Mylapore’s Madan makes IPL umpiring debut
On Thursday (April 22) evening, J. R. Madanagopal walked on to the ground at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai at 7.30pm for his IPL debut in the match between Virat Kohli’s …
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The day of big fish catch off the Marina
On and off, fisherfolk net a bonanza. Fisherman Madhan who lives in one of the kuppams off Marina Loop Road got one this week. As did two others. They netted a thirukkai, a …
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New hawker stalls arrive on Marina but local hawkers protest
A group of people, some 50 in number have started a sit-in protest on the roadside beside the Marina Light House campus this morning after they saw pre-fabricated beach hawker …
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Biggest summer cricket camp in Mylapore called off this year
Every year, on the 1st of April, Chennai St Bedes Sports Foundation organises a two month long Summer Cricket Camp at St Bede’s playground. This typically attracts 300 children, easily …
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Mangoes from AP farms sold at this shop
It is the season of mangoes. If you are in search of farm fresh mangos then check out this shop in South Mada Street, Mylapore which makes this claim. S …
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Few attend ‘fever’ camps held across Mylapore
Fever camps are now being held across the neighbourhood. Places where you can step in in these makeshift tents and get tested for the virus. On Wednesday, we spotted one …
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Quiet, order at Alwarpet vaccine centre this morning
After the chaos, quiet and order. This was the scene at the much-frequented GCC-run vaccine centre on C. P. Ramaswamy Road today. The gates were open just after 7 a.m. …
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Getting the jab: first-person account of experience at GCC clinic on Appu Street. Chaos, patient staff, indiscipline
Today I went reluctantly for my jab. I went to the GCC clinic on Appu Street based on the advice a neighbour. I went at 8 am and some 50 …
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Three-hours to get a jab. A couple’s story. Here are some tips to get going.
One month ago, the GCC-run Vaccination Centre on C P Ramaswamy Road had presented a relaxed picture at the time of the first jab. People could go anytime in the …
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DMK unit members offer fresh fruits on summer’s morning
Members of the the DMK party’s unit for division 124 in Mylapore arranged a novel offering to people one sunny morning recently. They offered fruits to people who wished to …
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Delays at vaccine centres agitates people, causes chaotic scenes
April 21. People at three vaccine centres in and around Mylapore faced a big delay in supply of vaccines. The supply was delayed at all the places we visited and …
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Kauvery Hospital launches Diabetes Helpline
Kauvery Hospital has launched a Diabetes Helpline (+91 88802 88802) to help what the hospital says ‘public achieve optimum management of diabetes during these pandemic times and stay safe.’ This …
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