Chennai events in August 2010

Today Chennai Events

30th August 2010

CULTURE

• International Research Institute of Lord Krishna Studies: Inauguration of cultural and archaeological exhibition ‘Enchanting Krishna’, Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali participates, Hotel Madurai Meenakshi Bhavan, 44/1, G.N. Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 3 p.m.
• C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: Photo and painting exhibition, 1, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 6 p.m.
• Ramalingar Pani Mandram: Launch of publications, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

• Express Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.: Inauguration of Express Avenue, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi participate, Whites Rd., Royapettah, 5 p.m.
• Tamizh Maanila Desiya League: Iftar Party, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Hotel Ashoka, Egmore, 5 p.m.
• CLRI: Inauguration of Knowledge Resource Centre, Triple Helix Auditorium, Adyar, 11-30 a.m.
• Association of British Scholars and Madras Book Club: Talk on ‘The Raj Bhavans of Tamil Nadu’, by historian S. Muthiah, British Council, 737, Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.
• Society of Auditors: Lecture on ‘Challenges to the profession’, 4 (180), Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.
• YRG Care: Inauguration of Science Symposium ‘HIV Science 2010′, Vigyan auditorium, CSIR Campus, Taramani, 8-30 a.m.
• CMWSSB: Seminar on ‘Rainwater harvesting and maintenance of RWH structures’, 1, Dr. Ranga Rd., Abiramapuram, 10-30 a.m.
• Arunthathiyar Human Rights Forum: Meeting, ICSA Centre, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.
• The Banyan: Inauguration of solar powered water purification unit, 2/242, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Kovalam, 2-30 p.m. Vels University: Lecture on ‘Power with in’, Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, 11 a.m.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Conference on ‘Key role of Life Sciences for the sustainable development in the world’, Padur, 9-30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: ‘Value Education Week’, Vepery, 8-30 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Paper presentation on ‘Cyber security’, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology: Freshers’ Day, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.
• TMG College of Arts and Science: Seminar on ‘OSI layers versus Web technology’, Manimangalam, 11 a.m.
• Veltech Dr. RR and Dr. SR Technical University: Symposium on ‘Velinsfire’10′, Avadi-Veltech Rd., 9-30 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: Inauguration of ‘CSE Students Forum’, Mevaloorkuppam, Kattagaram, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Forum on ‘Challenges in career management’, Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 1-30 p.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on ‘Software development’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Technical session on ‘Data mining as a path to discover true value of data’, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Induction day, Muthupudupet, Avadi IAF, 11 a.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women: Inauguration of visual communication programme ‘Medios 2010′, Ethiraj Salai, 10 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of NCC activities, Nungambakkam, 2-30 p.m.
• Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and College: Launch of Sanskrit Association programme ‘Tarangini’, Crescent Avenue Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 12-30 p.m.
• Vel Sri Ranga Sanku College: Workshop on ‘Arts and Science of resume preparation’, Avadi, 9-30 a.m.
• Makkal Thalaivar Ayya G.K. Moopanar Peravai: Memorial day for G.K. Moopanar, Kamarajar Memorial House, Thirumalai Pillai Rd., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality Group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd.,

29th August 2010

CULTURE

• Hamsadhwani: Valedictory of 20th anniversary celebrations, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 6-05 p.m.
• Sri Sayee Margam: Launch of publications, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

• Confederation of Tamil Nadu Malayalee Associations: ‘Aavanipoovarangu-2010′ celebrations, Pookolam competition, 9 a.m.; Union Minister Mullappally Ramachandran and Kerala Minister Elemaram Kareem participate, St. George Anglo Indian School, Poonamallee High Rd., 5.15 p.m.
• Department of Highways and Minor Ports: Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lays foundation stone of Outer Ring Road project, Ministers Vellakoil M.P.Saminathan and K.P.P. Samy, Pattabiram Railway Station Road, 5 p.m.
• Indian Dental Association: Programme on ‘Periodontics for general dental practitioners’, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Balaji Dental and Carniofacial Hospital, 30, K.B.Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 11.30 a.m.
• Exnora International: Five 10 Lights Out campaign, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Tower Park, Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Pavithram: Seminar on “Role of public towards differently-abled,’ Gokhale Sastri Hall, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Dr.A.Ramachandran’s Diabetes Hospitals: Prof. Ala Alwan, Assistant director-General, NCD and Mental Health, WHO, Geneva, delivers India Diabetes Research Foundation Gold Medal Oration Award 2010, Hotel Taj Mount Road, 5 p.m.
• The Doctors Club: Inauguration, Lady Andal School, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 4-15 p.m.
• St. Peter’s University: Convocation function, Avadi, 11 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Software contest for school students, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 11 a.m.
• A School: Cultural day celebration, Shri Krishna Gana Sabha, M.S. Salai, T. Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Medical Practitioners’ Association: Meeting, Halsted Surgical Clinic, 306, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 1 p.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, 7 p.m.
• Rajan Eye Care Hospital: National Eye Donation fortnight celebration, 5, Vidyodaya East 2nd St., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Bhavsar Maratah Educational Trust: Annual award distribution function, 49/23, Bangaru St., Anna Salai, 5-30 p.m.
• Vethathiriya Payilagam: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Matriculation School, Villivakkam, 5-30 p.m.
• Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Talk on ‘Ethics in health delivery services’, YMIA, V.M. St., Mylapore, 5-45 p.m.
• Indian Broadcasters Forum: Meeting, 81/18, 3rd East St., Thiruvanmiyur, 10-30 a.m.
• Nellai Erwadi Makkal Nala Mandram: Meeting, Hotel Imperial, 5 p.m.
• Vaithika Sri: Meeting, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 4 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Good Company Group, St. Theresa’s Church, Assumption School, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.; Miracle on Marina Group, Corporation School, 1, Venkatarangam Pillai St., Triplicane; and Circle of Life Group, Annai Velankanni Church premises, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer’s Church, 4 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Teresa Church, Nungambakkam High Rd., Nungambakkam; St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar; Dr. Boaz Memorial Hospital, Santhosapuram, Selaiyur; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I. School, Oragadam, Ambattur; 11 a.m.; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vysarpadi; 11-30 a.m. ; St. Francis Xavier Church, Broadway; 6 p.m.; Kesari HSS., near GRT Hotel, T.Nagar; Police Boys Club, Chinmaya Nagar, Koyambedu; and Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Clinic, Baby Nagar, Velachery; 7 p.m.

28th August, 2010

Culture

• Manali C. Kandasamy Family: Launch of publication, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Devaneyapavanar auditorium, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of DVD, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.
• Prasar Bharati: Onappoompulari, All India Radio, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Brahma Gana Sabha: Veenotsav ‘10, Ramakrishna Mission School, 71, Bazullah Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

General

• Confederation of Tamilnadu Malayalee Associations: ‘Aavani Poovarangu’ celebrations, Union Minister Mullappally Ramachandran, Kerala Ministers M.A. Baby and Elamaram Kareem, and Tamil Nadu Minister Parithi EIlamvazhuthi participate, St. George Anglo Indian School, Poonamallee High Rd., 6.15 p.m.
• Rosary MHSS.: Diamond jubilee celebrations, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Papanasam Sivan Salai, Santhome, 4 p.m.
• Madras Christian College HSS.: Inter-school youth parliament, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Chetpet, 2 p.m.
• ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI: Talk your way to Japan speech contest, 37, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 9 a.m.; Valedictory of Japan-India student conference, 3.30 p.m.
• Madras Mahajana Sabha: Kamarajar Award function, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, Area Office-III, 3, Vadivelu 2nd Cross Street, Perambur, 10.30 a.m.
• State Bank of India: Presentation of mobile dental clinic to Baskar Dental Foundation, 54, G.N.Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 10.15 a.m.
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Kanchi Paramacharya sathabhishekam commemoration celebration, East Mada St., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.
• British Council: Seminar on ‘Learn English’, 737, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.
• Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu: Seminar on ‘Entrepreneurship opportunities’, MSME-DI auditorium, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.45 p.m.
• Rangarajapuram Roja Malar Civic Exnora: Science exhibition, Chatrapathi Sivaji DAV Secondary School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Sri Ramachandra University: Voice Update 2010, Porur, 10.30 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of activities of the School of Languages, Nungambakkam, 10.31 a.m.
• Anna Adarsh College for Women: Science workshop on fascinating trends in nanotechnology, Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Symposium, Karapakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Value Education Week celebrations, 96, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: Symposium, Velammal Nagar, 9 a.m.
• Venkateswara College of Engineering: Technical symposium ‘PULSE’, Sriperumbudur, 9 a.m.
• TJS Engineering College: Freshers’ Day, Peruvoyal, Kavaraipettai, 10.30 a.m.
• Christ King Girls HSS.: Platinum jubilee celebrations, Tambaram East, 5 p.m.
• DAV Girls SSS.: Annual Day, 182, Avvai Shanmugam Rd., Gopalapuram, 5 p.m.
• Tiru Vi Ka Pechchu Payilarangam: Meeting, Holy Cross, 56, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.
• Samvit Sagar Trust: Meeting, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 4 p.m.
• Sriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam: Tirukkural Vizha 2010, Dr. MGR-Janaki College for Women, R.A.Puram, 9.30 a.m.
• Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Meeting, Alagappa School, GK.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Tree Bank: Camp for school students, Govt. Forest, Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• Sevalaya: Training on child rights, Kasuva Village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.
• Sankara Eye Hospital: Free eye cataract surgery camp, Panchayat Union Primary School, Thandalam, 9 a.m.; Don Bosco Primary School, 34, Balakrishnan St., Vyasarpadi, 9 a.m.
• Indian Officers’ Association: Free health camp, 69, Thiru Vi Ka High Rd., Royapettah, 9 a.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Eye screening camp, Sivasakthi Temple Mandapam, 28, Chandrasekar Nagar, Manali Rd., 8 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point group, Luz Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkatuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

27th August, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board: Inauguration of Dolls exhibition, Minister K. Ramachandran participates, Kuralagam, 5 p.m.
• Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Indo-Russian Women’s Association and Indian Society for Culture and Friendship: 63rd anniversary of Indian Independence, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 5.30 p.

GENERAL EVENTS

• Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States: Inauguration of OASISCON, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Mediation and Conciliation Centre, Madras High Court: Mediation training programme, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, P.S.K.R. Salai, R.A.Puram, 9.30 a.m.
• Chennai Metrowater: Meeting on rain water harvesting, Area office V, 227, Second Avenue, 12th Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
• Centre for Security Analysis: Workshop on ‘The Naxal Threat: Causes, State Responses and Consequences,’ The Residency Towers, 9.30 a.m.
• Sindhi Chamber of Commerce: Presentation of ‘Outstanding Citizen’s Award’, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 5.30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on personal effectiveness, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.
• Madras Kerala Samaj Education Society: Anniversary celebration, Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Symposium, Poonamallee Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 9.30 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of first P.G. programmes for the academic year, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• BKR College of Engineering and Technology: Freshers’ week celebrations, Chennai Tirupathi Highway, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on recent trends in rehabilitation engineering, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Vel Tech Technical University: Technical symposium, Dept. of MCA, 42, Avadi Vel Tech Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• SSS Jain College: Installation of Rotaract Club, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 3 p.m.
• Sathyabama University: Launch of ‘Patent Literacy Campaign-lecture series on intellectual property rights’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9 a.m.
• Dr. MGR University: Workshop on recent trends in data warehousing, Maduravoyal, 9.30 a.m.
• SKR Engineering College and TEDA: Seminar on renewable energy, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9.30 a.m.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Launch of Mathematics Association, Thoraipakkam, 10.15 a.m.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of induction programme, Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 9.15 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Campus interview, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• GSS Jain College: Inauguration of health and nutrition club, Vepery, 11.30 a.m.
• Sri Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya Girls’ HSS.: School day, 134, Usman Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Madras Christian College HSS.: Inauguration of inter school youth parliament, Chetpet, 9.30 a.m.
• Christ King Girls’ HSS.: Platinum jubilee celebrations, Tambaram East, 5 p.m.
• Ramaratnam Nursery and Primary School: Annual day, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 2.45 p.m.
• Chennai Press Club: National council meeting of Indian Federation of Working Journalists, Santhome HSS., 10 a.m.
• Sevalaya: Credibility alliance state council meeting, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• MTS Academy: Meeting, Chennai Girls HSS., Nungambakkam, 2.15 p.m.
• Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: V.V.Natarajan speaks on Thirukkural, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church Premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peters Church, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

26th August, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital & Eye Research Centre: Launch of national postgraduate CME programme, Hotel Chola Sheraton, 5 p.m. Chennai Metropolitan Water
• Supply and Sewerage Board: Meet on rain water harvesting, Metrowater Area office IV, New Avadi Rd., 12.30 p.m.
• ACCS: National conference on `Indian feminism towards new frontiers’, 40/6A, Panayur Kuppam Rd., Sholinganallur Post, 10.15 a.m.
• LCR College of Engineering & Technology: First year inauguration day, Kanchipadi, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Seminar, Karapakkam, 9.30 a.m.; Guest lecture, 2.30 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: National level symposium, Veeraraghavapuram, 4 p.m. Srinivasa Institute of
• Engineering & Technology: First year inauguration day, Parivakkam, 9.15 a.m. Sriram Engineering College: Guest lecture, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on communications, Kuthambakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College: `Karishma 2010′ Hindi literary fest, Additional Commissioner of Police Shakeel Akhter participates, Vepery, 9.30 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts &Science: Seminar, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Vidhya Sagar Women’s College: Inauguration of students union, G.S.T. Rd., Vedanarayanapuram, 2 p.m. Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting on latest developments in tax audit, Prince Arcade, 2-L, 22 A, Cathedral Rd., 6.30 p.m.
• National Maritime Foundation (Chennai Chapter): Meeting, Sea Farers Club, Rajaji Salai, 11 a.m.
• MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, University of Madras, Chepauk, 6 p.m. Rotary Club of Madras
• Northwest: Meeting, Rajam Hall, MIT Campus, Chromepet, 3.30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Super Kings: `Charternite celebration’, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m. Sevalaya: Training programme, Kasuva Village, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Chennai School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Madhavaram and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.
• Periya Puranam: Durai Namachivayam, Pidarimankali Amman Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m. Raja Vidhya Raj Guhya Yogam: Siva Yogananda, Sat Sangh Hall, North Park St., Venkatapuram, Ambattur, 6.45 p.m. Thirumurai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.
• Vishnusahasranamam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

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

25th  August 2010

GENERAL EVENTS

• Indian Red Cross Society-Tamil Nadu Branch: Celebrations of 61st anniversary of Geneva Conventions, Madras High Court Judge K.Venkataraman participates, 32/50, Montieth Rd., Egmore, 4.30 p.m.
• Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter and IEEE Computer Society Madras Chapter: Lecture on “Intelligent Robots” by N.Natarajan, Associate Professor of E&CE, University of Michigan, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.
• Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility Centre of D.B.T.: National workshop on “Pharmacogenomics,” Presidency College, 10 a.m.
• Indo-American Chamber of Commerce: “Meet success first hand” programme, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8 a.m.
  Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Seminar on “The need for rainwater harvesting structures and their maintenance,” Area Office, 4/1, Rathina Sabapathi St., Old Washermenpet, 10 a.m.
• C.T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women: Lecture, Sembium, 10 a.m.
• Tamilial Aaivu Manram: Inaugural function, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, 11.30 a.m.
• Madras Management Association: Lecture, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.
• MCC HSS.: Quiz competition in Chemistry, Harington Rd., Chetpet, 9 a.m.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: Meeting, Madhanangkuppam, 10 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Inaugural function of NSS Unit, Vepery High Rd., 2.30 p.m.
• T. S. Narayanaswami College of Arts and Science: Inaugural function of Tamil Association, Navalur, 10 a.m.
• SRM University: Semester abroad program, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.
• VELS University: Women empowerment programme, Pallavaram, 9 a.m.
• DMI College of Engineering: ‘ALTIUS 10′ national symposium, Palanchur, 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Synthesis and characterisation of smart materials,’ Veppampattu, 10 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Despotix 10,’ Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: First year orientation programme, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Presidency Club, Ethiraj Salai, 7 p.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Ifthar meet, B/2, Jamal’s Fenton Court, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 5.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

24th August 2010

Culture Events

• Chennai Heritage and Freemasons’ Sight & Sound: A song and dance presentation ‘People’s park vazhi nadai chindu’, Freemasons Hall, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.

General Events

• Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology: Presentation of Tamil Nadu Scientist Award, Minister K.Ponmudy participates, Anna University, Guindy, 10-30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Advocates’ Association: Inauguration of national seminar on ‘Role of lawyers in national litigation policy’, Supreme Court judges P. Sathasivam and A. K. Ganguly and Madras High Court Chief Justice M. Yusuf Eqbal participate, Madras High Court, 5 p.m.
• Presidency College Alumni Association: Celebration of Raja Sir Muthaiah Chettiyar’s birthday, High Court Justices S. Jagadeesan and S. Mohan participate, Presidency College, 6 p.m.
• B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Raja Sir Dr. M.A. Muthiah Chettiar Endowement Lecture by C.N.R.Rao, Honorary president of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research and Inauguration of Polymer Nano Technology Centre, G.S.T. Rd., Vandalur, 11-45 a.m.
• Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Programme on ‘Significance of harnessing rain water and maintaining rainwater harvesting systems’, Area office 2, M.C. Rd., Washermenpet, 10-30 a.m.
• Science City: Inauguration of awareness workshop on ‘Nanoscience and nanotechnology’, Periyar Science and Technology Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10-30 a.m.
• Organising Committee: Felicitation function for former Minister H.V. Hande, Devaneya Paavaanar Library, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Inauguration of workshop on renewable sources of energy, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on ‘English communication and personality development’, Kuthambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Higher education opportunities in universities abroad’, Thandalam, 10-30 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: NSS students conduct awareness rally, M.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.
• Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangatham, Chennai Corporation and C.P. Ramaswamy Aiyer Foundation: Launch of ‘My Earth, My Duty’ awareness campaign, Queen Mary’s College, Kamarajar Salai, 10-30 a.m.
• Ambattur Krishnapuram Residents’ Association: Meeting, Krishnapuram Park, Ambattur, 6 p.m.
• YMCA: Meeting, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., 6 p.m.
• Thirumurai Paathugappu Sangam: Talk on ‘Purananooru’, Chennai Boys HSS, Jones Rd., West Saidapet, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivam 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 and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor; and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

23rd August 2010

Culture Events

• Association of British Scholars and The Faraway Tree Gallery: Inauguration of art exhibition ‘Different Strokes’, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Road, 6 p.m.
• School of Thought, Word and Deed: Launch of CD, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, Sri Varasiddhi Vallabha Mahaganapathy Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha: Inauguration of Drama Festival, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-15 p.m.
• Madras Kerala Samaj: Onam celebrations, Kerala Samajam Hall, 9 (903), Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.
• Alliance Francaise of Madras: Inauguration of drawing exhibition ‘Faces of War’, 24, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.
• Penguin Books India and Prakriti Foundation: Launch of publication, 564, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 7 p.m.
• Sri Annai Kamakshi Kalaikoodam: Painting exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Road, 6 p.m.

General Events

• Tamil Nadu Federation of Women Lawyers: Inauguration, Supreme Court Judge P. Sathasivam participates, New Additional Law Chambers, Madras High Court, 4-30 p.m.
• ICAI: Convocation 2010, Hotel Green Park, 10-30 a.m.
• India-ASEAN-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting, Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, 5 p.m.
• Dena Bank: Inauguration of branch, 203, Mudichur Rd., West Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• Women’s Indian Association-Chennai: Inauguration of Community College, 177, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Inauguration of exhibition ‘Our Body Guard’, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 11 a.m.
• Satya Nilayam Research Institute and International Association for Christian Social Training: Inauguration of conference on ‘Family in a multicultural society; Changing facts and faces of living’, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• SKR Engineering College: Students induction programme, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9-30 a.m.
• RMK Engineering College: Inauguration of technical symposium, RSM Nagar. Kavaraipettai, 9 a.m.
• Jaya Suriya Engineering College: Inauguration, Koduvelli, 9-30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College: Lecture on ‘Java and Web Design’, Vepery High Rd., 9 a.m.; Onam celebrations, 12-30 p.m.
• The Shakespeare Millennium Club: Lecture on Shakespeare, Cosmopolitan Club, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality Group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

22nd August 2010

Culture Events

• Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of CD/DVD ‘Rajarajeswaram 1000′, Minister Durai Murugan participates, Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Durgabhai Deshmukh Rd., R.A. Puram, 9 a.m.
• Exnora International: Launch of book ‘Oru Thanimara Thoppu’, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

General Events

• TN Government: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi inaugurates housing scheme for film workers, Centenary Building, Madras University, 10 a.m.
• Shree Arihant Jain Mandal: Anniversary celebrations, Tamil Isai Sangam, Esplanade, 9.30 a.m.
• Kumbakonam Old Students’ Association, Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs and YMIA: Meeting, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Swabodhini: Anniversary celebrations, 21/1, Avvai Nagar Main Rd., Thiruvanmiyur, 3.30 p.m.
• Children’s Club: P. Vanchinathan of Chennai Mathematical Institute talks on ‘Number theory and Cryptography’, 96, V.M. St., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Youth Association for Social Service: Tree plantation, 13th Cross St., Senthil Nagar, Kolathur, 10 a.m.
• Tamilnadu Investors’ Association: Meeting, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Selfless Movement Improving Life Everywhere (SMILE): Annual day celebration, M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettiar Matric. HSS., Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 4 p.m.
• Citizens’ Forum against Corrupt Practices: Meeting, Kalyana Nagar Association, 29, West Circular Rd., Mandavelipakkam, 4 p.m.
• The Sankara Nethralaya Academy: Continuing optometric education for optometrists, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., 8.30 a.m.
• Madan Homeo Clinic and Pharmacy: Anniversary celebrations, Lucky Kalyana Mandapam, Karuneegar St., Adambakkam, 6 p.m.
• Thambiran Heart and Vascular Institute: Inauguration, Q-36, 17th St., Anna Nagar, 7.30 a.m.
• South India Diet Herbal Yoga and Nature Cure Trust: Nature cure camp, Sri Dhanvandri Herbals, 32, Ramaswamy Raja St., Arumbakkam, 10 a.m.
• Education Overseas Academy: Education fair, EOA Model Centre, 1st Floor, Rosy Towers, 7, Nungambakkam High Rd., 10 a.m.
• South Indian Telugu Welfare Association: Poets meet, Sri Ramakrishna Mission High School, Bazullah Rd., T. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.
• Vasantha Memorial Trust: Anniversary celebrations, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6.15 p.m.
• Humour Club International: Meeting, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 4.20 p.m.
• Radhatri Nethralaya: Free eye screening, C.S.I. Church, Vellavadu village, Tiruvallur, 9.30 a.m.
• Shri Andal Alagar Educational Trust: Opening of kalyana mandapam, Mamandur, 7.23 a.m.
• Surabharati Samiti: Meeting, Dr. Alagappa Matric. HSS., 49, G.K. St., Purasawalkam, 4 p.m.
• A.N.S. Foundation: A.N. Sivaraman Memorial oration, Gokhale Sastri Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Thirukural Peravai: Meeting, Lakshmi Ammal MHSS., New Colony, Chromepet, 4 p.m.
• Wesley Church: Dedication service, Thiruvelangadu, 11 a.m.
• Tamilnadu Thiruvallur Tamil Kalai Ilakya Sangam: Meeting, Sri Satya MHSS., Justice Chellappa Nayakar St., Poonamallee, 10 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Good Company Group, St. Teresa’s Church, Assumption School, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.; Miracle on Marina Group, Corporation School, 1, Venkatarangam Pillai St., Triplicane; and Circle of Life Group, Annai Velankanni Church premises, Besant Nagar; 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Holy Angels Convent, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer’s Church, 4 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Teresa Church, Nungambakkam High Rd., Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar; Dr. Boaz Memorial Hospital, Santhosapuram, Selaiyur; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, C.S.I. School, Orakadam, Ambattur; 11 a.m.; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vysarpadi, 11.30 a.m.; St. Francis Xavier Church, Broadway, 6 p.m.; Kesari HSS., near GRT Hotel, T. Nagar; Police Boys Club, Chinmaya Nagar, Koyambedu; and Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Clinic, Baby Nagar, Velachery, 7 p.m.

21st August 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Vinnyasa Premier Art Gallery: Painting exhibition ‘Aesthetic musings,’ 21/11, First Main Rd., CIT Colony, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• The Sruti Foundation: Presentation of Awards, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada St., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

• Sri Ramachandra University: The first Vice Chancellor Dr.Lalitha Kameswaran felicitation committee endowment oration 2010, Porur, 11.30 a.m.
• Chennai Harbour Pensioners’ Association: Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Ettiyappa Naicker School, Surya Narayana Chetty St., Royapuram, 3 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Investors’ Association: Workshop on basics of investing, LLA Building, 735, Anna Salai, 9.30 a.m.
• Health and Family Welfare Department: Inauguration of the Hand Transplant programme, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 7 p.m.
• The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: Meeting, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 3.30 p.m.
• Association of Chartered Accountants: Lecture, Madras Hire Purchase Association Hall, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6.15 p.m.
• Loyola Matriculation HSS.: Annual Day, Kodambakkam, 5.30 p.m.
• M.K.M. Matriculation School: Annual Day, Subashree Nagar, Porur, 3 p.m.
• Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School: Model United Nations, Vasantha Press Rd., Adyar, 10 a.m.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Launch of website, Syndicate Hall, Anna University, 10 a.m.
• University of Madras: Campus recruitment, Centenary Auditorium, Chepauk, 7 a.m.
• Adhiparasakthi Engineering College: Workshop, Melmaruvathur, 9.30 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on Industrial Automation, Thiruninravur, 10.30 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: Meeting, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.
• Our Lady College of Education: Graduation Day, Kundrathur, 10.30 a.m.
• MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Meeting, Nungambakkam High Rd., 10.30 a.m.
• DB Jain College: Lecture, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.
• Ullas Trust: Scholarship distribution, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 9 a.m.
• FPA India: Meeting, 54, Arcot Rd., Vadapalani, 3.30 p.m.
• Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, PS HSS., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.
• The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture, Alagappa School, G.K.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo Matric HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.
• South India Social Cultural Academy: Distribution of awards, Hotel Palmgrove, 4 p.m.
• Young Men’s Christian Association: Oratorical contest, 24, West Cott Rd., Royapettah, 10 a.m.
• Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamil Sangam: Kannadasan Birth anniversary, Ramakrishna Mission HSS., Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Sevalaya: Training on ‘Child rights,’ Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church premises, 47, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church Premises, Choolai, 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., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

20th August 2010

GENERAL EVENTS

• Institute for Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery: Symposium on hand transplantation, Government Stanley Hospital, Old Jail Rd., 9 a.m.
• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Sadbhavana Diwas, Sriperumbudur, 10.30 a.m.
• Lions Club International: Inauguration of Children Green Park, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Spurtank Rd., Egmore, 6 p.m.
• MTS Academy and Science City: Science Meet, Chennai High School, Mylapore, 2.15 p.m.
• Department of Economics, University of Madras: Lecture on ‘Poverty scenario: Cross country experiences,’ Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.
• Women’s Christian College: Seminar on ‘Pragmatic approach to patenting,’ Nungambakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• S.K.R. Engineering College: Seminar on ‘Laser radar remote sensing of atmosphere,’ Agarmel, 10 a.m.
• Vaels Institute of Business Administration: Lecture on ‘International Financial Reporting Standards,’ Pallavaram, 2 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College and Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Initiation Day, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Automotive suspension systems,’ Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Sri Ramanujar Engineering College: Inauguration of classes for the academic year, Vandalur, 9.30 a.m.
• SRM University: Lecture on ‘Advances in communication technology,’ Vadapalani, 2.15 p.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Motivational workshop, Karapakkam, 8.30 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inter-departmental workshop, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Adhiparasakthi Engineering College: Renewable Energy Day, Melmaruvathur, 10 a.m.
• Jerusalem College of Engineering: Inauguration of courses for the academic year, Narayanapuram, 10 a.m.
• Sri Krishna Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Railway electrification and electric traction,’ Panapakkam, 8.15 a.m.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Lecture on ‘Minimal RBF Neural Networks – Theory and Applications,’ Pennalur, 2 p.m.
• Christian Journalists Association: Launch, Thirumoorthi St., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.
• St.John’s International Residential School: Inauguration of inter-school commerce festival, Palanjur, 9.30 a.m.
• National Service Scheme: Workshop on ‘Disaster management,’ CPCL Polytechnic College, Manali, 9.30 a.m.
• Madras Management Association and Zeal: Workshop on ‘Empower,’ Hotel GRT Grand, 10 a.m.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Workshop on IFRS, Hotel Park Sheraton, 9 a.m.
• State Bank of India: Distribution of blood collection monitors, Jeevan Blood Bank, Besant Rd., Gopalapuram, 4.30 p.m.
• Durgabai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre: Clinical meeting programme on ‘Power to protect from influenza,’ Andhra Mahila Sabha, R.A.Puram, noon.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singarampillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singarampillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Main Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill bus stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peters Church, Vysarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

19th August 2010

Culture Events

• Dept. of English, Ethiraj College for Women and Emerald Publishers: Launch of publications, Ethiraj Salai, 11.30 a.m.

General Events

• Consulate General of Japan: Distribution of certificates of commendation to IJCCI and ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI Tamil Nadu Centre, 5B, Chittaranjan Rd., Teynampet, 3 p.m.
• University of Madras, Chennai Corporation and Kyoto University: Launch of ‘Safer Chennai Campaign’, Syndicate Room, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 3 p.m.
• Madras Veterinary College: Workshop on ‘Recent concepts in the diagnosis and control of Avian Oncogenic Viruses’, Vepery, 10 a.m.
• TCTU-INTUC: Meeting, Kamaraj Hall, Teynampet, 9 a.m.
• Science City and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research: Valedictory of awareness campaign on nuclear technology, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 4 p.m.
• Sugar Technologists’ Association of India and South Indian Sugarcane and Sugar Technologists’ Association: Joint convention, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Nesakkaram-SEEDS: Inauguration of cultural fest of pavement and slum women’s self-help groups, Valluvar Kottam, 11 a.m.
• ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on ‘IFRS – an introduction and first time adoption from Indian perspective’, ICWAI Bhavan, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Sai Baba Bhaktha Samajam: Aradhana celebrations of Swami Kesavaiah, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, 4, West Club Rd., Shenoy Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Seminar on ‘Donate eyes…gift sight’, Karapakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: ‘COMFEST 2010,’ 96, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 9.30 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Freshers’ day, Tiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.; Forum on managerial effectiveness of new age employees, 10 a.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women and Dept. of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University: Workshop on menstrual hygiene management, Ethiraj Salai, 9.30 a.m.
• Bhakthavatsalam Memorial College for Women: Graduation Day, Korattur, 3 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Lecture on ‘Communication skill’, Kuthambakkam, 11.20 a.m.
• Velammal Institute of Technology: Freshers’ Day, Panchetti, 10 a.m.
• Eswari Engineering College: Inaugural function for freshers, Ramapuram, 10.30 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Special lecture on ‘Software engineering’, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraghavapuram, 10 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: Freshers’ day, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Kings Engineering College: Induction Day, Irungattukottai, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Conference on ‘Emerging trends in wavelet applications in medical image processing’, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• KCS Kasi Nadar College of Arts and Science: Health camp and blood donation camp, 96, Ellaya Mudali St., R.K. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Blood grouping for first year students, Central Polytechnic College, Taramani, 10 a.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, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, near Tower, 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.

18th August 2010

Culture Events

• Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan: Inauguration of dolls exhibition, Minister K.Ramachandran participates, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.
• Hamsadhwani: Presentation of awards, Youth Hostel, II Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 6.05 p.m.
• Madras Kerala Samaj: Onam fair, 903, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.
• Poompuhar: ‘Festival of Crafts’ exhibition, C.P.Arts Centre, Eldams Rd., 10 a.m.

General Events

• E.L.M.Fabricius HSS.: Laying of stone for new block, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, Purasawalkam, 10 a.m.
• Tata Consultancy Services: Regional finals of ‘TCS IT wiz 2010′, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, The Music Academy, 12.45 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology: Inauguration of ‘Intellectual Property Facilitation Centre for MSME’, Directorate of Technical Education campus, Guindy, 11 a.m.
• REACH and Catholic Health Association of India: Launch of ‘GFATM Round 9 project in Tamil Nadu’, Hotel Savera, 10.30 a.m.
• Church of South India-Diocese of Madras: Release of ‘Golden Traits in Couplets’, St.George’s Cathedral, Cathedral Rd., 5.30 p.m.
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Center for Asia Studies: Seminar on ‘Refugee situation in India today’, Hotel Raj Palace Sundar, 10 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu AITUC: Conference, Anna Arangam, Sivananda Salai, 2 p.m.
• Anitra Trust: Workshop on water resources management in Tamil Nadu, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 9.30 a.m.
• SIRC-ICAI: Meeting on risk based internal audit, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6.15 p.m.
• Indian Institute of Security Management: Seminar on ‘Emerging trends in life and fire safety management,’ Hotel Marina Towers, 9.30 a.m.
• Computer Society of India and IEEE Computer Society: Workshop on cloud computing, IIT Madras, 9.30 a.m.
• Madras Management Association: Discussion on team work in crisis, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 6 p.m.
• Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone: Workshop for SMEs, Hotel Taj Mount Road, 9.30 a.m.
• Centre for Women’s Studies, Ethiraj College and Department of Women’s Studies, Bharathidasan University: Workshop on menstrual hygiene management, Ethiraj College, 9.30 a.m.
• Anna University: Conference on emerging technologies in renewable energy, Vivekananda auditorium, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Orientation programme for the 2010-11 batch students, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• University of Madras: Lecture on present dynamics of IT industry, Dept. of Management Studies, Chepauk, 2.30 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Launch of Rotaract Club, Thandalam, 1 p.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Signing of MoU with Eastern University, Sri Lanka, West Tambaram, 10.10 a.m.
• Alpha Arts and Science College: Art Melange, Porur, 3 p.m.
• GSS Jain College: Inauguration of ‘Citizen Consumer Club’, Vepery, 12.30 p.m.
• Vel Tech Dr.RR and Dr.SR Technical University: Conference, Avadi-Vel Tech Rd., 10 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: Launch of ECE Students’ Forum, Valarpuram post, 10.30 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Workshop on emerging trends in image processing, Perumalpattu, 9 a.m.
• The Bible University of Holy Spirit, New Jerusalem and Bethlehem: Convocation, Hotel Ashoka, 9 a.m.
• PSBB SSS.: Programme on ‘Salute to the South’, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 5.30 p.m.
• Karur Vysya Bank: Opening of branch, Dr.Varadarajan St., Vedachalam Nagar, Chengalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Gandhi Study Circle: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
• Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Annual painting competition for school students, AVM Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam, Mylapore, 9 a.m.
• Sri Nataraja Kalvi Kazhagam: Distribution of stationery to students, 13/41, Mallan Ponnappa St., Triplicane, 6 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, 7.30 p.m.
• Bharathi Vidyalaya SSS.: Annual day, Sholinganallur-Medavakkam High Rd., Perumbakkam, 5 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, Walltax Rd.,; and St.Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

17th August 2010

Culture Events

• Goethe-Institute: Workshop on ‘Bringing books and children together’, Max Mueller Bhavan, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Jaipur Textiles: Inauguration of ‘Artisan’s fair’, Sri Sankara Hall, 281, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 11-30 a.m.

General Events

• School Education Department: Distribution of job orders on compassionate grounds, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, St. Raphael’s Girls HSS., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Postmaster General, Chennai City Region: Inauguration of Philatelic exhibition, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Anna Road Head Post Office, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.
• Calibre Educational Foundation: Inauguration of symposium on child psychology ‘No kidding’, IIT-Madras, 9 a.m.
• Science City and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research: Inauguration of 3-day awareness programme on ‘Nuclear technology’, Periyar Science and Technology Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.
• The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University: Talk on ‘Protection of refugees in India: Opportunities and challenges’ by Montserrat Feixas Vihe, Chief of Mission, UNHCR (Delhi), 5, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, 3.30 p.m.
• The Institution of Engineers: Talk on ‘Nano technology’, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Loyola College: Distribution of educational aid for widows and children, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on ‘Training in aptitude’, Kuthambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Department of Management Studies, Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on ‘Strategic business management’, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Inauguration of Computer Society of India (Student chapter), Ramapuram, 1-45 p.m.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Inauguration of inter-collegiate Commerce festival ‘Cynosure 2010′, Vepery High Rd., 11 a.m.
• B.S.Abdur Rahman University: Inauguration of Society of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, G.S.T. Rd., Vandalur, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Training relevance for financial services’, C.T.H. Rd., Tiruninravur, 8-45 a.m.
• Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan SSS.: Anniversary celebrations, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.
• YMCA: Meeting, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivam 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 and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor; and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

August 15, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Organising Committee: Launch of publication ‘Tireless Voice — Relentless Journey’, Andhra Club, T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

Independence Day celebration:

• Tamil Nadu Govt.: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi unfurls national flag, Fort St. George, 8.30 a.m.
• YMCA, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., Esplanade, 7 a.m.; Oxford Matriculation HSS., 57, South K.R.Koil St., West Mambalam, 7 a.m.
• Integral Coach Factory, ICF Shell Administrative Office, 7.30 a.m.; Southern Railway, New General Office, Park Town, 7.30 a.m.; Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, 7.30 a.m.
• Stella Maris College, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Cathedral Rd., 8 a.m.; Office of the Commissioner of Central Excise, 26/1, Nungambakkam High Rd., 8 a.m.; Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women, Sethu Bhaskara Nagar, Madhanangkuppam, 8 a.m.; Lions Club of Chennai Periamet, Sundaram Matriculation School, Vallal Pari St., M.G.R. Nagar, 8 a.m.; Aziz Nagar 2nd Street Civic Exnora, Kodambakkam, 8 a.m.; Nanganallur Eastern Sector Residents’ Welfare Association, 3, 21st St., Nanganallur, 8 a.m.; S.B.I.O.A. Model MHSS., 6th Main Rd., Mogappair West, 8 a.m.
• Giants Group of Chennai Main, Chennai HSS., Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 8.25 a.m.
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, 690, Anna Salai, Nandanam, 8.30 a.m.; Krishnapuram Residents’ Association, Municipality Park, Krishnapuram, Ambattur, 8.30 a.m.; State Bank of India, 16, College Lane, Nungambakkam, 8.30 a.m.; Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, 208/2, Jawaharlal Nehru Rd., Arumbakkam, 8.30 a.m.; The Young Men’s Indian Association, 49, Moore St., Parrys, 8.30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, Sathyamurthy Bhavan, General Patters Road, Anna Salai, 9 a.m.; Shri Natesan Vidyasala MHSS., Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 9 a.m.; Virugambakkam Residents Welfare Association, Corporation Community Hall, Kamarajar Salai, Virugambakkam, 9 a.m.; Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• The Gopalapuram Boys’ HSS., 11, Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 9 a.m.; Tree Bank: Planting of saplings, Community Hall, 77, Kamarajar Salai, Virugambakkam, 9 a.m.; Sivananda Saraswathi Sevashram and Sevashram Schools, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.
• Lamech HSS., Kaikkankuppam, Alwarthirunagar, 9.15 a.m.; Shreyans Foundation, 57, Wallajah Rd., Triplicane, 9.15 a.m.
• Metropolitan Transport Corporation, Pallavan House, Anna Salai, 9.30 a.m.; Manidhanaeyam Free IAS Academy, Madras High Court Judge Chitra Venkataraman participates, Chellammal Women’s College, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Kaligi Ranganathan Montford MHSS., Ananda Velu St., Perambur, 9.30 a.m.; Sri Sarada Middle School, West Mambalam, 9.30 a.m.
• Madras High Court, Chief Justice M.Y. Eqbal participates, Esplanade, 10 a.m.; Dhandeeswaram Public Library Readers’ Forum, Dhandeeswaram Nagar, 7th Avenue, Velachery, 10 a.m.; Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College, Manjambakkam Rd., Madhavaram, 10 a.m.; Jain Vidhyaashram, Othawadai St., Puzhal, 10 a.m.; Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS., Poonamallee High Rd., Arumbakkam, 10 a.m.; Sevalaya, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, 10 a.m.
• Yuva Shakthi, Youth motivation camp, Anna University, Guindy, 10.30 a.m.
• Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, prize distribution function, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, 11 a.m.; Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority, North Fort Rd., High Court Building, 11 a.m.; Lions Club of Metro Purasai, Hotel Southern Crest, 11 a.m.; Lions Club of Avishkar, Pandian Thirumana Mandapam, 10, Station Rd., West Mambalam, 11 a.m.
• Illakiya Mandram, 3, 4th Cross St., LIC Colony, Pammal, 6 p.m.
• Bharath Kalachar, Thirumalaipillai Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
• Highways Department and Southern Railway: Inauguration of Tambaram Sanatorium flyover, Ministers T.M. Anbarasan and Vellakoil M.P. Saminathan participate, Tambaram Sanatorium-Station Road junction, 6.30 p.m.
• Frontier Lifeline: Meeting to felicitate beneficiaries of Kaliagnar Insurance Scheme, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, R-30-C, Ambattur Industrial Estate Rd., 3 p.m.
• Landmark Bookstore: Landmark Quiz, The Music Academy, 2.30 p.m.
• Church of Our Lady of Light: Annual feast, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Vedasreni Hindu Dharma Paripalana Trust: Inauguration function, Raja Kalyana Mandapam, Velachery Main Rd., Velachery, 6 p.m.
• Sri Panchamuga Anajaneyar Trust: Distribution of scholarships to students, Gowrivakkam, 6 p.m.
• Association of Physicians of India: Annual day celebration, Hotel GRT Grand Days, 8.30 a.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Darshan and Students Vision Academy: Educational awareness programme and distribution of awards, 15, Bapalal Bhavan, 1st Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 5.30 p.m.
• Southern Railway Catholic Welfare Association: Meeting, St. Luke’s Church, Anna Nagar, 5 p.m.
• Sri Aurobindo Society: Aurobindo birth anniversary celebration, AP-514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
• MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Alumni meet, Nungambakkam High Rd., 9 a.m.
• Sankara Eye Hospital: Eye screening camp, Muthu Primary School, 9th St., Padi Pudhu Nagar, Ambattur, 9 a.m.
• Lakshmi Nagar Civic Welfare Association: Madras Day celebration, Community Park, 46th St., Lakshmi Nagar, Nanganallur, 4 p.m.
• Malayala Manorama: Onam celebrations, Bain School, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 8.30 a.m.
• Wesley Alumni Association: Meeting, Westcott Rd., Royapettah, 5 p.m.
• Chennai Friends Forum: Annual day celebration, Anoop Mahal, Balaiah Garden, Madipakkam, 5 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Thamizh Sangam: Meeting, Valliammal MHSS., Anna Nagar East, 10 a.m.
• Humour Club International: Meeting, Chennai Corporate Club, City Centre Plaza, Anna Salai, 3.30 p.m.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: Meeting, GSS Vijai Jain Vidyalaya, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 8 a.m.
• Sri Ramakrishna Math: Annual meeting of rural youths, Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.
• Alumni Association P.T. Lee Chengalvaraya Naicker Polytechnic College: Alumni Day celebration, E.V.K. Sampath Rd., Vepery, 3 p.m.
• Malayala Vidyalayam High School: Onam celebrations, 52, Venkitadri St., Kosapet, 10 a.m.
• The Kilpauk Residents’ Welfare Association: ‘Kilpauk Utsav’, Sri Saraswath Association Hall, 88/28, Ormes Rd., Kilpauk, 5.30 p.m.
• Tattvaloka: ‘Vardhanti’ celebration, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Good Company Group, St. Theresa’s Church, Assumption School, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.; Miracle on Marina Group, Corporation School, 1, Venkatarangam Pillai St., Triplicane; and Circle of Life Group, Annai Velankanni Church premises, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer’s Church, 4 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Teresa Church, Nungambakkam High Rd., Nungambakkam; St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar; Dr. Boaz Memorial Hospital, Santhosapuram, Selaiyur; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I. School, Oragadam, Ambattur; 11 a.m.; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vysarpadi; 11.30 a.m. ; St. Francis Xavier Church, Broadway; 6 p.m.; Kesari HSS., near GRT Hotel, T.Nagar; Police Boys Club, Chinmaya Nagar, Koyambedu; and Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Clinic, Baby Nagar, Velachery; 7 p.m.

August 14, 2010

Culture Events

• The Mylapore Fine Arts Club: Inauguration of drama festival, Musiri Subramaniam Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• The Chennai Circle, ASI: Inauguration of photo exhibition ‘Chennaiyil Paadal Pettra Tiruthalangal’, Fort St. George, 4.30 p.m.
• C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: Lecture on ‘Music as history in Tamil Nadu’, 1, Eldams Rd., 10.30 a.m.
• Pasumpon Fine Arts: Sivaji Ganesan Memorial lecture, Pasumpon Thevar Mandapam, 158, Habibullah Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Tattvaloka: Talk on temple architecture, Eldams Rd., 6 p.m.
• Kamban Kazhagam: Kamban Vizha, A.V.M. Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam, R.K.Salai, 9.30 a.m.

General Events

• World Community Service Centre: Centenary celebration of Vedadri Maharishi, Release of special postal stamp, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Union Minister A. Raja participate, Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, 10.30 a.m.; Seminar on ‘World peace’, State Ministers K. Ponmudy and Thangam Thennarasu participate, 11 a.m.
• Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital: Signing of MoU, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, 1, Radial Rd., Pallikaranai, 4.15 p.m.
• Madras High Court, National Legal Services Authority, TN State Legal Services Authority and Department of Social Welfare: Seminar on ‘Issues relating to transgender community’, Supreme Court Judge Altamas Kabir and Chief Justice of Madras High Court M.Y. Eqbal participate, Conference hall, TN State Judicial Academy, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• Department of Chemistry, IIT-Madras: Symposium on ‘Medical Education and Research in Independent India’, IC & SR Auditorium, IIT-M, 3 p.m.
• Apollo Hospitals: Workshop on Bariatric Surgery and symposium on obesity, Hotel Residency Towers, 8 a.m.
• Independence Day celebrations: Kaligi Ranganathan Montford Matric. School, Perambur, 9.30 a.m.; Friends of Adyar Poonga, Adyar; Kidzee, Pre-school, 20B/35, Car Track Rd., Velachery, 10 a.m; YMCA, Esplanade, 6.45 p.m.; Gandhi Integrated Forum Trust, Marina Beach (near Gandhi statue), 11 p.m.
• CavinKare Pvt Ltd: ‘The bazaar @ Cavin Ville’ exhibition, 12, Cenotaph Rd., 10 a.m.
• Cognizant: ‘High-Q 2010′ – a knowledge initiative for students, IMAGE Auditorium, M.R.C. Nagar, 1 p.m.
• Water and Food Equitable Distribution Organisation: Seminar on water security, Anna University, Guindy, 10 a.m.
• SPASTN: Job fair for persons with disabilities, Taramani Road, 9.30 a.m.
• Anna University and RETA: Workshop on impact of climate change, Anna University, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Conference on ‘Women in management,’ East Coast Rd., 10 a.m.
• LIBA: 31st Convocation, Loyola College, 2.30 p.m.
• Sathyabama University: ‘Emerging trends in visual media’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9 a.m.
• Vels University: Seminar on ‘Pharmaceutical analysis,’ Pallavaram, 10 a.m.
• Yuva Shakthi: Youth motivation campaign, Easwari Engineering College, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Guest lecture, Ramapuram, 8.30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Guest lecture, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 10.15 a.m.
• Jaya College of Education: Graduation day, M.T.H. Rd., Tiruninravur, 11 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of corporate club activities, Nungambakkam 9 a.m.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, 16, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.
• Exnora International and Vestas: Beach cleaning and awareness campaign, Marina Beach, 7.30 a.m.
• Tree Bank: Tree maintenance work camp, Krishna Nagar 1st Street, Virugambakkam, 9 a.m.
• AIBOC: Felicitations to successful OBC, SC and ST candidates in civil services examinations, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• Srimathi Sundaravalli Memorial Educational Trust: Launch of publication, S.S.M. School Auditorium, Nagappa Nagar, Chromepet, 5 p.m.
• St. Ursula’s Alumni Association: Meet, Church Park, Anna Salai, 3 p.m.
• P.S. SSS.: Annual Day, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Meeting, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar (West), 5.30 p.m.
• Makkal Neya Suyamariyadhai Mandram: Meeting, Devaneyapavanar Auditorium, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.
• ECOMWEL and SWESTIC: Release of journal, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• SBIOA: 45th Foundation Day, SBOA School, Anna Nagar (West), 6 p.m.
• Nandini Voice for the Deprived: Prize distribution function, Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 4.30 p.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.
• The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Meeting, Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• World Tamil Writers’ Association: Meeting, Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.
• Pon Vidyashram: ‘Incredible India’, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 6 p.m.
• Samvit Sagar Trust: Meeting, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., 4 p.m.
• Thenmozhi: Meeting, Tamarai Ammaiyar Auditorium, Medavakkam, 4 p.m.
• Ashok Nagar Progressive Women’s Association: Free medical camp, 40, 100 Feet Rd., Ashok Nagar, 2.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church premises, 47, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church Premises, Choolai, 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., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

August 13, 2010

Culture Events

• Kamban Kazhagam: 36th anniversary celebrations, AVM Rajeswari Thirumana Mandapam, R.K.Salai, 5 p.m.
• Adayar Tamil Sangam: Talk on life and history of Pazhuveettariar, Indira Nagar Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Shanthi Arts Foundation and Endowments: Launch of CD ‘Shiva – Shakti’, Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya School, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

General Events

• Concern india foundation presents PAUSE FOR A CAUSE a unique:exhibition-Textiles, clothing and accessories- 12th, 13th, 14th August at Chola Sheraton, 10.30 am-7.30 pm.
• Limras Import and Export: Inauguration of 3D/2D laser engraving machine, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, 70, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Periampet, 10-30 a.m.
• Sneha: National Integration Day, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi and Karnataka Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu participate, Jeeva Park, Ayanavaram, 5 p.m.
• The Madras Electric Trades Association: Inauguration of ‘Electrica 2010′, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Rani Meyyammai Hall, Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Tamilnadu Science and Technology Centre: Workshop on new and renewable energy for school teachers, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan Integrated Education for the Disabled: Medical camp, 71, Arthoon Rd., Royapuram, 9 a.m.
• India Post: Inter-collegiate debate competition, Anna Road Head Post Office, 2-30 p.m.
• State Bank of India and Chennai Flat Promoters Association (North): Inauguration of ‘My dream home expo’, Valluvar Kottam, 9-30 a.m.
• Indian Society of Teledermatology: Inauguration of conference ‘Telederm 2010′, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 11-30 a.m.
• Yuva Shakthi: Youth motivation campaign, Kumararani Meena Muthiah College, Adyar, 1-15 p.m.
• Department of Economics, University of Madras: Talks on ‘Planning in different economic systems’ and ‘Plan models in India’, Seminar Hall, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.
• Madras School of Social Work: Inauguration of student development council, 32, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.
• M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of civil engineering association, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.
• Department of Commerce, T.S. Narayanaswami College: Inauguration of cultural association ‘Combac’, Navalur, 1-30 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Inauguration of technical symposium ‘Exousia ‘10′, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., 9 a.m.; Guest lecture on ‘Introduction to embedded systems’, 10.20 a.m.
• Alpha Arts and Science College: Workshop on molecular techniques, Porur, 9 a.m.
• Patrician College of Arts and Science: Valedictory of Inter-departmental culturals ‘Evoluzione’, Adyar, 2-30 p.m.
• Department of Commerce, M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of club activities, Nungambakkam, 10-15 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Workshop on J2ME, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Department of Mechanical Engineering and Management Studies, Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on ‘Time management’ and ‘Operation management’, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• School of Management Studies, Vels University: Talk on personality development, 11 a.m.
• Chettinad Vidyashram: Inauguration of inter-school cultural event ‘Maithri’, R.A. Puram, 9 a.m.
• P.S. SSS.: Annual Day celebrations, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 3 p.m.
• Jaigopal Garodia MHSS.: Annual Day celebrations, 7th Street., S.R.P. Colony, 5 p.m.
• Jaya MHSS.: Inter-school competition ‘Inter-Quest’, C.T.H. Rd., Tiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.
• The Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Income Tax Department: Workshop on Direct Taxes, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.
• The Institution of Engineers (India): Seminar on current trends in computer applications, 19 Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 10 a.m.
• The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: Talk on ‘Inventory management’, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Talk on ‘Import and export services’, 16, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Foundation: Workshop, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.
• Air Force Association: Talk on ‘Transformation in IAF’, IAF Avadi, 10-30 a.m.
• Sevalaya: Inauguration of exhibition ‘Know your world’, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, 10-30 a.m.
• Advertising Club Madras: Talk by N.K.Ranganath, managing director, Grundfos Pumps India on ‘The challenge of branding industrial products’, Hotel Savera, 6-45 p.m.
• The Gopalapuram Hindu Religious Society: Inauguration of Krishna Jayanthi celebrations, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, II Street, Gopalapuram (South), 6-45 p.m.
• Vaithika Sree: Anniversary celebrations, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 6-30 p.m.
• Karpagambal Asthma Allergy Trust: Inauguration, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.
• Mylapore Lodge Theosophical Society: Meeting, 17-B, Baliah Avenue, Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4th Cross Street, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 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; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

August 12, 2010

CULTURE

• Gollapudi Srinivas Memorial Foundation: Presentation of 13th Gollapudi Srinivas National Award, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

• Directorate of Public Libraries: Librarians’ Day, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Deiveneya Paavanar Library, Anna Salai, 4.30 p.m.
• Medical Research Foundation: ESO International Vision Science and Optometry Conference-EIVOC 2010, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 6 p.m.
• The Institution of Engineers (India): Lecture on testing of construction materials, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Department of Industrial Engineering, Anna University: Launch of website www.donatelifeindia.com, 11 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society: Illavattam, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, 11 a.m.
• Movement for People’s Unity: Meeting on capital punishment, 14, Second Line Beach, GT., 5.30 p.m.
• Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India: Training programme, Central Footwear Training Institute, Guindy, 11 a.m.
• Science City: 26th Science Conference, Chennai High School, V.P. Koil St., Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Sarva Siksha Abhiyan: Medical camp for students with disability, Chennai Middle School, Choolai, 9.30 a.m.
• EEPC India: Seminar on doing business with Latin American countries, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.
• National Defence College Alumni Association: Lecture, OTA, St.Thomas Mount, 10.30 a.m.
• Madha Engineering College: Technospark, Somangalam Rd., Kunrathur, 10 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: National level technical symposium, Veeraraghavapuram, 8.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Lecture, Kuthambakkam, 1.30 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Durgabhai Deshmukh Rd., R.A.Puram, 9 a.m.
• Mar Gregorios College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, Mogappair West, 11 a.m.
• Nazreth College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of College-Industry interaction cell, Avadi, 10.30 a.m.
• Queen Mary’s College: Librarians’ Day celebrations, Kamarajar Salai, 10 a.m.
• Patrician College of Arts and Science: Cultural celebrations, Adyar, 8 a.m.
• Alpha Arts and Science College: Alpha Fest 2010, West CIT Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• Agarsen College: Inauguration of mathematics and statistics association, Madhavaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Vaels Billabong High International School: Inter school cultural extravaganza, Injambakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• St.John’s International Residential School: Inauguration of Interact Club, Palanjur, 3.30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association: Lecture on ‘Rise of India in a polarising world,’ Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.
• Yuva Shakthi: Youth motivation campaign 2010, Central Polytechnic, Taramani, 1 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.
• Periyar Library Readers’ Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, 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, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, JN Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near OT Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., RK Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

August 11, 2010

General Events

• Federation of TNEB Pensioners Associations: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 10 a.m.
• Government Museum: Lecture on ‘Biodiversity conservation’ by K.Venkataraman, Additional Director, Zoological Survey of India, Centenary Exhibition Hall, Egmore, 3 p.m.
• The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University: Inauguration of EzProxy Remote Authentication System to enable access to e-journals, Vice Chancellor Mayil Vahanan Natarajan participates, Guindy, 11 a.m.
• University of Madras: Inauguration of workshop on ‘e-content development skills for university teachers’, Department of Computer Science, Chepauk, 10.15 a.m.; Talk on ‘Opportunities for MBAs in IT sector’, Department of Management Studies, Chepauk, 2 p.m.
• Dr.Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies, University of Madras: Talk on ‘Economics of discrimination’, Chepauk, 5 p.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of ECE department association, Mamallapuram, 10.30 a.m.
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Velammal Engineering College: Inauguration of conference on ‘Mobile computing’, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 9 a.m.
• SKR Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Issues of insights in management’, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on ‘Applications of avionics in modern aircraft’, Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of aeronautical society, C.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 10.30 a.m.; Inauguration of workshop on ‘Python programming’, 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of 1st year B.E./ B.Tech programme, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology and Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India: Inauguration of entrepreneurship awareness camp, Alappakkam-Mappedu Rd., New Perungalathur, 10 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Inauguration of IEEE student branch, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Thiruverkadu Post, 10 a.m.
• The Department of Mathematics, Meenakshi College for Women: Inauguration of seminar on ‘Mathematical modelling through computational intelligence’, 363, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 9 a.m.
• Nazareth College of Arts and Science: Launch of educational forum ‘Nazareth online community’, Vellanoor Post, Avadi, 9.30 a.m.
• Madras Christian College HSS.: Inauguration of inter-school computer competition ‘Compugenesis ‘10′, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 9.30 a.m.
• World Friendship Centre: Celebration of K.Kamarajar’s birth anniversary, Hotel Palmgrove, 5 p.m.
• Dargah-E-Hazrath Syed Shah Murthuza Badsha Khadri and Asar-E-Shareef: 204th death anniversary of Sufi saint Hazrath Syed Murthuza Pasha Khadri, Big St., Triplicane, 7 p.m.
• Yuva Shakthi: Inauguration of youth motivation campaign, SS Shasun Jain College, T.Nagar, 8.30 a.m.; and Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, 1 p.m.
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6.15 p.m.
• Lions Club International (District 324-A5): Inauguration of mobile rest room, Govt. Kilpauk Medical College hospital, 11 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, 7.30 p.m.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 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.

August 10, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Tamil Isai Sangam: ‘Naalvar Vizha,’ Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 4-30 p.m.
• Dastakar Andhra Marketing Association: Exhibition of Andhra Pradesh handlooms, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 10-30 a.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

• Inner Wheel Club of Madras South: Inauguration of reconstructed Geriatric Rehabilitation Block, Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participates, Voluntary Health Services, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 4.30 p.m.
• Advocates’ Meelad Forum: Meelad-Un-Nabi celebrations, Madras High Court Chief Justice M.Y. Eqbal and Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali participate, Hotel Residency Towers, 6 p.m.
• Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Vidya Sagar: Special medical camp for persons with disabilities, Chennai Primary School, 4th Main Rd., CIT Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University: Dr. Lalitha Kameswaran Foundation Day oration, Guindy, 2-30 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: International symposium on ‘Advancements and global opportunities in veterinary medicine,’ Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 4 p.m.
• Saveetha University: Inauguration of training programme on ‘Basic life support for professionals and public,’ Thandalam, 11-30 a.m.
• Ethiraj College for Women: ‘Ethirajian Echoes – a generation meet,’ Egmore, 4 p.m.
• Madha Engineering College: Inauguration of ECE Association, Kundrathur, 10 a.m.
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Power cables,’ Thoraipakkam, 1-30 p.m.
• Department of IT, Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Semantic mining approach for large unstructured data,’ Perumalpattu, 1-30 p.m.
• Department of Computer Science, Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Information security standards,’ Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Madras Sanskrit College: Sanskrit Week celebrations, Mylapore, 10-30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on ‘English Communication,’ Kuthambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• St.Peter’s College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of SAEINDIA Collegiate Club, Avadi, 9-30 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on ‘Latest trends in SAP,’ Karapakkam, 10 a.m.
• SSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of NSS Club, T.Nagar, 11 a.m.
• TN BSNL Pensioners Association: Meeting, Flower Bazaar Telephone Exchange, 3 p.m.
• District Legal Service Authority: Legal awareness camp, Panchayat Union Primary School, Vengampakkam, Thirukazhukundram, 6 p.m.
• Mylapore Academy and Bank of India: Presentation of physiotherapy and laboratory equipment, Dhanvanthri Vaidyasala, 21, Sringeri Mutt Rd., R.A.Puram, 10-30 a.m.
• YMCA: Pattinmandram, Esplanade, 6-30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Meeting, Chennai Lions Foundation for the Blind, Medavakkam, noon.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.MGR Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; CSI Church, near Ambattur O.T. Bus Stand; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ The King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor; and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

August 9, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• OM Books India: Inauguration of Chennai International Christian Book Fair, Gurukul Theological College, Purasawalkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Aavanam-II: Inauguration of painting exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Rd., 10-30 a.m.
• United Visuals: Launch of new drama ‘Neradi Oliparapu’, Narada Gana Sabha, T.T.K. Salai, Alwarpet, 6-45 p.m.
• School of World Music and Dance, Carnatica: Voice management and care workshop and conference, Raga Sudha Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

• Tamil Nadu Cooperative Union: Handing over of software to NABARD, Minister Ko. Si. Mani participates, N.V.N. Maaligai, 170, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Kilpauk, 1 p.m.
• MSSRF: International Conference ‘Eliminating Hunger and Poverty: Priorities in Global Agricultural Research and Development Agenda in an Era of Climate Change and Rising Food Prices’, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Village Reconstruction and Development Project: Seminar on ‘Tamil Nadu Tribals’ Land Rights’, ICSA Hall, Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Jayaprakash Narayan Forum, South Indian National Association: Quit India Movement anniversary, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Web programming’, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Induction Day, Muthapudupet, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• J.H.A. Agarsen College: Inauguration literary association activities, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of Robotics and VLSI Club, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Punjab National Bank: Inauguration of branch, 160, Mahalingapuram Main Rd., 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Madras: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Inn, 7-30 p.m.
• Organ-O-Cultural 2010: Inauguration of organ donor week, Madras Medical College, 10-30 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 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 Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

August 7, 2010

Culture Events

• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha: Inauguration of Gokulashtami Sangeetha Utsavam, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T. Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Global Adjustments: Panel discussion on ‘Madras is namma Chennai too’, India Immersion Centre, 5, III Main Rd., R.A. Puram, 10 a.m.
• Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of DVDs, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.15 p.m.
• Centre for Contemporary Studies: Symposium on ‘South Indian history through cinema: a critical appraisal’, Hotel Abu Palace, 5.30 p.m.

General Events

• M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation: Inauguration of international conference on ‘Eliminating hunger and poverty: priorities in global research and development agenda’, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K. Rosaiah participate, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.
• India Post: Inauguration of Vyasarpadi post office, Union Minister A. Raja participates, Central Avenue Rd., MKB Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 10 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free colour television sets, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and State Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participate, Chennai HSS., MGR St., MMDA Colony, Arumbakkam, 4 p.m.
• Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Valedictory of workshop on Indirect Tax laws, Hotel GRT Convention Centre, T. Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Asian College of Journalism: Lecture by Amit Badhuri, professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University on ‘Industrialisation and resource conflicts’, Taramani, 2 p.m.
• Breastfeeding Week Celebrations: Kalanjiyam, Kalpat village, 10 a.m.; St. Isabel’s Hospital, Oliver Rd., Mylapore, 1.30 p.m.
• Billroth Hospitals: CME programme on ‘Cardiac CT – advantages of dual source CI over conventional 64-slice CT scanner’, Hotel Raintree, Teynampet, 7 p.m.
• Cancer Alleviation Foundation and Paterson Cancer Center: Inauguration of cancer awareness programme for children, BNR auditorium, opp. Vadapalani bus terminus, 10.30 a.m.
• Citizen’s Association for Rights and Duties: Meeting, V.V. Home, 10/43, 1st Main Rd., Shenoy Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Rajan Eye Care Hospitals: Inauguration of ‘Cosmetic eye clinic’, 5, Vidyodaya 2nd St., T. Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Software project management,’ Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.
• Thirumal Adiyar Kuzham: Seminar on Ramanujanuttruandhathi, 5/11, Thiruvalluvar St., Mehta Nagar, Selaiyur, Tambaram, 4 p.m.
• Sindanaiyalar Peravai: Seminar on global warming, Areva Marriage Hall, Pallavaram, 6.45 p.m.
• Tamil Heritage Trust: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.30 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Intellectuals’ Forum: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.
• Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Meeting, Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• College Students and Graduates Association of the Blind: Anniversary Day, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 2 p.m.
• Jana Patrikai: Annual Day, ICSA centre, Pantheon Salai, Egmore, 5 p.m.
• University Of Madras: Inauguration of ‘National facility on neurotoxicity research to assist drug development’, Taramani campus, 4 p.m.
• College of Engineering, Guindy: Graduation Day, Anna University, 10 a.m.
• Sathyabama University: Finals of ‘Talent Hunt 2010′ contest for schools, Jeppiar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Rd., 9 a.m.
• SNDB Vaishnav College: Alumni meet, Chromepet, 11 a.m.
• D.B. Jain College: Graduation Day, Thoraipakkam, 3 p.m.
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for women:Orientation course in academic audit, K.B. Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 9 a.m.
• Madha Engineering College: Inauguration of the Association of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Kunrathur, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Soldering, assembling and testing electronic circuits’, Thiruninravur, 8.45 a.m.; Inauguration of CSI student chapter activities, 10 a.m.
• Sri Ramanujar Engineering College: Graduation Day, Kolapakkam, Vandalur, 10.30 a.m.
• Apollo College of Education: Convocation, Vani Mahal, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Madras School of Social Work: Inauguration of conference on ‘Development and equity for a global society – emerging concerns for social work’, Hotel GRT Grand, 9 a.m.
• Vel’s Vidyashram: Science exhibition, Pallavaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Lalaji Memorial Omega International School: Annual Day, Kolapakkam, 4.45 p.m.
• Vinod Vijay Vidya MHSS.: Annual Day, Vinayagar Koil St., Ayyavoo Naidu Colony, Aminjikarai, 4 p.m.
• Zion MHSS.: Annual meet, Indira Nagar, Selaiyur, 9 a.m.
• Shabnam Resources: Painting competition for children, 5, Buddha St., Kodambakkam, 10.30 a.m.
• World Tirukkural Centre: Conference, Valluvar Kottam, 9 a.m.
• Vaitheeka Sri: Meeting, Sri Matam, Agasthiyar St., Tambaram, 7 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Meeting, Leo MHSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras and Diabetes Association of India: Diabetes awareness and detection camp, Aruna Diabetic Centre, 56, Thiruvengadapuram, Choolaimedu, 9 a.m.
• Lions Club International: Onam celebrations, Mohan Gardens Kalyana Mandapam, 100 ft. Rd., near DRJ Hospital, Korattur R.S., 4.30 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Northwest: Meeting, Hotel Marina Towers, 7 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, 47, Luz Church, 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, Community Service, 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, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

August 6, 2010

Culture Events

• British Council and Access Atlantech Edutainment Ltd: Discussion on audio books, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• Marupakkam- National Folklore Support Centre: Screening of short film, Kaveri Complex, 96, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6 p.m.

General Events

• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Inauguration of silver jubilee celebrations, Union Ministers S.M.Krishna and G.K.Vasan participate, Padur, 10 a.m.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Great Lakes Financial Inclusion conference, C.Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister participates, East Coast Rd., Manamai, 9.30 a.m.
• Department of Social Work, Madras School of Social Work: Conference on ‘Development and equity for a global society- emerging concerns for social work,’ Acting Consul General U.S. Consulate Bryan W.Dalton participates, Hotel GRT Grand Days, 9 a.m.
• The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University: Inauguration of computer lab in the Dept. of P.G. Studies and Research Studies, R.A.Puram, 3 p.m.
• Indian School of Social Sciences and Movement Against Nuclear Weapons: Meeting on ‘Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: A world without nuclear weapons,’ Kerala Samajam, Poonamallee High Rd., 5.30 p.m.
• Roja Muthiah Research Library Trust: R.Balakrishnan speaks on ‘New Onomastic Evidence for the Dravidian Hypothesis Journey of a Civilisation,’ 3rd Cross Rd., Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramani, 5 p.m.
• MCCI: Workshop on ‘Indirect Tax Laws’, Hotel GRT Grand Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
• Medicall: Inauguration of ‘Medicall 2010′ hospital equipment fair, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• Institution of Valuers: Meeting on valuation of immovable and movable properties for insurance purpose, TNHB Commercial Complex, 4, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Madras Management Association: Workshop on strategy talent and competency mapping, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.
• Science City: Workshop on science and technology for students with physical disability, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10.30 a.m.
• Department of History-Women’s Christian College and Kuoni Academy: Valedictory of conference on ‘Sustainable Tourism: Prospects and Challenges for India’, College Rd., 3.30 p.m.
• Centre for University- Industry Collaboration, Anna University: Distribution of offer letters, Anand Institute of Higher Technology, Kalasalingam Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 2.30 p.m.
• Centre for International Affairs, Anna University: Orientation programme for foreign/NRI students, Guindy, 5.30 p.m.
• Queen Mary’s College: Lecture on ethical considerations for bio informatics, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Loyola College: Transgender awareness programme, Dept. of Outreach, Hutton Free Night School, Appasamy St., Chetpet, 5.30 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: National seminar on aircraft design and manufacturing, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.
• Sri Sairam Institute of Technology: Seminar on challenges for Indian entrepreneurs, Dept. of Management Studies, West Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of Information Technologists Association, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: ‘Damors 2010′ inter collegiate maths fest, Vepery, 9.30 a.m.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of certificate course on ‘The Philosophy of Dr.Daisaku Ikeda and Soka Education System’, Madhanangkuppam, 10 a.m.
• Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology: Launch of technical association, Thaiyur, 1 p.m.
• Sri Ramachandra University: Breast feeding awareness camp, SRMC Hospital, Porur, 10 a.m.
• Puthiya Thalaimurai Vasagar Vattam: Awareness programme on road safety and first aid, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 10 a.m.
• Sishya: Mark Tully speaks on ‘India and the World’, Padmanabha Nagar, 2nd St., Adyar, 6.30 p.m.
• Velammal Vidyalaya: Distribution of shields, Mel Ayanambakkam Rd., 8.40 a.m.
• Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Annual day, Anna Nagar, 5 p.m.
• Velammal Matric. HSS: Meeting, T.S.Krishna Nagar, Mogappair, 9 a.m.
• D.Ahmed Ali Parpia Memorial HSS: Seerath-Un-Nabi day, Pachaiappan St., Mount Rd.,4 p.m.
• Vellayan Chettiyar HSS.: Inauguration of Tamil literary forum, Tiruvottiyur, 3 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras-Lions Club of Annai: Blood donation camp, St.Michael’s Polytechnic College, Avadi, 9 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singarampillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singarampillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Main Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill bus stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peters Church, Vysarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

August 5, 2010

CULTURE EVENTS

• Tamil Music College: Launch of CD on songs of Seerkazhi Moovar, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 11 a.m.
• Photographic Society of Madras: Photo exhibition on ‘Kashmir and Leh Ladhak,’ 33/5, 2nd Main Rd., Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL EVENTS

• Women’s Christian College and Kuoni Academy: Conference on ‘Sustainable Tourism 2010 – Prospects and Challenges for India,’ Minister K.Suresh Rajan participates, College Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: Presentation of Dr. Sir Muthiah Chettiyar Birthday Commemoration Award, Madras High Court Judge P. Jyothimani participates, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• TANSTIA – FNF Service Centre: Conference on ‘Twinning government schemes with MSMEs’, Hotel GRT Convention Centre, 10 a.m.
• Science City: Workshop on science and technology for persons with disability, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10.30 a.m.
• Indian Chest Society: Workshop on Intensive Respiratory Case, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, 10.45 a.m.
• Exnora International: Lights Out campaign, Anna University, 10 a.m.
• CITU: Meeting, Dharmaprakash Hall, Poonamallee High Rd., 6.30 p.m.
• Madras University and National Vethathirian Centres: Seminar on the ‘Contribution of Vethathiri Maharishi to Philosophy, Science, Yoga and World Peace,’ Hall F-50, Chepauk, 10 a.m.
• Anna Adarsh College for Women and ELTAI: ELTAI Conference on ‘Learning to Learn: Way to Language Mastery,’ AI, II St., Anna Nagar, 10 a.m.
• SRM B-School: Faculty Development programme on SPSS, Vadapalani, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Seminar on number theory and cryptography, Thandalam, 8.30 a.m.
• Shrimathi Devkumar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of Madhulika inter-collegiate association’s activities, Chromepet, 9 a.m.
• DB Jain College: Inauguration of English association, Thoraipakkam, 11 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Inauguration of Society of Mechanical Engineers, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 10 a.m.
• Shri Sanatana Vidyalaya Association: Annual day, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 2 p.m.
• Bhaktavatsalam Vidyashram: Inauguration of Thematic Biennial Educational Project, 31st St., Korattur, 10 a.m.
• Agarwal Vidyalaya Matriculation HSS.: Agarfest – Splash 2010, EVK Sampath Salai, Vepery, 9.30 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Dental screening camp, Panchayat Middle School, Kil Nallathur, Tiruvallur, 9 a.m.
• MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: 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, P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; Chennai School, Arunachalam St., Chintadripet; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and CSI Church, Ambattur, 7 p.m.

August 4, 2010

General Events

• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Launch of activities of online club, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• University of Madras and Rotary International District: Programme on digital literacy, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11-30 a.m.
• CRRT: Meeting for Panchayat presidents, Hotel Abu Palace, 10 a.m.
• Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies and Voluntary Health Services: National conference on ‘Vision for a health-care movement’, 40/6A, Panayur Kuppam Rd., Sholinganallur Post, 10 a.m.
• GSS Jain College: ‘Muthamizh Vizha’, Vepery, 10 a.m.
• Doctor Mangalam Elementary School: Educational exhibition, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.
• St.John’s English School & Junior College: Inauguration of tri-decennial year celebration, Besant Nagar, 5-30 p.m.
• STOWA: Meeting, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Rd., 6 p.m.
• MMA & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.
• SIRC-ICAI: Meeting, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6-15 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Sai Samithi, Central School Road, Gill Nagar, 3 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: 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, Walltax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

August 3, 2010

CULTURE

• Maramalai Adigal Publishers: Launch of publication, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Launch of publication, 2nd Avenue, Taramani, 2.30 p.m.

GENERAL

• Sevalaya: Annual day celebration and inauguration of primary school building, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Pakkam post, Tiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute: ‘Harvest Mela,’ Minister K.P.P.Samy participates, Chemmanchery, Kovalam Panchayat, 8 a.m.
• SSA Integrated Education for the Disabled: Awareness programme, Thirumangalam, Anna Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Vael’s Institute of Business Administration: Talk on ‘Supply chain business transformation using SAP and SCM’, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.
• The Madras Sanskrit College and S.S.V. Patasala: Sanskrit week celebration, Mylapore, 10.30 a.m.
• Velammal MHSS.: Topper of toppers day, Mogappair West, 8.30 a.m.
• Sri Lakshmi Ammal Engineering College: Graduation day, Thiruvancherry, Selaiyur, 3 p.m.
• Department of Human Resource Management, DG Vaishnav College: Inauguration of ISTD student cell, Arumbakkam, 2 p.m.
• MCA Department, S.A. Engineering College: Talk on ‘Networks’, Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 2 p.m.
• Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Inauguration of skill enhancement programme, Thandalam, 11 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on training in aptitude, Kuthambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Shankarlal Sundarbai Shasun Jain College for Women: Talent hunt, 3, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Keelkattalai and Leo Club of JHA Agarsen College: Installation of office bearers, Madhavaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras, District 324 A1: ‘Dine with Divine’ programme, Vishranthi Old Age Home, Rajeswari Garden, 28, M.G.R. Rd., Palavakkam, noon.
• YMCA: Talk on ‘Australia’, Esplanade, 6 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 Indian HSS., Vepery; Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butt Rd., Peravallur; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valsaravakkam; 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome; 7.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

August 2, 2010

CULTURE

• Alliance Francaise of Madras and UTV World Movies: Inauguration of film festival, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Road, Alwarpet, at 6-30 p.m.
• Matrka, Youth Association for Classical Music: Inauguration of classic music and dance festival ‘Svanubhava’, Kalakshetra, Besant Nagar, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

• T.U.C.S.-Kamadhenu: Inauguration of pharmacies, Minister Ko. Si. Mani participates, Besant Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• Indian Institute of Madras: Conference on ‘Hydro-Science and Engineering’, Adyar, 9 a.m.
• Bharath University: Workshop on ‘Scientific Research Practices’, Agaram Rd., Selaiyur, 10 a.m.
• Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital: Inauguration of ‘World breast feeding week 2010′, 12-A, Nageswara Rd., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• RKM Vivekananda College: Launch of new course, Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Loyola College: Awareness programme on ‘Drug and alcoholic addiction’, Gangaikaraipuram, Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Ph.D Research-Master’s Guidance-Universities Abroad’, Thandalam, 10-30 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Launch of MOP Press Club, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• Dr. Ambedkar Academy, The People’s Educational Trust: Meeting, L73, Kavery Colony, 24th Street, Anna Nagar East, 6-30 p.m.
• Sir M. Ct. Muthiah Chettiar Boys HSS.: Inauguration of Interact Club, Raja Annamalai Rd., Purasawalkam, 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Distribution of assistance, 41, Kannadasan Rd., T. Nagar, 4 p.m.
• World Thirukkural Peravai: Talk on ‘Thirukkural’ by Kalaimagal, Dr. Azhagappa School, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Movement for People’s Unity: Meeting, 10, Thomas Nagar, Little Mount, Saidapet, 5-30 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 Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

August 1, 2010

GENERAL

• Organising Committee: Unveiling of Pa. Muthukumarappa Reddiar’s statue, Union Ministers G.K. Vasan and V. Narayanaswamy, Puducherry Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam and State Minister K.N. Nehru participate, Majestic Studio, 48, Arcot Rd., Saligramam, 10 a.m.
• Shree Chandraprabhu Jain Naya Mandir Trust: Navkar Mahamantra Aalekhan Maha Mahotsav celebration, Lt. Governor of Puducherry Iqbal Singh participates, Shree Jain Dadawadi, Konnur High Rd., Ayanavaram, 9.30 a.m.
• Rajasthani Association Tamil Nadu: Distribution of scholarships to college students, Lt. Governor of Puducherry Iqbal Singh and Madras High Court Judge P.R. Shiva Kumar participate, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Panchayat Board Office, Nazarathpet, 9 a.m.
• Lions Club of Madras Ashok Nagar: Meeting, Orchards Apartments, 85, Arcot Rd., Vadapalani, 10.30 a.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 11 a.m.
• The Children’s Club: R. Sudharsan, Department of Physics, RKM Vivekananda College, talks on ‘The Big Bang’, 96, V.M. St., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Barathi Muthamizh Mandram: Inauguration, R-56, Officers Colony, Anna Nagar West Extension, 5 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Organisation: Talk on ‘Responsibility and rights of bank customers and service providers’, 193/B, Railway Colony, Gandhi Irwin Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Talk on ‘Nuclear liability a perspective’, YMIA, Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Pammal Sankara Eye Hospital: Eye screening camp, 16, Sembudoss St., Parrys, 9 a.m.
• Adyar Thirukkural Peravai: Meeting, District Library, 76, 4th Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 4.45 p.m.
• TAMPA and IMA: Meeting, Halsted Surgical Clinic, 306, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 1 p.m.
• Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.
• Mahathma Nature Food and Yoga: Meeting, Good Life Centre, 8th Cross St., New Colony, Chromepet, 3.30 p.m.
• Humour Club International: Meeting, G.G.N. Matriculation School, Naidu Shop Rd., Radha Nagar, Chromepet, 10.30 a.m.
• Besant Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, RBI Staff Quarters, Besant Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Tambaram Humour Club: Meeting, Valluvar Gurukulam, G.S.T. Rd., Kadapperi, 10.30 a.m.
• Thiruvalluvar Mission: Meeting, Thiruvalluvar Temple, Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Muthamizh Aaivu Manram: Talk on ‘Thirukkural’, 14, 1st Main Rd., M.K.B. Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Vaasal: Meeting, Vyabarigal Sangha Thirumana Mandapam, 7, V.O.C. Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Madipakkam, 9.30 a.m.
• Anna Nagar Sri Aurobindo Society: Talk on ‘Mind Management’, AP-514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Good Company Group, St. Theresa’s Church, Assumption School, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.; Miracle on Marina Group, Corporation School, 1, Venkatarangam Pillai St., Triplicane; and Circle of Life Group, Annai Velankanni Church premises, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer’s Church, 4 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Teresa Church, Nungambakkam High Rd., Nungambakkam; St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar; Dr. Boaz Memorial Hospital, Santhosapuram, Selaiyur; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I. School, Oragadam, Ambattur; 11 a.m.; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vysarpadi; 11.30 a.m. ; St. Francis Xavier Church, Broadway; 6 p.m.; Kesari HSS., near GRT Hotel, T.Nagar; Police Boys Club, Chinmaya Nagar, Koyambedu; and Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Clinic, Baby Nagar, Velachery; 7 p.m.

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9th September 2010

CULTURE

• Organising Committee: Literary function and birthday celebrations of former minister R. M. Veerappan, Minister Durai Murugan participates, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6-15 p.m.
• Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of audio CD ‘Sarva Sathya Sai,’ Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Durgabhai Deshmukh Rd., R.A. Puram, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

• CII: Valediction of ‘Connect 2010,’ Union Minister A. Raja, Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participate, Chennai Trade Centre, 4 p.m.
• MARG Group: Stone-laying ceremony of Marg Science Park, TERI Director General R. K. Pachauri, Marg Swarnabhoomi, East Coast Rd., 3-15 p.m.
• British Council: Presentation of IELTS scholarships to students, British Deputy High Commissioner Mike Nithavriankis participates, Anna Salai, 3 p.m.
• Sankara Nethralaya: ‘ARVO Conference 2010,’ Hotel Taj Coromandel, 6 p.m.
• Exnora International: Inauguration of ‘Enjoy life every moment’ programme, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Mass cleaning of the Cooum, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Namasivayapuram, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.
• Institution of Engineers: Lecture, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Department of Christian Studies, University of Madras: Seminar on ‘Religion, Counseling and Well-being,’ Chepauk, 10 a.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Nandamahotsav celebrations, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Sanskrit Association meeting and competition, Teynampet, noon.
• Velammal Engineering College: Intra-college design contest, Surapet, 9-30 a.m.; Lecture on ‘Positive energy,’ 2 p.m.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Technical festival, Thandalam, 2 p.m.
• Department of Information Technology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Web services and security,’ Thandalam, 1-30 p.m.
• LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Kanchipadi, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Technical symposium, Veeraraghavapuram, 9-30 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts and Science: Technical symposium, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.; ‘Samaya nallinaka vizha,’ 10 a.m.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Personality development programme, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: Science forum inauguration, Mevalurkuppam, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on ‘Safety for everyone,’ MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 9-30 a.m.; Video discussion on ‘Emotional intelligence,’ SSS Jain College for Women, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.
• Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Talk on ‘Construction services,’ 22-A, Cathedral Rd., 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, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Chennai School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near OT Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box bus stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

8th September 2010

General

• CII: Inauguration of ‘Connect 2010′, Union Minister V. Narayanaswamy and Vice Minister, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan, Jung-Chou Hwang, participate, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Anna University and Embassy of Italy: Workshop on semiconductor nanostructures, Guindy, 9-30 a.m.
• TWTC: ‘EMMA EXPO India 2010′, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 11-30 a.m.
• National Jute Board: Valedictory of training programme, Devaneya Pavanar Library, Anna Salai, 10-30 a.m.
• Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, Area Office IX, 15, V.V. Koil St., Saidapet, 10-30 a.m.
• SIRC-ICAI: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 6-15 p.m.
• Department of Management Studies, University of Madras: Guest lecture on ‘Role of HR’, Chepauk, 2 p.m.
• St. Peter’s College of Engineering.: Inauguration of ‘ASPIRE’, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Orientation programme, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.
• Jaya College of Arts & Science: Talk on ‘Opportunities in banking’, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Guest lecture on aero modelling, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 2-30 p.m.
• Sir Thyagaraya College: Convocation, Old Washermenpet, 4-30 p.m.
• Madha Engineering College: Technical symposium, Kunrathur, 9 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Guest lecture on bioinformatics, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
• Meenakshi College For Women: National seminar on ‘Graph theory and its implications’, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences: ‘Physiotherapy day’, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College: NSS unit organises competitions, Vepery, 3-30 p.m.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of MBA department activities, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.
• Kalamandir Matric. HSS.: ‘Physiotherapists’ Day’, 32, Chakrapani St., West Mambalam, 9 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari’s Nest, 7 p.m.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya campus, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6-45 p.m.
• Vaithikasree: Meeting on spirituality and culture, Vasantha Mandapam, Krishnamachari St., Radha Nagar, Chromepet, 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: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, opposite Blue Star, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Walltax Rd. and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar, 7 p.m.

7th September 2010

GENERAL

• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of colour TVs, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Sivaji Ganesan Salai, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.
• Dravidian History Research Centre: Inauguration, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 7 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Awareness programme on mosquito control, Minister MRK Panneerselvam participates, Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.
• St. John’s Group of Schools: State level Teachers’ Day celebration, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 10 a.m.
• Centre for Social Initiative and Management: Launch of online course in social entrepreneurship, ICSR auditorium, IIT-Madras, 5-30 p.m.
• Indian Concrete Institute Tamil Nadu (Chennai centre) and UltraTech Cement: Concrete Day celebrations and talk on ‘Relevance of precast concrete in 21st Century — India’, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.
• Dina Thanthi: Presentation of awards for SSLC toppers, Sri Venkateshwara MHSS., Madipakkam, 4 p.m.
• Business Aides Chennai: Agricultural exhibition, Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Hindi Day competitions ‘Use of Hindi in computers’, Circle Office, 524, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 4 p.m.
• Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras: Equipment handing over ceremony, Chemistry seminar hall, IIT-M, 3 p.m.
• Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Economic Studies, University of Madras: Talk on ‘Social approach of Dr. Ambedkar in making the Indian Constitution’, Department of Sociology, Chepauk, 5 p.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of ‘Triebwerk ‘10′, Mamallapuram, 11 a.m.
• Department of Mechanical Engineering, S.A. Engineering College: Talk on renewable energy sources for environmental sustainability, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Tiruverkadu Post, 2 p.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Talk on becoming a better manager, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on English communication, Kuthambakkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Jerusalem College of Engineering: Teachers’ Day celebration, Velachery Main Rd., Pallikkaranai, 2 p.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: National level technical symposium ‘Zerone’, Perumalpattu, 9 a.m.
• Madras School of Social Work: Teachers’ Day celebrations, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 4 p.m.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala MHSS.: Distribution of scholarships and prize distribution, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 2 p.m.
• TANSTIA-FINF Service Centre: Vendor development programme for low H.P. tractors, 10, G.S.T. Rd., Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Bank of India and Hindu Mission Hospital: Blood donation camp, Rajaji Rd., Tambaram West, 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Madras Cosmopolitan: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, 7 p.m.
• Annai Vailankanni Shrine: Annual feast, Besant Nagar, 7-30 a.m.
• Karpagam Gardens Sat Sangh: Sri Krishna Bala Seshtitham, Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Karpagam Garden, Adyar, 7 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 Indian HSS.,Vepery; Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butt Medu, Peravaloor; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam; 7 p.m.; and St. Bede’s Anglo Indian School, Santhome; 7-30 p.m.

6th September 2010

CULTURE

• Organising Committee: Inauguration of painting exhibition ‘Vanna Siragugal’, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 5 p.m.

GENERAL

• Life Help Centre for the Handicapped: Laying of foundation stone for new project, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan participates, 2/546, East Coast Rd., Neelangarai, 4-30 p.m.
• District Project Office (ICDS): State level nutrition week 2010, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan participates, Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 11 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Lecture on ‘Dermatological emergencies’, Guindy, 3 p.m.
• Raja Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: Birthday celebrations of Kumara Raja M.A.M. Muthiah Chettiar of Chettinad, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.
• Madras Christian College: Awareness programme on organ donation, Tambaram, 10 a.m.
• People’s Union for Civil Liberties: Talk on ‘Chhattisgarh-Today: A critical understanding of political and human rights situation in Chhattisgarh’, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 5-30 p.m.
• O.V. Alagesan Centenary Celebrations Committee: Inauguration of centenary celebrations, Brindavan Public School, Athur, 3 p.m.
• Vel Tech Multitech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College: Symposium ‘Reich ‘10′, Avadi, 9 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Inauguration of PG programmes, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Non destructive testing’, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Induction day, Manimangalam, 10 a.m.
• Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam: Teacher’s Day celebration, 332 (248), Ambujammal St., Alwarpet, 11 a.m.
• CKG College of Technology: Teachers day celebration, Karapakkam, 3 p.m.
• State Bank of India: inauguration of new premises, 84, Rajaji Salai, 9-30 a.m.
• CMWSSB: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, 9, Muthukrishnan St., T. Nagar, 10-30 a.m.
• LIC of India and Sai Rain Foundation: Teacher’s day celebration, M.F.S.D. HSS., Mangappan St., Elephant Gate, 2 p.m.
• Param Shraddha Vedic Heritage Trust: Talk on ‘Solve problems – The Vedant Way’, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.
• Rotary Clubs International: Launch of Rotary-Apollo cancer care project, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Central City: Teachers Day, Hotel Benz Park, 7-30 p.m.
• World Thirukkural Peravai: Talk on ‘Mullaipattu and Thirukkural by Durai Ramanathan, Azhagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.
• Saiva Siddhantha Perumandram: Meeting, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality Group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

5th September 2010

CULTURE

• Sri Parathasarathy Swami Sabha: Inauguration of drama festival, Mylapore Fine Arts Club Hall, Musiri Subramanain Salai, Mylapore, 6-45 p.m.

GENERAL

• Rotary Centenary Charitable Trust: Inauguration of Dr. Radhakrishnan Middle School, Union Minister Jagathrakshakan and The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, Tiruttani, 10-30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: University Day celebration, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Guindy, 3 p.m.
• Sri Ahobila Math Oriental HSS: School day celebration, Ashok Leyland Managing Director R. Seshasayee participates, K.R. Koil St., West Mambalam, 2 p.m.
• The Mylapore Academy: Annual awards function for Tamil Drama and television serials, former Chief Election Commissioner N.Gopalswami participates, Narada Gana Sabha, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 6-15 p.m.
• Seesha: Distribution of notebooks, Santhome HSS., 3-30 p.m.
• Sri Jagannath Spiritual Educational Trust: Dr.K.P.Misra Endowment Oration delivered by Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee Chairman Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb on ‘The Glory of Lord Jagannath’ , 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.
• Param Shraddha Vedic Heritage Trust: Talk on ‘Solve problems – The Vedant Way’, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.
• Info Network Management: ‘Guru Samarpanam’ programme, The Music Academy, 6 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Research Development Corporation: Teachers Day celebration, Dr. Radhakrishnan House, 93/97, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, 9-30 a.m.
• P.V. Bhaktavatsalam Arakattalai: Bhopal Group for Information and Action founder Sathinath Sarangi will talk on ‘Justice for Bhopal Gas tragedy victims and environmental rights’, Devaneya Paavanar Hall, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Rajaji Vidyashram: Shikshan Bharati Jindal Best Teacher Award 2009, 6, Kilpauk Garden Rd., Kilpauk, 6 p.m.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: V.O.C. Birthday celebration, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 3 p.m.
• Jerusalem College of Engineering: Alumni meet, Velachery Main Rd., Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, 11 a.m.
• Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, Noon
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Honouring of teachers, Hotel Ashoka, 6 p.m.
• Pammal Sankara Eye Hospital: Eye screening camp, Panchayat Union Middle School, Soraiyur Village, 9 a.m.
• Vyasar’s Bone and Joint Centre: Osteoporosis deduction camp, Meenambal Salai, Krishnamurthy Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 9 a.m.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association India: Annual day celebration, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College for Women, Adyar, 10-30 a.m.
• Humour Club International: Meeting, G.G.N. MHSS., Naidu Shop Rd., Radha Nagar, Chromepet, 10-30 a.m.
• Besant Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, RBI Staff Quarters, Besant Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Tambaram Humour Club Society: Meeting, Valluvar Gurukulam, G.S.T. Rd., Kadapperi, 12-30 p.m.
• Bhagavan Naama Prachara Mandali Trust: Yuva Sankeerthan 2010 programme, 9 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Organisation: Awareness meeting, 193/B, Railway Colony, Gandhi Irwin Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Thiruvalluvar Mission: Meeting, Thiruvalluvar Temple, Mylapore, 4 p.m.
• Tamil Nadu Investors’ Association: Meeting, P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
• Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, AP-514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.
• Vaasal: Meeting, Vyabarigal Sangha Thirumana Mandapam, VOC Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Madipakkam, 4 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Good Company Group, St. Theresa’s Church, Assumption School, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.; Miracle on Marina Group, Corporation School, 1, Venkatarangam Pillai St., Triplicane; and Circle of Life Group, Annai Velankanni Church premises, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer’s Church, 4 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Teresa Church, Nungambakkam High Rd., Nungambakkam; St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar; Dr. Boaz Memorial Hospital, Santhosapuram, Selaiyur; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I. School, Oragadam, Ambattur; 11 a.m.; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vysarpadi; 11-30 a.m. ; St. Francis Xavier Church, Broadway; 6 p.m.; Kesari HSS., near GRT Hotel, T.Nagar; Police Boys Club, Chinmaya Nagar, Koyambedu; and Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram Clinic, Baby Nagar, Velachery; 7 p.m.

4th September 2010

Culture

• Sadguru Gnanananda Sangeet Sammelan: Sangeetha Vidwat Sadas, Main Hall, 314, TTK Salai, 6-30 p.m.
• Sathya Sai Organisation: Children’s cultural programme, Balamandir German Hall, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

General

• Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Dept.: Launch of Urban Haats, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran, State Ministers Pongalur N. Palanisamy and T.M. Anbarasan participate, TTDC, Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.
• Balaji Dental College and Hospital and Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology: National IAOMR PG Convention, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshakan participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 9 a.m.
• Kovilambakkam Residents’ Welfare Associations Federation: Launch of new MTC service, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Chunnambu Kolathur, 7 a.m.
• Lions Club International: Interschool teachers’ day celebration, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 8-30 a.m.
• VHS Thalassaemia Transfusion Centre: Meeting, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Taramani, noon.
• Women’s Christian College: Symposium on paediatric nutrition and health, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Panel discussion on inflation – socio economic dimensions, Hotel Rain Tree, Teynampet, 9 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Veterinarians’ Association: Continuing veterinary educational programme, Hotel Marina Towers, 10 a.m.
• Palkhivala Foundation: Karnataka Lok Ayukta N. Santosh Hegde delivers Nani Palkhivala memorial lecture on ‘Good Governance: The role of Lok Ayukta,’ Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.
• Vidyaramabam Trust: Annual meet, Ramakrishna Mission MHSS., T.Nagar, 8-45 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: ‘Icy birds’ programme, B.M. Birla planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Guindy, 10 a.m.
• Srinivasa Ramanujan Academy of Maths Talent: Presentation of Ramanujan awards, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 9-30 a.m.
• S.I.T.U. Council of Educational Research: Teachers’ Day debate, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Observer Research Foundation: Meeting, Kothari Building, 115, Nungambakkam High Rd., 11 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Hindi Dictation competition, Circle office, 524, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 1 p.m.
• Citizen’s Association for Rights and Duties: Meeting, V.V. Home, 10/43, I Main Rd., West Shenoy Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Caritas India: Youth advocacy programme, Loyola College, 11-30 a.m.
• People’s Watch: Meeting to discuss Prevention of Torture Bill, ICSA, Egmore, 4 p.m.
• Life Insurance Corporation of India: Drawing/painting competition for children, LIC building, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.
• Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on team building, Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• MMA-Apollo Clinic: Meeting, Apollo Clinic, Kotturpuram, 5-30 p.m.
• ICWAI-SIRC: Meeting, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.
• Quality Circle Forum of India: Inauguration of Quality circle convention, Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College, Kodambakkam, 8-45 a.m.
• ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI: Prize distribution function, 37, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 4 p.m.
• South Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association: Meeting, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 1 p.m.
• Karunalaya Social Service Society: Leadership workshop, 108, Seniamman Koil St., Tondiarpet, 9-30 a.m.
• Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Meeting, Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., 6 p.m.
• Sevalaya: Meeting, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Vel’s Vidyashram: Continuous comprehensive evaluation Bazaar, P.V.V. Rd., Pallavaram, 9-30 a.m.
• Deivanaipriya Kalai Manram: Birth anniversary of Dr. S. Radhkarishnan, Sanmugasundaram auditorium, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 6 p.m.
• Dept. of Business Administration, Nazareth College of Arts and Science: Intercollegiate management programme, Avadi, 9 a.m.
• SRM University and Indian Society for Technical Education: Valedictory of techno-management fest Aarush ‘10, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on opportunities and career path for MBA, Thiruninravur, 8-30 a.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Inauguration of Indian Society for Technical Education, Ramapuram, 10 a.m.
• S.S.S. Jain College: Teacher’s Day celebration, 3, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• Alpha College of Engineering: Workshop on industry awareness and motivation, Thirumazhisai, 11 a.m.
• Dept. of Aeronautical Engineering, Vel Tech: Symposium, Avadi, 9-30 a.m.
• Dept. of Management Studies, Velammal Institute of Technology: Fresher’s Day, Panchetti, 11 a.m.
• Velammal Engineering College: Symposium, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 9 a.m.; Symposium, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Surapet, 9-30 a.m.
• Mohamed Sathak A.J. College of Nursing: Annual Day, Sholinganallur, 4-30 p.m.
• Chettinad Vidyalaya: Sishu Utsav, R.A. Puram, 8-45 a.m.
• The Hindu Colony Chellammal Vidyalaya SSS.: Annual Day for primary section, Nanganallur, 3-30 p.m.
• Zion MHSS.: Teachers Day, Indira Nagar, Selaiyur, 10-30 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Intellectuals’ Forum: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.
• Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Meeting, Leo MHSS., Anna Nagar, 5-30 p.m.
• Hindu Dharmartha Samithi Trust: Seminar, Geetha Bhavan, Lloyds Rd., Royapettah, 8-15 a.m.
• Young Women’s Christian Association of Madras: Golden jubilee celebrations, 1078-1087/2 Poonamallee High Rd., 4-30 p.m.
• Garima Vivasaya Kattamaippu and Chuttruchoozhal Padukappu Iyakkam: Meeting, Idaiyur village, Tirukazhukundram, 10 a.m.
• Janaki Natarajan Vision Research and Visual Rehabilitation Charities: Free eye camp, Panimalar Engineering College, Nasarathpet, 9-30 a.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point group, Luz Church, 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, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkatuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Alagumuthy Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

3rd September 2010

Culture

• Marupakkam and National Folklore Support Centre: Screening of documentaries and short films, Indian School of Folklore, Kaveri Complex, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.
• Organising Committee of Hosts: Launch of publication on Kalaivaanar N.S.Krishnan, Bharathiyar Illam, Triplicane, 4 p.m.
• Organising Committee: Exhibition of K.C.Nagarajan’s contemporary paintings, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 11 a.m.

General

• The Mylapore Academy: 56th anniversary celebrations, Puducherry Lt. Governor Iqbal Singh participates, 21, Sringeri Jagatguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 6.15 p.m.
• Dept. of School Education: Distribution of job orders to teachers, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Govt. Girls HSS., Ashok Nagar, 4 p.m.
• Govt. Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital: Inauguration of Nutrition Week celebrations, Dept. of Paediatrics seminar hall, KMC, 9 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free colour TVs, CSIR Salai, Taramani, 10 a.m.
• Confederation of Indian Industry: Workshop on ‘Tobacco Hazards in Industrial Sector’, Hotel Savera, 4 p.m.
• Nayana Jyothi Tamil Nadu Initiative and Eye Donation Awareness Committee RI District 3230: Launch of ‘One Million Pledges, One Thousand Partners’ awareness programme, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, Vidyodaya 2nd St., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.
• Automobile Association of Southern India: Inauguration of Driving Simulator, AASI hall, 187, Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.
• Central Bank of India: Lok Adalat, TNSLS Authority, Madras High Court, 3.30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association: Meeting, Tamil Nadu Foundation, Taylors Rd., Kilpauk, 6 p.m.
• Obesity Foundation India: Free plastic and reconstructive cosmetic clinic, Admert Medical Centre, Railway Colony 1st St., Aminjikarai, 10 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Meeting on banking Hindi glossary competition, Circle office, 524, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.
• SRM University: Valedictory of RNTCP Zonal Task Force continuing medical education programme, R.C.Deka, AIIMS Director participates, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Inauguration of Institute of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• SSS Jain College for Women: Installation of consumer club, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, noon.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on basics of stock market, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
• ATMG College ofrts and Science: Freshers’ Day, Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 10 a.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies and Asian Management Science Association and The Hindu Business Line: National level Best Summer Project contest, Tambaram, 9 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of first year P.G. courses for academic year, Thiruninravur, 9.45 a.m.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of first year MBA, Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 9.15 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Teacher’s Day celebration, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.
• Madha Engineering College: Conference on novel trends in biotechnology, Sirukalathur, Kundrathur, 9.30 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Symposium on ‘Modern lifestyle weakens self control?’, Vepery, 11.30 a.m.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on positive attitude, Kuthambakkam, 1.30 p.m.
• Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences: Freshers Day, Thiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: ‘Cybrogz’10′, Dept. of MCA, Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on computer networks, Karapakkam, 2.30 p.m.
• MTS Academy and Science City: Science programme, Chennai High School, Canal Bank Rd., R.A.Puram, 2.15 p.m.
• N.S.N. Matric. HSS.: Annual day, 3rd Main Rd., Thirumurugan Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 4.30 p.m.
• The Hindu Colony Chellammal Vidyalaya SSS.: Cultural programme, Nanganallur, 3.30 p.m.
• Kalyanam HSS for Girls: Anniversary celebrations, Lafond St., Chintadripet, 5.30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God’s Church, 100 ft Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peter’s Church, Vysarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

2nd September 2010

GENERAL

• The Madras Bar Association: XIII Endowment lecture on “Access to justice for the socially and economically disadvantaged” by Supreme Court Judge P.Sathasivam, Madras High Court Judge Elipe Dharma Rao participates, High Court campus, 5 p.m.
• SRM University: Inauguration of “Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme Task Force” by Lt. Governor of Puducherry Iqbal Singh, Kattankulathur, 11 a.m.
• Food and Nutrition Board: National nutrition week symposium, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
• Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Advocacy workshop of national coalition partners for sustained iodine intake in Tamil Nadu, Hotel Savera, 9 a.m.
• Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Meeting on rainwater harvesting, 25, Sathyamurthy Rd., Chetpet, 10.30 a.m.
• Chennai Collectorate: Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary celebrations, Kesari HSS., Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 3 p.m.
• Confederation of Tamil Nadu Minority Schools: State level conference of schools run by minorities, The Music Academy, TTK Rd., 10 a.m.
• Dr.Ambedkar Academy, The people’s Educational Trust: Meeting, L-73, Kavery Colony, 24th St., Anna Nagar East, 6.30 p.m.
• Vidya Sagar: Consultation meeting on ‘New Disability Law so far and the way forward,’ M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, Taramani, 10.30 a.m.
• S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College for Women: Cultural festival ‘SMRTI 2010,’ Chromepet, 10 a.m.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Value education celebrations, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.
• Sri Sankara Arts and Science College: ‘Margadarshan 2010,’ Kancheepuram, 9.30 a.m.
• Alpha Arts and Science College: ‘Synergy 2010,’ Porur, 9.30 a.m.
• Hindustan Community College: Inauguration, Hindustan University, Padur, 11 a.m.
• Apollo Engineering College: Inauguration of Mech students’ forum, Sriperumbudur, 10.30 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on “Emerging technologies and advanced networking,” Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.
• Eswari Engineering College: National seminar on the significance of social marketing in India, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Sakthi Engineering College: Confidence building programme on “Winning perspectives for fresher,” Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of ‘AECE-2010,’ Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Seminar on “Financial literacy,” Manimangalam, 10 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Hindi reading competition for staff, 524, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 4 p.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Meeting, Hotel Benz Park, 7.15 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, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, JN Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near OT Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

1st September 2010

CULTURE

• OM Books India: Inauguration of Chennai International Christian Book Fair, Gurukul Theological College, Purasawalkam, 8-30 a.m.
• Aavanam-II: Inauguration of painting exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, 4, Greams Rd., 10-30 a.m.
• United Visuals: Launch of new drama ‘Neradi Oliparapu’, Narada Gana Sabha, T.T.K. Salai, Alwarpet, 6-45 p.m.
• School of World Music and Dance, Carnatica: Voice management and care workshop and conference, Raga Sudha Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

• Tamil Nadu Cooperative Union: Handing over of software to NABARD, Minister Ko. Si. Mani participates, N.V.N. Maaligai, 170, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Kilpauk, 1 p.m.
• MSSRF: International Conference ‘Eliminating Hunger and Poverty: Priorities in Global Agricultural Research and Development Agenda in an Era of Climate Change and Rising Food Prices’, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9-30 a.m.
• Village Reconstruction and Development Project: Seminar on ‘Tamil Nadu Tribals’ Land Rights’, ICSA Hall, Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Jayaprakash Narayan Forum, South Indian National Association: Quit India Movement anniversary, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.
• Easwari Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Web programming’, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Induction Day, Muthapudupet, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• J.H.A. Agarsen College: Inauguration literary association activities, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.
• Sriram Engineering College: Inauguration of Robotics and VLSI Club, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Punjab National Bank: Inauguration of branch, 160, Mahalingapuram Main Rd., 10 a.m.
• Lions Club of Chennai Madras: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Inn, 7-30 p.m.
• Organ-O-Cultural 2010: Inauguration of organ donor week, Madras Medical College, 10-30 a.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 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 Lourdes Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.