Chennai Events September 2009

Chennai Events

30th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Conference cum exhibition on agri business and food processing, Union Minister Subodh Kant Sahai participates, Hotel Le Royale Meridien, 10 a.m.
• Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: Birth anniversary of Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• AIMA (TNSB): Meeting, Hotel Marina Towers, 9.30 a.m.
• IIT-Madras: Inauguration of ‘Shaastra 2009’ technical festival, IC&SR Auditorium, 4.30 p.m.
• Balaji Medical & Educational Trust: Launch of website, actor Kamal Haasan participates, Hotel Raintree, 6 p.m.
• JBAS College for Women: Inauguration of ‘Fathima Akhtar Health Club Activities’, Teynampet, 9 a.m.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.45 p.m.
• Industrial Estate Manufacturers’ Association: Meeting, R.V. Towers, Guindy Industrial Estate, 6 p.m.
• Centre for Herbal Sciences, University of Madras: Meeting, Chemical Sciences auditorium, Guindy Campus, 11 a.m.
• TNAU: Training programme on mushroom cultivation, UHDC, 6th Avenue, Anna Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• Saveetha School of Management: Employability training, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Workshop on web technology, Avadi – IAF, 9.30 a.m.
• GKM College of Engineering & Technology: Faculty development programme, New Perungalathur, 11 a.m.
• Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Biotechnologists’ association, Chembarambakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Seminar on higher education, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women: Management meet, Egmore, 9 a.m.
• G.S.S. Jain College for Women: 40th year of NSS unit, Vepery High Rd., 10 a.m.
• St. Louis Institute for the Deaf and the Blind: Special NSS camp, Govt. HSS., Nandanam, 11 a.m.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 2.30 p.m.
• Ramalingam Pani Mandram: ‘Gandhi Adigal, Vallalar Vizha’, A.V.M. Rajeswari Marriage Hall, R.K.Salai, 6 p.m.
• MMA & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9.30 a.m.
• Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Meeting, 3rd Cross St., West C.I.T. Nagar, Nandanam, 5.30 p.m.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
• Chennai Manavazhagar Mandram: Muthamizh Vizha, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 5.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: ‘Dine with divine’ programme, Adi Dravidar Samuga Sevagar Hostel, 19, Rathinasabapathy St., Old Washermenpet, 7 p.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Meeting, Quality Inn Sabari Convention Centre, 7 p.m.
• City Youths’ Union: Meeting, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St. Lourdes Church Premises, Don Bosco School, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke’s Church, Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Wall Tax Rd., 7 p.m.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Bharathi Kalai Kazhagam: Meeting, 27th St., Nanganallur, 5 p.m.
• The Samskrta Academy Madras: Anna Subramania Iyer centenary endowment lecture, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.15 p.m.
• M.V.Handicrafts: ‘Artisan’s fair’, Sri Sankara Hall, T.T.K. Road, Alwarpet, 11 a.m.
• South Indian Tamil Writers’ Association: ‘Anna Nootrandu Kavi Arangam, Karutharangam’, Devaneya Pavanar Library, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

29th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Conference cum exhibition on agri business and food processing ‘Farm to fork’, Union Minister K.V.Thomas participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10 a.m.
• The Federal Bank: Inauguration of branch, Member of Parliament P.Viswanathan participates, 113-A, G.S.T. Rd., Chengalpattu, 9-30 a.m.
• Digital Literacy Exnora: Convention on ‘Empowering women and youth with digital literacy’, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Hotel Sangeetha, Koyambedu, 4 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education and Madras University: Anna birth centenary celebrations, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.
• Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture: Awareness cum practical experience workshop on farm made aqua feeds, 75, Santhome High Rd., R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.
• Sahitya Akademi: Symposium on ‘K.Appadurai – Birth Centenary’, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Bank and Lions Club of Swagatham (324-A1): Free medical camp, 33/4, Kannadasan Salai, T.Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Jerusalem College of Engineering: Technical symposium ‘Potenz’, Pallikaranai, 9 a.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women: Inauguration of management meet ‘Paradigm’, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 9 a.m.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Talk on ‘Global recession’, Vepery, 1-30 p.m.
• Nazareth College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Celebrating a life course curriculum for growth development in the view of HIV/AIDS’, Kannadapalayam, Avadi, 9 a.m.
• P.S. HSS.: Valedictory function of NSS camp, Satyalok Charitable Trust, Chetty St., Porur, 3 p.m.
• YMCA: Talk on ‘Ilankeeran poems’, N.S.C. Bose Rd., 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St.Bedes High School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Samarasa Sanmarga Nilayam: Launch of publication, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshagan participates, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

26th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• D.M.K. Trust: Valedictory of C.N.Annadurai centenary celebration, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Ministers K. Anbazhagan and T.M. Anbarasan participate, Anna Arangam, Kancheepuram, 9 a.m.
• Broadcast Engineering Society: Seminar on ‘Broadcasting in digital era’, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshakan participates, Anna University, Guindy, 8 a.m.
• CSIR Foundation Day: CLRI, G.Thyagarajan delivers lecture on ‘Seriously, honestly, where does India rank for an innovation nation’, Triple Helix Auditorium, Adyar, 10 a.m.; SERC, Lecture by G.Narayanan on ‘Instrumentation needs for disaster mitigation’, Taramani, 2-30 p.m.
• Gremaltes: Eye screening camp, Nirmal High School, Sabapathy St., Ayanavaram, 11-30 a.m.
• State Bank of India: Awareness camp on detecting forged notes and distribution of coins, Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education, Nandanam, 9 a.m.
• Loyola College: Right to Read campaign, Nungambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Manidha Urimai Kalvi Niruvanam: Seminar on ‘Right to education and equitable standard education’, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 9-30 a.m.
• National Campaign Committee for Unorganised Sector Workers: Release of reports on bonded labour and migrant labour, Stella Maris College, Cathedral Rd., 2-30 p.m.
• Kancheepuram Collectorate: Awareness camp on disaster and natural resource management, St. Joseph HSS., Vettuvankeni, Injambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Alumni Association College of Engineering: Meeting, Anna University, Guindy, 6 p.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: ‘Vijayadasami’ celebration, C.T.H Rd., Thiruninravur, 1-30 p.m.
• B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Crestech ’09 symposium, Seethakathi Estate, G.S.T. Rd., Vandalur, 9-30 a.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Valedictory function of ‘Drestein 2009’, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Nazareth College of Arts and Science: ‘Breakthrough 2009’ programme, Kovipathagai Main Rd., Kannadapalayam, Avadi, 8-30 a.m.
• SSN School of Management and Computer Applications: Seminar on ‘BPO career’, Cognizant, 5/535, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority: Talk on ‘Legal aid and legal awareness’, L.C. Mahal Thirumana Mandapam, Thiruneermalai Rd., Pammal, 10-30 a.m.
• Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Thamizh Peravai: Meeting, Leo Matriculation School, Anna Nagar West Extension, 5-30 p.m.
• Medley Toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 4th Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3-30 p.m.
• The Samskrta Academy: Meeting, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.
• Ilakiya Sindhanai: Meeting, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, 248, T.T.K. Rd., 6-30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, 47, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, 6, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S.HSS., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Emerald Publishers: Launch of publications, LLA Building, 735, Anna Salai, 7 p.m.
• Confederation of Tamil Nadu Malayalee Associations: Onam celebrations, St. George Anglo Indian School, Poonamallee High Rd., 8-50 a.m.

25th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Leitner Shriram Manufacturing Limited: Inauguration of wind electric generator manufacturing facility, Union Minister Bharat Singh Solanki participates, D 17, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Gummidipoondi, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University: Inauguration of students’ hostel, Minister Durai Murugan participates, Greenways Rd., 9-30 a.m.
• Committee of Hosts: Eid Milan Party, Minister T.P.M. Mohideen Khan participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6-30 p.m.
• World Alzheimer’s Week: Awareness programme, Dept. of Neurology and Dept. of Social and Preventive Medicine, Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital, 11 a.m.
• National Safety Council, Tamil Nadu Chapter: Programme on ‘Safety, Health and Environment for Executors’, Hotel Radha Regent, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Federation of Women Presidents of Panchayat Government: Meeting, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., 10 a.m.
• TANSTIA and Federation of Associations of Small Industries of India: Seminar on emerging opportunities for micro and small scale enterprises, Hotel Savera, 3 p.m.
• Institution of Engineers: Lecture on ‘Multi-disciplinary approach to road safety’, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, Guindy, 4-30 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Lecture on ‘Health and Hygiene’, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2-30 p.m.
• Board of Apprenticeship Training: Employers Meet, IMAGE auditorium, MRC Nagar, 10-30 a.m.
• District Implementation Officer-IFAD-PTSLP Scheme: Programme on disaster management, St.Joseph HSS., Vettuvankeni, 10 a.m.
• Bharat Sewak Samajam: Programme on Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, 4 p.m.
• Muthamizh Aayvu Mandapam: Meeting, Branch library, MKB Nagar, 6 p.m.
• World Heart Day: Lifeline Group of Hospitals, Hotel Savera, 3 p.m.; Oxymed Hospitals, Anna Salai, Nandanam, 5 p.m.
• Malar Hospitals: Free heart check up for police personnel, Adyar, 8 a.m.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: CME programme, Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.
• Sri Ramanujar Engineering College: Symposium, Kolapakkam, Vandalur, 9-15 a.m.
• St.Peter’s Engineering College: ‘Synergy 09’- Technical symposium, Avadi, 9 a.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Valedictory of conference on ‘Impact of Economic Crisis in Global Business Scenario’, West Tambaram, 5 p.m.
• DRBCCC Hindu College: Meeting on Gender Issues, Pattabiram, 4 p.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Chembarambakkam, 9 a.m.
• SKR Engineering College: Inauguration of Electrical Engineers Association, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: National Management Meet, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: ‘Pinnacle’- symposium, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8 a.m.
• B.S.Abdur Rahman University: Technical symposium, Vandalur, 9-30 a.m.
• TMG College of Arts and Science: Navarathiri Festival, Manimangalam, 10 a.m.
• Guru Nanak Matric. HSS.: NSS camp, Municipal Primary School, Pallavaram, 4-30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Avishkaar: Distribution of welfare assistance, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Chennai Corporation Office, Saidapet, 4 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fathima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary’s Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Dhan Foundation: Inauguration of Development Film Festival, South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce, Anna Salai, 3 p.m.
• GUSICA: Gujarat handicrafts exhibition, Corporation Community Hall, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

24th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Madras: International conference on ‘Adult and continuing education programme’, Senate Hall, Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.
• Sri Ram Institute of Management Studies: International conference on ‘Impact of economic crisis in global business scenario’, West Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Software Process Improvement Network: Talk on ‘Optimising the application maintenance cost using test automation tools’, Anna University, 5.30 p.m.
• National Folklore Support Centre: Lecture on ‘Prenatal life cycle rituals in South India’, 505, Kaveri Complex, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.
• The Institution of Engineers: Talk on ‘safety and risk assessment in chemical industry’, Tamil Nadu State Centre, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Indian Institution of Plant Engineers: Talk on ‘Bearing specifications and usage’, CPCL Resot, Seethammal Rd., 6 p.m.
• SRM University: Inauguration of intra-collegiate mathematical festival, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.
• KCG College of technology: Talk on ‘Role of JAVA and J2EE in IT industry’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 3 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Seminar on ‘Occupational Health and Safety Management’, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Sagacia’, C.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Technical symposium ‘MeXplosion’, Kazhipattur, 9 a.m.
• Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: Vocational Skills Day, Bala Mandir German Hall, 17, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Vel’s Institute of Business Administration: Lecture on ‘Movie review’, Pallavaram, 9.15 a.m.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Talk on ‘Women and cardiac health’, 96, Vepery High Rd., 10 a.m.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: Talk on ‘Climate and salinas’, Madhanangkuppam, 12.30 p.m.
• J.H.A. Agarsen College: Inauguration of ‘Tamil education through the internet’ programme, Madhavaram, 2 p.m.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Inauguration of exhibition ‘100 portraits of C.N.Anna Durai’, West Mogappair, 10 a.m.
• Metro Flat Promoters Association: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
• M.Ct.Muthiah Chettiar HSS.: Inauguration of NSS camp, Purasawalkam, 4 p.m.
• YMCA: Toast Master Club meeting, Royapettah grounds, 6.30 p.m.
• Lions Club International District 324 A1: Talk on ‘Female infanticides – World population’, DRBCCC Hindu College, Pattabiram, 2.30 p.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7.30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Madras Harmony: Dental camp, J.H.A. Agarsen College, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Talk on ‘Ayyavin Adisuvattil’, 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, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawarharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St.Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madavaram; St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

23rd September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Federation of Indian Export Organisations: Seminar on ‘promoting agro exports’, Union Ministers K. V. Thomas and Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister Veerapandi S. Arumugam participate, Le Royal Meridien, GST Rd., 10 a.m.
• Sattakadir: Launch of publication, Union Minister S. S. Pazhanimanickam, Minister K. Anbazhagan and High Court Judge K. N. Basha participate, Chettinad Vidyashram, R.A. Puram, 6 p.m.
• Madras School of Economics: Annual Day, M. S. Swaminathan participates, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Guindy, 10-30 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Diabetes camp, Marina Beach, near Gandhi statue, 5 p.m.
• Department of Posts: Inauguration of foreign exchange service, Triplicane Post Office, 11 a.m.
• Central Ground Water Board: Awareness programme, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, 10-30 a.m.
• WAN-IFRA: Inauguration of Publish Asia 2009 conference, Chennai Trade Centre, 10 a.m.
• Guild of Service (Central): Meeting, Raj Bhavan, Guindy, 11 a.m.
• Sornammal Educational Trust: Inauguration of low-cost sanitary napkin manufacturing unit, 80, Solai St., Ayanavaram, 4 p.m.
• Madras Management Association: Workshop on ‘art of communication’, Hotel Deccan Plaza, Royapettah High Rd., 9-30 a.m.
• Southern India Regional Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Study circle meeting, ICAI Bhavan, Nungambakkam, 6-15 p.m.
• Choolai Exnora Women’s Guild: Meeting, 113, Avadana Pappaiah Rd., Choolai, 5 p.m.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Book review, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, T. Nagar, 6-45 p.m.
• University of Madras: Centre for Buddhist Studies, special lecture on ‘Zen Buddhism – a way of life’, Chepauk, 2-30 p.m.
• Government Arts College for Men: Inauguration of workshop on entrepreneurship development programme for biology students, Nandanam, 10-30 a.m.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of MCA Association ‘enriching yourself’, Perungalathur, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Technical symposium, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• RMK Engineering College: Inauguration of students’ association, Kavaraipettai, 10-30 a.m.
• MOP Vaishnav College for Women: ZEST ’09, Nungambakkam, 8 a.m.
• SRM University: Lecture on National conference on research opportunities in chemical engineering, Kattankulathur, 10-30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘performance assessment in industries’ Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Technical fest, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• DB Jain College: Seminar on ‘Multimedia technologies’, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.
• Vels University: Lecture on ‘Supply Chain Management’, Pallavaram, 11 a.m.
• Women’s Christian College: Srimathi Rukmini Lakshmipathy Endowment Lecture, College Rd., noon.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Triebwerk ’09, Mamallapuram, 10-30 a.m.
• Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering: Meeting, Hotel Shaun Royal, Koyambedu, 6-30 p.m.
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College and Rotaract Club: Free eye camp, Mylapore, 9-30 a.m.
• P.S. Higher Sec. School: NSS camp inauguration, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Nehruji Hindusthani Vidyalaya: Hindi Day celebrations, AJ 100, Anna Nagar, 5 p.m
• Presidency College: NSS camp inauguration, Triplicane, 10 a.m.
• TN Earth Moving Equipment Owners’ Welfare Association: Distribution of ID cards, 10, Balasubramaniam Rd., New Colony, K.K. Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 2-30 p.m.
• The Shakespeare Millennium Club: Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, 6 p.m.
• Development Action Consortium and Crusade: Meeting of village panchayat chiefs, Asha Nivas, Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• KIM Lions Eye Hospital: Meeting, 7, Venkatanarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Madras Harmony Lions Club: Teacher’s Day celebration, Agarsen College, Madhavaram, 2 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton, Adyar, 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, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; st. Luke’s Church, Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community hall, Wall Tax Rd., 7 p.m.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Arulmigu Kapaleeswarar Temple: Today 5-00 p.m.-Jaya Aruna Bharatnatyalaya Students (Bharatnatyam).6.30 p.m. GAYATHRI (Vocal) &Party. All are welcome. Sponsor: NALLI CHINNASWAMY CHETTY. Tomorrow: 5 p.m. ABHISHEK RAVICHANDRAN.6-30: DR.RADHABHASKAR.
• Bharat Kalachar:22nd Yuva Utsav at Sri YGP Auditorium, 17, Thirumalai Road, T.Nagar, Today 5-30 p.m. RAHUL NARAYANAN(Vocal)-Srividya R.S. Aiyer-Ammangudi Ramanaryanan. 7-15 p.m. RITWIKA GHOSH (B/N). All are welcome.
• Navarathri Utsav-2009 Venue:RKM Students’ Home Auditorium, Mylapore-Daily at 7-30 a.m. Discourse by Shri Chandilya Rama Krishnamurthy. Today at 6 p.m. MADURAI T.N. SESHAGOPALAN. V.L Kumar, Trivandrum Vaidyanathan. All are welcome. Sponsor: NALLI CHINNASWAMY CHETTY, Tomorrow, SUGUNA PURUSHOTHAM & SUGUNA VARADARACHARI.
• Sri Rangam Fine Arts: Today at Vadapalani Temple, 5 p.m. Dance by SHALINI 6-30 P.M DECIKARAJ.
• Sri Rathnagiriswarar Temple, 6th Cross, Besant Nagar. Navarathri Series, Today 6-45 p.m. RANJANI GURUPRASAD-Vocal with Rajeev & Gururaghavendra. All are welcome.

22nd September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital: Inauguration of new hospital, Union Minister D. Napolean participates, 139, Srinivasa Nagar, 3rd Main Rd., Kolathur, 11 a.m.
• Allied Publishers: Launch of English-Tamil dictionary, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, LLA Building, 5.30 p.m.
• Madras Medical College: Opening of the Office of the Convenor, Cadaver Transplant Programme, Health Secretary V.K. Subburaj participates, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Nurses and Midwives Council: Authors meet, Hotel Raj Palace Sundar, 9 a.m.
• FLSmidth: Visit of Danish Ambassador Ole Lonsmann Poulsen, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kelambakkam, 4.30 p.m.
• Association of British Scholars and Rotary Club of Madras: Presentation of Vocational Excellence award to former Attorney General Soli J. Sorabajee, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.
• All India Bank Employees’ Association: Tarakeshwar memorial lecture by S.Gurumurthy on ‘ Global Financial Crisis and Indian Banking System’, Russian Cultural Centre, Alwarpet, 5.30 p.m.
• Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.
• Indian Institute of Technology-Madras: Release of ‘India Venture Capital and Private Equity Report,’ Adyar, 6 p.m.
• Institute of Mental Health and Omayal Achi College of Nursing: Continuing nursing education programme, Kilpauk, 10 a.m.
• Vels University School of Management Studies: Lecture on ‘Total quality management,’ Pallavaram, 10.30 a.m.
• SMOT School of Business: Inauguration of the 2009 batch of PGPM 4T4 programme, Perungudi, 10.30 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Mechanical Engineering Association, East Coast Rd., Mamallapuram, 11 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Seminar on ‘Challenges and opportunities in IT industry,’ Thoraipakkam, noon.
• Easwari Engineering College: Quintessence ’09 technical symposium, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Bharath Sewak Samaj: Emden ship bombardment memorial day, Madras High Court, 8 a.m.
• Sevalaya: Dental screening camp, Kasuva Village, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• YMCA: Meeting, Esplanade, 6 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Central Aadithya: Launch of Rotary Rescue Force, Madras Boat Club, 9.30 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.
• Lions Club of Avishkaar: Health camp for Metrowater workers, K.K. Nagar, 9 a.m.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Bharath kalachar :22nd Yuva Utsav at Sri YGP Auditorium , 17, Thirumalai road, T.Nagar, 5:30 p.m. NIRANJANA  SRINIVASAN (Vocal)- V. Suresh babu – R.Mohana Krishnan; 7-15 p.m. KUTIYATTAM  (Nangyiar Koothu ) by KAPILA VENU. All are welcome.
• Bhavani Sath Sang: Today at 6:30 p.m. musical discourse by Sangeetha Pravachana Mani Mrs. KOUSALYA SIVA KUMAR & PARTY on Swathi Vaibhavam ( Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar) at Ragha Sudha Hall- Luz.
• Kala Pradarshini Trust (Regd) Ph:24995858: Today 5-45 p.m. Bharatanatyam-ARVINDA HARIRAM-Discipline of Urmila Satyanarayana-7-15 p.m. Disciples of Meenakshi Chittaranjan. Rasikas Welcome at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai-4
• Navarathri Utsav-2009:Venue:RKM Students’ Home Auditoriam, Mylapore, Daily at 7-30 a.m. Discourse by Shri Chandilya Rama Krishanmurthy, Today at 6 p.m. SIKIL MALA CHANDRA SEKAR (Flute)-Kumbakonam M.R.Gopinath-Neyveli Skandasubramanian-Trichy Murali. All are Welcome, Sponsor:NALLI CHINASWAMY CHETTY. Tomorrow: Madurai T.N. SESHAGOPALAN.
• Signeri Bharati Vidyashram, T.Nagar, Ph:24348964: Navarathri Music Concerts-2009. Today 5-00 p.m. RAMAKRISHNA MURTHY & PARTY-Vocal. 6-30 pm.m V.SHANKARANARAYANAN-Vocal, P.U. Ganeshprasad, Mannarkoil J.Balaji, K.V. Gopalakrishanan. All are welcome
• Sri Rangam Fine Arts: Today at Vadapalani Temple-Balasaraswathi Dance Festival-5-00p.m.: Bharathanatyam by PARVATHI BALASUBRAMANIAM; 6-30 p.m. Balasawraswathi Awarsd to M.S. Gayathri, Shalini, aparajida: 6-45 p.m. M.S. GAYATHRI (Dis of Chithra Subramani).
• Sri Rahnagiriswarar Templ, 6th Cross, Besant Nagar: Navarathri Series – Today 6-45 p.m..: S.R.VIKNESWARAN – Vocal with S.R.Subhashini & K. Ramasubramanian ( in memory of Sri A. Venketraman )- All are welcome.

19th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Chennai Corporation: ‘Makkalai Thedi’ programme, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Government Girls HSS., Sidco Nagar, 4th Main Rd., Villivakkam, 9 a.m.
• Union Bank of India Backward Classes Employees’ Welfare Association: Periyar birth anniversary celebration, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 5-30 p.m.
• Billroth Hospital: Annual conference of Association of Medical Physicists, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam and Health Secretary V.K. Subburaj participate, Hotel Green Park, 11 a.m.
• Labour and Employment Department: Workshop on ‘Child rights and child labour related enactments’, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, P.S.K.R. Salai, R.A. Puram, 9-30 a.m.
• Arihant Majestic Towers Flat Owners’ Association: Inauguration of high-tech electronic surveillance system, Director General of Police K.P. Jain participates, Koyambedu, 6-30 p.m.
• Sri Ramachandra University: Founder’s Day celebration, VIT University Chancellor G.Viswanathan participates, Porur, 4 p.m.
• Dream Zone: ‘Vibes 360’ fashion pageant, Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• Kancheepuram Collectorate: Awareness programme on Disaster and National resource management, St. Joseph HSS., Vettuvankeni, Injambakkam, 10 a.m.
• All India Management Association: National management convention, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 3-30 p.m.
• The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: Meeting on ‘VAT – an update’, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.
• ASSOCHAM: Release of ‘ASSOCHAM Tamil Nadu Vision 2020 paper’, Hotel Chola Sheraton, 2-30 p.m.
• Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Seminar on ‘New Direct Tax Code,’ Greams Dugar, 149, Greams Rd., 9-30 a.m.
• BSNL Chennai Telephones: Hindi Fortnight celebration, 10, Dams Rd., Anna Salai, 10-30 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Hindi day celebration, 524, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 12-30 p.m.
• Saveetha Medical College Hospital: Medical camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Nazarathpettai, 9 a.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Eye donation awareness camp, Stree Seva Mandir, Sai Nagar, Virugambakkam, 4-30 p.m.
• Computer Society of India: Talk on ‘Business intelligence – The decision maker’s tool’, C.S.I. Education Directorate, Taramani, 5-30 p.m.
• Aide Et Action: Police Boys Club meeting, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 3-30 p.m.
• Sustainable Urban Bio-dynamic Horticulture and Agriculture Movement: Workshop on segregation of domestic waste and composting, Kasturba Nagar Residents Association Hall, 5, 3rd Cross Rd., Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, 9 a.m.
• The Institution of Engineers: Talk on ‘Advanced technologies in wireless communication’, Centre for Environmental Studies, Anna University, 9-30 a.m.
• Alpha College of Engineering: ‘Vlsieo’ symposium, Dr. Grace George Nagar, Thirumazhisai, 9 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: ‘Ascension – Levitate 2009’ symposium, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Freshers Day meeting, East Coast Rd., Mahabalipuram, 9 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Meeting, Dr. V.P.R. Nagar, Manimangalam, 9 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Technical symposium, G.S.T Rd., Mamandur, 2 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Software freedom day, Chennai Thiruvallur High Rd., Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Talk on ‘Visual Basic’, Thandalam, 10-15 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: Engineers Day celebration, St. Marys Nagar, Thiruninravur, 11-30 a.m.
• S.R.R. Engineering College: ‘Tech Zest’ symposium, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Inauguration of society of Mechanical Engineering, Kuthambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: ‘Deusex Machina’ symposium, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 4-20 p.m.
• Meston College of Education: Workshop on ‘Office Administration’, West Cott Rd., Royapettah, 9 a.m.
• Pon Vidyashram: Annual day celebration, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala MHSS.: Distribution of scholarship, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 2 p.m.
• The Sriperumbudur Sanskrit college and Ubhaya Vedanta Vardhini: Talk on ‘Swatantra Chintana’, University of Madras, Chepauk, 3 p.m.
• Economic Research Foundation and The Women’s Legal Forum: Seminar on ‘Economic rights and entitlements of separated and divorced women in India’, Asha Nivas, Rutland Gate, 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Mylai Thiruvalluvar Thamizh Sangam: Meeting, Madras University, Chepauk, 5 p.m.
• ABK AOTS Dosokai: Inauguration of ‘Quiz on Japan’, 37, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 9 a.m.
• The Theosophical Society: Meeting, Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Giants Group of Chennai Main: Essay and oratorical competition, Seethalakshmi High School, Vasudeva Nagar, Ashok Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Mylai Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya: Teachers’ Day celebration, 4, East Mada St., Mylapore, 9 a.m.
• Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Talk on ‘Meditation-The art to relax’, 111, Habibullah Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Old Students Association of Holy Angels A.I. HSS.: Platinum jubilee celebrations, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 2 p.m.
• Amarajeevi Potti Sreeramulu Memorial Society: Prize distribution function, Andhra Mahila Sabha Mahila Vidyalaya, 109, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• South India Hotels and Restaurants Association: Meeting, Hotel Residency Towers, 12-30 p.m.
• Tamil Media Club: Meeting, 52, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 6-45 p.m.
• Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, 47, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, 6, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S.HSS., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abai, T.V.K.944441485:Tomorrow 7 p.m. Vani Mahal A/c Comedy King S.VeShekar’s Superhit Comedy “ALWHAA”, Bkg. Today 10 a.m. Ph:9884152200
• Alandur Fine Arts:Today at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m. (2 Showns) ar Rani Seethai Hall. Crazy Mohan’s record created comedy play CHOCOLATE KRISHNA. Tomorrow at 6-45 p.m. TV Varadhrajan’s new play IPL Kudumbam Bkg. From 9 a.m. Ph:9840077987, 98841-23453
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust, Chennai-600018, Ph:24993201 Today Mini Hall, Natyaranagam’s Bharatanatyam 6. P.m. V.SOUNDARYA (Discipline of J. Suryanarayanamurthi), 7-30 p.m. HARI PADMAN (Kalakshetra). All are welcome.
• Narada Gana Sabha (Regd). Chennai-600018, Ph:24993201 Today Main Hall, 6-45 p.m., Stage Creations “AAHA” by Kathadi Ramamurthy Tickets at the Hall.
• Kala Kruthi, 28190154:Navarathri Celebrations Today at 6-30 p.m:Vocal SUBHASHINI PARTHASARATHY and Party at Sankaralayam, 63, Mayor Ramanathan Road, Chetpet. Free.
• Sringeri Bharathi vidhyashram, T.Nagar, ph:24348964: Navarathri Music concerts -2009. Today 5 p.m.M.R.SUBRAMANIYAM & PARTY –Vocal ; 6:30 p.m, VIJAYALAKSHMI SUBRAMANIAM-Vocal ; Usha Rajakopalan , A.S.R.anganathan, madippakkam murali. All are welcome.

18th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Ennore Port: Presentation of maiden dividend, Union Minister G.K.Vasan participates, Hotel Sangeetha Residency, Luz Corner, Mylapore, 10.20 a.m.
• Department of Indian History, University of Madras: National level workshop, Union Minister D. Napoleon participates, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11 a.m.
• The Crafts Council of India: Inauguration of ‘Crafts Bazaar 2009’, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Valluvar Kottam, 5 p.m.
• Dravidar Kazhagam: Meeting on Periyar and Anna, Minister K. Ponmudy participates, P.V. Nayakkar St., Triplicane, 7 p.m.
• Department of English, University of Madras: Valedictory of international conference on ‘Climate change and environmental sustainability’, Minister U. Mathivanan and State Planning Commission Chairman M. Naganathan participate, Senate House, University of Madras, noon.
• Student forum of MA HRM, Madras School of Social Work: ‘HR Symphony’, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Hotel Savera, 3 p.m.
• MSSRF: ‘Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug’, MSSRF chairman M.S.Swaminathan participates, Taramani, 3.30 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Foundation stone laying ceremony for new block, Corporation HSS., Bheemanna Garden St., Alwarpet, 9.30 a.m.; distribution of revolving fund under SJSRY and interaction with SHG, Jothi Ammal Nagar, Saidapet, 3.30 p.m
• The Colombo Plan – Drug Advisory Programme, Sri Lanka, and T.T.Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation: Valedictory of training programme for women counsellors, Consul General, Australian Consulate General, Aminur Rahman, participates, Hotel Savera, 3.30 p.m.
• AIMA: Inauguration of 36th National Management Convention, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 10 a.m.
• EEPC India: Seminar on ‘African Countries – Trade and Investment Opportunities’, GRT Convention Centre, T. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
• MCCI & Palkhivala Foundation: Talk on ‘Dharma of Capitalism’ by Gurcharan Das, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.
• Institute of Development Research and Corporate Ethics and Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College: Workshop on ‘Globalisation and the emerging world order’, Cathedral Rd., 10 a.m.
• Dignity Foundation: Meeting, AASI, 187, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.
• ASAP Management Consultants: Seminar on ‘Threads of excellence’, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 9.30 a.m.
• Institution of Valuers: Meeting, 4, TNHB Commercial Complex, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore 6 p.m.
• Kancheepuram Collectorate: Training programme for teachers of coastal schools, St. Joseph HSS., Vettuvankeni, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Centre for Animal Production Studies, Institute of Poultry Production and Management: National workshop, Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 10.30 a.m.
• School of Computing Sciences, Vels University: National level symposium, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Guest lecture, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering And Technology: Technical symposium, Mamallapuram, 10.30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Guest Lecture, Karapakkam, 3 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of society of textile technologists, Thiruninravur, 10.30 a.m.
• Mahalakshmi Women’s College of Arts & Science: Lecture on coding, Paruthipattu, 11 a.m.
• Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: Seminar on prospects of renewable energy, Poonamallee-Tiruvallur Rd., 11 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: Exnora unit celebrates ‘World Ozone Day’, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: National conference, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• S.S.S. Jain College for Women: ‘Shreyas’ inter-collegiate culturals, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Technical symposium, G.S.T. Rd., 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Guest lecture, S. Gopal, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Quaid-E-Millath College: Inauguration of language lab and college forum, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.
• Madras School of Social Work: Launch of ‘Pegasus’ a forum for the MSW-Self Financing students, Egmore, 9.30 a.m.
• Department of History, MCC: ‘Madras Day’, Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• Department of Economics, Ethiraj College: ‘Ecolades’department fest, , Egmore, 9 a.m.
• D.A.V. Public School, Velachery: Annual Day, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 5 p.m.
• Mahindra & Mahindra : Auto quiz, SRM College, Ramapuram, 3 p.m.
• Global Hospitals & Health City: CME, Perumbakkam, 11 a.m.
• Giants Group of Chennai Main: Meeting on ‘Care of the handicapped’, Indian Red Cross Society, Egmore, 3 p.m.
• Surabharati Samiti: Sanskrit meeting, Dr. Alagappa Matric. HSS., 49, Gangadhareswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Kesari School, T.Nagar; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meet, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Singeri Bharati Vidyashram, T.Nagar Ph:24348964:Navarathri Mahotsavam 2009 Pooja commencing Tomorrow till 29-09-2009. 5-30 a.m. Ganapathi Homam; Daily 7-30 a.m. Sankalpam, Vedaparayanam, Sapthsathi Parayanam, Laksharchanai: 11-00 a.m. Suvasini, Kanya Pooja, Maha Deepharadhanai, Maha Prasadham: Ev.5-00 p.m., Special Alankaram for goddess Saradamba; 5-00 p.m.,. Music Concert; 6-00 p.m., Special Music Concert. All are requested to Participate.
• Sringeri Sankara Math(Sankara Temple) Krupasankari Street, West Mambalam, 18-09-2009-Navarathri Music Concert, 7.30 p.m.: O S.THYGARAJAN-Voal, V.V. Ravi, K.V., Prasad, Vaikonam Gopalakrishnan.
• Sri Parthasaratju Swami Sabha (Extd:1900), Ph:9444701446 Drama Festival at 6-45 p.m. at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Maoil’s Stage presents ATHMA VISARANAI, by Mali, All are Welcome, Best Wishes M/s Nalli Chinnaswamy Chetty.
• The C.P. Ramaswamy Alyar Foundation, 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai-600018 Navarathri Concert presenting Songs on Devi by Smt. SUMATHI KRISHNAN with Akkarai Sornalatja-Violin and S.J., Arjun Ganesh-Mridangam, Today at 6 p.m. All are welcome.

17th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Inauguration of national colloquium on ‘Strategies for Youth Empowerment,’ Union Minister D. Purandeswari and Member of Parliament TKS Elaangovan participate, Sriperumbudur, 10:45 am.
• Iman Tamil Ilakkiya Peraval: Iftaar party, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and State Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Hotel Imperial, Egmore, 4:30 pm.
• The Chennai Hotels Association: Meeting, Food Minister E.V. Velu participates, Karnataka Sangha Auditorium, T.Nagar, 4:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free colour TVs, Kamarajar Nagar 1st St., Vyasarpadi, 4:00 pm.; St.Peter’s HSS., Royapuram, 5:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Foundation stone-laying ceremony for foot-over bridge, Taluk Office Rd., Saidapet, 10:00 am.
• Dept. of English, University of Madras and Dept.of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,Govt. of Canada: Panel discussion on “Climate change and environmental sustainability in India and Canada”, University campus, Chepauk, 2:00 pm.
• Federation of Indian Export Organisations: open House, participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10:00 am.
• FICCI: Seminar on “Draft Direct Tax Code and Revised Companies Bill”, The Residency Towers, 10:00 am.
• ITCOT: Free seminar on evaluation of proposals and agreement between clients and consultants, 47, Greams Rd., 9:30 am.
• Tamil NaduProgressive Writers Association: Book exhibition, near Ambedkar Statue, Pallavaram, 10:00 am.
• Presidency College: National workshop on “Recent trends in nano-biotechnology,”, Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility, Indian Institute of Technology, Adyar, 9:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: ‘UREAUS’ Association of Department of Management Studies meeting, Mamallapuram, 11:00 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 2:00 pm.
• SRM University: National conference on “Electronics, Control and Automation”, Kattankulathur, 10:30 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Seminar on CMM and ISO Certification, Perumalpattu, 11:00 am.
• GSS Jain College for Women: “Comfest 2009” inter-collegiate commerce festival, 96, Vepery High Rd., 3:30 pm.
• DB Jain College: Inaugural function of Tamil  Mandram, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 10:00 am.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Talent show, Thiruninravur, 1:30 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on industrial automation, C.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 10:30 am.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Sciences: Estrade ’09 state-level technical meet,Padur,Kelambakkam,10:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Presentation on ‘Adyar Poonga- A Boon for Chennai’, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm.
• The Hindu SSS.: Navarathri celebration, Indira Nagar, 10:30 am.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Lecture on “Tax Relief for Expats”, Prince Arcade, 2L, Rear Block, 2nd Floor, 22-A, Cathedral Rd., 6:15 pm.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: “Ayya Anna Vizha”, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• YMCA: Toast Master Club Meeting, Royapettah Grounds, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St.Joseph High School premises, 12, Vepery

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Bharat Kalachar 22nd Yuva Utsav (17th Sep to 27th Sep. 2009) at Sri YGP Auditorium, 17, Thirumalai Road, T.Nagar. Today 4:30 pm. ZINX FUSION BAND – M.S. Ananthakrishnan (violin) – Vivek Shiva (Mandolin) V. Krishna Kishore (Mridangam & Drums) – Aniruth Ravichander & Leon Nithin James (Keyboard) – Ravishankar (Ghatam) – M. T. Adithya (Tabla); 5:45 pm; NAVADURGA – Nine Manifestations of Goddess Durga – B/N by PSBB KKNGR STUDENTS; Yuva Kala Bharathi R.K. Shriramkumar inaugurates the series & distributes Bharat Kalachar / Nalli CulturalScholarships to PSBBH students; 7:00 pm: AISHWARYA DHANUSH – B/N.  All are Welcome.
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd).9884581501 Today Bharathanatyam 5:45 pm.: Students of Smt. L. RAJESWARI NIRANJAN; 7:30 pm. MADHUMITHA SAIRAMESH Guru: Smt. Deepa Balaji, Naradaganasaba Mini Hall, TTK Road. Rasikas Welcome.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm: VIDYA KALYANARAMAN, B. Ananthakrishnan, Arjun Ganesh. Ragasudha Hall. Sri C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, 1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600 018.
• Navarathri Concert presenting songs on Devi by Smt. SUMATHI KRISHNAN with Akkarai Sornalatha – Violin and S.J. Arjun Ganesh – Mridangam. Tomorrow at 6:00 pm. All are Welcome.

16th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• University of Madras and Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Canada: Inauguration of painting and energy exhibition, 9:50 am.: International conference on climate change and environmental sustainability, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Senate House, Chepauk, 10:30 am.
• Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission: Workshop on ‘Protection of consumers under the Electricity Act 2003’, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami’ and Madras High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale participate, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6:15 pm.
• Tamilnadu Open University: Arignar Anna birth centenary celebrations, Minister K. Ponmudi participates, Pachaiyaapa’s College, Poonamallee High rd., 10:30 am.
• Department of Social Welfare: Inauguration of training cum awareness programme for the Protection officers, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., 10:00 am.
• Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Talk on ‘Special economic zones – opportunities’, Consul-general of Japan Kazuo Minagawa participates, IJCCI Chamber, 21, K.B. Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 6:00 pm.
• Jayadhaarini Social Welfare Trust: ‘Aayirum Thirai Kanda Aachi’ felicitation function for actor Manorama, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 6:00 pm.
• Society of Media Scientists, Department of Media Sciences, Anna University: Inauguration of Gateway conference, Vivekananda Auditorium, Anna University, 9:15 am.
• Exnora International: Live Kolu on the theme ‘Save the planet’, Gandhi Statue, 4:00 pm.
• Madras Christian College and Exnora International: ‘Tidy Tambaram – 2020’, Tambaram East, 5:00 pm.
• Stella Maris College: Inauguration of women entrepreneurship development programme, Cathedral Rd., 10:00 am.
• Shree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of the Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Chembarambakkam, 10:45 am.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on ‘Advanced Java, J2ME and AJAX’, Mamallapuram, 10:00 am.
• Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology: Technical symposium ‘InfoXtreme’, Kundrathur Rd., 9:00 am.
• Gopal Ramalingam Memorial Engineering College: inauguration of ‘Red Ribbon Club’, Panapakkam, Padappai, 3:00 pm.
• SKR Engineering College Seminar on ‘Strategic management in Indian perspectives’, Poonamallee, 10:30 am.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Lecture on ‘IBM websphere technology’, Thoraipakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Fine arts day, Velachery – Tambaram Rd., Jaladampet, 9:30 am.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Onam festival, C.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 1:30 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: ‘Meet the scientist’ programme, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 3:00 pm.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting on ‘Resolving clinical challenges’, MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Indian Overseas Bank: Inauguration of new branch, 47, Halls Rd., Egmore, 10:00 am.
• The Divine Life Society: Triveni Vizha, Siva Vishnu Koil, Kandha Pillai St., Perambur, 6:30 pm.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lou8rdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Today 6:30 pm Kamarajar Aragam A/c AAYEAM THIRAI KANDA AACHI – a Grand felicitation to Veteran artist Padmasree MANORAMA for her immense contribution to the Tamil Film Industry in the presence of Mellisai Mannar M.S. Viswanathan, S.S.R., Hon. Justice S. Moha, Ramanarayanan, Y.Gee. Mahendra, Radha Ravi, Venniradai Nirmala & many more leading cine participate.  Light music by VIJAY MELODIES.  Tickets at hall from 11:00 am. 9600035375.
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd.), 9884581501 Today Bharathanatyam 5:45 pm. RAJADHARSHINI, (Guru, Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan). 7:30 pm Kathak – POOJA & PRARTHANA, Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road, Rasikas Welcome.
• Music Club, IIT Madras Today at 6:45 pm at CLT K. V. Ramanujam – M.A. Sundareswaran – Thanjavur Kumar – Srirangam Kannan.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm. S.R. PADMAVATHI – Veena, Thillaisthanam Suryanarayanan. Ragasudha Hall.
• The Mylpore Academy. 24939352 / 24642263 / 24345474 40h Annual Drama and Television Awards Function, Sunday, 20th September at Narada Gana Sabha Auditorium Chief Guest: Hon’ble Sri S. Jagathrakshakan, Union Minister of State I & B, Guests of Honour: justice Sri S. Jagadeesan and Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti. 6:00 pm.  Stage play Dummies Drama Present “ Vinoda Vidumurai”, 7:30 pm: Awards function.

15th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• TN Govt.: Valedictory of birth centenary of C.N. Annadurai, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi launches commemorative coin, Union Minister Pranab Mukherjee participates, Madras University Centenary Hall, Chepauk, 5:00 pm.
• Multi System Operators Association of Tamil Nadu: opening of office, Union Minister M.K. Azhagiri participates, D-3, Shanthi Apts., 10, Avenue Rd., Nungambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation, ICMR and Tuberculosis Research Centre: Workshop on ‘eHealth – the emerging scenario,’ Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Apollo Hospitals Group Chairman Prathap C. Reddy participates, Tuberculosis Research Centre, Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 9:00 am.
• Department of Media Sciences, Anna University: Gateway awards, Inox Theatre, 9:30 am.
• Engineers’ Day: Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 1:30 pm; Hindustan University, meeting, Padur, 2:30 pm.; Institution of Engineers, talk on ‘Engineering solutions to combat climate change’, 19, Swami Sivaanda Salai, Chepauk, 6:00 pm; Diploma Engineers Council-Tamil Nadu, meeting, Tamilnadu Engineering Assn. Building, 19, Lal Mohamed St., Chepauk, 6:00 pm.
• Department of Management Studies, Anna University: Management summit on ‘Rethinking the role of an MBA’, 9:30 am.
• YMCA Pattimanram: Thiru Vi. Ka. Day celebrations, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6:00 pm.
• Madras Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Fox Mandal Little: Seminar on ‘Competition Law’, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9:30 am.
• Tamil Chamber of Commerce: Chamber’s Day, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 6:40 pm.
• Indian Overseas Bank: Loan distribution to SHGs, Ethiraj College auditorium, Egmore 5:00 pm.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Awareness camp, Mogappair, 9:30 am.
• Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre: Convocation, Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 4:30 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Jawahar Nagar Exnora Women’s Club: Meeting, 25, 3rd St., S.R.P. Colony, Jawahar Nagar, 10:30 am.
• Kalanjiyam Trust: Anniversary celebration, Kalanjiyam Training Centre, Kalpat Village, Maduranthakam, 10:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help Group, Community, Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Baala Kalasaagaram Trust Ramjhi’s Issai Mazhalai concert at 6:30 pm. today at the BVB Mini hall DEEKSHITA with K.P. Nandini & Krithivasan.  Sponsor THE MADRAS CEMENTS LTD.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm: K. LAKSHMI, Karaikkal Venkatasubramanian, Erode Nagarajan.  Ragasudha Hall.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust, Chennai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 Today at Mini Hall at 6:30 pm: In association with Sruthilaya Kendra – Guru Surajananda Day: B.V. BALASAI – Flute, U.P. Raju Mandolin, Mannargudi A. Easwaran – Mridangam, V. Suresh – Ghatam.
• Sri Krishna Fine Arts Soc., Hindu Coly., Nanganallur Sri. Jayanthi Fest. Today 6:30 pm. at V’Siddhi Vinayagar Prav. Mdpm. MAMBALAM SISTER – R. Hemalatha – K’Kuchi Sivakumar – K. S. Rangachary.
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha Ph: 9444701446 Drama Festival – Today at 6:45 pm. at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Augusto Creation presents MUGAM MUGAVARIGAL by Augusto.  All are Welcome, Best wishes: M/s. NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.

14th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Parvathy Hospital: Governor S.S. Barnala launches new operating room facility, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Le Royal Meridien, Guindy, 6:30 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free color TV sets, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, Corporation Playground, Basin Bridge Salai, Perambur, 10:00 am.
• Chennai Corporation, University of Madras, Jain Shikshan Sansthan and Rotary International: Valedictory of World Literacy Day, University Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10:30 am.
• RMK Engineering College: Inauguration of symposiums, RSM Nagar, Kavaraipettai, 9:00 am.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Blood donation camp, Thiruninravur, 10:00 am.
• Easwari Engineering College: Launch of symposium, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8:30 am.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Guest lecture, Vepery, 2:00 pm.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Seminar, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 10:00 am.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on ‘Important aspects of component based technology’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 11:00 am.
• World Wide Cancer Foundation and Indian Red Cross Society: Launch of caner awareness road show and anti-tobacco signature campaign, 50, Montieth Rd., Egmore, 10:00 am.
• Andhra Bank: Inauguration of breach, 2/75, New Avadi Rd., Kilpauk, 11:30 am.
• T.Nagar Dr. Narasimhan II Street Civic Exnora: Meeting, T.Nagar, 6:30 pm
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Realit group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, royapettah, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• V.O.C. Library: Launch of a compliation of poems by Member of Parliament Kanimozhi, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Sivakami Pethachi Auditorium 179, Luz Church Rd., Alwarpet, 6:00 pm.
• Sri Lalithambika Peetam: Book launch, M.S. Inn Service Apartments, 8, Maharaja Surya Rao Rd., Alwarpet, 6:30 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Baala Kalasaagaram Trust Ramjhi’s Issai Mazhalai concert at 6:30 pm. today at the BVB Mini Hall BRINDA MANIKAVASAGAM with Rajeev & Harish Kumar. Sponsor THE MADRAS CEMENTS LTD.
• Brahma Gana Sabha Today at 7:00 pm. at Rani Seethai Hall.  Vadhyar Raman in THANNEER THANNEER.  By: Komal Swaminathan. Bkg at the Hall. Ph: 94444-44767.
• Sruthilaya Kendra Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani invites for Guru Surajananda’s 17th Aaradhana Day in assn. with Narada Gana Sabha tomorrow 6:30 pm.  at NGS Mini Hall.  B.V. BALASAI Flute, U.P. Raju- Mandolin, Mannargudi Eswaran & V. Suresh all are Welcome.

11th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• CII: Inauguration of Connect 2009 conference, Union Minister A. Raja and Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participate, Chennai Convention Centre, Nandambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Bharathiyar Sangam: Mahakavi Bharathi award ceremony, Union Minister G.K. Vasan participates, Rani Seethai Hall,Anna Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of television sets, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and State Minister K. Anbazhagan participate, Bharathi Women Arts College, Prakasam Rd., Mint, 5:00 pm.
• Madras Veterinary College: Inauguration of ICAR-AICRP review meeting, Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy participates, Vepery, 10:30 am.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of student cabinet, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan participates, Nungambakkam, 11:00 am.
• Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Inaugural function of Youth Red Cross, Velachery  -Tambaram Rd., Jaladampet, 3:00 pm.
• Kodambakkam Exnora Women’s Club: Distribution of uniforms to students, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Rangarajapuram Corporation HSS., Kodambakkam, 8:30 am.
• Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce: Regional Director – Pacific, ASEAN Australian Trade Commissioner David Twine speaks on ‘India, Austrialia and ASEAN – The Emerging New Trading Bloc’, Hotel Connemara, 4:30 pm.
• Indian Association for Preschool Education-Bala Mandir Research Foundation: Seminar on ‘Building a firm foundation in early childhood’, German Hall, Bala Mandir, Prakasam Rd., T.Nagar, 10:00 am.
• Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Seminar on ‘New Foreign Trade Policy and Procedures’, 3rd Cross St., West CIT Nagar, Nandanam, 10:30 am.
• State Bank of Mysore: Mega Home Loan Utsav, Corporation Community Hall, C.P. Ramasamy Rd., Abhiramapura, 10:00 am.
• Sri Sai Baba Bhaktha Samajam: Distribution of face mask respirators to Chennai traffic police, Madras High Court judge S. Rajeswaran participates, 4, West Club Rd., Shenoy Nagar, 6:30 pm.
• District Implementation Officer – IFAD-PTSLP scheme: Training programme on natural resource management for teachers, St.Joseph HSS., Vettuvankeni, 9:00 am.
• International Association for Religious Freedom, UK-South Asia Coordinating Council: International Young Adult Conference,Dhyana Ashram, Madha Church Rd., Santhome, 10:30 am.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: Meeting, Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Sacred Heart College-Loyola College: Session on ‘Dark Matter Energy: Origin and Existence of the Missing Matter’, Satya Nilayam, 201, K.K. Rd., Thiruvanmiyur,9:30 am.
• Anna Institute of Management: Anna centenary celebrations, R.A. Puram, 3:30 pm.
• DRBCCC Hindu College: Bharathi Vizha, Pattabiram, 2:00 pm.
• Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Seminar on ‘Role of directors in the mitigation of corporate fraud’, Minjur, 10:30 am.
• Loyola College: Inauguration of ‘Ovations’09, Nungambakkam, 9:20 am.
• RMK Engineering College: Workshop on campus to corporate, Kavaraipettai, 9:00 am.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Lecture on PHP Technology, Thoraipaka, 11:30 am.
• Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College: Technology, Thoraipakkam, 11:30 am.
• Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering  College: Technical symposium, Medavakkam-Mambakam Rd., 9:00 am.
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Lecture on globalization and industry trends, Paiyanoor, 10:30 am.
• St.Thomas College of Arts and Science: Media symposium, Koyambedu, 10:00 am.
• Mar Gregorios College: Seminar on Human Rights, Nattesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar West, 9:30 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: ‘Rebellion 2k9’-technical symposium, Thiruninravur, 9:30 am.
• Sacred Heart Seminary: Symposium on cyber space, Poonamallee, 9:00 am.
• Veltech Dr. RR and Dr.SR Technical University: Technical symposium, Avadi Vel Tech Rd., 9:30 am.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Padur, 2:30 pm.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on MEMS Design and its applications, Thandalam, Noon.
• Theosophical Society: M.S. Pandiyan speaks on ‘Thiruvalluvar and Theosophy’, Baliah Avenue, Luz, Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• People’s Union for Human Rights: Meeting, Kerala Samajam, Poonamallee High Rd., 6:00 pm.
• PPMI: Seminar on project planning and management, M.C.T.M. School, Luz Church Rd., 5:30 pm.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Anna centenary year celebrations, Taramani, 10:30 am; Programme on Thirumurai, 2:30 pm.
• Periyar Self Respect Media Department: Screening of short films, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 7:00 pm.
• Deivanaipriya Kalai Mandram: Bharathiyar memorial day, Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu Memorial hall, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 5:30 pm.
• Sevalaya: Prize distribution ceremony, Kasuva village, Thiruniravur, 11:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meem Sangarsh Group, Fathima, Church, Kodambakkam, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• T.T. Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation: Lunch of publication, TTK Hospital, Indiara Nagar, Adyar, 4:00 pm.
• Musica and Dance Artist Association: Birth anniversary of Carnatic cocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi, Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore, Chennai. 9:00 am.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Music Dance Artist Association, 9444019728 Today at Raga Sudha Hall, Luz, M. S. Subulakshmi Birthday Celebration, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm: Music Concerts; 6:00 pm: Presentation of M.S. Subulakshmi Award to Gayathiri Venkatragavan, R. M. Veerappan, A. Natarajan, Dinamani K. Vaithiyanathan, N. Murali Participates; 6:45 pm: Vocal by GAYATHIRI VENKATRAGAVAN, B. V. Ganes Prasath, Sethuraman.  All are Welcome.
• The Music Academy, Madras Today 6:30 pm at the T.T.K. Auditorium – “Bharata Natya Manjari” – Bharatanatyam by SHIJITH NAMBIAR and PARVATHY MENON.  Programme under the endowment in memory of Sri K. Chandrasekaran. All are Welcome.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust, 314, T.T.K Road, Channai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 Today 7:00 am: – Main Hall “KATOPANISHAD” and 6:30 pm: BAGAVAD GEETHA (Chapter 7) Lecture in Tamil by SWAMI OMKARANANDA (Theni).  All are Welcome.

10th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Kasturba Gandhi Hospital: Inauguration of urogynaecology ward, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Triplicane, noon.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of ID cards to ITI students, ITI Centre, Lloyds Colony, Royapettah, 10:00 am.
• Madras Management Association, Global Management Forum and Disney Institute: Workshop on ‘quality service and inspiring creativity’, Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, 9:30 am.
• Public Relations Society of India: Meeting, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 6:45 pm
• Motor Vehicles and Allied Industries Association: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6:00 pm.
• Software Process Improvement Network: Meeting on ‘Gauging customer pulse for business growth,’ Anna University, 5:30 pm.
• ZEAL: Annual Day celebrations, Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturiranga Rd., Alwarpet, 6:45 pm.
• Ex-Artificers: Meeting, Hotel Viajay Park, Arumbakkam, 6:30 pm.
• Imayam Television: Launch of news channel, GRT Grand Hotel, T.Nagar, 6:00 pm.
• Nazareth College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of college industry interaction cell, Kovilpathagai Main Rd., Kannadapalayam, Avadi, 12:30 pm.
• Prince Shri Venkateshwara Padmavathy Engineering College: Inter-collegiate technical symposium, Medavakkam – Mambakkam Rd., Ponmar, 9:00 am.
• Lions club of Madras Harmony: Dental camp, JHA Agarsen College, Madhavaram, 10:00 am.
• Young Men’s Christian Association: Toast Master Club meeting, Royapettah, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Keep it simple group, St.Joseph High School premises, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Government Museum: Gillian Juleff, Dept. of Archaeology, University Exeter delivers the IWA endowment lecture on ‘Early metallurgical developments in Sri Lanka and wider Asian technological traditions,’ Museum Theatre, Egmore, 11:00 am.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Music Circle, 24938616 Today at 6:00 pm at Raga Sudha Hall.  BHARATH SUNDAR, Parur Anantharaman, Trivandrum Balaji.  All are Welcome.
• Prakriti Foundation Hamara Shakespeare 2009, Today 7:00 pm: “Almost Twelfth Night” Puppet Theatre (Hinglish) by Anurupa Roy at Chandralekha “Spaces”, 1, Elliot Beach Road, Besant Nagar.
• Shastri Bhawan Fine Arts Today 7:00 pm at Rani Seethai Hall Geethanjali’s KADHAL SADU GUDU by Raadhu.

9th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Madras Medical College: Inauguration of the upgraded Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam and Helath Secretary V.K. Subburaj participate, 2:00 pm.
• Khadi Board: Launch of herbal soap ‘Nitham’; Minister K. Ramachandran participates, Khadi Kraft, Broadway, 5:00 pm.
• Sacred Heart Matric. HSS.: Valedictory of centenary celebrations, Minister Thangam Thennarasu, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participate, Church Park, 5:30 pm.
• Exnora International: ‘99999 Lights Out Campaign,’ Gandhi Statue, Marina Beach, 8:15 am.
• Chennai Corp.: Launch of property tax payment through mobile phones, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Rippon Building, 10:30 am; ‘99999 Environment awareness campaign, 9:00 pm.
• Neuroscience India Group: Mrs. Madhuram Narayanan Endowment Lecture, VHS Hospital, Taramani, noon.
• Government Museum: Inauguration of ‘Workshop on plant modeling and preservation techniques, ‘Egmore, 10:30 am.
• SAMS College of Engg. And Technology: Freshers’ Day Mayor Subramanian participates, Periyapalayam, 10:00 am.
• Taipei World Trade Centre: Seminar on ‘Building ITPartnership at Taitronics India’ and new products launch, Taj Coromandel, 11:30 am.
• Exnora International: Students’ Chain Wave, Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk, 8:30 am.
• All India Tamil Writers Association: Kalki birth anniversary celebration, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko speaks, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Chennai Go Green: Inauguration of Chennai Go Green, Hotel Adithya, 9:09 am.
• Bharath Rathna Trust: Global Warming and universal warning-environmental awareness campaign, Cantonment Board HSS., Pallavaram, 4:00 pm.
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Study circle meeting, ICAI Bhawan, M.G. Rd., Nungambakkam, 6:15 pm.
• Jawahar Nagar Branch Library: Eighth anniversary celebration, 5:00 pm.
• University of Madras: Seminar on sent’Dynamics of IT industry,’ Chepauk, 2:00 pm.
• SRM University: Inauguration of national-level tech fest ‘Aaruush’09’ Kattankulathur, 3:00 pm.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of Department of Business Administration activities, Nungambakkam, 11:00 am.
• Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engg. College: Technical symposium ‘Zillion ’09, Avadi, 9:30 am.
• Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College: Inauguration of association, Madhavaram, 10:00 am.
• Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Management fest ‘Enmasse, ‘ Kazhipattur, 9:30 am.
• K.C.G. College of Technology: Seminar on eye donation, 9:30 am; seminar on cancer awareness 11:00 am; Seminar on hydraulics, 12:15 pm and launch of forum against ragging, Karapakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of postgraduate courses, Thiruninravur, 10:30 am.
• Madha Engineering College: Seminar on ‘Electronics hardware reliability, Irukalathur, Kundrathur, 10:30 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Technical symposium – Ttincelle’09, West K.K. Nagar, 10:00 am.
• MNM Jain Engg. College: Technical Symposium – Avalanche’09 Thoraipakkam, 9:00 am.
• Easwari Engineering College: Inauguration of first year programmes, Ramapuram, 10:00 am.
• Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology: Freshers Day, Kelambakkam, 9:30 am.
• Muruga Dhanushkodi Girls HSS.: Felicitation of school toppers, Tondiarpet, 5:00 pm.
• Anna Podhuvazhivial: Literary meet, University of Madras, Chepauk, 10:30 am.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Seminar, Thakkar Bapa Vi9dyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Dr. MGR-Jaanaki College of Arts and Science for Women, R.A. Puram, 10:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras East: Silver jubilee series meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club Madras Esplanade Central: Teachers Day celebrations, Hotel Savera, 7:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• IGNCA, Veena Navaratri & Viswa Veena Yagna “Harmony of Strings for Human Harmony” Today at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Mini Hall. 6:15 pm: NEYVELI SANTHANA GOPALAN – K.R. Ganesh Madipakkam Murali. 7:30 pm: KALYANI GANESAN (same accompanists). All are Welcome.
• Kalashetra Foundation, Kathakali Festival, Bharata Kalashetra Auditorium, Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai – 600 041.Today 9:00 – 11:30am: Demonstration – Kallatikkotan Sampradayam. 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Documentary Krishnakutty Poduval (Chenda) from SNA Archives (Director: Mohan). 2:00 – 4:00 pm: Purappad – Melapadam. 5:00 – 6:00 pm: Aharya Abhinayam Demonstration. 6:00 – 8:00 pm: Katha – Nala Charitham – The Reunion (Unnai Varier).
• Lalitha Kala Vedika (24938559) Today at 6:30 pm: at R.K. Swamy Auditorium Vocal Concert by Palghat Sri T.R. RAJARAM – Sri V.V. Ravi – Trichur C. Narendran. (All are Welcome)

8th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Directorate of Non Formal and Adult Education: ‘World Literacy Day’, Minister Thangam Thennarasu, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and Mayor M. Subramanian participate, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 11:00 am.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free colour television sets, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Shenoy Nagar, 4:30 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of night care centre for children, Corporation Primary School, Rajarathinam Nagar, Kodungaiyur, 10:00 am.
• The Madras Bar Association: Opening of new library section, Madras High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale participates, Dr. Justice A.S.Anand Hall, High Court, 2:00 pm.
• Medical and Vision Research Foundation and State Rural Health Mission: national Eye Donation Day, Managing Director of The Hindu N. Murali and the State Health Society’s Vision Director Girija Vaidyanathan participate, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., 5:00 pm.
• St. John Ambulance: ‘Ambulance Day’, Director of Fire and Rescue Services R. Nataraj participates, 1, Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 5:00 pm.
• British Council, HarperCollins & Ratna Sagar: Launch of new Collins Illustrated Dictionaries, Managing Director of Collins Language, HarperCollins, UK, Robert Scriven, and Director of British Council, South India, Chris Gibson, participate, British Council, Anna Salai, 5:00 pm.
• Raga Research Centre: Meeting to pay homage TO VIOLINIST Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan, Government Music College campus, Greenways Rd., 10:00 am.
• Madras Stock Exchange Ltd.: Inauguration of MSE Institute of Capital Markets, 30, Second Line Beach, 11:00 am.
• Bio-Red Laboratories and Quality Council of India: National seminar on quality awareness, Hotel Taj Connemara, 9:30 am.
• MIT Alumni association, Amita Trust and Electronics Engineers Association: Lecture on latest trends in wire and wireless technology, MIT campus, Chromepet, 2:00 pm.
• Dept. of Management Sciences, Sriram Engineering College: Guest lecture, Perumalpattu, 10:30 am.
• MCC HSS.: ‘Mupperum vizha’, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 2:30 pm.
• Santhome HSS: Consecration of St. Rita’s Chapel and meeting to felicitate principal Bro. Soosairaj S., Santhome, 10:30 am.
• LIC Chennai Division: ‘Insurance Week’ celebration, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 6:00 pm.
• Punnagai Ulagam: ‘Teachers Day’, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 4:00 pm.
• YMCA  Pattimanram: YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, former vice-chancellor of Anna University M. Anandakrishnan participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club,  Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya, Madipakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Asthika Samajam, Thiruvanmiyur, Ph: 24521955. Venue: Amarabharathi, 12, West Tank Street Today 6:30 pm.  K. VIJAYA RAGHAVAN – Vocal with Thiruvellore Parthasarathi, M.S. Varadan.
• IGNCA, Veena Foundation & Veena Yagna “HARMONY OF STRINGS FOR HUMAN HARMONY”; Today at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Mini Hall 6:15 pm. Mudikondan S.N. RAMESH – Prapancham Ravindran – Trichy Murali.  7:30 pm.  Madurai T.N. SESHAGOPALAN (same accompanists).  All are Welcome.
• Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Trust Celebrates the birthday of Kalki Krishnamurthy.  Sri N. Gopalaswamy, former Chief Election Commissioner, press-ides and presents the Kalki Krishnamurthy Memorial Award to talented young Nadaswaram artiste Sri Enjikudi Subramanian.  Followed by Nadaswaram concert by Sri Enjikudi Subramanian and Party.  Bhavan Auditorium, Mylapore.  Tomorrow, Wednesday, 09-09-2009, 6:00 pm.  All arew welcome.
• Mahalakshmi Welfare Assn & Naadhabrahmam Music Journal. Today 6:00  pm.  at No. 11, Park View Rd., R.A. Puram.  L. SRI-VIDHYA – Vocal (Theme: Devi) with Ragav Simhan, Srivathsa.  All are welcome.  Ct: 9381043396.
• Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust Today 5:00 pm. P.S.School, Mylai. PRADEEPKUMAR – M. Vijay – K.V. Gopalaksrishnan 6:30 pm. GEETHA RAJA – Padma Shankar – M. Suresh Rasikas invited.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672Today 6:00 pm: SUGUNA VARADACHARI, R.K. Shriramkumar, K. Arunprakash. Ragasudha Hall.
• Russian Centre of Science & Culture & Association For Hospitality celebrate “Bharathiyar Day” – Dance: Kalaimamani “SHOBANA RAMESH” at 7:00 pm., Rusian Centre, Chennai – 18
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd: 1900) Ph: 9444701446 Drama Festival – Today at 6:45 pm: at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Kovai Paddhu’s Goodwill stage Kotthpiran, Vatsala Rajagopal in PETROR DINAM ( 75th Drama) By S. Gajendrakumar.  All are Welcome. Best Wishes M/s NALLI CHINAASAMI CHETTY.

7th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• WinWinD: Inauguration of new facility, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah and State Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, R.C.K. Nagar, Vengal, 2:30 pm.
• Exnora and Solkar: Distribution of solar lamp, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah, New and Renewable Energy Secretary Deepak Gupta and The Hindu Managing Director N. Murali participate, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 5:45 pm.
• SSN Institution: Teacher’s Day celebrations, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, SSN Nagar, Kalavakkam, 1:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of colour television sets, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi and Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Velayudham St., Pudupet, 10:00 am.
• Nalamdana: Awareness programme on HIV –AIDS, U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Tambaram 9:30 am.
• Manidhaneyam I.A.S. and I.P.S. Free Training Centre: Inauguration of branch, A9/A41, A Block, 6th St., Anna Nagar East, 9:30 am.
• Lister Metropolis: World Literacy Day celebration, Lister Metropolis Laboratory, Nungambakkam, 5:00 p.m.
• NVL Smart Computer Education: Award function, Tourism and Culture Department Secretary V. Irai Anbu participates, Chintadripet Boys HSS., Chintadripet, 9:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Talk on ‘Ethics in Business’ by Industrialist M.V. Subbiah, Hotel Taj Connemaral, 6:30 pm.
• Chennai Lions Eye Bank Trust and RIOGOH Research Foundation: Eye donation fortnight campaign, D.G. Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam, 10:00 am.
• Kumudam Nagar Residents Welfare Association: Plantation of tree saplings, Kumudam Nagar park, Mugalivakkam, 4:00 pm.
• Sathyabama University: ‘Adcomquest 08’ symposium, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9:30 am.
• Easwari Engineering College: Induction of students, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10:30 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Induction programme, 12, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K.Nagar, 9:30 am.
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Induction of students, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 4:00 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Induction function, Chenai Thiruvallur High Rd., Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9:30 am.
• Sakthi Engineering College: ‘Freshers’ Day’ function, St.Marys Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9:00 am.
• Kings Engineering College: ‘Exodus 09’ symposium, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, 9:00 am.
• TMG College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Application of graph theory’, 85, Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 11:00 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Initiation day for students, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 9:00 am.
• The Quaide Milleth College Men: Launch of web designing course Medavakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Sri R.M. Jain Vidhyashram Groups of Schools: Annual day celebrations, V.M. Nagar, Thiruvallur, 4:30 pm.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Talk by Raju Iyer on ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Anna Nagar, 6:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group,CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar 3rd Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• IGNCA, Veena Foundation & Viswa Veena Yagna “Harmony of Strings for Human Harmony”; Today at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Mini Hall; 6:15 pm: S. SRINIVASAN – Cherthalai R. Ananthakrishnan – T.V. Vasan; 7:30 pm: Dr. SUMA SUDHINDRA ( same accompanists); All are Welcome.
• Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust September Music Festival (07/09/2009 to 10/09/2009).  Today 5:00 pm: SRIRANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN – Rahul-Bharadhwaj.  6:30 pm: TRICHY RAMESH – N.C. Madhav – Koneri.  Varadarajan.  Rasikas invited.  Festival sponsored by MURUGAPPA CHETTIAR TRUST.
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd:1900) Ph: 9444701446 Drama Festival – Today at 6:45 pm: at Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Anna University Cultural Group presents SAMUGA VILLANGUGAL by G. Sivakumar.  All are welcome.  Best wishes: M/s.  Nalli Chinnasami Chetty.
• Sri Parthasarathy Sawami Sabha and Sri Krishna Sweets Presents today at 7:00 pm: Narada Gana Sabha.  KRISHNA KRISHNA Dance by SHREYA MERVYN KALLINGAL.  Chief Guest: Dr. Padma Subramaniam.  All are welcome.
• The music Academy, Madras 21st Spirit of Youth Festival of Music & Dance.  Today at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall 6:00 pm SUSHMA SOMASEKHARAN (Vocal), R. s. Srividya Iyer (Violin), K. Parthasarathy (Mridangam); 7:30 pm.  Bharathanatyam by M. D. SUNITHA & M.D. VANITHA (Disciples of Smt. Rewathi Narasimhan).  All are Welcome

4th September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Centre for Security Analysis and Delhi Policy Group: Panel discussion on Global Nuclear Disarmament: Opportunities and Challenges, Hotel Residency Towers, 10:30 am.
• SRM University: Inauguration of national symposium on advanced medical imaging, Kattankulathur, 10:30 am.
• Chennammal ENT Medical Education & Research Foundation: National workshop and symposium on functional endoscopic sinus surgery, Hotel Breeze, 9:00 am.
• Roja Muthiah Research Library: Lecture on “The rise and fall of the Dravidian Justice Party” by J.B.P More 3rd Cross Rd., Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramani, 5:00 pm.
• Madras Christian College Alumni Association: Meeting, IT secretary PWC Davidar participates, Presidency Club, Ethiraj Salai, 6:30 pm: Spastics Society of Tamilnadu: Teacher’s Day celebrations, Taramani, 11:00 am.
• Krishnapuram Resident’s Association: Storytelling session by children, Pournami park programme, Ambattur, 6:00 am.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: CME, Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Kalaiselvi Karunalaya Social Welfare Society: Inauguration of White House Convention Centre, PP1, 3rd Block, Mogappair West, 5:15 pm:
• Jesus Calls: Celebrating birthday of Paul Dhinakaran, Santhome HSS., Santhome High Rd., 6:00 pm.
• Rotaract Club of Madras Esplanade: Installation of president and office bearers, office of Rotaract Club of Sri Chandraprabhu Jain College, Minjur, 10:30 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: meeting, Sangarash group, Fathima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/ABBAS, 9600035375 Sep. 6th Sunday 6:45 pm. Vani Mahal A/c (Mahaswamigal Hall): Abhaswaram Raamjhi’s ISAIMAZHALAI, a Grand Light Music featuring Talented Children.  Bkg. 5-8 pm:@ Hall Today.
• Asthika Samajam, Thiruvanmiyur Ph: 24521955 Venue: Amarabharathi, 12, West Tank Street, Today 6:30 pm: O.S. ARUN – Vocal with Nagai Sriram, Kumbakonam Saravanan, Srirangam Kannan.
• IGNCA, Veena Foundation & IGRMS Celebrate Veena Navaratri & Viswa Veena Yagna “Harmony of Strings for Human Harmony”, Today 6:15 pm: at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Hall; Sri N. Murali, MD, The Hindu & President, The Music Academy inaugurates; Sri M.N. Krishnamani, President, Supreme Court Bar Council presides; Guest of Honour:” Sri M. Muralai, MD., Sri Krishna Sweets; 7-15 pm: PADMAVATHY ANAN THAGOPALAN – J. Vaidyanathan – N. Govindarajan.  All are Welcome.

3rd September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital: Eye donation awareness programme, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, 19, Cathedral Rd., 11:00 am.
• Staff Selection Commission: Seminar on ‘Challenges faced by selection agencies and role of objective type testing’, Hotel Residency Towers, 10:00 am.
• SOS Children’s Villages of India – Chatnath Homes: Carnatic musician Aruna Sairam interacts with children, 21, Professors’ colony, Tambaram East, 5:30 pm.
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Vidhyasagar: Free medical camp for children with special needs, Corporation Primary School, 4th Main Rd., CIT Nagar, 9:30 am.
• Dignity Foundation: Evening for elders, 3, Jagannathan Rd., Nungambakkam, 5:00 pm.
• Exnora International and R.K.M. School: Causes and consequences of global warming, Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 8:30 am.
• Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Launch of workshop on ‘Milk value chain for the unorganized sector’, Madras Veterninary College, Vepery, 10:30 am.
• Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras: Inauguration of centre for e-learing, Vice Chancellor S. Ramachandran participates, Chepauk, 3:00 pm.
• National Testing Service and University of Madras: Inauguration of regional field unit Taramani campus, 11:00 am.
• Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Convocation, Madras High Court judge S.K. Krishnan participates, Sholinganallur, 4:30 pm.
• KCG College of Technology: Infosys Campus Connect – Road show, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 2:45 pm.: Lecture on Broadcasting channels in GSM, 3:00 pm.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Campus Connect foundation programme, Thandalam, 11:00 am.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of association of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chembarambakkam, 11:00 am.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Inauguration of technical symposium ‘Pulse ‘09’, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 9:30 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on ‘IBM DB2’, Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 8:30 am: Inauguration of forign language training centre, 9:00 am.
• LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Motivation seminar for entrepreneurship, Kanchipadi Post, Tiruvallur, 10:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of IT Association ‘Arcadia 2KG’, Mamallapuram, 11:00 am.
• Kings Engineering College: Inauguration of technical symposium ‘Kemsa ‘09’, Irungattukottai, 9:00 am.
• TMG College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Mutual fund investment and performance’, Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 12:45 pm.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘Career prospects in accounting techniques’, C.T.H. Rd., Thirninravur, 11:00 am.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: Inauguration of Ramanujan Mathematics Association, Sethu Bhaskara Nagar, Madhangkuppam, 1:30 pm.
• Gojan School of Business and Technology: Lecture on current trends in IT and its future, Edapalayam, Red Hills, 11:00 am.
• PSBB Group of schools: Launch of non-plastic bags, Tomonori Minowa, Consul, Consulate General of Japan, participates, Thirumalai Pillai Rd., T.Nagar, 10:00 am.
• Chennai Corporation Girls HSS.: Swine Flu awareness programme, School Rd., Perambur, 9:00 am.
• The Stenographer’s Guild: Talk on ‘My Clean India’, 1, Guild St., T.Nagar, 10:00 am.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Talk on ‘Anna’ Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• YMCA: Toast Master Club Meeting, Royapettah Grounds, 6:30 pm:
• Lions Club of Madras ChennaPatna: Talk on ‘Madras to Chennai in 100 years’, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St.Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Nrithyodaya Presents Bharatanrityam by Smt. NIVEDITHA ARJUN disciple of Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam; Today 6:45 pm at Narada Gana Sabha Hall.  All are Welcome.
• The Music Academy, Madras 21st SPIRIT OF YOUTH FESTIVAL of Music & Dance. Today: At the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall, 6:00 pm: P. RAHUL NARAYANAN ( Vocal), B. Vittala Rangan (Violin), Varun Ramaswamy (Mridangm) 7:30 pm  – Bharathanatyam by PALLAVI SRIRAM ( Disciple of Smt. Chitra Visweswaran).  All are Welcome, Members of the Academy are specially invited.  Festival sponsored by SUNDRAM FASTENERS LIMITED in memory of Smt. Ambujam Krishna.

2nd September 2009

ENERAL EVENTS

• UCO Bank: Chief Justice of Madras High Court H.L. Gokhale inaugurates ‘Lawyers’ Specialised Service Unit’, Chennai Main Branch, 328, Thambu CHetty St., GT., 5:30 pm.
• PSBB Group of Schools: Inauguration of additional block at Panchayat Union Middle School, U.S. Consul General Andrew Simkin participates, Sundara Cholavaram, Poonamallee, 10:00 am.
• Ministry of Environment and Forests: Workshop on solid waste management, Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology, Guindy Industrial Estate, 10:00 am.
• Onam celebrations: Madras Kerala Samaj, 903, Poonamallee High Rd., 4:30 pm; Malayalee Club, Museum Theatre, Egmore, 6:00 pm.
• Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Kshirasagara hall, Kumaraswamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 6:15 pm.
• Dr. Ambedkar Academy People’s Educational Trust: Centenary celebrations of former State Minister P. Kakkan, L-73, Anna Nagar East,  6:30 pm.
• Dr. Hande Educational Trust: Senthur Nambi talks on Swine Flu, Lakshi Talkies Rd., Shenoy Nagar, 3:00 pm.
• Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Inauguration of first year activites, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kazhipattur, 9:30 am.
• GSS Jain College: Lecture on consumer rights and responsibilities, Vepery, 11:30 am.
• Anna Adarsh College for Women: ‘Megh-Malhar 2009’ cultural event, Anna Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Madras Christian College: Decennial celebrations of self-financed stream, Tambaram, 10:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Orientation programme for Youth Red Cross volunteers, Mamallapuram, 3:00 pm.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of GKM Information Centre, Alapakkam-Mappedu Rd., 10:30 am.
• Vel Teach Multi Teach Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College: National symposium, Avadi-Alamadhi Rd., 9:30 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of post graduate orientation programme Perumalpattu, 10:30 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 10:15 am.
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Computer Society of India chapter, Paiyanoor, 10:00 am.
• EGS Computers India Private Limited: Conference on ‘Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Designs’, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 9:30 am.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Readers’ Forum meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Inauguration of drinking water Inauguration of drinking water facility, Corporation Girls High School, Mogappair, 4:00 pm; Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm; Rotary Club of Madras East: A.R.Srinivasan talks on ‘Films and Theatre Then, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bopsco School, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Kanagasabai presents (School of Fine Arts) Salangai Pooja of VAISHNAVI R. GANESH, Disciple of Smt. Sasirekha Raammohan &  Daughter of Mrs. & Mr. K. Raviganesh, Mylapore Today at R.K. Swamy Hall @ 6:30 pm.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust, 314, T.T.K. Road, Chennai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 Today at Mini Hall Sri Sadguru Gnanananada Sangeet Sammelan 3:00 pm: VARALAKSHMI ANANDAKUMAR, Kalyani Shankar, Neyveli K.V. Ramkumar Nanganallur S. Swaminathan 4:30 pm: R. SURYAPRAKASH, M.A. Krishnaswamy, Bangalore H. S. Sudhindra, N. Guruprasad; 6:00 pm: A.S. MURALI, M.A. Sundareswaran, Srimushnam V. Raja Rao, T.V. Vasan; 7:30 pm: T.M. KRISHNA, R.K. Sriramkumar, Guruvayur Durai, B.S. Purushothaman, Srirangam R. Kannan. All are Welcome.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust, 314, T.T.K. Road, Chennai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 Today Main Hall Concluding Day Natyarangam’s 13th Dance Festival “Bharatham Mahabhaaratham” 6:15 pm: GIRIJA RAMSWAMY (Sri Krishna) Harikatha; 7:00 pm: Bharatanatyam by SHEEJITHA KRISHNA (Krishna) Resource Person – Dr. Prema Nandakumar – Co-Sponsored by Bank of India.

1st September 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Trivitron Healthcare: Installation of digital mammography with stereotactic biopsy system, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Hotel Park Sheraton, 4:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai: 13th anniversary, Madras High Court judge S. Tamilvaanan participates, Hotel Sabari Inn, 7:00 pm.
• Anna University: Orientation programme on ‘Industrial expectations for placement and training officers, ‘Vice Chancellor P.Mannar Jawahar participates, College of Engineering, Guindy, 10.00 am.
• Presidency College Alumni Association: Meeting to felicitate documentary film maker S.Krishnaswamy, Kamarajar Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Madras Christian College: Decennial celebrations of evening college programmes, Tambaram, 4:30 pm.
• SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre: Workshop on ‘Good nutrition: foundation for a healthy life, ‘ Kattankalathur, 10:00 am.
• Department of Visual Communication, Ethiraj College for Women: Medios’09, College Auditorium, Ethiraj Salai, 10:00 am.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Lecture on ‘Research methods in business with special referece to SPSS’, Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 9:00 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Technical seminar on ‘Anti lock breaking system and multipoint fuel injection system’, Perumalpattu, 10:30 pm.
• Hindi Vidyalayam: Awareness camp on swine flu for students Barathi Rd., Perambur, 4:30 pm.
• Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan SSS: ‘Reverberations 2009’ annual inter-school cultural programme, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: A(H1N1) screening programme for students, Velammal Gardens, T.S Krishna Nagar, 9:00 am.
• The Mylapore Academy: 55th anniversary celebrations, P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt.Rd., Mylapore, 6:15 pm.
• Dr. Batra’s: Launch of Health, Mowbrays Flats, 282/2, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 12:30 pm.
• YMCA: Lecture on ‘Sangam literature: Mullaippattu,’Esplanade Auditorium, 6:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, Balfour Road, Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Bharat Kalachar Prog. For Sep. Yuva Utsav from 17th to 27th Venue: Sri YGP Auditorium, 17, Thirumalai Road, T.Nagar, All rasikas Welcome Prog. Details see www.bharatkalachar.com
• Hamsadhwani, 9790909567 Month Progs – Guru Sisya series concerts 5th Sep, 11th Sep. & 19th Sep. MS birthday remembrance concert 16th Sep, 20th Sep. Special prog. By Krishna Sweets.
• The Mylapore Fine Arts Club (Regd). Phone: 24997755 Programme for September, 09- 5th / Sat. / 6:45 pm. United Visuals present ‘IPL KUDUMBAM’ (by C.V. Chandramohan). 26th St / 6:45 pm VNS Manohar Theaters present R.S. Manohar’S masterpiece ‘DRONAR’.
• Veena Vaibhavam Today 7:30 pm: Sri R. Krishnaswami releases B. KANNAN’S CD Veena Vaibhavam.  Followed by his concert at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall.  Swathi Soft Solutions presentation.  All are Welcome.