India ‘A’ cricketer and Tamil Nadu’s top ranking Ranji batsman S. Sharath was the chief guest at the short function hosted by PSBB school at its K K Nagar campus to reward teams that did well in PSBB annual tourneys. The event was held on Feb.28 afternoon. Tournaments in under-10 age group cricket and school [...]
A 40 strong group of Valasarawakkam based NGO, LDSFT with volunteers from all over Chennai, undertook the cleaning of the premises of Kanda Kottam Kandaswamy Temple in Broadway. This was on Feb.27. The temple authorities appreciated this service, served lunch and gave prasadam to the volunteers. The walls of sannidhis, pillars, outer walls of praharam, [...]
Prof. Sikkil Vasantha Kumari who is based in Vadapalani was recently recognised for her contribution to the treaching of Bharatanatyam. Gana Mukundapriya, an arts organisation conferred the Natyakala Choodamani title on her at a function held at a hall at Vani Mahal, T. Nagar. Prof. Raghuraman, a noted scholar honoured her with the title. Following [...]
There seems to be a growing increase in the rentals and real estate prices of properties for commercial purposes in the Arcot Road area between Virugambakkam and Porur. In the last quarter, prices have held high in the Alwarthirunagar region, especially on roads that are close to the main road that runs through this vast [...]
Stella Matutina College of Education which is in Ashok Nagar and celebrating its golden jubilee this academic year has lined up one more event to mark this milestone. Dr. Sr. Philomina Pushpamary, college principal says that a state level inter collegiate cultural competitions will be held on this campus on 26th February 2011. Teacher aspirants [...]
What do you think this photo is all about? Mithila Madan, a Std XI student of PSBB School in K K Nagar aimed her camera at the facade of the sprawling Doshi Gardens building in Vadapalani one morning as the sun rose in the east. The sun rays created streaks of light on the facade [...]
Couples, teens and youths of this neighbourhood have many Café Coffee Day joints to hang out now. The one inside Mege Mart store in Valasarawakkam, on the 2nd floor is a quiet nook and frequented by shoppers. Another opened some months ago at Virugambakkam ( 184, Arcot Road ) and since it is bang on [...]
Mahathi Academy of Music & Dance in association with Stree Seva Mandir conducted the Thyagaraja Aradhana on the 13 th Feb. at Shirdibaba Temple, Balaji Nagar, Saligramam. The event started with the traditional Bhairavi raga krithi “Chethulara” on the flute by Dr Prapancham Seetharaman and Sai Narasimhan. It was followed by the singing of pancharatna [...]
This is a different kind of MBA programme and it is meant for all – young, old and middle-aged. And it is to be launched at Drona Clinic ( Gandhi Rd., Alwarthirunagar) this Sunday and will run through March. Drona Institute for therapeutic solutions, Alwarthirunagar is a specialty centre for physiotherapy / rehab gym / [...]
Game for some spicy Andhra food this week or on the weekend? Then head to the restaurant at Hotel Ambica Empire on the nortn side of 100 Feet Road in Vadapalani. From the regions of Guntur to those of Telengana and the Krishna, the menu here covers all the favourite dishes. Call 2362 1818 for [...]
