Power snaps in Mandaveli after crow sits on transformer part
TANGEDCO workers are currently working on the jumper of a transformer opposite Mandaveli bus depot that snapped early this afternoon when a crow sat on it. The AE of area …
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Bandh today: most shops closed, autos off the road and protests in some places
The bandh called today by a few political parties in the Opposition has had some effect in the city and this neighbourhood. Many autos are off the roads, 90% of …
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Bandh: shops and restaurants shut, street food hawkers get busy
On the day of the bandh, Tuesday any shops in the area remain shut. In R A Puram and Alwapet, in Luz and in Mandaveli. Pharmacies though are open as are …
Read MoreRemembering Sister Nivedita; Event at Sri Ramakrishna Math
As a part of the 150th birth anniversary of Sister Nivedita, the Irish disciple of Swami Vivekananda, a special programme will be held for leprosy cured persons and their family …
Read MoreLooking for nellikkai podi?
If you are a fan of nellikkai (amla) to keep cool in the summer, here is a product you might like. Nellikkai podi, made with amla, salt and spices is …
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Sri Ramanujar’s 1000th birth anniversary; Celebration at local school
On Thursday, April 20, a few students of Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Mylapore got together for an event to honour Sri Ramanujar on his 1000 birth anniversary. Speeches were …
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Sri Kapali Temple tank almost completely dry
It is already a scorching summer – daily temperatures are in the high 30’s driving people to stay inside during the peak of the afternoon. The tank of Sri Kapali …
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Human chain formed at Mada Streets to celebrate Earth Day
More than 300 people participated in a unique event held on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. A human chain was formed around the Mada Streets by volunteers, including students from …
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Amudham store in Alwarpet to be re-designed and improved, soon
Like many Amudham stores, this one on C. P. Ramaswamy Road in Alwarpet is a popular one in the neighbourhood. But it is infested with rats, the space is limited …
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Small nursery selling flowering plants; at Mylapore
Sudhakar has a small nook at the intersection of East Mada Street and Chitrakulam Street. In this nook, he sells many varieties of plants. At this time of the year, …
Read MoreMusic promoter Thirupoonthuruthy V. Venkatesan passes away; he highlighted Narayana Tirtha’s works
One of Carnatic music’s passionate and dedicated promoters, Thirupoonthuruthy V. Venkatesan passed away early on Sunday at his home in R. A. Puram. Best known for promoting the musical works of …
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Book and CD with pancharatna kritis on Maha Periyava released
A book and CD titled ‘Prathyasha Deivame’ by Dr. Rukmini Ramani was released on April 15 at an event held at P. S. School, Mylapore. The music book which consists …
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