Chennai
Chennai
Chennai (pronunciation: /ˈtʃɛnnaɪ/), formerly known as Madras (pronunciation: /məˈdrɑːs/), is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Etymology
The name Chennai is derived from Chennapattinam, named after Damarla Chennappa Nayakudu, a Nayaka ruler. The English built a factory and named it the Madrasapattinam. The region was then known as Madras until 1996 when it was changed back to Chennai.
Related Terms
- Tamil Nadu: The state in which Chennai is located.
- Damarla Chennappa Nayakudu: The Nayaka ruler after whom Chennapattinam was named.
- Madrasapattinam: The original name of Chennai during the British rule.
Medical Facilities
Chennai is known as the "Health Capital of India" and it attracts health tourists from all over the world. The city has a number of multi-specialty hospitals, including Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Malar Hospital, and Sankara Nethralaya.
- Apollo Hospitals: A chain of hospitals in India, with its flagship hospital in Chennai.
- Fortis Malar Hospital: A leading hospital in Chennai known for its comprehensive health care services.
- Sankara Nethralaya: A not-for-profit missionary institution for ophthalmic care (eye care) based in Chennai.
Education
Chennai is also a major hub for education in India, housing prestigious institutions like Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Anna University, and Loyola College, Chennai.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): One of the premier engineering institutes in India, located in Chennai.
- Anna University: A public state university in Chennai known for its engineering courses.
- Loyola College, Chennai: One of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in India, located in Chennai.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chennai
- Wikipedia's article - Chennai
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