Remembering ‘Crazy’ Mohan: online events scheduled
The first anniversary of the death of the multi-faceted ‘Crazy’ Mohan ( actor-playwright, director and screenwriter) which falls on June 10 will be marked by a series of events, all …
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At Marina, police will prevent people from walks, jogging
Police posted at the station off the Marina Beach say they will turn back people who have begun to walk or jog here – since this is against the regulations. …
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Mylaporeans plan to form volunteer group to advise, converse with lonely, sick people
A small group of residents of the larger Mylapore area are working out ways in which a Help Group can be created – mainly to come to the aid of …
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Despite challenges, this govt. nurse continues in the field, beyond 70 days now.
“Even if the virus cases go down by one, due to my work, I will be very happy,” says 50-something-old Vijayakumari, a nurse attached to Urban Primary Health Centre (UPHC) …
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This Mandaveli community has been quite busy this past month. Painting corners of sidewalks and handling Metro Water issues.
There has been quite a lot of activity going on in the R. K. Nagar community this past month. K. L. Bala, an active member of both Thiruveedhi Amman Koil …
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Provisions distributed to priests and cooks at local temples to mark Sri Mahaperiyava Jayanthi
To mark Sri Mahaperiyava Jayanthi on June 5, the members of the Mylapore unit of Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association (regd) in association with the Chennai district unit distributed provisions to priests, …
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Micro-managing seniors from abroad: a R. A. Puram story
When Sukanyya ( name changed on request) heard that a resident of 3rd Main Road in R A Puram had turned positive with the virus, she was very concerned. Her …
Read MoreResident of Venkatasamy Lane, San Thome says water supply has not improved much
Mylapore Times received an email from Benny Thomas, a resident of Venkatasamy Lane, San Thome last week. He had stated that his water supply had reduced and he did not …
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Business has revived but this salon owner faces challenges – staff shortage, pricey products
Salon owner Suresh and his family are a happier lot now. Just a bit happy; not overjoyed. For their business has revived after the state government allowed salons to operate. …
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Meet the only doctor who serves the community at Srinivasapuram now
Meet Dr R. Devakanthan, the only doctor serving the community at Srinivasapuram in this lockdown period. Srinivasapuram is a densely populated colony located off the Loop Road in Marina. It …
Read MoreVisalakshi Gardens has its first virus case
Though a very densely habited colony, Visalakshi Gardens which lies between Warren Road and the Buckingham Canal in Mylapore was unaffected by the virus. But now it has got its …
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Online classes start at Sivaswami Kalalaya. For classes VI to XII. Music and social science too.
On June 1, the middle and high students of Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School, Mylapore started their classes online. A senior staff member at the school says, “When we interacted …
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