Remembering Mahatma Gandhi
To celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday on Oct 2, 2016, a group of volunteers of the Chennai based Gandhi Peace Foundation have initiated a programme titled ‘SWA – Oracle for …
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Shop here for clay images of Vinayaka
A bunch of traditional potters in Mylapore’s ‘kosapet’ area have made simple, clay images of lord Vinayaka and sales have begun. This photo shows G.Yuvaraj at work. He is at 3/9 …
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Silt cleared from drains dumped on sidewalks
Workers of Chennai Corporation have in recent times been cleaning the storm water drains in the neighbourhood. But they seem to carry on with a senseless practice – dumping …
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Launch of upcycle brand, comedy night and plays – events this weekend
BRAND LAUNCH – Goli Soda launches ‘Linked’ – a sustainable , up-cycled accessory brand, to give downtrodden women a chance to transition out of criminal surroundings . The brand will be …
Read MoreWorkshop on zulu art – this weekend
As part of the Weekend at the Park activity, Sundaram Finance has organised a two hour ‘Art of Zulu’ workshop this Saturday.Zulu Art is a pictorial representation of African dance …
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South Indian dance performances – this weekend
A two-day dance fest, ‘Nrithyasangama’, has been organised by saila sudha dance school. Various South Indian dances will be performed by many artistes. Students of Saila Sudha perform Bharathanatyam on …
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Cottage Industries expo; at Alwarpet
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India has organised a ‘Crafts and Weaves’ exhibition at Alwarpet. This expo will showcase the works of craftsmen and weavers from different parts of the …
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Ganesha special expo and Jamdani sarees – weeekend sales
Hand woven sarees like Dhakai, Jamdani, Tangails. Tanshar silks, dress materials and much more will be part of the Ghosh Majumdher collection to be displayed at C. P. Art Gallery …
Read MoreSpecials from around the country – shopping events this week
GUJARATI CRAFTS – Bandhini prints from Saurashtra and Kachch, block prints, Ajarakh prints, Mata-ni-pachedi paintings, hand painted puppets, bedcovers, Ghagra choli, silk sarees , Hand printed sarees, wall hangings and other …
Read MoreMurugappa Madras Quotient Quiz on Sept.3 at St. Bede’s auditorium
The annual Murugappa Madras Quotient Quiz for 2016 will be held on Sept.3, Saturday at St Bede’s auditorium, San Thome. It is open to school teams who have already registered …
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Getting ready for Vinayaka Chaturthi
The stalls of South Mada Street are flush with statues of Ganesha, ready to celebrate the festival which falls on Sep 5 this year. The ones in the picture have …
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Many road sides flooded due to rain: Thursday night
Less than an hour after the rain began on Thursday night, many main roads in the neighborhood began to flood with rainwater on both sides. At the St Mary’s Road …
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