Guess what a young, international tourist packs alongwith his pair of sunglasses and camera, when he comes to the ancient Tamil coastal city of Mahabalipuram? A surfboard. Turquoise-blue waters shimmering under brilliant sunshine, whipped into big, long waves by savage winds make for a fantastic surfing experience. In the recent past, Mahabs (as it is fondly called) has been a big draw for foreign tourists.That is precisely what the Government of Tamil Nadu wants to capitalise on. The State is organising the first-ever International Surf Open, as part...