Soorasamharam at Sri Kapali Temple
Several shaivaite temples in the Mylapore area celebrated skanda sasti with great vigour this week. At Sri Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore, on Nov 17, the day started off with an abhishekam …
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Sabari Book House now open
Sabari Book House was located in the Nilgiris complex on C. P. Ramaswamy Road, opposite Spencers. It closed down along with the super market, a few months ago. Now, the …
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Mylaporeans organise flood relief efforts
This is what two groups in the Mylapore area did to help the flood victims: A team from Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, Mylapore consisting of students, monastic members, teachers and …
Read MoreCombat cold – get ayurvedic medicine
On account of heavy rain and spreading fever and cold, Annai Organics is giving away nilavembu kudineer powder (also called as Kaal Megh in Hindi) free of charge. People who …
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Sale of vegetables at ration shop
Vegetable prices have sky rocketed as a result of the rains. Tomatoes were selling at Rs. 100 to Rs. 120 per Kg and onions were priced at about Rs. 90 …
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Some areas still under water
The rains stopped a few days ago, but some localities are still under water. Low lying roads in Seethammal Colony, Alwarpet were under water over the weekend. While main roads …
Read MoreObituary : K. S. Viswanatha Sarma, Susila Veeraraghavan, R. I. Shankar
K. S. Viswanatha Sarma, retired Principal, Venkataramana Ayurvedic College and Dispensary passed away on Nov 10. Contact his family at 9043930615, 24985512. R. I. Shankar aged 57, passed away on …
Read MoreCultural fest at BVB; from Nov 20
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore will be conducting a cultural fest from Nov 20 – Jan 13. The festival will be inaugurated by the chief guest – N. Murali, vice-chairman, Kasturi …
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Singer ‘Pithukuli’ Murugadas passes away
Devotional singer Pithukuli Murugadas, aged 95 years, passed away on Nov 17 following a brief illness. He was a resident of Venkatachalam Street, Mylapore. He was the recipient of several awards …
Read MorePizza parlours do brisk business during the rain
Most people chose to snuggle in during the rains – and turned to comfort food while doing so. The pizza parlours in the area saw more than average calls for …
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Vidya Mandir and Chettinad Vidyashram win at inter-school quiz competition
Vidya Mandir Alumni Association (VMAA) organised an inter school quiz competition for children at Chinmaya Heritage Center, Chetpet on Nov 14. The event was held to mark the school’s diamond jubilee celebrations. …
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More flooding at Srinivasa Avenue, R. A. Puram
The situation has not improved at Srinivasa Avenue, R. A. Puram where residents continue to struggle with flooding and power cuts. The release of water from the Chembarambakkam reservoir has added to …
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