Republic Day events in neighbourhood kept small and snappy
There are a few groups who make it a point to celebrate Republic Day and Independence Day come what may. In times when the pandemic is still around and meetings …
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Obit: Pazha Mani, railwayman
P. Mani ( friends called him Pazha Mani ) passed away on January 24. He was a brilliant in academics and offered tuitions to many children in his locality. He was …
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Re-developing old state-built housing blocks in Mylapore: encroachers are big and accommodating all is posing challenges
How do you allot housing to a community where over 50% residing in campuses of state-built tenements have encroached on pathways and spaces in these campuses and are now promised …
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Twins pen book on ‘miracles of Jesus’.
Sanvi Pinto and Vidan Pinto, 11-year-old twins have authored a book on ‘the miracles of Jesus’ and this small book was launched at an online event held recently The twins …
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Obit: Lakshmi Venkatraman, writer on art and music, curator
Lakshmi Venkatraman, independent writer on art and music, curator of art shows and art gallery promoter passed away this afternoon ( January 24). Her family’s roots were deep in Mylapore …
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R. A. Puram Post Office moves to new address on R. K. Mutt Road
The R. A. Puram Post Office, once located at the corner of R. K. Mutt near the MTC’s Mandaveli bus terminus has now opened at a new address on R. …
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Thiruvalluvarpet badly seeks permanent solution to its monsoon flooding problem
A civic-conscious group residing in Thiruvalluvarpet is asking Mylapore’s MLA Dha Velu to study the area’s serious water-logging problem and the studies it has done to address this issue so …
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All quiet on lockdown Sunday. Cattle have a free run.
All is quiet on the streets and roads of the Mylapore this Sunday ( Jan.23) as the state-wide lockdown is enforced yet again for the pandemic situation. There were hardly …
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Galleries, watch towers being set for Republic Day event on Marina
The Gandhi statue zone of the Marina has been abuzz for some days now. Workers are setting the stage for the Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony and parade on January …
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Shanta Bhavan, Shanti Vihar and others in between
By T.S. GOPAL As a resident of Mylapore – in Mandaveli Street in 60s and the 70s and off Luz Church Road thereafter, restaurant-hopping has been my favourite pastime. From …
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Over 100 artistes take part in Thyagaraja aradhana in Mylapore hall
This was an annual tradition Carnatic music artistes have honoured in this space in Mylapore over decades. The celebration of Carnatic music composer Thyagaraja on the day of his samadhi …
Read MoreThis evening’s programme on the music and life of Thyagaraja is by autistic teens
If you are a Carnatic music rasika and free this Saturday evening ( Jan.22), looking for a different kind of programme to attend, then head to Bhavans on East Mada …
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