Paradise in Alwarpet
De Monte Colony was a quiet, verdant space once. Women formed a club for social and devotiomal activities, men played shuttle after work and children took jolly trips in cycle-rickshaws. Old-timers rewind. …
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R. A. Puram resident wins Future Lions award at Cannes, France
R. A. Puram resident Divya Seshadri (seen on the right in the picture) is the first Indian to win the prestigious Future Lions Award at Cannes, France this year. The …
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Competitions on road safety held, M. G. R. Janaki College lifts trophy
‘Head Smart’ – an initiative by comedian Vivek, Sky Commercial and Iris Events to create awareness about road safety was held in the city recently. Students from several city colleges …
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Series of talks on Kanchipuram Temples by Dr. Chitra Madhavan
Apparao Galleries is hosting a series of talks on Kanchipuram temples at their venue in Leela Palace Hotel, R. A. Puram, each month from July till Dec. Each month will cover a …
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Kumbhabhishekam celebrations at local temples
On June 29, two temples – one at San Thome and another at Ranga Road, Mylapore held their kumbhabhishekam. At Navasakthi Vigneshwar Temple at Jonehan Street Junction, San Thome, more than …
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Mylaporean elected as president of IITArb
P. R. Seshadri, a resident of Mylapore since 1960, has been elected as the national president of The Indian Institution of Technical Arbitrators (IITArb) for the term 2015 – 17. …
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Orthogeriatrics department launched at Kauvery Hospitals, Alwarpet
An orthogeriatrics department, to provide comprehensive orthopaedic care for senior citizens, was launched by Kauvery Hospitals, Alwarpet at an event held on June 26 at P. S. School, Mylapore. The …
Read MoreThe Good Samaritan of San Thome
S. Sibi, a physiotherapist from San Thome did a Good Samaritan turn recently. He went to the aid of a seriously ill transgender lying on a pavement even as motorists gaped and …
Read MoreTANGEDCO responds to Mylapore colony’s plea
Chidamabara Swamy 3rd Street residents say that TANGEDCo has finally responded to their plaint of outages in power supply. Having written often times on the power outrages faced by the residents …
Read MoreRetirement villas; camp at Alwarpet hotel
Serene Senior Living is hosting a two-day camp at the Raintree Hotel on St Mary’s Road, Alwarpet to offer what it calls retirement villas in the city suburbs. The camp …
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Some events around the area this week
STORYTELLING SESSION Take your kids out to listen to a few stories this weekend. Thangam Talkies presents “Stories About Rivers” for kids aged 4 to 12. The event is on …
Read MoreDr Ranga Road residents ask local police to tell temple fest hosts to tone down volume of public audio
Residents of Marvel Raghavendra Resident Welfare Association, 87/89, Dr. Ranga Road, Mylapore say that they want Abhiramapuram police to tell the organizers of a festival at a local temple to …
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