@another_patron I traveled in 80s. Stayed in Avadi. My host’s bathrooms had large drums filled with water. I didn’t understand why they didn’t dig a well in their backyard - like we had in Godavari delta. That was also the first time I visited any large city.

@another_patron Roads beyond Guindy were lunar landscapes. Edward Elliott Beach was an open air toilet. In the aftermath of the industrial unrest, workers were laid off by the thousands. North Madras got it's poor reputation only in the 80s.

@another_patron Still proves @asianpaints is the best share to buy.