Two schoolboys make a mark on stage
A few school boys have been seen on stage this season as sabhas have been hosting Thamizh drama festivals at halls across the city. Two of them have caught many …
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Swaminatha Ganapadigal honoured by Kanchi Mutt swami for spreading Vedas and teaching sishyas
Swaminatha Ganapadigal, a resident of Mylapore and teacher at the Veda Padasala on Pitchu Pillai Street, Mylapore has been awarded ‘Veda Prachara Rathnam’ by Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swamigal, the Kanchi …
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Kausalya starts her pottery business at 70. Opens her own shop at Chitrakulam West Street
S.Kausalya, a 70-year-old resident of Mylapore has opened a pottery shop at Chitra Kulam West Street, Mylapore. She had started her business this year during the Panguni Festival at Sri …
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A creative security guard at Raja Street, Mandaveli
Meet Mohan Raj, a security guard at Dwarka Apartments, Raja Street, Mandaveli, who draws, paints and makes upcycled products during his free time. On May 10, when the security guards of …
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An Automan writes catchy slogans and urges people to vote in the upcoming election
Meet H. Vivekanandan, an Automan in Mylapore, who is known for writing bold and thought-provoking slogans on his auto. He writes these slogans on a small blackboard that is fixed …
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Renowned cartoonist, Ramanujam (RAHNU), passes away
S. K. Ramanujam (RAHNU), renowned cartoonist, passed away on April 2. He was 81 years old. He was the founder of Rahnu’s Cartoon Training Centre in Mylapore and trained students of all ages …
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NGO founder and Carnatic music vocalist receive awards
The Hindu World of Women 2019 Awards that recognise women who have excelled in various fields, saw Dr. Vasudha Prakash and Carnatic vocalist Sudha Raghunathan, receive awards. Dr. Vasudha Prakash, …
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Padma Shri conferred on dancer Narthaki Nataraj among others
Bharatanatyam dancer and guru Narthaki Nataraj is back at her Mylapore home after taking part in what must have been a highpoint in her long career. Narthaki was conferred the …
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President confers Padma Shri award on dancer Narthaki Nataraj
Bharatanatyam dancer Narthaki Nataraj who lives in Mylapore was today, along with many others conferred the Padma Shri award by India’s president Ram Nath Govind at a special function held …
Read MoreTwo events held to celebrate S. Rajam’s birth centenary
Two events celebrated the birth centenary of the multi-faceted S. Rajam, the man who lived eight-plus decades of his eventful life on Nadu Street, Mylapore. The Rajam Centenary Committee …
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Rushil Kumar: Smart Cricketer
M. Rushil Kumar, a resident of Kesavaperumalpuram, R. A. Puram was recently selected by the TNCA as captain of the under-14 Tamilnadu State Cricket team. At the recently held South …
Read More Bharatanatyam dancer Narthaki Nataraj chosen for Padma Shri award
Mylapore-based Bharatanatyam dancer Narthaki Nataraj has been chosen for the Padma Shri award, among the civilian awards which are decided by the president of India. Her name was in the …
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