The Hindu’s legacy as rich as that of Chennai: Tamil Nadu Minister Rajmohan
While inaugurating the Made of Chennai Archival Photo Exhibit, ‘Madras on Stage’, at the publication’s office on Anna Salai, he said that The Hindu was a household name in Chennai
On Friday, August 14, 2026, Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, and Information and Publicity Rajmohan spoke highly of The Hindu, describing its history and legacy as being just as rich as that of Chennai. While inaugurating The Hindu's Made of Chennai Archival Photo Exhibit, 'Madras on Stage,' at the publication's office on Anna Salai, Mr. Rajmohan emphasized that The Hindu was a well-known name in Chennai.
Reflecting on his college days, he mentioned he would never miss an opportunity to take part in cultural programs, along with oratory and elocution competitions. He shared a memory of participating in a radio audition, which he had been selected for but was nervous about. Mr. Rajmohan credited his first boss, Mr. Navaneeth (CEO of The Hindu Group), as his biggest teacher in the media world.
Thirupurasundari Sevvel, the historian and curator of 'Madras on Stage,' described The Hindu Archives as a vast repository. She explained that the exhibition aimed to shed light on the cultural evolution of the city, showcasing how artists, performers, and different cultures contributed to Chennai's identity. The final moment of the exhibition featured a brief glimpse of cinema, as Chennai and cinema are inseparable.
Santhosh B., vice-president of Casagrand, and Anand, regional manager of AU Small Finance Bank, Chennai, were among the speakers at the event. Other attendees included N. Murali, Chairman of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, Ramesh Rangarajan, Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd., N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group Publishing Private Limited, Nirmala Lakshman, Director of THGPPL, Rohit Ramesh, Director of THGPPL, Suresh Nambath, Editor of The Hindu, and Mr. Navaneeth.
The event was co-sponsored by AU Small Finance Bank and featured various partners such as Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Joy Alukkas, Orchid The International School, Union Bank of India, LIC, Hindustan Group of Institutions, Toyota, IndianOil, Akshaykalpa Organic, Licious, StudyIn, Nam Veedu, Nam Oor, Nam Kadhai, Murugan Idli, Big FM, and others.
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