First mango blossoms of the season
It is mid-February; the mist hangs around till 8 a.m. And the sun seems sharp through the day. The trees and plants also seem to be taking on a different …
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Ratha Sapthami celebration held at Mylapore temple
The Tamil calendar is divided into two halves – Utharayanam for 6 months from Thai to Aani (Jan 15th to July 15) and Dakshinayanam for 6 months from Aadi to Margazhi( …
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Robbery at Jain Temple in Mylapore; police register case
Mylapore police are investigating a robbery that took place at the Jain Temple on Kutchery Road in the early houts of Sunday or late on Saturday. Managers of this busy …
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Remembering dance guru K. J. Sarasa
‘Sarasa Natya Mala’, a dance festival in memory of guru K. J. Sarasa will be held at BVB, Mylapore from Feb 17 – 19. The guests of honour at the inaugural …
Read MoreEvents around the area – Humour Club meting, short film fest, vintage movie
Short Film Fest The 3rd Edition of the Chennai International Short Film Festival will be held from Feb 15 to 21 at Alwarpet. About 200 Short films from 97 countries …
Read MoreObituary : A. R. Balasubramanian, R. Padmanabhan, N. Venkatakrishnan, Vimala
A. R. Balasubramanian, retired AGM, State Bank of India and a resident of Sri Vari Apartments, Mandaveli, passed away on Feb 6. N. Venkatakrishnan, passed away on Feb 7. He …
Read MoreLocal organisation celebrates Valentine’s Day in a unique way
CAN DO is a social initiative that provides training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. It is located in Abhiramapuram. This weekend, the disabled people at Can Do have some …
Read MoreKumbhabishekam of Sri Kapali Temple on April 3
The kumbhabishekam of Sri Kapali Temple in Mylapore is scheduled to take place on April 3. Temple office managers confirmed this news on Friday. Restoration work is continuing here and …
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St. Bede’s cricket team wins TNCA tourney; Nidhish scores century
This was a resounding win for St. Bede’s cricketers. And it was achieved without much sweat on a February Friday. St. Bede’s lifted the C. Ramaswamy trophy in the TN Cricket …
Read MoreMath club anniversary: At Chettinad Vidyashram
Chettinad Vidyashram, R. A. Puram, is celebrating its 6th math club anniversary on Feb 15 at the school auditorium. Dr. Soundararajaperumal, joint director, Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre, will preside over the …
Read MoreValentine’s Day Specials
Thinking of a meal out to celebrate Valentine’s Day? A few restaurants in the area have a special spread. Check them out: Above Sea Level Celebrate the spirit of love …
Read MoreTalk on Chola history; coin display
Like history? Check out this event – a talk by historian Pradeep Chakravarthy and songs by Carnatic vocalist V. Shankar Narayanan on Kodumbalur, Punjai, Tiruvavaduthurai, Thiruvelvikudi temples. Followed by Q&A Session. …
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