Mural art on a house – does this painting tell a story?
Mural art is becoming popular nowadays. Here is another example – a house near Bishop Garden has been painted with beautiful scenes and designs. Maybe these are scenes from a …
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Chithra pournami today; people enjoying the view at the beach
The moon was big and bright in the sky today. It is chitra poornima and many people were beginning to gather at Marina beach to enjoy the cool breeze and …
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NAC Jewellers distributes buttermilk during summer
Two huge plastic buckets, about 100L capacity each, are filled with buttermilk everyday. Starting at 12 noon, this buttermilk is distributed to passersby, outside NAC Jewellers on North Mada Street, …
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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 …
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