a Liberal arts, commerce and science college in Chennai, India. It is an autonomous institution affiliated with the University of Madras. It is located in the Arumbakkam locality of Chennai, which is a hub for many shops and markets, of which the most famous Koyembedu market and bus stand. It was recently reaccredited by NAAC with A++ grade ( CGPA of 3.54 /4) in 3rd cycle.

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What problem did Vadapalani solve differently?

Vadapalani is a neighbourhood in the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for its film studios, the Vadapalani Andavar Temple, and Vengeeswarar Temples which are important pilgrimage centres for Hindus. Situated in the western part of Chennai, Vadapalani is an important bus terminus on Arcot Road. Vadapalani is one of the busiest and densely populated areas in Chennai.

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FROM THE RECORD

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1964

Ashok Nagar, Chennai

Ashok Nagar is a residential locality situated at the southern part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It was established in 1964. At the heart of this colony, stands the Ashok Pillar. This four lion head stump, resembles the one erected by king Ashoka during the 3rd century BCE at Sanchi. To promote this suburban locality, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board constructed flats during the 1970s for middle-income group, covering an area of 7 sq km including the neighbourhood of K. K. Nagar. The next major in

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1977

Saligramam

Saligramam is a residential neighbourhood in the western part of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Saligramam is surrounded by Vadapalani in the east, Virugambakkam in the west, KK Nagar in the south and Koyambedu in the north. Saligramam was part of Saidapet Taluk in Chengalpattu district before it was merged with Chennai City and district in 1977.

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1996

Koyambedu

Koyambedu is a neighbourhood in Chennai, India. Situated in the western part of Chennai city, the Koyambedu area has become a major hub of activity in Chennai after the inauguration of the Koyambedu market in 1996 and the Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) in 2002. The area is active round the clock owing to the movement of people and goods through the day, with uninterrupted transport facilities such as long-route buses, autos, share autos, vegetable goods carriers and so forth.

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Chennai

What problem did Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus solve differently?

Don’t tour the city.Notice it.

Three reasons to look closer.

What problem did Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus solve differently?

Why did this food story take root around DG Vaishnav College?

What problem did Vadapalani solve differently?

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Ashok Nagar, Chennai

Saligramam

Koyambedu

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