Communities celebrate Vinayaka Chathurthi
The celebration of Vinayaka Chathurthi was dominant inside the colonies of the Mylapore neighborhood. While they were colourful and grand at the temples dedicated to the god which have become …
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State award for Mylapore nuns
Two nuns from the neighbourhood have been decorated with the Best Teacher award by the state government. They are Sister Irudhaya Mary and Sister Gnanaselvam. Sister Irudhaya Mary, Headmistress of …
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Images of Ganesha on sale
Artisan Raj is one of the few hawkers who has begun selling images of Lord Ganesha on North Mada Street. Prices start at Rs.1000. He says power cuts and labour …
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Sweet, sour kozhukattai
Mami Tiffen Stall on Mylapore’s Pitchu Pillai Street is a popular destination for foodies seeking traditional snacks. For Vinayaka Chatthurti, the team here is making special sweet and sour kozhukattai …
Read MoreEvents for the week ahead: discourses, fairs, concerts
SEPTEMBER 7 76th Founders Day and variety program by Children’s Garden School. At Narada Gana Sabha, 9 a.m. Session on health issues faced by children (aged 8 and above) for …
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Colourful Teachers Day events at local schools
There was a buzz at local school campuses as Teachers Day celebrations rolled out this morning. While some schools chose to keep it a simple, straight affair, some others kept …
Read MoreBuzz of Vinayaka Chathurthi is on
The buzz of Vinayaka Chathurthi is on in the Mylapore neighbourhood. While the hawkers of dolls and images on North Mada Street are resetting their wares on the pavements, local …
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109th Annual Day of P. S. Higher Sec. School held
The Annual Day of P. S. Higher Secondary School in Mylapore is a special occasion year after year. For at this event scholarships instituted by alumni and private bodies are …
Read MoreExhibition of eco-friendly images of Ganesha
The C P Art Centre is presenting an exhibition of what it calls eco-friendly Ganeshas at the art gallery at its campus on Eldams Road, Alwarpet. The images are made …
Read MoreActor S. V. Shekher complains to city police about ‘attacks’ by Hindu outfit
Actor-director and politician S. V. Shekher, a Mylaporean has filed a plaint with the Chennai City Commissioner of Police saying that a Hindu group has been defaming him at protests …
Read MoreBoat Club walkers group celebrate ‘Madras Day’
The Boat Club area is a popular destination for fitness conscious people who live in this neighborhood. The walkers here also have an informal group and on Saturday, August 31 …
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Stage for topend percussionists of classical music
Mridangam vidwan Patri Satish Kumar is hosting the Patri Drum Fest this weekend at Arkay Centre in Luz. The fest features topend percussionists on stage and the concerts are focussed …
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