Gayathri has transplanted ‘my Mylapore’ in her kolu in Kovai
Many people have taken a piece of Mylapore with them as they move on. So did Gayathri Balasubramanian. This Navaratri she found a place for her Mylapore at her kolu …
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The creative draw at Sri Kapali Temple for Navaratri
A band of men and women, who are more than mere volunteers at Sri Kapali Temple in Mylapore always add a creative touch to the festivals celebrated here. Srikanth leads …
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Alexa, make this kolu rock! This Mandavelipakkam duo dip into tech to enhance tradition
62 year old R Suresh, an engineering grad, worked in the IT industry for decades. His engineer son Saketh too followed into the IT industry. When the pandemic set in, …
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Obit: T. V. Sridhar, senior of Mandavelipakkam
T. V. Sridhar, 61 year old and a resident of 4th Trust Cross Street, Mandavelipakkam from birth, passed away on October 10. He did his schooling at P. S. High …
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South Mada Street market abuzz for puja sales
The hawkers market on South Mada Street has come alive this Wednesday, with all the stuff people need for the pujas ahead this Navaratri. Thoranams, pumpkins and a variety of …
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For many families, caution and online interaction mark this year’s Navarathri celebration
The mood on North Mada Street is reflective of the return of positive sentiment at festival time in the Mylapore zone. Business has been brisk and residents have been lining …
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Kolu idols inspire the drawings of this UKG student
Five year old S. Vasantika, a UKG student of Vidya Mandir, Luz has found an early interest in godly drawings. Every time she sees the image of a Lord she …
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This man has brought smiles to kolu bommai hawkers of Mylapore
One man is bringing big smiles to a few hawkers of Kolu bommais on Mylapore’s Mada Streets. He is photographer G. V. Balasubramanian. Balu, as friends call him loves street …
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New joint adds to many seafood restaurants on Marina fronting road
The seafood zone along Marina Loop Rpad south end continues to hot up as monsoon season approaches. This week, a new joint is opening here – Chennai Mess is the …
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Heavy equipment starts arriving at Chennai Metro site in R. A. Puram
What was once a large playground of Chennai Corporation is turning into a civil construction site and will soon be a different sight and create strange sounds to all motorists …
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New batches start training at community college. GCC, Rotary and others behind this Alwarpet project.
Yet another batch of students have been inducted into the Greater Chennai Corporation Community College in Alwarpet. The formal event was held last weekend. This project is primarily a collaboration …
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Educating community workers on mental health issues . . .
Members of Self Help Groups in the seaside colony of Srinivasapuram attended a meeting on the weekend to learn about mental health issues that affect us all. This was part …
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