Beat the heat with sweet and cool muskmelon juice
A cup of chilled sweet melon juice, bright orange in colour, with tiny chunks of fruit floating in it. Savour the taste and sip it slowly, it is almost enough …
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Alwarpet temple celebrates Sri Ramanujar
Sri Kothanda Ramaswamy Udaiyavar Devasthanam temple which is run by the Bashyakara Religious Trust, celebrated Sri Ramanujar’s 1000th birth anniversary on May 1. The ceremonies have been going on from …
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Cool and shady park provides respite from the heat
His name is Kumar. His work takes him to many parts of the area, mainly near the beach, under the glare of the hot sun. Today being May 1, his …
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Bandh today: most shops closed, autos off the road and protests in some places
The bandh called today by a few political parties in the Opposition has had some effect in the city and this neighbourhood. Many autos are off the roads, 90% of …
Read MoreMusic promoter Thirupoonthuruthy V. Venkatesan passes away; he highlighted Narayana Tirtha’s works
One of Carnatic music’s passionate and dedicated promoters, Thirupoonthuruthy V. Venkatesan passed away early on Sunday at his home in R. A. Puram. Best known for promoting the musical works of …
Read MorePrayer for rain; At Sri Karaneeswarar Temple tomorrow
A special prayer for rain has been arranged at Sri Karaneeswarar Temple, Bazaar Road, Mylapore tomorrow morning. Sri Thiruganansambandar’s pathigam will be read and a varuna japam will be held. …
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Mango season is here !
The first of the mangoes are here. Though they are not visible in the fruit stands or the main market yet, the fruits are making an appearance in some shops …
Read MorePanguni fest at Sri Kapali Temple: basic schedule
The annual Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple will be held in early April. Here is the simple schedule of the festival’s key events – April 2 – Flag hoisting …
Read MoreThree Mylapore schools playing today in semis of TNCA schools tourney for under-14 players
Three local area school cricket teams are battling it out today in the TNCA schools cricket tourney for under-14 players. While St Bede’s A team and San Thome are on …
Read MoreObit: Fr. Joseph Kuncherakatt
Fr Joseph Kuncherakatt, 93 and a priest of the Catholic diocese of Madras-Mylapore passed away on February 2. The funeral was held on Saturday with Mass at the San Thome …
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Oil spill in sea affects business at San Thome roadside fish market
The massive oil spill in the Ennore port side has spread across the seawaters off the Marina beach. The spill was caused when one cargo ship rammed into another as …
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Terracota and antique jewellery, bangles and much more..
JEWELLERY EXHIBITION – An exhibition of jewellery and sculptures, featuring a selection of modern and antique style jewels made of precious and semi precious stones, American diamond, Matte jewellery,temple jewellery, brass …
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