Srimad Bhagavatam lecture series
B. Sundar Kumar will deliver a series of lectures on Srimad Bhagavatam for 5 days from Feb 17 till Feb 21. This is organised by The Samskrita Academy, Madras and …
Read MoreChennai Chips moves to new location
Chennai Chips, the popular snack store, has moved out of C. P. Ramaswamy Road. It is now located at Old no. 11, New no. 23, Second Main Road, R. A. Puram (Venkata …
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Indu Balachandran’s second book is out
In her previous avatar, Indu Balachandran was an advertising professional – for 30 long years. Writing though was a passion. In recent years, the R. A. Puram-based Indu has been writing furiously …
Read MoreT. M. Krishna concert in Nilgiris released in DVD format
The DVD and Blu-Ray versions of the filmed T M Krishna vocal concert in the Nilgiris has been released and is on sale. A production of Aagal Films and directed …
Read MoreDance fest pays tribute to dance guru K. J. Sarasa; starts today
A three-day dance festival begins this evening to remember the feted Bharatanatyam dance guru K J Sarasa who passed away some 4 years ago. Her student Shanmughasundaram has curated this …
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Beachside service road being widened; San Thome
Civic workers have started the road-widening project work on the road that runs from the Light House to Pattinapakkam along the seaside, which was put on hold late last year …
Read MoreKumbabhishekam at Sri Vinayagar Temple; At VSV Koil Street
The preparations are on for the maha kumbabhishekam of Sri Vadagoor Selva Vinayagar Temple at V. S. V. Koil Street, Mylapore which will be held from Feb 17 – 19. …
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Fresh seasonal vegetables
Shakuntala is aged 81 and has been selling vegetables in and around Mylapore for the last thirty years. She picks fresh, seasonal vegetables from Koyambedu and brings it here for …
Read MoreParsi and Maharashtrian food – new restaurants at Alwarpet
Two new restaurants have come up at Alwarpet, in the same building. A Parsi restaurant – Batlivala & Khanabhoy and a Maharashtrian restaurant – Meena Tai’s at 40, Maharaja Surya …
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Art exhibitions in the area; the week ahead
Galleries in the area have some exhibitions going on this week. Check them out. Student Works The exhibition named Futuristic will be on till Feb 18 at Vinnyasa Premier Art …
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Vyjayanthimala Bali performs ‘Kaisika Puranam’
Senior Bharatanatyam dancer Vyjayanthimala Bali presented a solo dance recital at Narada Gana Sabha in Alwarpet on Monday evening. The themed recital was based on ‘ Kaisika Puranam’ and presented …
Read MoreLiterary meet at Chettinad Vidyashram tomorrow
Chettinad Vidyashram’s department of English is conducting its 2nd annual literary meet – ‘Bard’s beacon’ tomorrow (Feb 16) at the school campus. At R. A. Puram, 10 a.m. onwards. Ph: …
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