Indian Columbus

Have you ever had the chance to visit Chennai? If so, did you explore the historic Fort St. George? Within the walls of this fort, there is a distinctive structure known as the Cornwallis Cupola, notable for its absence of a statue atop it. This article aims to shed light on the intriguing history of this monument. While the architectural features of the Cornwallis Cupola may not be particularly noteworthy, its historical significance is substantial. Let's delve into the basics and provide a concise overview of its history. Fort St. George Chennai, formerly known as Madras, stands as one of the earliest British settlements in India. Its foundation dates back to the year 1639 CE. In their quest for further settlements and trade opportunities, the English decided to construct a fort. This fort, built on April 23, 1640 CE, coinciding with St. George's Day, came to be known as Fort St. George. It ranks among the oldest surviving British structures in India. Within the fort...

In the realm of South India, there was once a time when the mere mention of an amusement park would conjure thoughts of VGP Golden Beach in Chennai. However, in the past 15-20 years (as of the writing of this blog in 2016 CE), a multitude of amusement and theme parks have sprung up across various towns and cities in South India. Even Chennai, in particular, has seen the emergence of numerous amusement parks. Among these is Queensland. Queensland, though, doesn't enjoy the same level of popularity as VGP Golden Beach, MGM, or Kishkinta (yes, that's indeed how it's spelled - not my error ;-)). Perhaps its location plays a significant role in this. Queensland is situated on the outskirts of Chennai, somewhere near Chembarampakkam. With proper maintenance, Queensland has the potential to become a highly acclaimed park in all of South India. It occupies an expansive area spanning around 70 acres. Regrettably, this amusement park suffers from some of the poorest maintenance prac...