Panguni fest 2026: a prayer to the grama devathai
The start to the Pamguni fest of Sri Kapali Temple harks to an age-old practice – praying to the grama devathai for goodness and wellness for the celebration. This is …
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Internships in urban design, conservation architecture
Pelathope Urban Living Lab Internship Programme based in Mylapore is now open, with opportunities in: • Urban Design / Planning (research and design) • Conservation Architecture (heritage documentation) Said a …
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Want to run the proper way? Chennai Runners offers free training. Helps you run 5K
Chennai Runners (CR) has initiated the 4th edition of Cto5K which will start on April 6. A project which aims to get beginners in running to take part in their …
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Packed mosques at prayertime for Eid
On the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr, a celebration after the long Ramzan season, mosques in the Mylapoe area were packeed with people this Saturday morning. They attedned prayers and later, exchanged …
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In Nageswara Rao Park, historical plaques broken and in mud, as ‘renovation’ progresses
A significant piece of the city’s post-independence history has fallen victim to a careless renovation project. A marble commemorative plaque at the Nageswara Rao Park, dating back to 1949, was …
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Sri Ramanavami celebrations are on
Sri Ramanavami celebrations are on at Sri Madhava Perumal Temple, Mylapore from Mar 18 to 27. On Mar.21 evening is the grand sita kalyana utsavam. On Mar.27, festival day, from …
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Mahratta Education Fund members celebrate Gudi Padwa
Members of Mahratta Education Fund, based in Alwarpet elebrated Gudi Padwa on Thursday, March 19 evening at their premises on TTK Road. A celebration of the new year by Maharastrians. …
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Losing Money in Cyber Crime: Prevention and Safeguards’: talk by police officer. On Mar.21
Losing Money in Cyber Crime: Prevention and Safeguards’: this is the theme of a talk by C A John Kennedy, Addl. Superintendent of Police organised by Chennai Friends Forum. On …
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Medical camp. Open to all. Mar.22
Nandalala Medical Foundation invites people to benefit from its general medical camp to be held on March 22, 9:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Venue: “Thoppu”, No: 2/64, Dr. Ranga Road, …
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At Eidgah Mosque, Mandaveli, community Iftar is an organised service
At the Eidgah Mosque on St. Mary’s Road, Mandaveli, a small set of cooks and helpers get going on the terrace – to prepare the nombu kanji, partaken daily after …
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Speed Post new services at local post offices. Delivery to major cities in 24 hrs.
India Post now assures people that letters or covers booked by Speed Post will be delivered in 24 hours to major cities. “And if that is not done we will …
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Section of R. K. Mutt Road caves in
A section of R. K. Mutt Road has caved in – near the post office, closer to the now-off-limits defunct MTC bus terminus at Mandaveli. Workers are at work to …
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