Panguni festival 2024: prayers to grama devathai
This may look like a low-key ceremony for the Panguni festival of Sri Kapali Temple. But it holds a long tradition and is well respected. Praying to the grama devathai …
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‘Each One Teach One’; a project of C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation. Scholarships to be awarded this weekend
In 1997, on the 50th anniversary of India’s independence, Shakunthala Jagannathan, trustee, The C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, started a scheme called ‘Each One Teach One’ where 50 people were asked to …
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Lecture on Indian Astronomy: March 16
A special lecture on “THE HERITAGE OF INDIAN ASTRONOMY” is to be given at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 at the C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, No.1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Prof. Mandyam …
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Dry waste collection drive at San Thome on Sunday, March 17
Volunteer For India is organising a dry waste collection drive at San Thome on Sunday, March 17, 11 am to 1 pm. This is in partnership with Wasted 360 Solutions. …
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Clarke School’s workshop; ‘Pathways for Holistic Inclusion of Children with Special Needs’. March 15
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of Clarke School for the Deaf, Dr. S.K.Nagarajan, this institution is hosting a seminar/workshop themed “Pathways for Holistic Inclusion of …
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Lenten Mass, breakfast and conversation meet at Cathedral. March 16
For this Lenten season, Christ Focus, a laity group, is hosting what it calls ‘Communion, Conversation and Breakfast’ meeting on Saturday, March 16, 6am onwards at the San Thome Cathedral. …
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Chennai Metro; temporary, narrow pathway provides access from R. K. Mutt Rd to Venkatakrishna Rd
Two wheelers, cyclists and pedestrians can access Venkatakrishna Road from R. K. Mutt Road via a temporary pathway created inside the MTC bus terminus in Mandaveli. But this access can …
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This English play drew a full house on a weekday. At Medai, Alwarpet
English theatre shows in the city have a limited draw. But this week, one play drew a packed house even on a weekday, lifting up the spirits of its promoters, …
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1974 batch of B Sc. (Chemistry) of Vivekananda College to meet. March 23
The 1974 batch of B Sc. ( Chemistry) stream students of Vivekananda College, Mylapore are planning a meet-up. Its to be the golden jubilee of their passing out of college. …
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Obit: S. Savithri, bank executive, philantrophist
Retired bank executive and philanthropist S. Savithri, 76 years old and a resident of Singari Street, Mylapore passed away on Feb.21. A Mylaporean for over 50 years, she schooled in Nanganallur and …
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Carnatic music concerts, vintage Hindi film songs, book release, talk: events at Arkay. Mar.15 onwards
Concerts and programmes at Arkay Centre, Luz. Friday,15th March 6.15pm Madhuradhwani presents V Deepika and V Nandhika – Vocal Duet Saturday,16th March 5.00pm Kizhakku Padippakam – Book Release கிழக்கு …
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Chennai Metro; despite traffic diversion in San Thome, school-bound people on bikes, cycles allowed access
Though Traffic Police have diverted all traffic headed south at the Light House point, to take Marina Loop Road, due to Chennai Metro project work to commence here, students and …
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