Rare photos of ‘old’ Madras on show at C. P. R. Centre campus
An exhibition of rare pictures of ‘old’ Madras is now on at the gallery of the C.P.R. Institute of Indological Research in Alwarpet. It is on till Aug. 31. 10. …
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Talk on elephants: At CPR Foundation
A talk on ‘Elephants in Madras’ will be given by Venkatesh Ramakrishnan on Aug 24 at C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, Alwarpet. Organised by CPR Institute of Indological Research. At …
Read MoreFree medical camp: At R. A. Puram
A free medical camp will be held at Our Lady of Guidance Church at Lazarus Church Road, R. A. Puram on Aug 25. Diabetologists and general physicians from Kauvery Hospital …
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Special Postal Cover on city’s 2nd light house to be released today
Department of Light Houses under Ministry of Shipping, central government is releasing a special postal cover to mark 175 years of Chennai/Madras’ 2nd Light House, now located inside the Madras …
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Events this week: Talks, drama, sale, workshops
MADRAS DAY EVENTS ON CRAZY MOHAN’S PLAYS Maadhu Balaji will converse with Bharadwaj Rangan on actor Crazy Mohan. At Hanu Reddy Residences, Poes Garden. On Aug.21, 6.30 p.m. Chennai Heritage …
Read MoreThis week in Mylapore: discourses, talks, events
August 17 < Sai Bhajans by Mandaveli samithi between 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. At V-Excel Educational Trust, 10/23, Thiruvengadam Street, R. A. Puram. Open to all. < Talk on Tiruvasagam by …
Read MoreTree Walk at Nageswara Rao Park on Aug.18 morning
A Tree Walk inside Nageswara Rao Park in Luz has been organised on August 18, starting 6 a.m. Professor S. Swaminathan will guide walkers, explaining the species inside the park. …
Read MoreMadras Day Talk-recital. Theme: Music compositions based on Temples of Chennai
Music Compositions based on Temples of Chennai – is the theme for a talk by writer-historian Sriram V. with support music performances by the staff & students of Tamil Nadu …
Read MoreHeritage Walk: Mylapore and the freedom movement
Mylapore and the Freedom Movement – is the theme of a heritage Walk that V. Sriram will lead on August 15 evening. The Walk touches points that have to do …
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Events for you: talks, sales, workshops for kids and adults, concerts
MISCELLANEOUS MADRAS DAY TALKS As part of the Madras Day celebrations a series of talks are organised by Madras Local History Group. On August 15, there are two talks. At …
Read MoreScholars to felicitate senior archaeologist Dr. Nagaswamy at event today
Senior archaeologist and scholar Dr. R. Nagaswamy is being felicitated on Friday, August 9 for his scholarship and professional work on the eve of his 90th birthday. The event is …
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Exhibition and sale of incense sticks, candles on at Giri Trading Agency, Mylapore
Giri Trading Agency is hosting an exhibition called Frangrance Festival at Kapaleeshwarar Sannidhi Street, Mylapore. Now, a wide variety of fragrances of incense sticks, aroma oils, candles, aerosols, and pocket …
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