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New challenge for Theatre Owners Association
Posted by ganesh in Chennai, Cinema, Entertainment, Health, Information, Other, businesses, modification, programme on August 30th, 2010
Even as a debate rages over whether theatres should charge visitors for parking their vehicles, theatre owners are grappling with a new challenge: the State Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a patron’s angst that eatables and beverages from home are not allowed during the show.
V.S. Suresh, an advocate, has stated in his complaint to the SHRC that Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Cinema Regulation Act provides for safety and security of the audience. While the City Police Commissioner must ensure the rules are adhered to, in the suburbs and smaller towns the District Collector is held responsible for the same.
“Hygienic drinking water should be provided at theatres. Instead they make us buy drinking water at a very high price. This is a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution,” he says.
Patrons of some of the expensive multiplexes in the city say they are frisked at the theatre entrance and food items are confiscated. “We collect them on our way out,” a movie-goer said.
David Santhanaraj who sees five films a month says he does not mind paying parking fee for his scooter. “Canteens in theatres are purely for business and make you buy what they have,” he says. “Even if I spend Rs.2,000 a month, I still cannot watch 10 films.”
A canteen owner in one of the high-end theatres in the city defended the high prices saying, “Entertainment industry is based on impulse buying. I have to make you buy my product.”
In the suburbs, while some movie houses drew crowds after theatre owners upgraded facilities such as digital sound systems others are facing closure due to the increasing maintenance cost and a significant drop in occupancy rates. “We sometimes run the show for 30 visitors, which is not viable,” says a theatre owner in Avadi.
According to proprietor of Rakki Cinemas of Ambattur, Harigovind, the District Collectorate stipulates the price of tickets. He adds that they charge Rs.20 for car parking and Rs.10 for two wheelers, but nothing for bicycles.
“We do allow snacks, beverages and water bottles as a goodwill measure, but not ‘biriyani’. There is a ban on smoking and alcohol inside the theatre premises,” he says.
P. Kalyanasundaram, proprietor of Rajalakshmi Theatre in Velachery, and A. Mariappan, manager of Albert Theatre complex in Egmore, also echo his sentiments.
President of Theatre Owners’ Association ‘Abirami’ Ramanathan had this to say on the issue: “All theatres allow water bottles and infant food. We do not prevent a patron from taking any special food for an invalid reason.” Checking bags and ban on food items inside the theatres followed after complaints that “people were being robbed by strangers who gave them food items laced with drugs,” he says, adding “movie-goers are not coming for a picnic, but to enjoy themselves and we provide that.”
However, theatre owners say they do not pass on the huge tax benefit that they receive when a film with a Tamil name is screened to their patrons.
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 30th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Siddharkalin Aanmeegam’ by M. Elango, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by S. Tirumavalavan, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by S. Sadacharam, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Shirdi Sai Baba Temple: Varushabishekam; aarathi, 6.30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Vigneswara puja, Veda parayanam and archana, Tirupparankundram Road, Andalpuram, 8 p.m.
Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts ‘Bhagavad Gita’ class, Ayira Vaisyar Primary School, South Avanimoola Street, 6.45 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Thottichiamman Temple, Nilaiyur, 6 p.m.
Bagavathy-Baghavan Satsangh Centre: Special satsangh and prayer, Sri Santhanam-Janaki Ammal Kalyana Mahal, Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
Our Lady of Velankanni Church: Annual festival; Rev. Fr. Siluvai Michael conducts holy mass and Rev. Fr. A. Joseph delivers message, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
Young Men’s Christian Association: Bible study and fellowship meeting, John Samuel of Tamil Nadu Theological Seminary speaks, YMCA Service Centre for the Hearing Impaired, Visalakshipuram, 6.30 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: Inauguration of ‘Ganesh Darshan,’ exhibition of Vinayaka idols, Poompuhar, 12 West Veli Street, 12 noon.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, 6.45 (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil).
Turning Point: Best books exhibition, Lakshmi Arasu Kalyana Mandapam, 80 Feet Road, K. K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
Royal Court: Iftar meeting, West Veli Street, 7.30 p.m.
Nehru Yuva Kendra: Sadbhavana Diwas, Sangampatti, 4 p.m.
GENERAL
Lady Doak College: Awareness programme on ‘Hepatitis B,’ L. Thayumanavan, Head, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Madurai Medical College, addresses, J. X. Miller Auditorium, 10.15 a.m.
Vivekananda College: Higher education awareness programme for Plus Two students, Tiruvedakam West, Sholavandan, 9.45 a.m.
Sourashtra College: R. Jayaraman, Head, Department of Entrepreneurship Studies, Madurai Kamaraj University, inaugurates 17 {+t} {+h} batch MBA programme, Silver Jubilee Hall, 9 a.m.
Canara Bank: District consultative committee meeting, C. Kamaraj, District Collector, presides, Collectorate, 4.30 p.m.
Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry: M. Saikumar, Zonal Joint Director General of Foreign Trade, speaks on ‘Export opportunities in south Tamil Nadu,’ Kamarajar Road, 5.30 p.m.
Kaviarasu Kannadasan Narpani Mandram: N. S. Krishnan memorial day, R. Chockkalingam speaks, Chandran presides, 28 Town Hall Road, 6.50 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Quality Care Hospital, Ellis Nagar, 7 p.m.
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 28th, 2010
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.
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Information, Madurai, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 28th, 2010
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RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Mahasankatahara Chaturti puja, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Karpaga Vinayagar Temple: Sankatahara Chaturti puja, Poonga Nagar Colony, K. K. Nagar, 6 p.m.
United Vaishnavites Sabha: Nalayiradivya Prabandam festival; discourse by R. Mukundarajan and Parangusa Dasar, Koodal Alagar Temple, 6 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by A. Arumugam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Raja. Umarani, S.S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Discourse on ‘Divyaprabandam’ by S. Kaliyamoorthy, 5.45 p.m.; aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on ‘Hanuman’ by Anirudha Chaitanya, Odai Karuppanasamy Temple, Chelliah Colony, Chokkanathapuram, 6.30 p.m.
Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam: Discourse on ‘Mannil Nalla Vannam Vazhalam’ by Suddha Seshayyan, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6.30 p.m.
Swami Tatwananda Ashram: Samananda conducts Bhagavad Gita class, P and T Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Ayyappan shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; R. Natarajan conducts spoken Hindi class, 5 p.m.; Agasthiya Bharati speaks on ‘Selfology,’ Library, 5.30 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Meditation and bhajan, 23 Dr. Sathar Road, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and paranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: ‘Bharati Vizha 2010,’ competitions for teachers, RMS Road, 10 a.m.
Kala Sadhana: First anniversary celebration; S.R.D.G. Rajendran, Principal, Government Music College, speaks, T. Ravichandran presides, Gandhi Memorial Museum, 6.30 p.m.
Chinmaya Mission: Youth camp, Seventh Cross Street, Doak Nagar, Kochadai, 10 a.m.
Chinmaya Yuva Kendra: Youth camp, TVS Community College, Goods Shed Street, 10 a.m.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil).
Tamil Nadu Kalai Ilakkiya Perumandram: S. Ravikumar of Madurai Kamaraj University speaks on ‘Tamizh Padangalil Madurai,’ A. Sivakannan presides, Maniyammai Nursery School, North Masi Street, 6 p.m.
Bharati Yuva Kendra Trust: Krishna Jayanti fancy dress competition, Madanagopalaswamy Temple, West Masi Street, 4 p.m.
Meenakshi’s Sunshine: Iftar party, Melur Road, 6 p.m.
Turning Point: ‘Best books exhibition,’ Lakshmi Arasu Kalyana Mandapam, 80 Feet Road, K. K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
Nehru Yuva Kendra: Sadbhavana Diwas, Thummanaickanpatti and Sermathai Vasan College, Avaniapuram, 4 p.m.
GENERAL
Vivekananda College: Higher education guidance programme for Plus Two students, Tiruvedakam West, Sholavandan, 9.45 a.m.
Yadava College: N. Manonmoney of Madurai Kamaraj University speaks on ‘Inflation in India,’ A. Padmanabhan, Principal, presides, Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Engineering: R. T. Sakthidaran, Dean, Inaugurates workshop on ‘Digital signal processing and its applications,’ Department of EEE, 10 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Information Technology: Amitava Chakaraborty of IBM India inaugurates student conference on ‘IBM information management products,’ K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Pottapalayam, 10 a.m.
Madurai Sivakasi Nadars’ Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College: R. Jayaram of Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College inaugurates ‘Glitz 2010,’ V. K. Rajamani, Director, presides, Poovanthi, 10 a.m.
Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: S. Vasantharathna of Coimbatore Institute of Technology speaks on ‘Filter design,’ Viraganur, 10 a.m.
VKK Play Group Matriculation Higher Secondary School: A. Ganesan, Assistant Commissioner of Police, declares 28 {+t} {+h} annual sports meet open; Kamala Manimozhian, correspondent, distributes prizes; N. Manimozhian, Managing Trustee, VKK Charities, presides, DSP Nagar, Bypass Road, 8.30 a.m.
S. E. V. Matriculation Higher Secondary School: 20 {+t} {+h} Annual Day; A. Soorianarayanan, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, addresses; A. P. Arasi, Principal, Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women, distributes prizes, Open Air Auditorium, 5.30 p.m.
Maria Nursery and Primary School: World Environment Day celebration, inter-school competitions, S. S. Colony, 10 a.m.
TOPKIDS: Vijayalakshmi speaks on ‘Behavioural skills,’ 7 a.m.; Manjula on ‘Social skills,’ TVS Matriculation Higher Secondary School, TVS Nagar, 5 p.m.
Indian Water Works Association: G. Thenmozhi, Mayor, inaugurates awareness programme on ‘Chennai Water Convention,’ Hotel Sangam, 9 a.m.
Confederation of Indian Industry: ‘FinExe 2010,’ finance excellence initiative for micro, small and medium enterprises, Hotel Metropole, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 10 a.m.
Tamil Nadu Draughtsmen’s Association: A. Chandrasekar inaugurates workshop, N. Jayachandran, State president, presides, PWD complex, Tallakulam, 10 a.m.
M. S. Chellamuthu Trust and Research Foundation: Follow up programme for recovered addicts, R. Rathinavel speaks, 25 Jawahar Road, Gandhi Nagar, 10 a.m.; free legal aid consultation for parents of persons with mental disabilities, 662 K. K. Nagar, 2 p.m.
Seminar: Seminar on special children; S. Meenakshisundaram, Saravana Kumar and Vijay Anand address, Hotel Supreme, 3 p.m.
Peal: Meeting on ‘Global warming,’ Y. David presides, De Nobile Pastoral Centre, K. Pudur, 10 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai North West: T. Valliappan, District Governor, declares inter-school athletic meet open, 8 a.m.; V. Vallinayagam, Deputy Commandant, Tamil Nadu Special Police, distributes prizes, Armed Reserve Ground, 4 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Trishul Hospital, Anna Bus Stand, 7 p.m.
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 27th, 2010
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.
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 27th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by Shanmuga Tirukkumaran, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Vekkali Amman Temple: Annual festival; pongal, 7 a.m.; puja, 9 a.m.; yagam, 10 a.m.; cultural programme, Anna Nagar, 9 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by N. Manickam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by Rama. Elakkuvanar, S.S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, 6.30 p.m.; Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam, New Natham Road, 7 p.m.
Chinmaya Mission: Vedaparayanam, Seventh Cross Road, Doak Nagar, Kochadai, 9 a.m.; discourse on ‘Hanuman’ by Anirudha Chaitanya, Odai Karuppanasamy Templee, Chelliah Colony, Chokkanathapuram, 6.30 p.m.
United Vaishnavites Sabha: Nalayira Divya Prabandam festival; discourse by R. Vasudevan and S. Venkatachariar, Koodal Alagar Temple, 6 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Discourse on ‘Lalitha Sahasranamam’ by S. Narayanan, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 6.30 p.m.
Sathguru Sangeetha Samajam: Discourse on ‘Ambigayai saran pukunthal’ by Sudha Seshayyan, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6.30 p.m.
Adiparasakthi Kuzhanthaigal Kappagam: Adiparasakthi weekly prayer, 3 A Mariamman Teppakulam West, 3 p.m.
Bagavathy-Baghavan Prarthanai Mandapam: Anugraha puja, 39/40 Workshop Road, Simmakkal, 6 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Uchiya Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; R. Natarajan conducts spoken Hindi class for students, 5 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: ‘Bharati Vizha 2010,’ competitions for school students, RMS Road, 10 a.m.
Visvas Art and Culture Trust: Mother Teresa centenary celebration, S. Sitaraman addresses, R. Chockkalingam presides, Meenakshi Nilayam, Tirupparankundram Road, Andalpuram, 5 p.m.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, Tirumalai Nayak Palace, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil)
Turning Point: ‘Best books exhibition,’ Lakshmi Arasu Kalyana Mandapam, 80 Feet Road, K. K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
Nehru Yuva Kendra: Sadbhavana Diwas, Usilampatti, 4 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: N. Muthu Mohan, Director of Distance Education (in charge), inaugurates film festival, Department of Journalism and Science Communication, 10 a.m.
Thiagarajar College: E. Pechimuthu, S. Kannadasan and P. Deepa present research papers, Seminar Hall, Department of Tamil, 12.30 p.m.
Vivekananda College: Higher education awareness programme for higher secondary students, Tiruvedakam West, Sholavandan, 9.45 a.m.
Saraswathi Narayanan College Centre for Women Empowerment: Sudha Dheep addresses, Perungudi, 11.30 a.m.
Yadava College: Students’ meet, Department of Mathematics, 10 a.m.
Vickram College of Engineering: Anna University-Tiruchi zonal football tournament, Enathi, 2.30 p.m.
Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: K. Bhaskar of EmbedUR Systems inaugurates national seminar on ‘Recent trends in communication technologies,’ Seminar Hall, 9.30 a.m.
Sri Sarada Vidyavanam Girls Matriculation Higher Secondary School: 27 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration; Kamalatmananda, president, Ramakrishna Mutt, addresses; Sadananda, president, Ramakrishna Tapovanam, presides, Lakshminarayanapuram Agraharam, Simmakkal, 5 p.m.
St. Michael Matriculation Higher Secondary School: M. Manohar, Superintendent of Police, declares 33 {+r} {+d} annual sports meet open, 8.30 a.m.; M. Fatima Michael distributes prizes, M. Stalin Arockiaraj presides, Race Course Stadium, 10 a.m.
TOPKIDS: Lecture on ‘Time management’ by Mala,’ 10 a.m., on ‘Memory skills,’ MAVMM Higher Secondary School, 2 p.m.; on ‘Study skills’ by Vijayalakshmi, Sundararajapuram Corporation Higher Secondary School, 2 p.m.; on ‘Health and hygiene’ by Sudha Dheep, 1 p.m.
Tamil Nadu PWD Senior Engineers’ Association: Meeting, PWD Poriyalar Illam, Tallakulam, 6 p.m.
Movement for Combating Corruption: B. Dandayuthapani speaks on ‘Corruption: maladies and remedies,’ Lourdu Annai Matriculation Higher Secondary School, K. Pudur, 8.30 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai West: Avvai. Meikandan speaks on ‘Tamil as medium of instruction in medicine,’ Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries’ Association (MADITSSIA) Hall, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 6.30 p.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai North: R. Rajaram, past District Governor, inducts new members, Hotel Thaai, Anna Nagar, 7.20 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Grace Kennet Hospital, 7 p.m.
Queen’s Baton Relay enters Madurai on Tuesday
Posted by ganesh in Information, Railway, Sports, competition, function, games, programme on August 26th, 2010
The Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) Torch for the XIXth Commonwealth Games entered Madurai on Tuesday. The torch, brought from Ramanathapuram, was received by Collector C. Kamaraj at around 1.p.m.from Wing Commander V.N.Singh, the relay commander.
The 66.4 cm-high baton, weighing 1.9 kg, carried Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s message for the athletes, engraved on a miniature 18-carat gold leaf, representative of the ancient Indian ‘patras.’
The relay run started from Teppakulam at around 4.30 p.m.
The Collector handed over the torch to weightlifter Balamuruganandam, an Arjuna Awardee and sprinter Natarajan, a national record holder.
The run passed through PTR Bridge, Anna Nagar and KK Nagar before it reached MGR Stadium in Race Course.
Meanwhile, over 19,000 people had visited the Commonwealth Express stationed at Madurai railway station on Monday and Tuesday,
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 26th, 2010
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
Madurai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Madurai Today, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 26th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘thiruvilayadal puranam’ by Savithri, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Vekkali Amman Temple: 29 {+t} {+h} annual festival; abishekam, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Anna Nagar 9 a.m. onwards
Thiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Thayumanavar’ by Sundarakannan, North Adi Street, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Muthollayiram’ by A. Narayanan, S.S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Aarathi, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Sivananda Satsang Bhavan: Swami Swaroopananda T.K. Seshan speaks on ‘Ramayanam’ 70, Petchiamman Padithurai, 6.30 p.m.
Samarasa Suththa Sanmarka Sathya Sangam: Paarayanam by G. Renganathan, Sarveswarar Temple, Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
Chinmaya Mission: Discourse on ‘Hanuman’ by Anirudha Chaitanya, Odai Karuppanasamy Temple, Chelliah Colony, 6.30 p.m.
Govinda Dasa Seva Samajam: Brahma yagnam, Draupathi Amman temple, South Masi Street, 5 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Church Road, Anna Nagar 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yoga, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m.; 1.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre: Yogasana and meditation class, 16 Jawahar First Street, Kannadasan Colony, 6 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Ulaga Samadhana Alayam: S. Velshankar conducts free yoga training and group meditation, 138 Kamarajar Salai, 6 p.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m. 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: ‘Bharathi vizha 2010,’ competitions for primary and middle school students’, RMS Road, 10 a.m.
Department of Tourism: Sound and light show, 6.45 p.m. (English) and 8 p.m. (Tamil).
Turning Point: ‘Best books’ exhibition, Lakshmi Arasu Kalyana Mandapam, 80 feet road, K.K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: Prof. Valliyammai speaks on ‘obscurity in short stories, V.S. Manikkam Smart Class Room, 2.30 p.m.; Guru Nanak Research Forum: Presentation on ‘caste memories as identity hegemony’ by A. Jeganathan, Department of Guru Nanak Studies, 3 p.m.
Thiagarajar College: Lecture on “career as a chartered accountant” by T. Thavamani, chairman Madurai branch of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Seminar Hall, 10.30 a.m.; Workshop on PCR Technique, Dr. N. Ravi scientist Biotechnology and Genetic Division, Rain Forest Research Institute, Assam, NH 1 (zoology) 10 a.m.; Inauguration of all associations, Tholkappiar Arangu, Principal (in-charge) S. Subramanian presides 11 a.m.
Yadava College: Department of Commerce conducts interface meeting with A.K.B. Nawas Babu, S.A. Knit Wear, Commerce Smart Class Room, 11.30 a.m.
Vickram College of Engineering: Procedure of awarding contract and arbitration in PWD by N. Vaidyanathan, former Deputy Chief engineer, PWD, conference hall, 10 a.m.; Anna University –Tiruchi zonal foot ball tournament, Enathi, 2.30 p.m.
Vivekananda College: Awareness programme on higher education for plus-two students, Thiruvedakam West, Sholavandan, 9.30 a.m.
SLS.MAVMM.Ayira Vaisyar College: Book review, Lecturer S. Kalaiselvi presides, college campus, 2.30 p.m.
Nehru Yuva Kendra: Prize distribution function, K.S.K.Rajendran chief guest, Race Course Grounds, 4 p.m.; Sadbhavana diwas, Chekkanoorani, 4 p.m.
Topkids: Lecture on time management by Mala, MAVMM Higher Secondary School, 10.15 a.m., Study skills by Vijayalakshmi at Sundararajapuram Corporation School, 2 p.m.
Motherland Nursery and Primary School: Yellow Day, Ramani Singaravel chief guest, Viswanathapuram, 11 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai Mid-town: Meeting, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 6.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Rosary Church, Town Hall Road, 7.30 p.m.
Chennai Today Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Chennai Today, Education, Entertainment, Festivals, Health, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on August 25th, 2010
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.
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