Vidya Mandir’s batch of 1998 has its silver jubilee Reunion
The Vidya Mandir school batch of 1998 had their 25th year – silver jubilee – Reunion celebrations on Jan 27 on the school premises. It was attended by 43 teachers …
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Classical dance fest at Sri Kapali Temple. Top artistes to perform. Jan.31 to Feb.4
City-based dance academy, Sridevi Nrityalaya, headed by dance teacher Sheela Unnikrishnan is hosting its annual dance fest at Sri Kapali Temple, Mylapore – Jan. 31 to Feb.4. Top artistes and …
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Tribute: Philomena Simon, retired primary school Tamil teacher at St. Bede’s
Philomena Simon, retired primary school Tamil teacher at St. Bede’s AI Hr Sec. School, San Thome passed away on January 17. The funeral Holy Mass was held at the chapel …
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Chennai School boy battling cancer seeks donations for post-surgery care
Here is an appeal for financial support for a school boy who cannot afford the costly but critical medical treatment. Mehdi Usen, a 10-year-old student from Chennai High School, Eldams …
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Thyagarja aradhana in heritage house in Mathala Narayanan St. Jan.30 evening
For many decades, this heritage house at No.12, Mathala Narayanan Street, Mylapore has been hosting the annual saint Thyagaraja aradhana, which honours this Carnatic music composer on the day of …
Read MoreThyagaraja Aradhana at Bhavan. Jan.30. Morning: group singing. Evening: Tamil play themed on Thyagaraja
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai kendra is organising its annual tribute to music composer – saint Thyagaraja on Tuesday, January 30 ( Bahula Panchami & 177th aradhana day ) at its …
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Teppam creates a mela atmosphere around tank of Sri Kapali Temple
Saturday was mela day around the teppam festival of Sri Kapali Temple. It was an evening, the third and final day of then teppam, when people first said a prayer …
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Sri Kapali Temple teppam: people gather in hundreds on tank steps to participate. Today is final
A few hundred people have made time to sit on the steps of the tank of Sri Kapali Temple to take part in the teppam held by the temple in …
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Famed violinist V. S. Narasimhan to release his book ‘Carnatic and Western Music’- Blending the two Classical Music Systems’
Famed violinist V S Narasimhan is formally releasing his book ‘Carnatic and Western Music’- Blending the two Classical Music Systems’ at an informal meeting on January 28 at Arkay Centre, …
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Republic Day: snapshots from across Mylapore
Posting here reports of Republic Day e vents across Mylapore – on January 26 morning. In Jeth Nagar, Mandaveli the celebrations brought residents together; among others present was BJP MLA …
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Padma awards for Vyjayanthimala Bali, Seshampatti Sivalingam
Two residents of Mylapore zone have been chosen for India’s highest civilian awards, the Padma awards. They are classical dancer and actor Vyjayanthimala Bali who resides in Alwarpet and nagaswaram …
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V. Sriram’s Heritage Walk; themed on Indian patriot Ambujammal. On Jan.26
Writer-historian V. Sriram is hosting a Walk in Akwarpet that is themed for Republic Day. The theme – the life and times of patriot Ambujammal, after whom a street in …
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