Chennai Events March 2010

CHENNAI EVENTS

31st March 2010

General Events

• University of Madras: Endowment lecture on ‘The Specific Thought Process of Thanthai Periyar,’ Dept. of Indian History, Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.; Lecture on Vedanta according to Vivekananda, Dept. of Philosophy, Chepauk, 11 a.m.; Minister K.Anbazhagan speaks on ‘Tamil History and Periyar’, Dept. of Tamil Literature, Marina campus, 4 p.m.; Chairman of Law Commission A.R.Lakshmanan speaks on ‘Criminal Justice-Delays-Other Perceptions’, Dept. of Criminology, Chepauk, 4.30 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Introduction of waterless urinals, Ripon Building, 11 a.m.
• Chennai Collectorate: Distribution of relief assistance, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk Office, K.K.Nagar, 5 p.m.
• Public Relations Society of India: S.Narasimhan talks on ‘Brand building through PR’, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 6.45 p.m.
• SIRC-ICAI: Meeting on taxation of capital gains, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.
• SSI Development Society: Programme on personal safety and crime prevention, Anna Nagar Tower Park, 5 p.m.
• Community Development Organisation Trust: International Women’s Day celebrations, Puduchoorankudi Marriage Hall, Kalmandapam, 10 a.m.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting on resolving clinical challenges, Reliance Web World, T.Nagar, 3 p.m.
• Institution of Engineers, TN State Chapter: Menaka speaks on ‘Project management of civil engineering,’ Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Loyola College: Inauguration of training programme on computer application and essential tools for differently-abled, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences: National technical symposium, Padur, 9 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of Youth Red Cross, Tiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.
• Queen Mary’s College: Valedictory of College Council, Kamarajar Salai, 10 a.m.
• T.J.S. Engineering College: International Women’s Day celebration, Kavaraipettai, 2 p.m.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: College Day, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Pennalur, 11 a.m.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Launch of Rotaract Club, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K.Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: NCC orientation programme, Karapakkam, 2 p.m.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College-Association of Information Technology: Symposium, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• St.Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology: Lecture on ‘Nanoscience and Engineering Materials, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on Software Test Architecture, Dept. of Computer Applications, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• New College-NSS, YRC and Rotaract Clubs: Service Day, Royapettah, 4.30 p.m.
• Kaligi Ranganathan Montford Matric. HSS.: KG graduation ceremony, Ayanavaram, 4 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 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.

Culture Events

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations-Shri Ariyakudi Music Foundation: Therukkoothu programme, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

30th March 2010

General Events

• Department of Posts: Release of commemorative stamp in honour of Rebel Muthuramalinga Sethupathy, Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi participates, Fort St. George, 5 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission: Public hearing on TNEB’s tariff revision petition, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.
• Stella Matutina College of Education: Inauguration of national seminar on ‘Empower teacher preparation’, Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University Vice Chancellor T.Padmanabhan and former director of NCERT Krishna Kumar participate, Kamaraj Salai, Ashok Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Handing over of maintenance equipment, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Marina swimming pool, 10 a.m.
• Science City: Inauguration of ‘Entrepreneurship development programme for SHG women’, Former principal secretary to Governor C.K.Gariyali participates, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhimandapam Rd., 10 a.m.
• Chennai Collectorate: Grievance redressal meet for army personnel and ex-servicemen, Rajaji Salai, 11-30 a.m.
• Panchayat Presidents Coordinated Federation – Tamil Nadu and Puducherry: Symposium on powers vested with District Panchayat presidents and ward members, Hotel Park View, Valluvarkottam High Rd., 2.30 p.m.
• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India: Awareness programme on ‘Scope for footwear components warehouse’, Central Footwear Training Institute, GST Rd., Guindy, 6 p.m.
• Anna University: Valedictory of workshop on ‘Effective written communication and presentation skills’, College of Engineering, Guindy, 4 p.m.
• Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University: Inauguration of workshop on recent trends in crystal growth, Vice Chancellor P.Mannar Jawahar participates, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on ‘Importance of software engineering’, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Jerusalem College of Engineering: World water day celebrations, Pallikaranai, 2-30 p.m.
• SKR Engineering College: Talk on ‘Stock market: Risk and rewards’, Poonamallee, 1 p.m.
• Guru Nanak College: Valedictory function of Tamil Mandram, Velachery, 11 a.m.
• Arupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Anniversary celebrations of Metallurgical society, Paiyanoor, 9-40 a.m.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Talk on ‘Power of the sub-conscious mind’, Perungalathur, 10 a.m.
• University of Madras: Department of Indian History, talk on history of trees in early Indian culture and art, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Department of Philosophy, special lecture on Buddhism, Chepauk, 2-30 p.m.
• MEASI Institute of Management: National seminar on Intellectual Property Rights, Royapettah, 10 a.m.
• Dept. of Social Work, Madras School of Social Work: HR Conscientia, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 8.30 a.m.
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: Rotaract Club annual day celebrations, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Government Arts College: Convocation, Nandanam, 10-30 a.m.
• Pachaiyappa’s College: Valedictory function of the History Association, Poonamallee High Rd., 10-30 a.m.
• The Quaide Milleth College for Men: Graduation day, Tambaram-Velachery Main Rd., Medavakkam, 3-30 p.m.
• Guru Nanak College: College day celebrations, Velachery, 3-30 p.m.
• Uma Matric. HSS.: Anniversary day celebrations, Raja Annamalai Hall, Broadway, 5-30 p.m.
• Association of Consulting Civil Engineers: Meeting, Alumni Centre, College of Engineering, Guindy, 6-15 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Ambattur: Presentation of young achiever awards, Kings Hotel, Egmore, 7 p.m.
• YMCA: Pattimanram, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, O.T. bus stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St.Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

Culture Events

• Dravida Kazhagam: Launch of publication ‘Periyar Kalangiyam Kudiyarasu’, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

29th March 2010

General Events

• USAID, APAC-VHS, and CNRI: Distribution of awards to NGOs in HIV/AIDS, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Taramani, 10-30 a.m.
• Department of Fisheries: Meeting, Minister K.P.P. Saamy participates, Hotel Raj Palace Sundar, 10 a.m.
  Transport Department: Inauguration of seminar on ‘Urban infrastructure’, Minister K.N. Nehru participates, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 10-30 a.m.
• Labour Department: Meeting on domestic child labour issues, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Anna Adarsh College, Anna Nagar, 3-30 p.m.
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Intel: Distribution of Technology in education contest awards, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Anna Institute of Management, R.A. Puram, 3 p.m.
• Quaide Milleth College for Men: Meeting on Tamil as official language, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Medavakkam, 10-30 a.m.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Graduation Day, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 3 p.m.
• Anna University: Inauguration of workshop on ‘Effective written communication presentation skills for library professionals’, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Dr. Ambedkar Academy and The People’s Educational Trust: Endowment lecture, University of Madras, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 5 p.m.
• University of Madras: Dept. of Philosophy, Seminar on ‘Reinterpretation of doctrine of Karma in the modern age’, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10 a.m.; Dept. of Indian History, endowment lecture, Room no: 48, Tower Clock Building, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Saiva Siddhantha, endowment lecture, Room no.16, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11 a.m.
• NSIC and Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Workshop on ‘Today’s youth, tomorrow’s entrepreneurs’, 65/1, G.S.T. Rd., Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Valliammai Engineering College: College Day, S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur, 2 p.m.
  Shree Mahaveer Jain Kalyan Sangh and GSS Jain College for Women: Bhagwan Mahaveer Jayanthi Celebrations, Vepery High Rd., 8-45 a.m.
• Exnora International: Meeting, 40, Vijayaraghava Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.
  Krishnapuram Residents’ Association: Park Pournami programme, Krishnapuram Park, Ambattur, 6 p.m.
  Quaide Milleth Government College for Women: ‘Mupperum Vizha’, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.
  Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Seminar ‘Global recession-the impact on world economy’, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., Velammal Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Annai Veilankanni’s College: College Day, V.G.P. Salai, Saidapet, 5 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on ‘Linux’, Kuthambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Government Arts College for Men: College Day, Nandanam, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of student chapter of Computer Society of India, Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.
• Loyola Alumni Association: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 5-30 p.m.
• Srikara Anjaneya Raghavendra Swamy Sannidhanam: Felicitation programme, 8, Salai St., Mylapore, 5 p.m.
• Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankaralayam Trust: Birth anniversary celebrations for Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankaralayam, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 5 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 Lourde 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.

Culture Events

• Launch of publication, Pamban Swamigal Samadhi Nilayam, Thiruvanmiyur, 7-30 p.m.

26th March 2010

General Events

• Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Convocation, Union Minister M. Veerappa Moily, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and State Minister Durai Murugan participate, University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, 11 a.m.
• Prasar Bharati: Presentation of Akashvani annual awards, Union Minister S. Jagatrakshagan participates, The Music Academy, 5 p.m.
• College of Engineering, M.I.T., A.C. Tech. and School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University: Graduation Day, Union Minister A. Raja participates, University Sports Complex, Anna University, 5-30 p.m.
• Government General Hospital: Post platinum jubilee celebrations of Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Madras Medical College, 9 a.m.
• Child Line and Department of Social Defence: State-level multi allied consultation on child protection, Asha Nivas, 9, Rutland Gate 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Government Museum: Workshop on Official Language, Egmore, 10-30 a.m.
• Department of Management Studies, Anna University: Intercollegiate management fest ‘Ethos ‘10,’ Guindy, 9-30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Prof. Dr. R. Nanjunda Rao Endowment Oration, Guindy, 2-30 p.m.
• University of Madras: Department of Psychology, Madras Psychology Society Endowment Lecture, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Department of Tamil, Seminar on Tholkaapiam, Marina Campus, 11 a.m.; and Seminar on Bharathidasan, 3 p.m.; Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences: Professor P. Govindarajulu Endowment Lecture, Taramani, 2 p.m.
• Sri Ramachandra University: Convocation, W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller (R&D), Ministry of Defence, participates, Porur, 4-30 p.m.
• Department of Human Resource Management, Madras School of Social Work: ‘Samarjeeth’10′ management fest, Egmore, 8-30 a.m.
• Madras Christian College: Graduation Day and College Day, Indian Institute of Science Director P. Balaram participates, Tambaram, 4-30 p.m.
• Queen Mary’s College: Graduation Day, Kamarajar Salai, 3 p.m.
• Department of Economics, DRBCCC Hindu College: Seminar, Pattabiram, 3 p.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Valedictory function of Tamil Mandram, Thoraipakkam, 10-30 a.m.
• Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: ‘Pravrithi 2010′ College Day, Aranvoyal Kuppam, 9 a.m.
• SCPJ College: Annual Day, Minjur, 11 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: College Day, Thandalam, 4 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Inauguration of ISTE Chapter, Veeraraghavapuram, 3 p.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Graduation Day, Perumalpattu, 9-30 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Graduation Day, Ramapuram, 1-30 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Conference on Signal processing communications and microelectronic, Tiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: ‘Plexus ‘10′ technical conference, Chembarambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering: Annual Day, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: College Day, Thandalam, 4 p.m.
• M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Parent-Teachers Association meeting, Thoraipakkam, 3 p.m.
• Mahalakshmi Women’s College of Arts and Science: College Day, Aminjikarai, 2-30 p.m.
• SBIOA Model Matric. HSS.: Distribution of K.G. Diplomas, Mogappair West, 9 a.m.
• Sri Kanaka Durga Telugu Primary School: Anniversary celebrations, Villivakkam, 5 p.m.
• Scientific Research Association for Economics and Finance: Prize distribution function, P.S. High School, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: Talk on Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4 p.m.
• Banyan: Krida ‘10′ fun games and recreational programme for survivors of mental illness, Loyola College, 10 a.m.
• Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on ‘Effective communication skills,’ Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 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, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI St. Peters Church, Vyasarpadi and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: Launch of publication ‘The Lost River: On the trail of the Sarasvati’, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 10-30 a.m.

23rd March 2010

General Events

• Department of Criminology, University of Madras: Seminar on ‘Cyber Criminology’, Commissioner of Police T. Rajendran, Hotel Breeze, 9-30 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.
• State Health Society-RNTCP, National Rural Health Mission and DOTS: Meeting, Queen Mary’s College, Kamarajar Salai, 5 p.m.
• Regional Meteorological Centre & Indian Meteorological Society: ‘World Meteorological Day’, 6, College Rd., 10 a.m.
• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Conferment of honorary visiting professorship upon Rodolfo Capanna, professor, University of Florence, Italy, 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, 2-30 p.m.
• Jayaprakash Narayan Forum and The South Indian National Association: Birth centenary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Rd., Thoraipakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Sathyabama University: Inauguration of students’ chapter of Institution of Engineers, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9-30 a.m.
• GKM College of Engineering & Technology: Guest lecture, GKM Nagar, New Perungalathur, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Annual Day, Karapakkam, 2 p.m.
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Blood donation camp, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: ‘College Day’, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology: Debate, Parivakkam, Tiruvallur, 2 p.m.
• D.G. Vaishnav College: ‘Hostel Day’, Arumbakkam, 6-30 p.m.
• Government Men’s Arts College: ‘Muthamizh Vizha’, Nandanam, 10 a.m.
• Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women: National seminar on ‘ICT in curriculum design’, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.
• Guru Nanak College: ‘College Day’, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Velachery, 9 a.m.
• YMCA Pattimanram: Introduction of book ‘Thirumbi Parkiren’, 24/223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., Esplanade, 6 p.m.
• Exnora Tambaram and Lions District 324 A-6: Meeting, Bharathi Matric. HSS., 100 Feet Rd., Camp Rd. junction , Selaiyur 5-15 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor, Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

Culture Events

• Naada Inbam, 24992672: Today 6p.m. T. SASHIDHAR – Flute, Pakkala Ramadas, B. Ganapathiraman. Ragasudha Hall.

20th March 2010

General Events

• Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and Department of Social Welfare: Workshop on law of adoption for Principal District Judges, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan and Madras High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale participates, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• Sri Bharati Tirtha Trust: Prize distribution function, Member of Parliament M.S. Swaminathan participates, MSSRF, Taramani, 10 a.m.
• Kalki Sadasivam Memorial Trust: Former Governor of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi delivers annual lecture on ‘The Pedestrian – Citizen, Society and State’, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• SFI: Meeting, Madras High Court Judge V. Ramasubramanian, inaugurates, Nayak Bhavan, GT., 10.30 a.m.
• Loyola College: 85th college day celebrations, Madras High Court Judge C.T.Selvam, participates, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College: Graduation day, Madras High Court Judge S. Rajeswaran participates, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 11 a.m.
• Arignar Anna Group of Institutions: 6th convocation function, Madras High Court Judge K.Venkataraman participates, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Post-Graduate and Research Department of History, Pachaiyappa’s College: Seminar on ‘Colonial Madras: The City and its History’, N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu participates, Poonamallee High Rd., 9.45 a.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Valedictory of conference on ‘Recent trends in electrical drives and control,’ Thandalam, 2 p.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Conference on ‘Preferment in Mechanical Engineering’, Chembarambakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women: Valedictory function of college union, Chromepet, 3 p.m.
• GK Shetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College: Annual day celebrations, CTH Rd., Ambattur, 5.30 p.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Workshop on ‘Data analysis using SPSS’, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 9.30 a.m.; Inauguration of free coaching for MCA entrance, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Graduation day, Manimangalam, 2 p.m.
• Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Workshop on memory techniques and study skills, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 2 p.m.
• Kings Engineering College: Annual day, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, 3 p.m.
• LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Tiruttani taluk, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.
• SMK Fomra Institute of Technology: Graduation day, Thaiyur Village, Kelambakkam, 3 p.m.
• Sindhi College: Cultural fest, Numbal, 9 a.m.
• Sai Ram Engineering College: Cultural day celebrations, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 10.35 a.m.
• Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Madras: Valedictory function of seminar on ‘Role of modern training in physical education and sports’, World University Service Centre, Chetpet, 4 p.m.
• D.A.V. School: Silver jubilee annual day celebration, Adambakkam, 5.30 p.m.
• Saraswathi Vidya Niketan: Annual Day, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 10.35 a.m.
• Rajkumar-Sulochana Matriculation School: Annual Day, Nanganallur, 6 p.m.
• Everwin Matriculation HSS.: KG Graduation Day, 12, Redhills Rd., Kolathur, 9.30 a.m.
• Velammal Vidyalaya: Annual Day, Mel Ayanampakkam Rd., 5.41 p.m.
• Lamech HSS.: Literary association anniversary, Kaikkankuppam, Alwarthirunagar, 5 p.m.
• Movement Against Nuclear Weapons and Journalists Against Nuclear Weapons: Talk on ‘India-Pakistan relations – the present state and prospects’, Chennai Press Club, Chepauk, 4.30 p.m.
• Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter, IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter and ISA South India Section: Talk on ‘Thirukkural and Object Computing’, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.
• The Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu: Job fair for persons with disabilities, Taramani Rd., 8 a.m.
• Swami Vivekananda Social Service Centre: Puppet show and screening of film, Panchayat Union School, Sembakkam-Thiruporur, 2 p.m.
• Welfare Foundation of the Blind: Annual day celebrations, Mortin Hall, MCC College, Tambaram, 4.30 p.m.
• IE Forum: Seminar on ‘Technologies in Education’, Hotel Savera, 10 a.m.
• Shree Jain Medical Relief Society: Installation of new dialysis machine, Adinath Bhavan, Bazaar St., Mylapore, 3.30 p.m.
• SSI Development Society: Launch of programme on young workers at risk, 714, 1st Floor, MTH Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 11 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Electrical Installation Engineers’ Association: ‘A’ Grade: Seminar, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 10 a.m.
• The Indian Officers’ Association: Seminar on ‘Present art of budgeting and the thrust areas’, Hotel Palmgrove, 11 a.m.
• Indian Institution of Production Engineers: Talk on ‘Deep Drawing’, VMU Business School, Whites Rd., 6.30 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Talk on Manimeghalai, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.
• Admert Medical Centre: Free physiotherapy treatment camp, 9/4, Railways Colony First St., 5 p.m.
• Canara Bank and Apollo Clinic: Free heart screening camp, Canara Bank, Vadapalani, 10 a.m.
• Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Vadapalani: Presentation of ‘For the Sake of Honour’ award, Madras High Court Judge S. Rajeswaran participates, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., R.A. Puram, 6 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: – District 3230: Meeting, Boat Club, 1 p.m.
• AIESEC Chennai: Edu-cultural event, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.
• Asha Nivas: International Women’s Day celebrations, All Women’s Service Centre, Kellys, 10 a.m.
• Sevalaya: Ramanavmi celebrations, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.
• Punjab Association and Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation: Blood donation camp, Anna Adarsh College, A1, 2nd St., 9th Main Rd., Shanti Colony, Anna Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Confederation of Surface Transport: Meeting, Mohan Garden, Annai Nagar, Korattur Agraharam, 10.30 a.m.
• Y’s Men’s Club of Chennai Mount: Meeting, Annamalai Alumni Club, St. Thomas Mount, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd, Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, near Buckingham Canal, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai; 7 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church premises, 47, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church premises, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai; 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Alliance Francaise of Madras, Asian College of Journalism, MGR Government Film and Television Institute and Mindscreen Institute: Inauguration of ‘Festival L’Indiscrete’, Asian College of Journalism, Taramani, 2 p.m.
• The mylapore Fine Arts Club(Regd), Phone:24997755: Today at 6-45p.m. V.H.Balu presents Kalavagini’s ‘VASU RETURNS’ (By S. L. Nanu).

19th March 2010

General Events

• C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: Silver jubilee of Saraswathi Kendra Learning Centre for Children, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor participates, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 6.15 p.m.
• The Mylapore Academy: Unveiling of former President R.Venkataraman’s portrait, Member of Parliament M.A.M. Ramaswamy and The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, Sringeri Jagatguru Pravachana Mandiram, Sringeri Mutt Rd., R.A.Puram, 6 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and HDFC Bank: Mega Lok Adalat, Madras High Court judges Elipe Dharma Rao and M.Jeyapaul participate, Madras High Court campus, 9.30 a.m.
• Southern Railway: Presentation of Environment Management System certificate, New Coach Repair Shed, Carriage and Wagon Workshop, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.
• Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and University of Alabama, Birmingham: International seminar on ‘Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases,’ Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 4 p.m.
• Advertising Club Madras: Tamizh Advertising awards function, Sir Mutha Venkata Subba Rao Concert Hall, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.30 p.m.
• Frontier Lifeline and Dr.K.M.Cherian Heart Foundation: Inauguration of post graduate update in Clinical Cardiology, Ticel Bio Park, Taramani, 8.30 a.m.
• Exnora Green Pammal: Launch of publication ‘Inspiring Progress-Nursing Climate Change- a report on performance analysis on solid waste management techniques, Hotel New Woodlands, 4.30 p.m.
• Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Meeting, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Dugar, Greams Rd., Thousand Lights, 6 p.m.
• Madras Management Association: Discussion on ‘The Professional Manager’, SRM University, Vadapalani, 4.30 p.m.
• Anna University: Electrofocus’10-intercollegiate technical symposium, MIT campus, Chromepet, 9 a.m.; Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, workshop on smart and secure environment, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• University of Madras: Presentation on ‘Indian Cinema and National Identity,’ Dept. of Journalism and Communication, Chepauk, 10 a.m.; Dept. of Saiva Siddhantham, R.Kuppusamy speaks on Vallalarum Periyapuranamum, Chepauk, 11 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: Conference on computational intelligence, Surapet, 8.30 a.m.; Conference on ‘VLSI and Image processing’, 9.15 a.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Chembarambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Training programme on role of youth in climate change and globalisation, Sriperumbudur, 9.30 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: National symposium, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Dept. of Management Studies, Sriram Engineering College: Symposium, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• SRR Engineering College: Graduation Day, Padur, 8.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on Nano particles in cancer therapy, Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.
• Stella Maris College: College Day, Cathedral Rd., 5.30 p.m.
• S.A.Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Dotnet’, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 2 p.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: National conference on recent trends in electrical drives and control, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Technical symposium, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Annual Day, Jaladampet, 4.30 p.m.
• Surabharathi Samiti: Sanskrit Meeting, Dr.Alagappa Matric. HSS., G.K. St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Swami Vivekananda Social Service Centre: Distribution of dictionaries to students, C. Abdul Hakeem Hindu Muslim School, 110/229, Angappa Naicken Street, GT., 2 p.m.
• CADD Centre: Programme on structural design and analysis, Hotel Breeze, 6.30 p.m.
• Annual Day: Satheesh Balaji Matric. School and Satheesh Balaji Nursery and Primary School, Madhanangkuppam, 5.30 p.m.; S.V.T.Middle School, Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, 5.30 p.m.
• Bas Events and Trade Fairs: ‘Arogyam’- Natural health care exhibition, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.
• Y’s Men’s Club of Mylapore: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.
• Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: S.K.Santhamoorthy speaks on Mahatma Gandhi, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam: Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peter’s Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Penguin Books India and Madras Book Club: Launch of R.Kannan’s book ‘Anna – The Life and Times of C.N.Annadurai’, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor participates, Hotel Savera, 4 p.m.
• The mylapore Fine Arts Club(Regd), Phone:24997755: Today at 6-45p.m. V.H.Balupresents Kalavagini’s SATHYA VASAL’ (By Late Soundaryan).

18th March 2010

General Events

• Samsung India and Smile Foundation: Inauguration of ‘Smile Twin e-learning centre,’ Minister T.M.Anbarasan participates, All Women and Rural Development Society, 7, Ramanujar Town, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Indian Meteorological Department: Seminar on Doppler radar and weather surveillance, Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences participates, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Pallikaranai, 10 a.m.
• Asian College of Journalism: Robert Jensen, professor in the School of Journalism, University of Texas, delivers the first Lawrence Dana Pinkham Memorial lecture on ‘Journalism in Collapse: New story telling and a new story,’ M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation auditorium, Taramani, 5.30 p.m.
• Chennai Police: Opening of Kotturpuram Police Station, Commissioner of Police T.Rajendran participates, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Kotturpuram, 10 a.m.
• Centre for Law, Policy and Human Rights Studies, IIT-Madras: Photo exhibition and meeting, Adyar, 5.30 p.m.
• HelpAge India: Seminar on ‘Content development for value education on age care,’ Hotel Breeze, 10 a.m.
• Madras Institute of Development Studies: Talk on ‘Agro-capital and local foodgrains economy in northern Tamil Nadu,’ Adyar, 11.30 a.m.
• Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting on ‘Issues related to e-filing of forms,’ 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.
• Samskrta Academy Madras: ‘Vajra Mahotsavam’ – completion of 80 years, Madras Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar, Taramani, 10.30 a.m.
• Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: Lecture on ‘Global economic crisis,’ Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.; Video discussion on ‘Between you and me: Solving the conflict,’ Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Rd., 6 p.m.
• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India: Programme on energy efficiency, CLRI, Adyar, 5.30 p.m.
• SRM University: Seminar on ‘Recent trends in communication engineering,’ Vadapalani, 9 a.m.
• Department of Polymer Technology, B.S.Abdur Rahman University: Conference on ‘Frontiers in polymer nano materials,’ Vandalur, 9.30 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: College Day, Manimangalam, 10 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: ‘Gestone,’ symposium, Chettipedu, 9.15 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Isai Tamil Vizha, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.; Lecture on Entrepreneurial opportunities, 10.30 a.m.
• Sahitya Akademi and Ethiraj College for Women: Conference on ‘Trajectories of Indian consciousness,’ Egmore, 9.30 a.m.
• S.S.S.S. Jain College for Women: Distribution of certificates to students of add-on courses, T.Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology and Institute of Management Studies: College Day, Pennalur, 5.30 p.m.
• S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College for Women: College Day, Chromepet, 4.30 p.m.
• D.G.Vaishnav College: Tamil literary fest, Arumbakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Talk on ‘Personality traits and leadership skills,’ Minjur, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: ‘Incartnate’ cultural fest, Karapakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• Department of IT, Meenakshi College of Engineering: ‘Silex ‘10′ workshop and cultural fest, West K.K.Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: Mathematics symposium, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 9.15 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: NSS special medical camp, Government Hospital, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.
• Madras Christian Council of Social Service: Women’s Day celebration, St.George’s Anglo Indian HSS., Shenoy Nagar, 3 p.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Talk, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St.Joseph High School premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand Ambattur; St.Sebastian Church, Post Box bus stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Madras Christian College: ‘Darpan 2010′ photo-cum-art exhibition, Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.

17th March 2010

General Events

• Science City: Awareness campaign on Information and communication technology, Periyar Science and Technology Centre Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10.30 a.m.
• State Bank of India: Inauguration of new branch, 44, Mahadevan St., West Mambalam, 9.30 a.m.
• University of Madras: Valedictory of international conference on ‘Global financial system in the post-crisis era: Issues, opportunities and challenges,’ Chepauk, 9 a.m.; Department of Adult and Continuing Education, inaugural function of resource centre for visually impaired students, Chepauk, 11 a.m.; Department of French, exhibition on ‘Art and landscapes of Europe,’ 3 p.m.; Department of Vaishnavism, lecture, Auditorium of Management Studies Department, Chepauk, 3.30 p.m.
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, ICAI Bhavan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.
• The Madras Sanskrit College and SSV Patasala: Valedictory function of NSS special camp, Thiruvalluvar Temple, Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Beatitudes Social Welfare Centre: Women’s Day celebrations, Sundaram St., Vyasarpadi, 2 p.m.
• DMI College of Engineering: Lecture on ‘Evolving trends in HRM,’ Palanchur, 10 a.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: National level technical symposium, Chembarambakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Workshop on ‘Corporate grooming,’ Karapakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Lecture, Kuthambakkam, 2 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Lecture, Thiruverkadu, 10.30 a.m.
• A.M.Jain College: College Day, Meenambakkam, 10 a.m.
• SCP Jain College: Lecture on ‘Impact of climate change on agricultural production,’ Minjur, 11 a.m.
• Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Management Meet, Sholinganallur, 10.30 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Eyal Tamil Vizhaa, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.; Intensive training on ‘Aptitude and soft skills,’ Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, 7 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 Matriculation 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.

Culture Events

• Organising Committee: Launch of publication ‘Thilakamaharishi by V.O.C.’, Hotel Palmgrove, 6 p.m.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Launch of publication, Taramani, 10.30 a.m.

16th March 2010

General Events

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Launch of book ‘Advantage Tamil Nadu’ by Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin, Singapore Consul General in Chennai Ajit Singh participates, Hotel Park Sheraton, 10-30 a.m.
• DMK Women’s Wing: International Women’s Day celebration, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and Ministers Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Geetha Jeevan and A.Thamizharasi participate, AVM Rajeshwari Marriage Hall, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, 3 p.m.
• Department of Commerce, University of Madras: International conference on ‘Global financial system in the post-crisis era: issues, opportunities and challenges’, C.Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, participates, Chepauk, 9-30 a.m.
• Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce: Annual day, Australian High Commissioner Peter Varghese participates, Hotel Park Sheraton, 5 p.m.
• The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers: Talk on ‘Global Positioning System’, Peters Rd., Gopalapuram, 6 p.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 6 p.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Talk on ‘Wind turbine technologies’, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on ‘Biotechnology for clean and green leather processing’, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Agarsen College: Inauguration of mega Agarsen job fair, Madhavaram, 9 a.m.
• Ugadi celebrations: Telugu Brahmana Mahasabha, Raga Sudha Hall, 16, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, 2-45 p.m.; Chennai Telugu Association, 57, Krishnamachari Nagar, Alapakkam, 5 p.m.
• YMCA: Meeting, YMCA Esplanade, 223, N.S.C Bose Rd., 6 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, Ambattur O.T.; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS, Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Buttmedu, Peravallur and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m. and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Hungarian Information and Cultural Centre and Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation: Inauguration of exhibition on contemporary Hungarian art, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 10 a.m.
• Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam: Launch of N.K.Mangalamurugesan’s biography of Annai Maniyammaiyar, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

15th March 2010

General Events

• College of Engineering and Transport Department: Awareness programme on air pollution, Besant Nagar beach, 2 p.m.
• Anna University: Presentation of certificates, Guindy, 3 p.m.
• University of Madras: Tamil Literature Department; Endowment lecture, Marina campus, 4 p.m.
• Consumer Association of India: Seminar on ‘Reverse mortgage loans’, Triple Helix Auditorium, CLRI, Adyar, 3 p.m.
• SRM University: Inauguration of Association of Computer Engineers, Vadapalani, 9.30 a.m.; Inauguration of NSS camp, Government Middle School, Anaikattucheri, Poonamallee, 10-30 a.m.
• IGNOU: Convocation, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 2 p.m.
• Development Promotion Group: Workshop on ‘Credit Unions providing financial services to the bottom line pyramid’, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 9 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Free open source software’, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science: College Day, Kumararajah M.A.M. Muthiah Hall, Chettinad Vidyashram, Raja Annamalaipuram, 5-30 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Optimisation of internal system’, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 10-30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on ‘Theory of machines-aerodynamics aspects’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 2-15 p.m.
• Mahalakshmi Women’s College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Talent Management’, Parutthipattu, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Lecture on ‘business intelligence’, Kuthambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Loyola College: Workshop on ‘Online talking books library’, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• Institution of Valuers: Meeting, TNHB Complex, Luz corner, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Exnora International: Seminar on consumer awareness, 35/40, Vijayaraghava Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.
• 91.9FM: Presentation of Lifetime achievement awards, Kamarajar Aramgam, Teynampet, 7-30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 6-30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6-30 p.m.
• Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 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 Lourde 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.

Culture Events

• Wisdom-Light Publications: Book launch, YMCA Building, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., Esplanade, 5 p.m.
• Music Club IIT Madras: Today at 6-45p.m. at CLT. R. VEDAVALLI- R.K. Sriram Kumar – K.Arun Prakash.

12th March 2010

General Events

• Department of Economics, University of Madras: Seminar on ‘Global recession: Where India goes?’, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Centenary Building, Chepauk campus, 10 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, Endowment lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.; Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany: Conference on ‘Advances in plant pathology’, Chemical Science Auditorium, Guindy Campus, 4 p.m.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science: College Day, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Padur, Kelambakkam, 10-30 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of dental clinics, Ward-116 office, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 10 a.m.
• Indian Pharmaceutical Association and Commonwealth Pharmacists Association: Conference and workshop on ‘Stability testing for global submission’, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, 10 a.m.
• Science City: Valedictory function of awareness programme on stem cell, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.
• Air Passengers Association of India: Anniversary celebrations, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 6 p.m.
• Madras Institute of Development Studies: Talk on ‘Alcoholism as an inhibiting factor to development’, 79, 2 {+n} {+d} Main Rd., Adyar, 3-30 p.m.
• Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture: Seminar, Kattur village, Minjur Union, Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on ‘Transactional analysis for empowerment’, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.; K. Eswaran Endowment Memorial lecture on entrepreneurship, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6 p.m.
• Department of Sports Psychology and Sociology Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University: Seminar on social aspects of sports in Indian context, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4 p.m.
• SMK Fomra Institute of Technology: Inauguration of technical symposium ‘Kaagadam Maitrah’, Thaiyur, Kelambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Conference, Thandalam, 9-30 a.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women: College day celebrations, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 4 p.m.
• Sir Theagaraya College: Annual day, T.H. Rd., Old Washermenpet, 10 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Inter-collegiate technical meet ‘Jain techno meet ‘10′, Thoraipakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Eswari Engineering College: Conference ‘VCan ‘10′, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 11 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on ‘Introduction to micro electro mechanical systems’, Kuthambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Velammal Institute of Technology: Launch of marketing club, Chennai-Kolkata High Rd., Panchetti, Tiruvallur district, 8-30 a.m.
• Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Technical symposium ‘Techno Kratz’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kazhipattur, 9 a.m.
• Department of Computer Applications, Sriram Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Techsparx ‘10′, Perumalpattu, 9-30 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Valedictory function of ‘Student Cabinet’, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• Department of Electrical and Electronics, GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, G.K.M. Nagar, Perungalathur, 9 a.m.
• Guru Nanak College: Blood donation camp, Sri Sathya Sai Old Age Home, Nanmangalam, 10 a.m.
• Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology: Annual Day, Asan Nagar, Chengalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Yantra Shastra ‘10′, Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sakthi Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘E-Zephyr’, St. Mary’s Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.
• D.G. Vaishnav College: Talk on significance of yoga, Arumbakkam, 10-30 a.m.
• Chellammal Women’s College: Cultural fete 2009-10, Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Yamaha Safe Riding Science: Traffic awareness programme, Valliamai Engineering College, SRM University Campus, Kattankulathur, 2 p.m.
• Thiruthangal Nadar College: Blood donation camp, Selavayal, 9 a.m.
• Kinder Nest: Annual day ‘Showcase ‘10′, Anna Nagar BSNL Staff Quarters, 11 {+t} {+h} Main Rd., 5 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4 {+t} {+h} Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, near GRT Hotel, T. Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, near Police Station, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stand, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Naada Inbam, 24992672: Today 6p.m. Trichy RAMESH, Mullaivasal Chandramouli, Neyveli Venkatesh, Trichy Murali Ragasudha Hall.

11th March 2010

General Events

• Probus Club of Chennai: International Women’s Day, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Russian Centre of Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 3-30 p.m.
• Media Arts and Science College: Inauguration, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Neelankarai, 10 a.m.
• Arunodhaya: Inauguration of exhibition, Ministers Geetha Jeevan and K.P.P. Sami participate, Thanga Maligai Mandapam, Toll Gate, Royapuram, 11-30 a.m.
• Medical Research Foundation: Handing over of diplomas to students of LIBA’s ‘Executive Diploma in Healthcare Management’ programme, The Hindu Editor-in-chief N. Ram participates, 18, College Rd., 5 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of revolving funds to SHGs, Sir Pitti Thyagarayar auditorium, G.N. Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.
• World Kidney Day: Jerusalem College of Engineering, Pallikkaranai, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Nephrology, Sri Ramachandra University, screening of Corporation school students, Bawa St., Alwarpet, 10 a.m.
• YRG Care: Inauguration of The Family Health Centre, VHS, Taramani, 11 a.m.
• The Institution of Engineers (India) Tamil Nadu State Centre: Meeting, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Syndicate Bank: Inauguration of branch, Sriperumbudur, 11 a.m.
• World Vision, New Hope and Erikarai Magalir Munnetra Sangam: International Women’s Day, Ambedkar Nagar III St., Velachery, 4 p.m.
• University of Madras: School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences’, Dept. of Geology, conference on ‘Natural hazard and climate change’, Guindy campus, 9-30 a.m.; Dept. of Ancient History and Archaeology, seminar on ‘Recent archaeological researches in south India’, Centenary building, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Tamil Literature, Pudumaipithan Centenary Memorial Trust lecture, Marina campus, 3 p.m.; Ramanuja Divyajna Endowment lecture, Management Studies Dept. auditorium, Chepauk campus, 3-30 p.m.
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: International Women’s Day celebration, Teynampet, 10 a.m.
• Madras Veterinary College: College Day, Vepery, 4-30 p.m.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Iskra ‘10, Maduravoyal, 10-30 a.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Odyssius Maximus,’ Tambaram, 9-30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Innovative project I-Quest ‘10′, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Chellammal Women’s College: Swarakrithi cultural fete, Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Thangavelu College of Science and Management: Fedoraa ‘10, Karapakkam, 10 a.m.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Indo Singapore Educational Exchange programme, West Mogappair, 3 p.m.
• PSBB and EduSports: Interactive session on sports education, T.P. Rd., T.Nagar, 1-15 p.m.
• Everwin Matric. HSS.: Annual Day, S.J. Avenue, Kolathur, 6 p.m.
• Nehru Middle School: Inauguration of science exhibition, 24, Mathiazhagan St., Nehru Nagar, Velachery, 9-30 a.m.
• Y’s Men’s Club and KCG College of Technology: Blood donation camp, Karapakkam, 10 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.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., Vepery, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, J.N. Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Hamsadhwani – 9790909567: Today’s concert of V.K. MANIMARAN postponed. Date will be announced.

10th March 2010

General Events

• Reserve Bank Staff College: Inter-University debate competition, Teynampet, 10 a.m.; Meeting, RBI Executive Director Deepak Mohanty participates, 4 p.m.
• Indian Science Congress Association – Chennai Chapter: Meeting, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 3.30 p.m.
• Loyola College: Workshop on ‘Soft skills to empower differently abled,’ Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• SSI Development Society: International Women’s Day celebrations, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.
• EEPC India: Buyer-seller meet, Hotel Taj Connemara, 9.30 a.m.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Talk on ‘Resolving clinical challenges,’ MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.
• Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Madras: Media and society seminar series, Chepauk campus, 10 a.m.
• SRM Institute of Management: Cultural festival ‘Jallosh 2010,’ Kattankulathur, 2.30 p.m.
• Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Technical symposium, Kazhipattur, 9 a.m.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.
• Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Management meet ‘Munafasa 2010,’ Sholinganallur, 10 a.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Seminar on ‘Software Testing,’ West Tambaram, 10 a.m.; Workshop on yoga, 2 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: ‘Infractionz 2010,’ Thiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: International Women’s Day celebrations, Avadi, 9.30 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Campus interview, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Chellammal Women’s College: Muthamizh Vizha, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Amextra,’ Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Vels University – School of Management Studies: Talk on Budget, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.
• R.M.Jain Vidyashram Group of Schools: Meeting to felicitate educationist Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy, V.M.Nagar, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and High Court Legal Committee: International Women’s Day celebrations, Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women, Vepery High Rd., 9 a.m.
• Ilakiya Vaanam: Literary meet, Madras High Court, 5 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 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 Matriculation 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.

9th March 2010

General Events

• Press Information Bureau, Govt. of India- Bharat Nirman: Rural Development Day, Union Minister S.Jagathrakshakan, Members of Parliament T.R.Baalu and P.Venugopal, and Minister K.P.P.Samy participate, CSI Goudie HSS., Eekkadu, Tiruvallur, 10-30 a.m.
• University of Madras: Seminar on ‘Religion, Ethics and Media’, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, Department of Christian Studies, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10 a.m.
• Kilpauk Government Medical College and Hospital: Jayanthini speaks on Mind of Women, Kilpauk, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association: Meeting on recent changes in Union Budget 2010-2011 and its impact on MSMEs, Hotel Checkers, Saidapet, 3 p.m.
• Science City: Awareness campaign on ‘Stem Cell’, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.
• International Women’s Day: Women’s Voluntary Service of Tamil Nadu, Mayor V.R.Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Ladies Association of Central Excise and Service Tax, MHU Complex, 692, Anna Salai, Nandanam, 4.30 p.m.; Lions Clubs International, Meenakshi College for Women, Kodambakkam, 5 p.m.
• State Bank of India: Donation of machine, Intermission Industrial Development Association, 38, Bharathi Nagar Main Rd., Pallavaram, 9 a.m.
• Vels University-VIBA: Release of placement prospectus, P.V.Vaithyalingam Rd., Pallavaram, 2 p.m.
• Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate oratorical competition, Sholinganallur, 10 a.m.
• Sir Theagaraya College-NCC: Annual Day, Old Washermenpet, 3-30 p.m.
• Chellamal Women’s College: Swarakrithi-Cultural fete, Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Pradip Chopra talks on ‘Entrepreneurship development’, Thoraipakkam, 11 a.m.
• St.Thomas College of Arts and Science-Department of Media Studies: Art, design and photography exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 11 a.m.
• Young Men’s Christian Association, Madras: Avvai Natarajan speaks on ‘Purananooru’, YMCA Esplanade, 6 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, Ambattur O.T.; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS, Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Buttmedu, Peravallur and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m. and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfours Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Asthika Samajam, Thiruvanmiyur. Ph: 24521955: Venue: Amarabharathi, 12, West Tank Street, Today 6-30p.m. NISHA RAJAGOPAL – Vocal with Padma Shankar, Trivendrum Balaji.

6th March 2010

General Events

• Indian Maritime University: Ground breaking ceremony, Union Minister G.K.Vasan participates, Semmancheri, 10.30 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Annual Day, Union Minister D.Napoleon participates, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Mining Engineers Association of India: Colloquium on ‘The modern trends in mineral exploration and survey,’ Kudal Hall, College of Engineering, Anna University, 10.35 a.m.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Lecture on ‘Central budget 2010,’ Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.30 p.m.
• University of Madras: Department of Tamil Literature, seminar, Marina Campus, 9.30 a.m.; Department of Psychology, UGC national seminar on ‘Psychosocial impact of economic meltdown on business organisations and employees,’ Chepauk campus, 10.30 a.m.; Department of Criminology, Training programme on ‘Economic crimes,’ Madras High Court Judge P.Jyothimani participates, Chepauk, 4.45 P.M.
• Institute of Economic Education: Lecture on ‘Lessons from the great recession,’ IMAGE conference Hall I, MRC Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Indian Society of Colposcopy and cervical Pathology: National conference, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 10.15 a.m.
• ICAI: CPE seminar on Union Budget 2010, Hotel Savera, 8.45 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory function of students association, Mamandur, 11 a.m.
• Velammal Institute of Technology: Lecture, Panchetti, 2.30 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Charitable Trust: Sports meet for the disabled, Sports Development Authority Grounds, EVR Periyar Main Road, 9.30 a.m.
• Career Launcher: ‘Tycoons’ city finals of all India leadership hunt, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, noon.
• Madras Management Association: Lecture, Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Anna Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• Sri V.Krishnaswami Iyer Sanskrit Education Trust: Visit of Badari Sankaracharya Krishnanandatheertha, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 4 p.m.
• Sakambari Women’s Group: Womens day celebrations, 52, 28th Cross St., Indira Nagar, 3.30 p.m.
• Vael’s Billabong High International School: ‘Dances Across the World,’ Injambakkam, 5.30 p.m.
• M.M.Nursery and Primary School: Annual Day, N.M.K.St., Ayanavaram, 5 p.m.
• Kalamandir Matric HSS.: K.G.Graduation, 32, Chakrapani St., West Mambalam, 8.50 a.m.
• Bharathi Vidyalaya SSS.: Bharathi Science Expo-2010, Perumbakkam, 9.15 a.m.
• Loyola College: Graduation Day, Madras High Court Judge M.M.Sundresh participates, 4 p.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Lecture, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Valedictory function of High School, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 2.15 p.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Programme on creating scientific awareness for farmers, Pakkam Panchayat, 10 a.m.
• T.S.Srinivasan Polytechnic College: Discussion on Union Budget 2010, Vanagaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• Panimalar Engineering College: National conference on management, Poonamallee, 8.15 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Mobile systems,’ Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: Annual Day, Velammal Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
• Bharath University: Mega job fair, Selaiyur, 9.30 a.m.
• MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of management education program, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on ‘Recent trends in retailing – Indian scenario’, Tambaram, 11 a.m.
• Organising Committee: First Arivukkalanjiyam award competitions for women, Madras High Court Judge K.Suguna participates, Queen Mary’s College, 9.30 a.m.
• Prajnya: Intercollegiate quiz on ‘Women in South Asia,’ P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 4 p.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: First aid training programme, Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.
• State Bank of India: Donation of wheelchairs and tricycles, 116, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.
• SSI Development Society: Programme on ‘Bomb threat and emergency procedures’, Koyambedu Bus Terminus, 4.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar: Eye donation awareness programme, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, 5, Vidyodaya 2nd St., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, Mylapore, 1.30 p.m.
• The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture, Alagappa Matric School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Organising Committee: Seminar on ‘consumer awareness,’ Laxmathi Towers, Padmanabha St., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.
• The Tamil Nadu Intellectuals’ Forum: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.
• Nandini Voice for the Deprived: Round table discussions for visually impaired students, 54, First Main Rd., Thirumalai Nagar Annexe, Perungudi, 10.30 a.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Choolai, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17 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, Ekkaduthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

Culture Events

• Madras Photographic Society: Slide show on ‘Nature and wildlife photography,’ Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matric HSS., Anna Nagar, 4.30 p.m.
• British Council: Photo Exhibition, 737, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

3rd March 2010

General Events

• MSME-Development Institute and AIEMA: Sensitisation programme on WTO, 65/1, GST Rd., Guindy 10 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free school bags, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Corporation Primary School, Sharma Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 10 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Celebration of Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin’s birthday as ‘Ezhuchi Naal’, Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.
• Department of Management Studies, University of Madras: Guest lecture on ‘Turning the jobless tide to recovery’, Chepauk, 11 a.m.
• MIDS: Talk on ‘Poetics, Politics and Spirituality of Resistance’, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3 p.m.
• The Tamil Chamber of Commerce: Meeting on ‘Budget 2010’, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 6.45 p.m.
• SIRC-ICAI: Meeting, Rani Seethai, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.
• MMA: Meeting, MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• Tamil Literature Department, University of Madras: Lecture , Chepauk, 3 p.m.
• S.I.E.T. Group of Educational Institutions: Meeting to felicitate chairman of Southern India Education Trust Moosa Raza, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, 56, K.B.Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Guest lecture, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 11 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory of ECE students’ association, G.S.T. Rd., 11 a.m.
• Vels University: Achievers conclave, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.
• City Youths Union: Meeting, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6.30 p.m.
• G4S Security Services: ‘Happy Day’, VGP Golden Beach, 10 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St. Lourdes Church premises, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Loyola Matriculation 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.

Culture Events

• C.P. Art Centre: Inauguration of annual women’s craft mela, 1, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 10.30 a.m.
• Hachette India and Landmark: Launch of publication ‘Delhi Durbar’, Landmark-Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

2nd March 2010

General Events

• The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Valedictory of training programme for police personnel, Madras High Court judge G. Rajasuria participates, 5, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, 5.15 p.m.
• University of Madras: Department of Vaishnavism, Prof. Y.T. Thathachari Endowment Lecture, University Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, Lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.
• Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Budget 2010-11 analysis, Greams Dugar, Vth floor, 149, Greams Rd., 5.30 p.m.
• Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Symposium on Union Budget, 23, Third Cross St., West C.I.T. Nagar, Nandanam, 5 p.m.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Talk on Union Budget 2010, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.
• Karunalaya Social Service Society and DE Combinatie Jeugdzorg: Launch of video interaction guidance, ICSA, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 3 p.m.
• Dr. Ambedkar Academy: Meeting, Dr. A.Padmanabhan Mansion, L-73, Kavery Colony, 24th St., Anna Nagar East, 6.30 p.m.
• D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College: Electronics exhibition cum competitions ‘Electrofest 2010’, Dharmamurthi Nagar, Pattabiram, 10 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory function of EEE Student’s Association, GST Rd., Mamandur, 11 a.m.
• SMOT School of Business: Talk on ‘Forensic approach to white collar crimes’, Perungudi, 11 a.m.
• YMCA Pattimanram: Seminar on ‘Tamil graphic reformation’, YMCA, Esplanade, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matriculation School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. bus stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St. Joseph Anglo India HSS., Vepery; Christ the King Church, Butt Medu, Peravallur; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

Culture Events

• Vikatan Publications: Launch of publication, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 6 p.m.

1st March 2010

General Events

• Chennai Corporation: Launch of new buildings and park, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participate, Sirumalar School, G.N. Chetty Rd., 4 p.m.
• Discussion on Union Budget 2010: ICSI, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.; ICAI, Union Minister V. Narayanaswamy participates, The Music Academy, 6 p.m.; ICWAI, 84 (68), Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6 p.m.; Prime Academy, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.
• India Post and TNEB: Launch of Electricity Bill payment facility at post offices, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Anna Nagar Post Office, 10 a.m.
• Anna University and Saveetha Engineering College: Launch of State-level placement programme, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Madras University: Centre for Buddhist Studies, lecture on ‘Dhamma for Everyone’, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 2.30 p.m.; Dept. of Tamil Literature, Endowment Lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.
• B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Inauguration of seminar-cum-exhibition, Vandalur, 2 p.m.
• SRM University and Asian Society of Visualisation: Symposium on Visualisation, Kattankulathur, 10 a.m.
• Vels University: Seminar on ‘Welding awareness’, Pallavaram, 2 p.m.
• R.M.K. Engineering College: Conference on ‘Research issues in computer science and engineering’, Kavarapettai, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on ‘Latest trends in CAD/CAM’, Kuthambakkam, 9.45 a.m.
• Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research: Workshop on ‘Research Methodology’, YD Hall, Nungambakkam, 1.30 p.m.
• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Inauguration of inter-State youth exchange programme, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.
• Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre: Medical camp for women, Bawa St., Alwarpet, 9 a.m.
• Andhra Mahila Sabha and Mahila Vidyalaya: Annual day, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 5 p.m.
• Ladies Special: Inauguration of Mahalir Maadham celebrations, Corporation Community Hall, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.
• Kilpauk Residents’ Welfare Association: Launch of ‘Clean Kilpauk campaign’, George Nursing Home, III Cross St., Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk, 9 a.m.
• World Thirukkural Peravai: Talk on ‘Madurai, Kanchi and Thirukkural’ by M. Ilango, Alagappa School, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.
• Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 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 Lourde 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.

Culture Events

• Kalakshetra Foundation, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600041: Venue: Koothambalam, today 6-30p.m. THROW OF DICE by ANjika, Choreographed by Priti Patel. All are Welcome.