Heat and intermittent rain dampens hawkers as Navaratri shopping peaks
With a little over a week to go for the Navaratri festival, Mylapore’s North Mada Street has turned into a kolu dolls market as it always does at this time …
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Conservation march from Marina beach
On October 4 at 6 a.m., a conservation march for elephants and rhinos – India’s wild animals facing extinction – is being organised by wildlife conservation group Wild Walk. These …
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MCTM student wins gold medal in district roller skating championship
M. Lathika, a class IV student at MCTM Matriculation, Alwarpet won the gold medal in Rink 4, silver medal in Rink 5 and individual championship at the 24th Chennai District …
Read MoreJewellery worth Rs.60 lakh stolen from North Mada St. store
Mylapore police are after a jewellery-maker who was employed by NAC Jewellers on North Mada Street, Mylapore who is accused of making off with diamond jewelry worth close to Rs.60 …
Read MoreRice Bucket Challenge: small effort in San Thome
The Rice Bucket Challenge found a place in San Thome on Sunday evening when members of the Golden Years Club, a community group of senior citizens donated money to buy …
Read MoreKolu stands; places to buy them
Navaratri celebrants who are looking for a new kolu stand have a few places they can check out to make a quick buy this season. Sharanya Iyer suggests any of …
Read MoreTalent platform for children
From September 23 to October 3, a free platform for children to showcase their skills in arts and music is being organised, for Navaratri celebrations. Gallery Sri Parvati and Mantra …
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Shopping – current offers
Here are some shopping offers in the Mylapore area starting this weekend – – On now at Shilpi boutique, Alwarpet is an exhibition and sale of rich Benarasi silk sarees, salwars …
Read MoreAndhra Mahila Sabha’s exhibition and sale
On September 13 and 14, Andhra Mahila Sabha on Luz Church Road is celebrating its platinum jubilee with an exhibition and sale of handicraft items, textiles, readymade garments, and artificial jewellery, …
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Dining out – Chinese food festival
On now till September 14 is a Chinese Food Festival at Park Sheraton Hotel, Alwarpet. All-time favourites like dragon chicken, spicy Singaporean noodles, som tam salad, manchurian and chop suey …
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Upcoming movie screenings
A host of movies will be screened starting this weekend in and around the Mylapore area. An Hindi/English biography, a Tamil classic, and European movies are on the agenda. Mentioned …
Read MoreFormer principal of Queen Mary’s College passes away
Inayathunisa Munaver, retired principal of Queen Mary’s College, passed away on September 9. She worked with many social organisations and is deeply mourned by family, friends and colleagues. The family can be …
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