Student Living In Chennai
A city of Contrasts and diversities, Chennai is the forth-largest city in India. Chennai is a coastal city with the second largest beach in the world.
Contents
Top Chennai Colleges
Loyola College
Institute of Hotel Management - Chennai
Indian Institute of Technology - Madras
Madras Christian College
National Institute of Fashion Technology, Chennai
Stella Maris College
C. L. Baid Metha College of Pharmacy
Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Paramedical Science
Mohamed Sathak A.J.College of Pharmacy
Travel
How to reach?
By Air
Chennai has one of the four major international airports of India. Many major international airlines have regular direct flights to Chennai. Domestic airlines operate daily flights to all major cities of the country from the domestic terminal. Both air terminals are located at Meenambakkom. The city has representation of almost all airlines of the world.
By Train
Chennai is the headquarters of Southern Railway, a division of Indian Railway. The city is connected to other cities and towns of the state and the country. Chennai has a local electric train network to connect different points of the city. Trains operate from Egmore Junction to different parts of the state while interstate trains originate from Chennai Central Station.
By Road
Road networks of Tamil Nadu Transport Corporation make it easy to access the tiniest village by comfortable and deluxe buses. Interstate buses operate at regular intervals from Chennai. Many private operators are available for domestic and interstate transportation.
By Sea
Chennai has a major seaport. Many passenger vessels dock at Chennai Harbor. Passenger services are operated from Chennai to neighboring countries and to Andaman, Nicobar Islands.
How to get Around?
Buses
Buses are the primary source of transport in Chennai. The bus service in the city is run by the government-owned Metropolitan Transport Corporation. These buses cover almost the entire city as well as the nearby suburbs. The bus service is usually comfortable, with an exception of being crowded sometimes.
Auto Rickshaws
They are a comfortable way of traveling within the city. Usually the autos are metered, but it is good to fix the fare before they take you for a ride. Autos are expensive as compared to buses and suitable for covering short distances within the city.
Taxis
They are best preferred when you have to travel a long distance and require a vehicle for a long period of time. Taxis charge according to the distance they will cover and are preferable if you are traveling with a group.
Mini Private Bus Service
These buses operates in the suburban area of Chennai.
Chennai Suburban Railway Network
This has four broad gauge rail sectors, connecting the suburbs with the city.
Lodging
Main Student Localities
Mugappair,(west)chennai,T Nagar, Anna Nagar
Lodging Options/Hostel List
Paying Guest Accommodation, Hostels, House for rent on single or shared occupancy.
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Annai Ladies Hostel
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Asha Nivas Working Womens Hostel
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Christian Mission Service Hostel
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Government College Girls Hostel
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Hostel & Mahalir Mandram
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Hostel & Mahalir Mandram
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Hostel & Mahalir Mandram
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Ladies Hostel
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MES Hostel
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MLA Hostel (Old)
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Raaga Ladies Hostel
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Ramakrishna Mission Boys Hostel
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Hostel Rani Meyyammai
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Chettinadu Ladies Hostel
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Annapurani Ladies Hostel
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Typical Rental Rates
| Locality | Rates(Approx.) |
| Alwarpet | Rs.4000 to Rs.5000 per month per person |
| Velachery TCS | Rs.4000 to Rs. 4500 per month per person |
| Harrington road | Rs.3200 to Rs.4500 per month per person |
| Perungudi | Rs.8000 to Rs. 9000 per month per person |
| Anna Nagar | Rs.4000 to Rs. 5000 per month per person |
| OMR | Rs.3000 to Rs.3500 per month per person |
| Thorapakkam | Rs.3000 to Rs.4000 per month per person |
Eating Out
Tiffin Options
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Hotel Palimar Tiffin Centre
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Palimar Tiffin Centre Serves
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The Spice Box Food
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Tiffin / Meal (Veg + non veg)
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Prathiba catering servies
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MOM`S Kitchen
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Fantastic Snacks
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Main Restaurants
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Eden
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Geetha
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Saravana Bhavan
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Saravana Bhavan
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Tulsi
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Vasanta Bhavan
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Woodlands
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Basera
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Canton
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Carnival Heights
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Dhaba Express
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Korea
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Chola
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Kaaraikudi
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Coconut Grove
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Paradise
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Copper Chimney
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Komala
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Dahlia
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Paramount
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Gem
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Shansi
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Pathankot
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Usilampatti
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Southern Spice
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Planet Yumm
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Virudunagar Ayanar
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Rangis
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Wangs Kitchen
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Bronco
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Milkyway
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Recreation
List of Movie halls
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Albert Complex
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Nataraj Theatre
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Crown
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Melody Cinema Hall
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Pilot Theatre
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Satyam Multiplex
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Ganga Theatre
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Venus
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Mahalakshmi
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Mekala Talkies
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Agasthya Theatre
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Bharath
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Brighton Talkies
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Ganapathiram
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Chandran
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Kamadhenu Theatre
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Inox Multiplex
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Vetri
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Krishnaveni Theatre
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Aradhana
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Jayanthi Theatre
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Thyagaraja Cinema Hall
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Cini Rakhi
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Muralikrishna Theatre
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Anu Ega Theatre
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Ega Theatres
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Motcham Theatre
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Padmam Theatre
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List of Markets
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Abirami Mega Mall
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Alsa Mall
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Bosch Shoppe
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Chennai Trade Centre
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Fountain Plaza
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Genesis Enclave
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Glammer Cine World
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Golden Shopping Centre
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Goru Metals Complex
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Kalpataru Complex
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Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan
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Kids World
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Maya Plaza
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Priya Complex
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Rahman Plaza
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Raheja Complex
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Sri Iyyappa Shopping Centre
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Selections Shopping
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List of Discos/Pubs
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Havana
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Dublin Night Club
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Sparks
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Speed Bar
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Flame Le Club
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Pasha
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Vertigo
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OPM Club
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High Time
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Madras International Hotel
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Fairmont Hotel
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High Time
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Aura (Radha Park Inn)
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10 Downing Street
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Bike & Barrel
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Geoffrey`s
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Zara - Tapas Pub
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Tinto Bar
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Zodiac Bar
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Contacts
List of Hospitals
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Appollo Hospitals
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Global Hospital & Health City
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St. Isabel`s Hospital & Nursing Home
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GG Hospital
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Vijaya Hospital
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MR Hospital
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Rajan Eye Care Hospital
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Lifeline Multi Speciality Hospital
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ESI Hospital
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Chennai Kaliappa Hospitals
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Srushti Hospital
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Bharathirajaa Hospitals & Research Centre
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Khm Hospital
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AV Hospital
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CSI Kalyani Multispeciality Hospital
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Janamma Hospital
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Billroth Hospital
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List of Chemist
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Malick Chemists
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Pondy Medicals
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Balaji Medicals
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Muthu Pharmacy
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Adyar Drug House
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Swarnam Pharmacy
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Nivethi Medicals
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Selva Vinayaga Pharmacy
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Shines Pharmacy
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Metro Medicals
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Logu Medicals
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Apollo Pharmacy
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Jayalakshami Medicals
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Shantha Medicals
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M.M. Pharmacy
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Seths Dispensing Chemists & Druggists
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Naveen Medicals
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Sindhuja Medicals
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List of Taxi stands
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Adyar Call Taxi
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Agni Call Taxi
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Annai Call Taxi
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Arjuna Call Taxi
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Balamurugan Cars
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Best & Best Call Taxi
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Bhavani Kaligammal Call Taxi
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Chennai Call Taxi
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Comfort Cool Taxi
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Easy Call Taxi
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Fast Track Call Taxi
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Friendly Call Taxi
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Hello Call Taxi
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Ideal Call Taxi
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Jehovah Citi Taxi
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M S M Call Taxi
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Maruti Call Taxi
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Muthu Priya Call Taxi
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Quick Call Taxi
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Zoom Call Taxi
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Zig Zag Call Taxi
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