Hawkers close shops at North Mada Street
Rain, which is usually welcomed in Chennai, has added to the woes of the hawkers selling golu dolls at North Mada Street, Mylapore. Devi who sells her wares outside ICICI …
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Open mic standup comedy event
On September 16, the open session ‘Big Mic’ by the Burma Bazaar Conspiracy will be held at Alwarpet. This is the 7th edition of the open mic series and will …
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Tourists can now watch short film on saint Thomas at cathedral
The priests at San Thome Cathedral are making small improvements at the basilica’s campus to enhance the experience for tourists and visitors. They are now arranging screenings of a short …
Read MoreUtsavam at Anjaneya Temple
The Anjaneya Devasthanam at Mylapore has organised a Krishna Jayanthi Utsavam from Sep 16 – 20. Highlights include a daily morning thirumanjanam, a special Kalinga Narthanam alangaram on Sep 17, …
Read MoreMid-year music concerts
On September 16 and 17, a thematic music series called ‘Sarveshwari’ will be held at Mylapore. Organised by Charsur Arts Foundation, it will have Bharathi Ramasubban render kritis on goddess …
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Heat and intermittent rain dampens hawkers as Navaratri shopping peaks
With a little over a week to go for the Navaratri festival, Mylapore’s North Mada Street has turned into a kolu dolls market as it always does at this time …
Read MoreConservation march from Marina beach
On October 4 at 6 a.m., a conservation march for elephants and rhinos – India’s wild animals facing extinction – is being organised by wildlife conservation group Wild Walk. These …
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MCTM student wins gold medal in district roller skating championship
M. Lathika, a class IV student at MCTM Matriculation, Alwarpet won the gold medal in Rink 4, silver medal in Rink 5 and individual championship at the 24th Chennai District …
Read MoreJewellery worth Rs.60 lakh stolen from North Mada St. store
Mylapore police are after a jewellery-maker who was employed by NAC Jewellers on North Mada Street, Mylapore who is accused of making off with diamond jewelry worth close to Rs.60 …
Read MoreRice Bucket Challenge: small effort in San Thome
The Rice Bucket Challenge found a place in San Thome on Sunday evening when members of the Golden Years Club, a community group of senior citizens donated money to buy …
Read MoreKolu stands; places to buy them
Navaratri celebrants who are looking for a new kolu stand have a few places they can check out to make a quick buy this season. Sharanya Iyer suggests any of …
Read MoreTalent platform for children
From September 23 to October 3, a free platform for children to showcase their skills in arts and music is being organised, for Navaratri celebrations. Gallery Sri Parvati and Mantra …
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