Religion

Bhagavatham: Bhanu Swami, ISKCON, Akkarai, 7.30 a.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jayarama Sarma, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; Damodara Dikshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagawath Vishyam: Srimath Andavan Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan, Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam, 21, Desika Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Saptha Kaadhai: K.B. Devarajan, Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.

Krishna Charitram: N. Sankara Sarma, Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Ramar St., Dasarathapuram, Saligramam, 6 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Tirumurai: M.A. Manickavelu, Sakthi Vinayagar Temple, P.T. Rajan Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvarutpayan: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thiruvilayadal Puranam: S. Paramasivam, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Pampan Swamigal: J. Mahadevan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Raja Vidhya Raj Guhya Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Sat Sangh Hall, North Park St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m.

Internalising Vedanta: Hemachandrudu, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Manali C. Kandasamy Family: Launch of publication, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Devaneyapavanar auditorium, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of DVD, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Prasar Bharati: Onappoompulari, All India Radio, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Brahma Gana Sabha: Veenotsav ‘10, Ramakrishna Mission School, 71, Bazullah Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

General

Confederation of Tamilnadu Malayalee Associations: ‘Aavani Poovarangu’ celebrations, Union Minister Mullappally Ramachandran, Kerala Ministers M.A. Baby and Elamaram Kareem, and Tamil Nadu Minister Parithi EIlamvazhuthi participate, St. George Anglo Indian School, Poonamallee High Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Rosary MHSS.: Diamond jubilee celebrations, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Papanasam Sivan Salai, Santhome, 4 p.m.

Madras Christian College HSS.: Inter-school youth parliament, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Chetpet, 2 p.m.

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI: Talk your way to Japan speech contest, 37, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 9 a.m.; Valedictory of Japan-India student conference, 3.30 p.m.

Madras Mahajana Sabha: Kamarajar Award function, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, Area Office-III, 3, Vadivelu 2nd Cross Street, Perambur, 10.30 a.m.

State Bank of India: Presentation of mobile dental clinic to Baskar Dental Foundation, 54, G.N.Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 10.15 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Kanchi Paramacharya sathabhishekam commemoration celebration, East Mada St., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

British Council: Seminar on ‘Learn English’, 737, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu: Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship opportunities’, MSME-DI auditorium, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.45 p.m.

Rangarajapuram Roja Malar Civic Exnora: Science exhibition, Chatrapathi Sivaji DAV Secondary School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Voice Update 2010, Porur, 10.30 a.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of activities of the School of Languages, Nungambakkam, 10.31 a.m.

Anna Adarsh College for Women: Science workshop on fascinating trends in nanotechnology, Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Symposium, Karapakkam, 9.30 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Value Education Week celebrations, 96, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Symposium, Velammal Nagar, 9 a.m.

Venkateswara College of Engineering: Technical symposium ‘PULSE’, Sriperumbudur, 9 a.m.

TJS Engineering College: Freshers’ Day, Peruvoyal, Kavaraipettai, 10.30 a.m.

Christ King Girls HSS.: Platinum jubilee celebrations, Tambaram East, 5 p.m.

DAV Girls SSS.: Annual Day, 182, Avvai Shanmugam Rd., Gopalapuram, 5 p.m.

Tiru Vi Ka Pechchu Payilarangam: Meeting, Holy Cross, 56, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

Samvit Sagar Trust: Meeting, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Sriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam: Tirukkural Vizha 2010, Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women, R.A.Puram, 9.30 a.m.

Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Meeting, Alagappa School, GK.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Tree Bank: Camp for school students, Govt. Forest, Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Sevalaya: Training on child rights, Kasuva Village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Sankara Eye Hospital: Free eye cataract surgery camp, Panchayat Union Primary School, Thandalam, 9 a.m.; Don Bosco Primary School, 34, Balakrishnan St., Vyasarpadi, 9 a.m.

Indian Officers’ Association: Free health camp, 69, Thiru Vi Ka High Rd., Royapettah, 9 a.m.

Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Eye screening camp, Sivasakthi Temple Mandapam, 28, Chandrasekar Nagar, Manali Rd., 8 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point group, Luz Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkatuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

Religion

Bhagavatham: P.M.Vijayaraghava Sastrigal, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damodara Dikshithar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m; Srivatsa Jayarama Sarma, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagawath Vishayam: Srimath Andavan Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan, Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam, 21, Desika Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Valmikiyum Thulasidasarum: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendram, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Periya Puranam: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Raja Vidhya Raj Guhya Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Sat Sangh Hall, North Park St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m.

Culture

Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board: Inauguration of Dolls exhibition, Minister K. Ramachandran participates, Kuralagam, 5 p.m.

Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Indo-Russian Women’s Association and Indian Society for Culture and Friendship: 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 5.30 p.m.

General

Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States: Inauguration of OASISCON, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Madras High Court: Mediation training programme, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, P.S.K.R. Salai, R.A.Puram, 9.30 a.m.

Chennai Metrowater: Meeting on rain water harvesting, Area office V, 227, Second Avenue, 12th Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Centre for Security Analysis: Workshop on ‘The Naxal Threat: Causes, State Responses and Consequences,’ The Residency Towers, 9.30 a.m.

Sindhi Chamber of Commerce: Presentation of ‘Outstanding Citizen’s Award’, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 5.30 p.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on personal effectiveness, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Kerala Samaj Education Society: Anniversary celebration, Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Symposium, Poonamallee Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of first P.G. programmes for the academic year, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.

BKR College of Engineering and Technology: Freshers’ week celebrations, Chennai Tirupathi Highway, 10 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on recent trends in rehabilitation engineering, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Vel Tech Technical University: Technical symposium, Dept. of MCA, 42, Avadi Vel Tech Rd., 9.30 a.m.

SSS Jain College: Installation of Rotaract Club, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 3 p.m.

Sathyabama University: Launch of ‘Patent Literacy Campaign-lecture series on intellectual property rights’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9 a.m.

Dr. MGR University: Workshop on recent trends in data warehousing, Maduravoyal, 9.30 a.m.

SKR Engineering College and TEDA: Seminar on renewable energy, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9.30 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Launch of Mathematics Association, Thoraipakkam, 10.15 a.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of induction programme, Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 9.15 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Campus interview, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

GSS Jain College: Inauguration of health and nutrition club, Vepery, 11.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya Girls’ HSS.: School day, 134, Usman Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Madras Christian College HSS.: Inauguration of inter school youth parliament, Chetpet, 9.30 a.m.

Christ King Girls’ HSS.: Platinum jubilee celebrations, Tambaram East, 5 p.m.

Ramaratnam Nursery and Primary School: Annual day, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 2.45 p.m.

Chennai Press Club: National council meeting of Indian Federation of Working Journalists, Santhome HSS., 10 a.m.

Sevalaya: Credibility alliance state council meeting, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

MTS Academy: Meeting, Chennai Girls HSS., Nungambakkam, 2.15 p.m.

Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: V.V.Natarajan speaks on Thirukkural, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church Premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peters Church, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m. Narayaneeyam: Damodara Diskshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.
Bhagawath Vishayam: Srimath Andavan Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan, 21, Desika Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar (West Extn.), 10.30 a.m.; Bhama Nagarathnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m. Mahadeva Maalai: T. Kumar, Vallalar Thondu Niruvanam, Nesapakkam, K.K.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m. and Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participate, Chepauk, 6 p.m. Consulate-General of Japan and Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Lecture on `Lessons and outlook learned from economic development of Japan and Asia’, Hotel Savera, 4 p.m.

Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre: Launch of national postgraduate CME programme, Hotel Chola Sheraton, 5 p.m. Chennai Metropolitan Water

Supply and Sewerage Board: Meet on rain water harvesting, Metrowater Area office IV, New Avadi Rd., 12.30 p.m.

ACCS: National conference on `Indian feminism towards new frontiers’, 40/6A, Panayur Kuppam Rd., Sholinganallur Post, 10.15 a.m.

LCR College of Engineering & Technology: First year inauguration day, Kanchipadi, 10 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Seminar, Karapakkam, 9.30 a.m.; Guest lecture, 2.30 p.m.

S.A. Engineering College: National level symposium, Veeraraghavapuram, 4 p.m. Srinivasa Institute of

Engineering & Technology: First year inauguration day, Parivakkam, 9.15 a.m. Sriram Engineering College: Guest lecture, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on communications, Kuthambakkam, 10.30 a.m.

GSS Jain College: `Karishma 2010′ Hindi literary fest, Additional Commissioner of Police Shakeel Akhter participates, Vepery, 9.30 a.m. Jaya College of Arts &

Science: Seminar, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Vidhya Sagar Women’s College: Inauguration of students union, G.S.T. Rd., Vedanarayanapuram, 2 p.m. Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting on latest developments in tax audit, Prince Arcade, 2-L, 22 A, Cathedral Rd., 6.30 p.m.

National Maritime Foundation (Chennai Chapter): Meeting, Sea Farers Club, Rajaji Salai, 11 a.m.

MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, University of Madras, Chepauk, 6 p.m. Rotary Club of Madras

Northwest: Meeting, Rajam Hall, MIT Campus, Chromepet, 3.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Super Kings: `Charternite celebration’, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m. Sevalaya: Training programme, Kasuva Village, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Chennai School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Madhavaram and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namachivayam, Pidarimankali Amman Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m. Raja Vidhya Raj Guhya Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Sat Sangh Hall, North Park St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m. Thirumurai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Vishnusahasranamam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

World Tamils Federation: 85th birth anniversary of former minister K. Rajaram, Minister Durai Murugan participates, Pavanar auditorium, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 6 p.m. Chennai Press Club: Inauguration of additional building, Ministers

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, The Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11.30 a.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damodara Dikshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; Srivatsa Jayarama Sarma, Astika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Alagirisami Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Valmikiyum Thulasidasarum: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendiram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasundaram, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: S.Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Sivagnanathirumurai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Senthamizh Vedham: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Sri Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhanandha, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Raja Vidhya Raj Guhya Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Sat Sangh Hall, North Park Street, Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m.

Atma Bodha: A.N. Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Indian Red Cross Society-Tamil Nadu Branch: Celebrations of 61st anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Madras High Court Judge K.Venkataraman participates, 32/50, Montieth Rd., Egmore, 4.30 p.m.

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter and IEEE Computer Society Madras Chapter: Lecture on “Intelligent Robots” by N.Natarajan, Associate Professor of E&CE, University of Michigan, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.

Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility Centre of D.B.T.: National workshop on “Pharmacogenomics,” Presidency College, 10 a.m.

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce: “Meet success first hand” programme, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8 a.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Seminar on “The need for rainwater harvesting structures and their maintenance,” Area Office, 4/1, Rathina Sabapathi St., Old Washermenpet, 10 a.m.

C.T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women: Lecture, Sembium, 10 a.m.

Tamilial Aaivu Manram: Inaugural function, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, 11.30 a.m.

Madras Management Association: Lecture, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.

MCC HSS.: Quiz competition in Chemistry, Harington Rd., Chetpet, 9 a.m.

Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: Meeting, Madhanangkuppam, 10 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inaugural function of NSS Unit, Vepery High Rd., 2.30 p.m.

T. S. Narayanaswami College of Arts and Science: Inaugural function of Tamil Association, Navalur, 10 a.m.

SRM University: Semester abroad program, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.

VELS University: Women empowerment programme, Pallavaram, 9 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: ‘ALTIUS 10′ national symposium, Palanchur, 10 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Synthesis and characterisation of smart materials,’ Veppampattu, 10 a.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Despotix 10,’ Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu, 10 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: First year orientation programme, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Presidency Club, Ethiraj Salai, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Ifthar meet, B/2, Jamal’s Fenton Court, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 5.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Religion

Chandogya Upanishad: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Sengalipuram Damodara Dikshithar, Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.; Srivatsa Jayarama Sarma, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Padma Seshadri School, Alagiriswamy Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagawath Vishayam: Srimath Andavan Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan, Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam, 21, Desika Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Vivarana Prameya Sangraham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

Thiruvilayadalpuranam: M. Raghubai, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Thevaram: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Viveka Choodamani: R. Krishnamurthy, ‘Tattvaloka’, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Raja Vidhya Raj Guha Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Satsang Hall, North Park St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6-45 p.m.

Culture

Association of British Scholars and The Faraway Tree Gallery: Inauguration of art exhibition ‘Different Strokes’, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Road, 6 p.m.

School of Thought, Word and Deed: Launch of CD, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, Sri Varasiddhi Vallabha Mahaganapathy Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha: Inauguration of Drama Festival, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-15 p.m.

Madras Kerala Samaj: Onam celebrations, Kerala Samajam Hall, 9 (903), Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.

Alliance Francaise of Madras: Inauguration of drawing exhibition ‘Faces of War’, 24, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

Penguin Books India and Prakriti Foundation: Launch of publication, 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

Sri Annai Kamakshi Kalaikoodam: Painting exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Road, 6 p.m.

General

Tamil Nadu Federation of Women Lawyers: Inauguration, Supreme Court Judge P. Sathasivam participates, New Additional Law Chambers, Madras High Court, 4-30 p.m.

ICAI: Convocation 2010, Hotel Green Park, 10-30 a.m.

India-ASEAN-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting, Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, 5 p.m.

Dena Bank: Inauguration of branch, 203, Mudichur Rd., West Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Women’s Indian Association-Chennai: Inauguration of Community College, 177, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Inauguration of exhibition ‘Our Body Guard’, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 11 a.m.

Satya Nilayam Research Institute and International Association for Christian Social Training: Inauguration of conference on ‘Family in a multicultural society; Changing facts and faces of living’, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

SKR Engineering College: Students induction programme, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9-30 a.m.

RMK Engineering College: Inauguration of technical symposium, RSM Nagar. Kavaraipettai, 9 a.m.

Jaya Suriya Engineering College: Inauguration, Koduvelli, 9-30 a.m.

GSS Jain College: Lecture on ‘Java and Web Design’, Vepery High Rd., 9 a.m.; Onam celebrations, 12-30 p.m.

The Shakespeare Millennium Club: Lecture on Shakespeare, Cosmopolitan Club, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality Group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.