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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
New 'Super Chennai' website aims to make the city a global frontrunner
Chennai gets a digital boost with the launch of 'Super Chennai'. The website aims to showcase the city as a global leader. CREDAI and entrepreneurs support this initiative. It offers real-time updates and city information. The platform promotes community voices and cultural narratives. A national campaign will highlight Chennai's unique blend of culture and opportunity. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A new website, ' Super Chennai ', supported by real estate body CREDAI and various entrepreneurs, has been launched here with the aim of positioning the city as a global frontrunner . The website will offer real-time updates and comprehensive information about the initiative follows the unveiling of the 'Super Chennai' logo earlier this year by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin at CREDAI's annual exposition, FAIRPRO launch of the website is a significant step in the "digital first" vision, creating a participatory platform designed to showcase Chennai not just as a metropolitan area, but as a future-ready global city, a release on said on Chennai brings together community voices, real-time city updates, and cultural narratives into one unified digital space. The initiative is backed by CREDAI Chennai and has been developed with inputs from technologists, entrepreneurs and artists among others, it on the launch, CREDAI Chennai chapter President A Mohamed Ali said, "Chennai has always been a city of builders - of homes, institutions, and futures. Super Chennai is the digital layer of that some spirit. It reflects what we stand for as a city: pride, progress and participation." To build on this momentum, the Super Chennai team would embark on a national campaign in order to showcase Chennai as one of India's most vibrant a mix of digital outreach, media partnerships, and on-ground activations, the campaign would highlight the city's unique blend of cultural richness, economic opportunity and future-ready spirit, he the launch of the website, Super Chennai Managing Director Ranjeeth D Rathod said, "This is not just a website or a tech platform. It is a tribute to our city - its spirit, struggles and extraordinary potential. Super Chennai is where every resident can find themselves and feel proud of belonging here." Silicon Valley-based technology company Pointcast has partnered with Super Chennai initiative, which would provide real-time updates on the mobile for everything an individual needs to the launch of the Super Chennai website , noted entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Naturals Salon C K Kumaravel was honoured with the 'Icon of the Month' award for his outstanding contribution to women's entrepreneurship and for promoting inclusive a focus on community driven content, hyperlocal relevance and civic pride, Super Chennai is designed to grow with the city. PTI
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
CREDAI's Super Chennai initiative launches website to showcase city's global potential
In the next step of the 'Super Chennai' initiative to rebrand Chennai as a global, future-ready city, a dedicated citizen-led website was launched here on Thursday. Conceptualised to celebrate Chennai's strengths and promote its potential in diverse sectors, the website will showcase the city's identity and help people connect for opportunities, explore the vibrant landscape, and find real-time city updates. This will be the digital platform of 'Super Chennai', a movement that aims to position Chennai as one of the liveable and thriving global cities. It was launched by Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) earlier this year. Ranjeeth D. Rathod, managing director (MD), Super Chennai, said the website would enable citizens to explore Chennai under five key elements — 'Live, Visit, Work, Invest, and Innovate'. While targeting the Gen Z population, the website, which is part of the larger movement, will be a comprehensive storehouse of trends, opportunities, and events. A campaign on 'Super Chennai' will begin on July 21, 2025, with a mix of outreach activities, including social media events, television, and hoardings. The initiative is open to collaborations with government agencies and various institutions, start-ups, and corporates to showcase Chennai as a vibrant hub, Mr. Rathod added. Elaborating on the initiative, A. Mohamed Ali, president, CREDAI Chennai, said the campaign would present the best of Chennai, be it art, technology, entrepreneurship, or healthcare, to the world and accelerate these developments with community participation. 'Super Chennai' also announced its partnership with Pointcast, a United States-based company. Aditya Swaminathan, founding team member, Pointcast, said the technology combined geolocation with gestures for a search tool wherein users could point their mobile phone at a location to get real-time updates. Residents can also suggest new points of interest in Chennai through the soon-to-be-launched mobile application. C.K. Kumaravel, co-founder, Naturals Salon and Spa, was presented with 'Super Chennai Icon of the Month' award at the event for his contribution towards women's entrepreneurship and inclusive growth.
