Shopping at festival time
By Geetha Iyengar >>>>>>>>>>>> Believe it or not, there was a time in Mylapore when shopping for the festive season was a happy, un-hassled experience. Rewind to the 50s and …
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Obit: Xavier Absalom, T. Doraiswamy and Radha Narayanan
Xavier Absalom who was the oldest alumni of St. Bede’s school of this time, passed away on Oct.21. He was a senior San Thomite. He was born into a religious …
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New ‘ther’ for Sri Madhava Perumal Temple
The inauguration of the new chariot (ther) of Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, Mylapore was held on the morning of November 2. The rituals began early in the morning. There was …
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Eco products, crafts and health foods
You may have the Isha lifestyle space which was launched in Mylapore in April. A neighbour of the famed Rangachari Cloth Store, Isha has a spa, a restaurant and a …
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Women’s clothes: size XL and XXL
For women whose clothes are XXL in size, here is a new destination. Neelas Fashions has opened a new shop called Aishvitha XL World in Raja Annamalaipuram. The store has …
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Sale of sweets and fireworks
The Diwali mood has set in and many shops in the area have started selling crackers and special sweets as the festival draws near. Shoppers are heading towards shops like …
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Caterers get busy for Deepavali
Many Mylaporean caterers are preparing to take orders for special sweets for Deepavali. These operators are busy handling orders at social functions and catering meals but at this time of …
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Chanderi Brand
The famed silks from Madhya Pradesh are showcased at a store in Luz At the medals ceremonies at the recent Commonwealth Games held in Delhi, there were signature stoles that …
Read MoreDiwali shopping: some places to lookout
Here are some festival shopping destinations to check out in the neighbourhood. Rex Fashions, Luz has a range of clothes for the family and some great deals going. Laiyah Fashions …
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Science project at St. Bede’s school
St. Bede’s Anglo Indian H. S. School had a one – day science project day on Oct 30 in the school campus. Students of classes 1 to 12 participated in …
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Photo gallery of Mylapore’s Kolus
Navaratri season is on. And Mylaporeans have set up the traditional kolu in colourful and thematic ways. Some have brought out the old images and dolls they have treasured. Others …
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Sale of jewellery, home furnishing, saris
An exhibition of hand crafted paper jewellery, accessories, home furnishing and block printed saris and salwars are on at Café Ashvita. The exhibition cum sale is been organised by a …
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