Huge crowd takes part in teppam fest
A huge holiday crowd took part in the first day of the three day teppam fest of Sri Kapali Temple on Saturday. January 26 being Republic day, people enjoyed a …
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Schools celebrate Republic Day; take part in beachside parade
Three Mylapore institutions took part in the Republic Day parade held on the Marina Beach on January 26 morning. Childrens Gardens School and Rosary Matric Girls School were the school …
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An American in search of landmarks on the ‘mada veedhis’
James (Jim) McConaughy walked the mada veedhis of Mylapore on the eve of Pongal to soak in an atmosphere that he had once experienced in the 1970s. James, an American …
Read MoreMarina zone is stage for Republic Day celebrations
A renovated pedestal and a fully cleaned statue of Gandhiji dominates the Marina Beach zone which will be the buzz point at the Republic Day event in Mylapore on January …
Read More1963 P. S. School alumni to meet on Jan.27
The 1963 batch of of SSLC of P S High School alumni is meeting on Jan.27 at the school campus. The school is also celebrating the 108th Founder’s Day on …
Read MoreObits: Rajam Rengaswamy, Tennangur A. Ramachandran
Rajam Rengasamy passed away on January 14. She was a resident of Pattammal Street, Mandaveli for over 50 years. She was 83 years old. She had written many articles on …
Read MoreVidya Mandir-Sportstar cricket tourney features 16 city schools
The 15th edition of Vidya Mandir – Sportstar invitational cricket tournament is scheduled to start on January 28. 16 city school teams will participate in this year’s edition. This year, till the …
Read MoreMuslim bodies protest against Kamal Hassan’s new film
Muslim bodies gathered at the Alwarpet flyover junction on the busy TTK Road on Wednesday evening ( Jan.23) to protest against the film ‘Vishwaroopam’ starring actor Kamal Hassan and produced …
Read MoreTeppam fest of Sri Kapali Temple to be from Jan.26 to 28
The annual teppam ( float) festival of Sri Kapali Temple is to be held on January 26, 27 and 28. This was announced by the temple managers this week. All …
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Mother Leema and daughter Marlina pass away on the same day; R A Puram church community mourns
This was indeed a great tragedy for a family that has roots in the San Thome side of R A Puram. A mother and a daughter passed away on the …
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Pongal spirit hovers in parts of Mylapore
Even in the heart of a dense metro neighbourhood like Mylapore, the festival of Pongal took people back to their roots and made space for some unique practices that make this festival. …
Read MoreFeast of saint Lazarus is on at Our Lady of Guidance Church
This is perhaps the only unique Christian religious celebration of its kind in this part of the city. A celebration that goes back to a few generations and one which has its …
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