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This Month in Chennai: August 2026

Chennai fights NEET heat, welcomes global firms like Chubb and Nordex, savors new kitchens, and gathers for Onam.

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News
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Events
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New spots
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Reads
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Top stories
EducationAnti-NEET Battle Continues in Chennai Even as City Swelters at 39°C and Regal Jewellers DebutsNews & Current AffairsTamil Nadu Sets Up Expert Committee to Track El Niño Effects and Recommend SafeguardsNews & Current AffairsTamil Nadu Leader Calls for Large-Scale Thanjavur Demonstration Over Farmer Grievances and Mekedatu DamNews & Current AffairsSwiss insurer Chubb and German wind turbine maker Nordex launch first Indian hubs in Chennai
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Don't miss this month
Aug 01
Spirit of Youth Music and Dance Festival 2026
📍 The Music Academy
Aug 02
Sankashti Chaturthi
Aug 06
International Conference on Language, Innovation, Culture, and Education (ICLICE)
📍 Chennai Tamil Nadu India
Aug 07
Homecare Ingredients Expo
📍 Chennai Trade Centre - Nandambakkam
Aug 09
Ekadashi
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New in town
📋 Newly listed
Arogya Aaha (offers Maddur Vada on menu)
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Perambur Sri Srinivasa Sweets, Snacks and restaurant (Pure veg)
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Satti Kulambu Cloud Kitchen
New tiffin now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listed
Vruksha Consulting
New it-services now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
Arogya Aaha (offers Maddur Vada on menu)
South Indian
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On screen
King
hi · coming soon
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Good reads
What's Happening in Chennai's CommunityNew Businesses & Openings to Know in ChennaiChennai's Food Scene: Taamara Restaurant South Indian Artisan Kitchen
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Chennai on Desi.Net.
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This Month in Chennai: August 2026