Monday, November 9, 2009

JAMES IN INCREDIBLE INDIA



James here, writing from the increasingly cosmopolitan and fast mushrooming city of Chennai, India. Chennai is the fifth most populous city in India. The urban agglomeration of metropolitan Chennai has an estimated population over 8 million people. The city was established in the 17th century by the British, who developed it into a major urban centre and naval base. By the 20th century, it had become an important administrative centre. Chennai's economy has a broad industrial base in the automobile and technology industries. The city is India's second largest exporter of software and information technology. A major chunk of India's automobile manufacturing industry is based in and around the city. Chennai accounts for 60 per cent of the country’s automotive exports and is referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. The Tamil film industry, known as Kollywood, the second largest movie industry in India, is based in the city. All in all, a vibrant and happening city.

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