Experts say paving temple tanks with clay is not good idea
People actively involved in civic and environmental issues in the city say that paving the beds of temple tanks with clay is not the best approach in trying to retain …
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Will last year’s cancelled Brahmotsavam be held at Sri Kapali Temple in coming months?
This year’s (saarvari) Panguni Brahmotsavam at the Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple is likely to start in the third week of March with Theerthavari on Panguni Pournami. Before that, the devotees may be …
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Commute buzz missing at MRTS stations
The buzz that used to echo inside the Tirumailai MRTS rail station is yet to return despite the fact that trains are now run to a new schedule. The same …
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Vintage car show in Mylapore: Jan.10
If you would like to take a close look at some rare, unique vintage automobiles, then mark January 10 on your calendar. The Madras Heritage Motoring Club is hosting a …
Read More Newly-laid clay bed of temple tank shows results: rainwater holds
The efforts of the management of Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, Mylapore to pad the top layer of the temple tank’s bed with clay soil is being some fruit. In the …
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Perennial problem residents in some areas face when it rains
There are streets in Mylapore zone that get flooded after a good spell of rain. And this has been the case year on year; because only stop-gap solutions are fixed …
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Online ‘walk through San Thome’; presents its history and heritage
Madras Inherited, a city-based group that promotes heritage walks in the city is hosting an online Walk through San Thome this weekend. The host of this event will take you …
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Deepa engages children online with cultural activities; here is a Pongal plan
R. A. Puram resident Deepa ( seen in the first photo) used time she gained when she suspended her work as a journalist to take care of her young family …
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Workers remove vegetation inside temple tank, strong water inflow
A team of staff of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple were seen working since 10 a.m. this Tuesday morning clearing a lot of vegetation that has flourished in the stagnant water of …
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Mylapore wakes up to steady rains
Mylapore woke up to steady rains this January 5 morning with skies overcast and the rain falling even as office-goers prepared to set off for work. Though the main roads …
Read MoreSmall amusement on the Marina; a film shoot
Now and then, there is always some ‘action’ that goes on on the Marina. On Monday evening, at the Pattinapakkam seaside junction, it was a film shoot in progress. No …
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San Thomite celebrates 100th birthday: Leela is known for her wow food and attractive embroidery
Grace Leela Joshua Moses – ‘Mumma’ to close friends and family – recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A resident of Rosary Church Street in San Thome for many decades now, …
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