Chennai is surely one of the most conservative cities in India. The attitude of the older generation appears to be - since we did not enjoy our youth, how dare you? But this attitude surely frustrates the young. Ask any IITian and you would know. When those who belong to Bangalore and Mumbai go back, they just can't take their eyes off the nicely dressed females on the streets. I completely agree with the author when he says that Chennai is a conservative city.