Middle schoolers conduct a virtual summer camp for younger children
14 year old Ananya Ganesh, a resident of Rani Meyammai Towers at MRC Nagar has had a packed summer for five years now. Ever since she was 10 she has …
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60 days of free tea to civic, health workers. Now this activist needs a final round of donations to keep his service going.
Today, June 4, Thursday is Day 63 of a service that community activist Baskar Seshadri has carried out this virus season. Offering free, a cup of tea to civic and …
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Catholic priest calls Hindu family of man who prayed at Luz church, passed away last week
Fr. Peter Thumma of Our Lady of Light Church in Luz did something anyone would do when he ir she learns a neighbour has passed away. Offer condolences. But the …
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Some apartment complexes relax rules; allow domestic helpers, electricians to help residents
Over 60 days after the lockdown, some apartment complexes in the neighbourhood have introduced few relaxations. While some have started allowing domestic helpers others say they are allowing water filter …
Read MoreSri Ramakrishna Math swamiji says our life is centered around worship. Places of worship must reopen. with social distancing.
The lockdown has been very hard on many. This is the time when they feel that they can get involved in prayer and contemplation, says Swami Naravarananda, public relations officer …
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Teen mythology author releases third book. Online.
Shraddha Anu Shekar, a student of Class IX at Vidya Mandir, Mylapore has been quite busy writing since the lockdown was announced. She released her third book online a few …
Read MoreACP attached to Mylapore police station tests virus positive
An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) attached to Mylapore police station off Kutchery Road has tested positive for coronavirus. Said a police officer attached to Mylapore police station, “A few …
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First Catholic priest in city to succumb to virus buried at cemetery in Luz
Fr. Paschal Petrus, a senior Catholic priest belonging to Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore passed away on Saturday night (May 30) in a city hospital aged 70, due to Corona virus complications. He …
Read MoreConsulate General of Republic of Korea to hold online dance contest
To spread positivity and cheer during this lockdown, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea has come up with an online dance contest. As part of the contest, the consulate …
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This surgeon operated on a COVID patient. Says PPE suits are not comfortable.
Deepak Subramanian (seen in the picture) is a laparoscopic surgeon and a resident of Abhiramapuram. He says, “During the first week of April, we had a patient come into the …
Read MoreFire Services holds painting contest
The TN Fire Services department held a painting contest this Sunday morning; this was for children. The theme was on creating awareness on handling the Corona virus. Some two dozen …
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BMW car runs over median on C P Ramaswamy Road
A BMW climbed over informal stone road divider on C P Ramaswamy Road in Alwarpet last night. The accident took place near the Spencers store, said local resident V K …
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