Remembering Sister Nivedita on her birth anniversary
A week long programme is on at Vivekananda College, Mylapore to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sister Nivedita. The valedictory function will be held on Feb. 8. S. R. …
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Thiruppavai mahotsavam at Sri Andavan Ashram; From Feb 9
Sri Andal Thiruppavai Mahotsava Sabha, based at Srirangam, is celebrating its 27th Thiruppavai Mahotsavam from Feb. 9 to 13 at Sri Andavan Ashram, Alwarpet. Discourses will be given by 15 …
Read MoreSecond edition of ArtMart on Sunday at Nageswara Rao Park
The second edition ArtMart Chennai opens this Sunday at Nageswara Rao Park, Luz. Around 75 artists from Chennai, Bangalore, Pondy and Tamil Nadu will be featured at this show. The …
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Work started on float for teppam fest
Work on designing and constructing the float for the teppam at Sri Kapali Temple has begun. Workers have built the base of the float at one end of the temple …
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Shopping – carved furniture; household items
CARVED WOOD FURNITURE: SALE – Banu Handicrafts has organised an exhibition and sale of furniture and decorative accents for the home. Rose wood mandaps, jhoola, dinner tables, room dividers, jewellery, incense …
Read MoreWorkshops: Storytelling, Lipan work
STORY TELLING – Couple of workshops have been organised as a part of the story telling festival conucted by Chennai Storytelling Organisation. On Feb 5, 3 p.m. workshop titled “Exploring Women’s …
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Shopping: clothes- design your garments, linen sarees
DESIGN YOUR OWN CLOTHES: HANDLOOM FABRICS – A selection of handloom fabrics from all over India are being displayed at Sanginee. Choose from fabrics like Mangalagiri, bagru block printed fabrics, Ajrakh, …
Read MoreThai Poosam teppam at Sri Kapali Temple; From Feb. 10 to 12
Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore is preparing for its grand, annual Thai Poosam festival. This festival dedicated to Sri Singaravelar will be held from Feb. 10 to 12. Preparations for the …
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Eating Out This Week : Gujarati thali. French foods.
GUJARATI THALI – Jamavar restaurant at The Leela Palace is hosting Chef Punarmali from The Leela Mumbai. Gujarati Rasoi, an authentic Gujarati thali will be presented. Till Feb 13. At The …
Read MoreDance and Drama: Story of Andal, dance and Tamil play on emigration
COMEDY PLAY ON EMIGRATION: BY NAATAKA VRUKSHA- Naataka Vruksha, a new troupe formed at Arumbakkam is staging a Tamil Play titled “A for Apple U for U.S.”. Written by K. Sai …
Read MoreMusic : Tabla & sitar; film songs and tribute to MS
TABLA AND SITAR: ZAKIR HUSSAIN & NILADRI KUMR – Shakti Foundation has organised a concert, ‘Gurudeva’, featuring ustaad Zakir Hussain and sitar player Niladri Kumar. On Feb 11 at The Music …
Read MoreShout-out to batch of 1968, 1993 alumnae of Lady Siavswamy Girls School
The 1993 batch at Lady Sivaswamy Ayyar Girls School, Mylapore will be celebrating 25 years of its alumni fellowship next year. To prepare for a grand get-together, this alumnae group …
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