This tender coconut seller respects seniors; prices are fixed
When you see a board at big shops that proclaim ‘Fixed Price’, it means bargaining is not entertained. But for 48-year-old tender coconut vendor N. Shekhar, it has a different …
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‘One-way’ traffic system on mada streets makes life easy
The ‘one-way’ traffic system seems to be holding strong at peak hour times on Mylapore’s mada streets in the Sri Kapali Temple zone. It is holding because of sustained patrol …
Read MoreSriram Nagar Association’s annual meet: On April 15
Alwarpet Sriram Nagar Association will be conducting its annual meeting on April 15 at Sriram Nagar South Street, Alwarpet. On the agenda will be talks on issues dealt with last …
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St. Bede’s boys win at two cricket tournaments
At the 7th edition of the Chockalingam Memorial cricket tournament for U-14 boys, the team from St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, San Thome (seen in the picture) lifted the trophy by …
Read MoreProtestors outside hotel where CSK team resides picked up
The zone around Hotel Crowne Plaza in Alwarpet was highly secured on Tuesday as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) cricket team prepared to set out for its match at Chepauk …
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A unique birthday celebration: Organised by Gandhi Peace Foundation
A one of a kind birthday party was planned by the members of the Alwarpet based Gandhi Peace Foundation, recently. It was conservancy worker Kumar’s birthday. He is at his …
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Take your own shopping bags. Abhiramapuram residents’ popularise slogan, get into the act
“When you step out to shop, don’t forget your list, money and your own shopping bag”. This was the slogan used by the members of the Abhiramapuram Neighbourhood Residents Association …
Read MoreRestricted access to Marina; issue taken to court
The issue of restricted entry to Marina Beach has been taken to court but the judges have asked the petitioner to formally file a case on the issue. The petitioner …
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Venus Colony residents paint wall with visuals on civic issues
The wall of Aashiana Apartments in Venus Colony, Alwarpet which fronts the road here now wears a colourful look. It flaunts images that speak of issues like saving rain water, …
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A memorable day for the students of Sree Karpagavalli Vidyalaya
March 24. The teachers and staff of Sree Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, Mylapore are getting ready to welcome the guests for their annual day event. The prize winners are assembled. Teachers and …
Read MoreMarina Beach continues to be barricaded; heavy police presence
Entry to the Marina beach continues to be regulated in an informal manner. This follows city police securing the place to discourage possible protests by people who are demanding that …
Read MoreThefts from bikes parked outside park reported
Two thefts from parked two-wheelers outside Nageswara Rao Park were reported on Wednesday evening. Both vehicles were parked outside the rear gate of this busy park ( on Luz Avenue) …
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