Remembering Vani Jairam: anecdotes from the Mylapore Trio
Vani Jairam was a very close associate and a well wisher of the Mylapore Trio – Amarnath, Surendranath and Aparna – who have been promoting cultural events and workshops locally …
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Kathakali and floor paintings: part of my journey
As a lifelong traveller, I landed in South-India many, many years ago. Kathakali and floor paintings have been part of my journey. I also learnt to draw the vibrant kolam …
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My Experiences at the Mylapore Festival
“Let’s visit the Mylapore Festival this year!” said my mom with a beaming face. I was puzzled as to what it was all about. I had been there when I …
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Obit: S. Kannan, arts and heritage promoter and best known for December Season Concerts Guide
Arts promoter, curator and the man who was best known for the annual December Season Concerts Guide, S. Kannan passed away this morning after a prolonged illness. He was a …
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Thai poosam teppam: prelim preparations start
Work has begun to build the float for the annual Thai Poosam teppam festival of Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple. A lorry load of empty drums which will support and float the …
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Procession taken out to Thiruvalluvar temple, abishekham conducted
This Sunday morning ( Jan.22), a large group of people, mostly women took out a procession from Valluvar statue on Royapettah High Road, to the temple dedicated to Valluvar in …
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Oru Mani Nerathukku Onbadhu Roobai
This short story should be titled “How a Fan Mail made me an Author”. That’s really how my book ‘Nine Rupees an Hour’ was born. In July 2013, I sent …
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Flag hoisted at R. A. Puram church to launch annual feast of saint Lazarus
The annual celebration of the feast of saint Lazarus began at Our Lady of Guidance Church in R. A. Puram on Thursday evening with the hoisting of the flag and …
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Centenary celebrations of vainika Vasantha Saravanan. On Jan.22
The centenary celebrations of vainika Vasantha Saravanan (1923 -2004) is to be held on January 22 at Arkay Convention Centre, Luz, 5 pm. onwards. Students of V S School led …
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Nagaswaram, tavil music fest on in Alwarpet
Some of the greats in nagaswaram and tavil music are performing at the music festival hosted by Brahma Gana Sabha this Pongal season. The concerts are from January 14 to …
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Fun, colourful Pongal celebration at Queen Mary’s College
The student community at Queen Mary’s College had the time of their life, taking part in the Pongal celebrations held on campus on Friday. Given the free time to celebrate, …
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GCC playground on St. Mary’s Road gets re-laid. New gym opened by sports minister.
The Chennai Corporation playground on St. Mary’s Road has got a facelift. Earlier this week, state minister for sports, Udhayanidhi Stalin stopped by and did the formal honours of launching …
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