Vivekananda Short Film Contest
In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the Chicago addresses of Swami Vivekananda, a short film competition based on his message is being conducted by Sri Ramakrishna Math, Chennai. Swami …
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Story telling workshops by WSI
Dr Eric Miller, director of the World Storytelling Institute (WSI) and the Chennai Storytelling Festival (CSF) are organising 3 story telling workshops: ‘Storytelling for Coaching and Counselling’. On Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. …
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EVENTS AHEAD: shopping, eating out, entertainment, workshops
EATING OUT FRENCH FOOD FESTIVAL They call it ‘French Classical Virundhu’ and promise an amalgamation of flavours from both the cities – Paris and Chennai. At Novotel Chennai hotel, Chamiers Road. From Feb. 20 …
Read MoreWorkshop on creative non-fiction for young children. Apply by Feb.20
This workshop is presented by Parag and EdelGive in collaboration with Tulika Publishers, Alwarpet. It is on from March 18 – 21 and Tulika is seeking applications now. This four-day intensive …
Read MoreTwo day seminar on poet Kalidasa’s work
The Madras Sanskrit College and the Samskrita Academy of Mylapore are jointly organising a two day national seminar on ‘Raghuvamsa Mahakavya’, one of the five great poems by poet Kalidasa. …
Read MoreGames and competitions for seniors : On Feb 21
Dignity Foundation, an NGO, is organising indoor games and quiz competitions for seniors on Feb 21 at Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam. All are welcome. At 332, Ambujammal Street, Alwarpet, 11 a.m.
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Kids bend it like Beckham at this football club
It is hot and sunny but that does not deter the spirit of these kids at Bamboola school’s football camp from playing their game. Clad in shorts and t-shirts with …
Read MoreEpilepsy awareness programme: For women
To mark International Epilepsy Day, Kauvery Hospital’s Abhaya, a support group started by EPICENTTRE (Epilepsy Institute and Centre for Treatment, Training, Research and Education) is organising a free awareness session …
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EVENTS AHEAD: entertainment, shopping, workshops
ENTERTAINMENT COMEDY Improv comedy collective ‘Half Boiled Improv’ where everything is made up on the spot based on the suggestions from the audience. Featuring Baggy, Maya Krishnan, Shravan Ramakrishnan, Rahul …
Read MoreVishnu Sahasranama sapthaangam
A vishnu sahasranama sapthaangam will be held from Feb 10-16 at Kalyana Nagar Association, Mandavelipakkam. This event, which will be conducted by T. S. Viswanathan, will include a word by …
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Maker’s market this weekend
By Hand From the Heart, the biannual makers market event in Chennai is hosting its 25 edition this weekend. Curated by Deepa Sekar & Kshiti Davey, the event format is …
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Musical fundraiser
Musical concert ‘Colours of India – The Musical India’, by violin maestros Ganesh and Kumaresh. They will be accompanied by Keith Peters, Anantha R Krishnan, Arunkumar Pramathkiran, Varijashree and Ravishankar. …
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