Chennai Events August 2009

CHENNAI EVENTS

28th August 2009

GENERAL

• MIOT Hospitals: Launch of MODE, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin participates, mount poonamallee Rd., Manapakkam, 11 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Charitable Trust and Need Trust: Job fair for differently –abled and awards presentation, ministers Poongothai Aladi Aruna, Geetha jeevan and M.P.kanimozhi participate, kamarajar arangam, 9:30 a.m.
• Institute Of Child Health And Hospital For Children: Inauguration of life saving equipment and nodal centre for club foot management, ministers M.R.K. Panneerselvam and Paruthi Elamvazhuthi participate, Egmore, 11 a.m.
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: IT technical symposium, minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, west tambaram 4 p.m.
• Vel Tech: Workshop on women empowerment in challenging times, Avadi, 10 a.m.
• All India BSNL Officers Association: Felicitation for CGM M.P.Velusamy, hotel Ashoka, Egmore, 5 p.m.
• Sindhi Chamber Of Commerce: presentation of emerging entrepreneur award, kazoo Minagawa, Consul General Japan , Participates , hotel Savera 6 p.m.
• Confederation of Indian Industries: workshop on optimal utilization of ground water resources, Rajaji bhavan, Besant nagar, 3 p.m.
• India- Asian Sri lanka Chamber Of Commerce and Industry: meeting, vadivel Krishnamurthi, deputy high commissioner of Srilanka, southern India, participates, hotel Taj Coromandal, 5 p.m.
• The Institute Of Cost And Works Accountants Of India: seminar on TDS provisions, ICWAI bhawan, montieth lane, Egmore, 10 a.m., meeting on managing attrition, 6: 30 p.m.
• The Institute Of Charted Accountants Of India: CPE training programme, Taj Connemara, 9 a.m.
• Y.R.G. Centre: Annual Science Symposium CSIR, Taramani, 8:30 a.m.
• State Tobacco Control Cell: Sensitization workshop for home guard officials, health and family welfare training centre, 4 p.m.
• IIPM International: Vibgyor 2009, marshal’s road. Egmore, 10 a.m.
• Dignity Foundation: Interactive meeting for senior citizens, 187, annasalai, 5:30 p.m.
• Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: talk on mitigating currency through capital market, GRT convention centre, 6 p.m.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: muthamizh vizha, vepery high Rd., 10 a.m.
• M.O.P.Vaishnav College for Women: seminar on women and the work place, Nungambakkam, 9:30 a.m.
• Easwari Engg. College: Guest lecture, Ramapuram, 9 a.m., inauguration of IETE student forum, 9:30 a.m.
• P.B.College of Engineering: symposium on install 09, inrungkattukottai, 9 a.m.
• Valliammai Engineering College: workshop on enhancing leadership skills, kattankulathur, 9:30 a.m.
• R.M.K.Engineering College: inauguration of IBM centres of excellence, kavaraipettai, Gummudipoondi, 10:30 a.m.
• GKM Engineering College: Technical symposium, new perungulathur, 10:30 a.m.
• Sri Ram Engineering College: seminar on recent trends in VLSI perumapattu, 10:30 a.m.
• SRM Learning Tree: Workshop for teachers and pupils day, Lafond St., Chindadripet, 5:15 p.m.
• Lalchand milapchand Dadha Sec.School: annual day, Karnataka sangha, T.nagar, 5 p.m.
• Srirama Krishna Mission HSS: School day, T.nagar, 4:35 p.m.
• Jamalia HSS; Awareness campaign on A(H1N1), Perambur, 8:30 a.m.
• Padma Saranga Pani Matric HSS: Comquest 2009, 52, kumarasamy nagar, villivakkam, 9:30 a.m.
• St. Johns International Residential School: Valediction of conference for physical education teachers, palanchur, nazarethpet, 4:30 p.m.
• Sri Sankara vidhyalaya metric. HSS: annual day celebrations, Velachery Rd., east tambaram, 4 p.m.
• N.S.N metric HSS: Annual day celebrations, 4 p.m.
• Don Bosco past pupils association: mentor awards night, Don Bosco metric. HSS. Casa major Rd., Egmore 6:15 p.m.
• Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS: prize distribution of inter school band competition, Periyar E.V.R. salai, Arumbakkam, 1 p.m.
• Vasantha Memorial Cancer Centre: breast cancer awareness camp, Stella Maris College, cathedral Rd., 11 a.m.
• Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: lecture, 5, TTK salai, Royapettah, 6:30 p.m.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: lecture, Gandhi mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd., Guindy, 4 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Sangarsh group, fathima church, 3, 4th cross st., united India colony, kodambakkam, 7 p.m.
• Al-Anon: Meeting Singaram Pillai Boys High School, villivakkam, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous : meetings , Kevin School Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; kesari high school, T.nagar; fathima church, Velachery Rd., east tambaram; Singaram pillai boys high school , villivakkam; CSI Zion church , Chindadripet; st. mariyal magadalona church, ezhil nagar, poonamallee and assembly of gods church, 100 ft Rd.,arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

27th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Rotary International District 3230: Governor Surjith Singh Barnala inaugurates blood donation drive, Raj bhavan, 11 a.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of development works, deputy chief minister M.K.Stalin and mayor M.Subramaniyan participate, Communicable Diseases Hospital, Tondiarpet, 5 p.m
• India Trade Promotion Organization: Minister E.V.Velu inaugurates Aahar 2009 International Food Fair, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Chindadripet Kalyanam HSS for Girls: Founders day and Diamond Jubilee Celebration, Madras high court judge Prabha Sridevan participates, 8, Lafond st., 5:15 p.m.
• Durgabhai Deshmukh General Hospital and Research Centre: Meeting to discuss the Raging epidemic-Swine flu, Andhra Mahila Sabha, R.A.Puram, noon.
• Smoke Free Chennai: Sensitization Workshop On Hazards Of Tobacco Usage , Hotel Benz Park, 10 a.m.
• Vasantha Memorial Cancer Centre: Free cancer screening camp, 33,35th st., off ambedkar nagar, Ashok nagar, 9 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Science And Technology Centre: Inauguration of regional level workshop on model rocketry, Gandhi mandapam road, 10:30 a.m.
• Canara Bank: Hindi elocution competition, Circle office, 524, annasalai, Teynampet 3 p.m.
• G.N.Ramachandran Instrumentation centre: Inauguration of new building, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, 4 p.m.
• M.O.P.Vaishnav College for women: Inauguration of current affairs club ‘present tense’, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Lecture on Direct Taxes, Mani mangalam, Tambaram, 9 a.m.
• MNM Jain engg. College: Blood donation camp, thorai pakkam, 9 a.m.
• Rotary club of tiruttani: Blood donation camp, L.C.R. College of engg. and technology , Kanchipadi post, Tiruttani, 9 a.m.
• National Institute Of Management Studies: Workshop on Indian investment scenario, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 10:30 a.m
• Srinivasa Institute Of Engineering And Technology: Seminar on” personality development” poonamallee bypass Rd., poonamallee 2 p.m.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of association of Civil Engineers, C.T.H.Rd., Thiruninravur, 1 p.m.
• Sree Sastha Institute of engineering and technology: Inauguration of entrepreneurship awareness camp, Chembarambakkam, 10 a.m
• Easwari Engineering College: CEO speak session on “current business scenario “, Ramapuram 10 a.m.
• Guru shri Shantivijai Jain College for women: Inauguration of cyber 2009inter-collegiate computer fest, 96, vepery high Rd., 9:30 a.m.
• Institute of Electrical and electronic Engineer: Anniversary Celebrations, MIT campus, Anna University, chrome pet, 9:30 a.m.
• Asan memorial college of arts and science: Blood Donation camp, pallikkaranai 1 p.m.
• The Hindu SSS., Founders day and annual day, 1, 2nd main Rd, Indira nagar, 5:30 p.m.
• St. Johns International Residential School: Conference for physical education teachers, Palanjur, Nazareth pet post, 10 a.m.
• Rural Education and Economic Development Association: Celebrating energy day, Lady Willington Govt. Girls HSS., Kamaraj salai, 11 a.m.
• Institute for Research and Rehabilitation of hand and Stanley Medical College and Hospital: Celebration of ‘silver jubilee and beyond ‘, Broadway, 9:30 a.m.
• Madras Students Social Service League: Meeting Bharath Sewak Samaj, Rajaji hall, Anna salai, 4:45 p.m.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chennapatna: Meeting Hotel Savera, 6:30 p.m
• Bharath Vikas Parishad: National Group Singing Competition for students, Sri Geetha Bhavan , Lloyds Rd, Gopalapuram, 9 a.m.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Talk on ‘Aung San Suu kyi’, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 p.m.
• YMCA: Royapettah Toast masters Club Meeting, Royapettah, 6:30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple Group, St. Joseph High School Premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery 7 p.m.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting church of Christ, Anna nagar,; church of victorious cross, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman st., Selaiyur 7 p.m.

26th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• TICEL Bio Park II : Foundation stone laying ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Taramani, 5:30 pm.
• TNPCB: Workshop on ‘Co-processing of hazardous waste in cement kilns’, Minister T.P.M. Mohideen Khan participates, Hotel GRT Grand Convention Centre, 10:00 am.
• CMDA: Tree planting event and medical camp, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, Koyambedu Wholesale Market, 10:00 am.
• Kundrathur Panchayat Union: Launch of health insurance scheme, Minister T.M. Anbarasan and Member of Parliament T.R. Balu participate, Sekizhar Government Boys HSS., Kollachery, 10:00 am.
• GLIM: ‘Successful women in management’, Biocon Limited CMD Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and actor Radhika Sarathkumar participate, East Coast Road, 10:00 am.
• PRSI, Chennai chapter: Inauguration of activities for 2009-10, NDTV Metronation CEO Rajiv N. Lulla and Apollo Hospitals Group Managing Director Preetha Reddy participate, Hotel GRT Grand, 6:30 pm.
• Exnora International and Carrier Air-conditioning and Refrigerator: Awareness programme on usage of paper bags, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Gandhi Statue, Marina Beach, 6:00 pm.
• University of Madras: Workshop for teachers, Chepauk campus, 10 am.
• Vels University: Workshops for women’s SHGs, Pallavaram, 9:30 am.
• R.M.K. Engineering College: Inauguration of students’ chapter of MMA. Gummidipoondi, 10:30 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture of mobile computing, Thandalam, 10:15 am.
• MBA Department, Ethiraj College for Women: Orientation programme, Ehtiraj Salai, 9:30 am.
• Jaya College of Arts & Science: Refresher course programme for NSS students, Thiruninravur, 10:00 am.
• SDNB Vaishnav College for Women: Cultural festival, Chromepet, 10:00 am.
• TMG College of Arts & Science: Orientation programme, 85,Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 11:30 am.
• Vel Tech Polytechnic College: Technical symposium, Avadi –VelTech Rd., 9:30 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel  Savera, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Madras Esplanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7:30 pm.
• The Institution of Engineers: Meeting, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4:00 pm.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Readers forum, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya camps, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Alpha Mind Power: Introductory lecture, Hotel Adithya, Vadapalani, 6:30 pm.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church Premises, Don Bosco School, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Narada Gana Sabha (Regd.), Chennai – 18 Ph: 24993201 Today at 6:30 pm at Mini Hall – Hari Dharmarajan endowment concert – Chittoor C.K. PATHANJALI – Flute, C.K. Vijayaraghavan, Kalakkadu R. Srinivasan, G. Harihara Sarma. All are Welcome.
• Sri Siddhi Buddhi Sametha Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, 11, Second Cross Street, R.A. Puram, Chennai – 600 028. Ph: 24328084. Vinayaka Chathurthi Music Dance Festival. 26/08/2009.  Wednesday 6:45 pm: Bharathanatyam by Kalaimamani Smt. RADHA with her disciple Miss. Vibhushitha Chandrasekaran – Dance.
• YMCA (Youth Association for Classical Music) 24th Anniversary Celebrations Today, 6:00 pm. inauguration by Vidushi Smt. Kalpagam Swaminathan and Vidvan Shri T.V. Vasa, followed by concert @ 6:30 by Kum. K. GAYATRI with Shri M. Vijay, Shri Guru Raghavendra and Shri Nerkunam Shankar, @ Sastri Hall, Luz.  All are welcome.

25th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Builders’ Association of India: Seminar on ‘Challenges in Sustainable Housing’, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 9:30 am.
• All India Bank Employees Association: Campaign on hazards of global warming, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Indian Bank head office, Rajaji Salai, 5:00 pm.
• Directorate of School Education: Minister Thangam Thennarasu distributes job orders to teachers, St.Raphel’s Girls HSS., Santhome High Rd., 4:00 pm.
• Institute of Microbiology-Madras Medical College: Awareness programme on A(H1N1) influenza, Tower Block I, Govt. General Hospital, 2:00 pm.
• Institution of Traffic and Transportation Engineers Institution of Highway Transport: M.S.Srinivasan speaks on ‘Proposed Circular Corridor for Chennai’, Hotel Palmgrove, 6:00 pm.
• Dinathanthi: Distribution of prizes to toppers of tenth public examination, soundarapandi Subbammal Girls HSS., Tondiarpet, 4:00 pm.
• Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: V.V. Sampathkumar speaks on ‘Issues and Remedies under Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006’, Greams Dugar, 149, Greams Rd., 6:15 pm.
• The Society of Auditors: T.Banusekar speaks on ‘Direct Tax Code’, TNHB Complex, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Women Entrepreneurs Association of Tamil Nadu: Inauguration of Chennai Chapter and seminar on entrepreneurial opportunities for women, MSME-Development Institute, 65/1, GST Rd., Guindy, 10:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre-C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre: Inauguration of workshop on ‘Biodiversity Education for Teachers’, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10:00 am.
• Deivanaipriya Kalai Mandram: Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary celebrations, Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu Memorial Hall, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University: Vice-chancellor Dr. Lalitha Kameswaran Foundation Day Oration on ‘Bench to Bedside Research and Its Implication in Cardio Vascular Treatment’, Guindy, 2:30 pm.
• University of Madras: Inauguration of office of the International Centre of the University of Madras, Chepauk, 11:00 am.
• GSS Jain College: Inauguration of Entrepreneurship Developmnet Cell, Vepery, 11:30 am.
• Kings Engineering College: Faculty development programme, Hotel Pleasant Days, Chennai Bangalore Highway, 9:00 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Seminar on open source technology for computer science students, Perumalpattu, 11:30 am.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Technical presentation, Dept. of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Manimangalam, 2:00 pm.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of Society of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Kuthambakkam, 9:30 am.
• SKR Engineering College: Inauguration of the Rotaract Club, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 3:00 pm.
• KCG College of Technology: Motivational workshop, Karapakkam, 9:30 am.
• Vel Tech Polytechnic College: Technical symposium, Avadi, 9:30 am.
• Jayagovind Harigopal Agarsen College: Inauguration of Consumer and Exnora clubs, Madhavaram, 10:00 am.
• YMCA Pattimandram: M.V. Pasupathi speaks on ‘Tamil Chitra Verses’, YMCA Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• R.P.A.N.C. HSS: Distribution of free bicycles, Komaleeswaranpet, 2:30 pm.
• Rotary club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 5:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Bhavani Sath Sang Today at 6:00 pm.: Musical Discourse by Sangeetha Pravachanmani Mrs. KOUSALYA SIVAKUMAR & Party on “SWATHI VAIBHAVAM” (Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar) at Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan- Mini Hall
• Chandilyan Memorial Trust and Lakshmi Kuppuswamy Trust Remembering Dr. T.V. Kuppuswamy have jointly organised today a musical homage to commemorate the 85th Birth Day of Dr. T.V.K. at Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore at 6:00 pm. T.V. SANKARANARAYANAN (Vocal), M. Chandrasekaran (Violin) Srimushnam Raja Rao (Mridangam) and T.V. Vasan (Ghatam). All are Welcome.
• Music Circle, 24938616 Today at 6:00 pm Raga Sudha Hall: Concert In Memory of Mrs. Padma Chandra Shekhar. GAYATHRI GIRISH, Akkarai Subbalakshmi, B. Ganapathiraman, Papanasam Sethuraman.  All are Welcome.
• Narada Gana Sabha (Regd.), Chennai – 18 PH: 24993201 Today at 6:30 pm. at Mini Hall – Hari Dharmarajan Endowment Concert – K. LAKSHMI, C.N. Srinivasamoorthy, M.S. Venkatasubramanian.  All arew Welcome.

20th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Mahabharatham: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desiganswamy Parvachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Gangai Nagar, Nanganallur, 7.p.m.
• Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Andhra Mahila Sabha,b Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11.a.m
• Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratham, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenuie, Harrigton rd., Chetpet, 10:30 a.m.
• Nalayiradivyaprabhandam: Kokkal Jerajen. W-146, Anna Nagar, West Extn., 10-30 a.m
• Sri Krishan Leela: Sengalipuram Sri B. Damodara Deekshitar, Sri Ragavendar Brundhavanam, Sri Ramar Street, Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m
• Thevaram: K.Sivakumar, Marudeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m
• Panchadasi: K.Srinivasan, Sri Ramaswamy Iyer, St., Abiramapuram, 6.30 p.m
• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: National seminar on secularism, Union Minister Salman Khusrsheed participants,m Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of special school for children with muscular dystrophy. Union Minister M.K. Stalin participates, Modern School Rd., Thousands Light, 9-30 a.m.,
• WPA Soundarapandian Primary School: Golden Jubliee celebration and Kamarajar birth anniversary, Union Minister D. Napolean participates, ayanavaram, 3-30p.m.
• The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Signining of MoU for starting PG Diploma course in Age Management and Allied Medicine, Minister M.R.K. Pannerselvam participates, Hotel Ambassadro pallava, noon.
  Anna Adharsh College of Women: International conference on ‘Transcending the feminie mystique – perspectives’, Member of Parliament Jayanthi Natarajan participates, Anna Nagar, 9-30 a.m.
• Nehru Yuva Kendra: Sadbhavana Divas on Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary, Queen Mary’s College, Kamaraj Salai, 11 a.m.
• Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency: Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Day, awareness programme, Ethiraj College, Egmore, 3 p.m.
• Institution of Railway and Telecommunications: Seminar on ‘Signal and telecommunications for line capacity augmentation and safety in railways”, Rly Officers Club, Sterling Rd., 10 a.m.
• Software Process Improvement: Talk on “Building a project management office”, Anna University Guindy, 5-30 p.m.,
  SMOT School of Business: Free career counseling session for students in management studies, 7 & 8, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Peruugudi, 4 p.m.
• Dargah-E-Hazrath Syed Shah Muthuza Badsha Khadri & Asar-E-Shareef: Observing death anniverasary Murthuza Badsha Khadri, Big Street, Triplicane, 6-45 p.m.
• S.A. Engineering College: Technical Symposium Dynamix ’09, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., 9-15 a.m.
  Sri Sairam Engineering college: Induction programme 2009, West Tambaram, 10 a.m.
  Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Lecture on “Measures of achieving industrial power quality,”, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Swine Fluw awarness Progamme, Muthupudupet, Avadi, 11 a.m..
  TMG College of Arts and Sceinces Freshers Daym, Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 10 am.
  Easwari Engineering College: National level faculty development programme, ramapuram, 8-30a.m.
  Rajalakshmi Engineering college: National conference on mathematical modeling in biology and medicine, Thandalam, 9-30 a.m.,
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Student evaluation programme, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.,
• D.G. Vaishnav College: Meeting of Academic Council of College, Arumbakkam, 11 a.m.
• Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College of Arts and Science: Seminar on “Health in Life”, R.A. Puram, 9 a.m.
• Velammal MHSS: Oratorical competition, TS Krishna Nagar, Mogappair, 10 am.
• Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Annual painting competition, AVM Rajeswari Kalyana Madapam, Dr. Radhakrishna Salai, Mylapore 9 a.m.
• Rotary Club Of Madras, Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.m.
• Y’s Men International: Inauguration of Y’s Men club of Mylapore, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.
• YMCA Royapettah Toastmasters Club: Meeting, YMCA Royapettah, 6-30p.m
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periar Thidai, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St. Joseph High School premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.
• Alcoholic Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Ashok Nagar; Sr. Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7.p.m

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Madras week: Madras day celebrations on theme of coins, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan SSS., K.K. Nagar, 9 a.m. distribution of prizes of essay competition on history of first women’s college in Chennai, Queen Marry’s College, Kamrajnagar Salai, 9 a.m.; Intra-school competition of Asan Hertiage Club, Greams Rd., 9 a.m,; Creating Kolam workshop, Vanilla Children’s Place, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Lecture on ‘Civil Aviatiob in Madras’ by K.R.A. Narasiah, Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Rd., Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramanim, 5.p.m; Open Double Quiz on ‘How well do you know Chennai?’’, Central Lecture Theatre, IIT-M, Adyar, 5-30 p.m.; Art and music programme, Gallery Sri Parvati, Eldams Rd., 6 p.m; Madras Nalla Madras, tribute tio Nagesh, The Park, 6-30p.m; Solo theatre by Pritham Chakravathy, Madras Terrace House, 7.p.m
• Geothe Institue/Max Mueller Bhavab: Screening of film series ‘Why Democracy,’ 4 Rutland Gate, 5th St., Nungambakkam, 6-30 p.m

19th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation: Inauguration of national consultation on ‘Management of agrobiodiversity hotspots in an era of climate change,’ Union Minister Jairam Ramesh participates, Taramani, 10:00 am.
• National Biodiversity Authority: Union Minister Jairam Ramesh inaugurates new office premise, TICEL Bio Park, Taramani, 1:00 pm.
• Centre for Environment Education: Public consultation on Coastal Regulation Notification, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh participates, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 2:30 pm.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Campus dedication ceremony, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister T.M. Anbarasan participate, East Coast Rd., Manamai, 5:00 pm.
• Anna Adarsh College for Women: International conference on ‘Transcending the feminine mystique-perspectives, ‘Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Anna Nagar, 9:30
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, ICAI Bhawan, 122, Nungambakkam High Road., 6:15 pm.
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Inauguration of ECE department association, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Paiyanoor, 1:30 pm.
• Vael’s Institute of Business Administration: Lecture on retail banking, Pallavaram, 11:00 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on career guidance, Thandalam, 10:15 am.
• GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Electrical and Electronics Engineering association, New Perungalathur, 2:30 pm.
• Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on’ Creativity and innovation strategy in Indian manufacturing sector,’ Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 10:00 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Lecture, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 2:20 pm.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Blood donation camp, 10:00 am; Awareness programme on tuberculosis, Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 2:00 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of Mechanical Engineering association, Thiruninravur, 11:00 am.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: L Inauguration of Commerce department activities, Nungambakam, 9:00 am.
• Sri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Workshop on personality development, G.S.T. Road., Mamandur, 9:00 am.
• S.A. Engineering College: Technical symposium ‘Electora’09,’Veeraraghavapuram, 9:30 am.
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Faculty development programme, Thoraipakkam, 9:00 am.
• Smt. Kasturba Nimchand Shah P. Muthyalu Chetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College: Anaual day celebration, Perambur, 5:30 pm.
• S.I.V.E.T. College: Inauguration of Visual Communication department, Gowrivakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Sakthi Engineering College: Seminar on ‘Electronic Design Automation, ‘Thiruninravur, 1:00 pm.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: Inauguration of Biochemistry association, Madhanangkuppam, 10:00 am.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric HSS.: Literary and cultural programme, Mudichur Road., Mannivakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Sri Sayee Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of Annai Indira Institute of Excellence Tapping, Muthamizh Nagar, 11:00 am.
• ABK-AOTS Dosokai: Quiz on Japan, 37, Nelson Manickam road., Aminjikarai, 9:00 am.
• Gandhi Study Circle: Lecture on ‘Buddha for young,’Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, 58, Venkatnarayana Road., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Dinathanthi: Prize distribution for S.S.L.C. toppers, St.Susai Matric HSS., Chengalpattu, 4:00 pm.
• Asha Nivas: Awareness programme opn ‘Naturopathy for women, ‘Rutland Gate, 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10:00 am.
• MedIndia Clinical Society: Seminar on ‘Resolving Clinical Challenges, ‘Nungambakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Rotary Clubs of Madras East and Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton and Towers, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Padi Shenoynagar: Presentation of significant achievement award for drivers and conductors, TNCA Club, Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Meeting, Hotel Southern Crest, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Road., Perambur, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besnat Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Pooniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke’s Church, 2nd Main Road., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Goodshepherd Church, Taramani Link Road., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Waltax Road., 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Asthika Samajam, Thiruvanmiyur, Ph: 24521955 Venue: Amarabharathi, 12, West Tank Street, Today 6:30 pm. CHINMAYA SISTERS – Vocal with Melakaveri Thiagarajan – Madipakkam Sures, Nanganallur Swaminathan.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, Ph: 28140806 54th Gokulashtami Series (Dedicated to G.N.B) 19/08/09 6:30 pm.; Bharathanatyam by SARANYA MOHAN – Chief Guest – Gopikaverma. 20/08/09 6:30 pm.  JAYASHRI JAYA RAMAKRISHNAN. (Canteen & Carpark facility available) All are Welcome.
• Sri Ramanjaneya Trust, Chennai – 600047. 19/08/09 Wednesday 7:00 pm. R. SURYAPRAKASH – Vocal, Mullaivasal G. Chandramouli  – Violin, Mannarkoil J. Balaji – Mridangam, Madipakkam A. Murali Ghatam.

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GENERAL EVENTS

• Madras Management Association: Presentation of MMA-Amalgamation Business Leadership Award 2008-09 to Bharti Enterprises Limited Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 5:00 pm.
• Global Adjustments’ India Immersion Centre: Panel discussion on ‘Infusion-where cultures meet’, 5, Third Main Road, R.A.Puram, 2:30 pm.
• Institution of Engineers: Meeting on productivity and its importance, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6:00 pm.
• Exnora International: Programme on global warming, RKM Sarada Vidyalaya HSS, Burkit Rd., T.Nagar, 8:30 am.
• Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University: Conferment of honorary visiting professorship to U.S. professors, Guindy, 3:00 pm.
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Programme on Priniciples of learning and instructional objectives, Thoraipakkam, 9:00 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Seminar on awareness of Intellectual Property Rights and realated issues, Thandalam, 8:00 am.
• DMI College of Engineering: ECE Entrepreneur Carnival 09, Palanchur, Nazarethpet, 10:00 am.
• Dept. of Commerce, MOP Vaishnav College for Women: ‘Busibee 2009’ inauguration of annual club activities, Nungambakkam, 9:00 am.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Lecture on “Onam-cultural revelations”, GST Road, St.Thomas Mount, 2:00 pm.
• SRM University: Talk on new trends in marketing, Ramapuram, 11:00 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on investors’ awareness, 10:00 am; Workshop on oracle, Perumalpattu, 1:45 pm.
• Guru Nanak College: Talk on ‘Innovation leads to success’, Velachery, 10:00 am.
• Zion Matriculation School: Prize distribution ceremony of interschool contest, Selaiyur, 3:00 pm.
• Committee of Hosts: Meeting on professor Va.Ai. Subramaniam, Madras University, Marina campus, 5:30 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Tourism secretary Irai Anbu speaks on enchanting Tamil Nadu, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Road., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery, Annai Amala Alayam, GST Road., Chromepet; Christ King Church, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Buttmedu; and CSI Church, Ambattur  OT, 7:00 pm.; and St.Bedes High School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, I MainRoad, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Asthika Samajam, Thiruvanmiyur. Ph: 24521955 Venue: Amarabharathi, 12, West Tank Street – Today 4:30 pm: PARAMAKUDI RAVINDRAN – Vocal with Rahul, Guru Raghavendra, 6:30 pm: Namasankeerthanam by Dr. R. GANESH & Party. All are Welcome.
• Amsadhwani, 9790909567 Today 6:05 pm: 19th Annual Day Celebrations- In association with Sri Krishna Sweets – Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Judge Madras High Court, presides and confers ‘Distinguished Citizen of the year’ award on Dr. S. Krishnaswamy. Writer-Producer-Director Documentary Films, B.S. Raghavan, I.A.S. (Retd.) felicitates Concert O.S. ARUN Vocal, M.R. Gopinath, J. Vaidyanathan, B.S. Purushothaman at Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, Rasikas Welcome.
• Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha, Ph: 28151417 Today 6-15 pm musica Academy Mini Hall. DEVI  STUTHI. Rendering of Kritis on various Goddesses by PRINCE RAMA VARMA (Kerala) Vocal, Dr. R. Hemalatha & B. Ganapathyraman. All arew Welcome. Co-Spon: A WELLWISHER.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha T.Nagar, Ph: 28140806. 54th Gokulashtami Series (Dedicated to G.N.B) Tomorrow 19/08/09 – 6:30 pm.; Bharathanatyam by SARANYA MOHAN – Chief Guest Gopika Verma. All are Welcome.  Canteen & Car park facility available.

17th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• NIEPMD and Department of Health and Family Welfare: Workshop on ‘Disability evaluation and certification’, Residency Towers, 10:00 am.
• Consumers Council of India: Consumer awareness programme, Sri Sarathy Vidyalaya, Pidariyar Koil St., George Town, 8:30 am.
• Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Inaugural day celebration, 23, III Cross St., West CIT Nagar, Nandanam, 5:30 pm.
• Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Lecture on ‘Maritime security concerns of Japan and prospects of India-Japan cooperation’ 31, K.B. Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 6:00 pm.
• Ambattur Municipality: Launch of conservancy operations, Near Murugan temple, Ambattur O.T., 9:00 am.
• PPTCT: Launch of publication, Image Auditorium, R.A. Puram, 10:45 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Process modeling, identification and control,’ Perumalpattu, 10:30 am.
• Presidency College: Workshop on ‘Bioinformatics in applied biology’, Kamarajar Salai, 10:00 am.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management and IGCAR: Signing of MoU, East Coast Road, Manamai, 2:30 pm.
• Rajalakshmi Institute of society of CSI and IT, Kuthambakkam, 9:30 am.
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Faculty development programme on ‘Instructional design and delivery system,’Thoraipakkam, 9:00 am.
• Progressive Students Association: Blood donation camp, M.C.Raja Students Hostel, Saidapet, 10:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Discussion on ‘Proactive approach to tackle influenza H1N1 Swine flu’, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6:30 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artistes Association: Meeting, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Makkal Neya Suyamariyadhai Mandarm: Meeting, Devaneya Pavanar Mini Auditorium, Anna Salai, 5:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Chuch, Ganesh Nagar III  Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Road, Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Sri Lasya Priya (School of Bharathanatyam), 9840217300 Today 6:30 pm;: Bharathanatyam by Kum. SOUMYA. C (Disciple of Smt. Sreedevi Priya Sriram) at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall.  Nattuvangam: Smt. Sreedevi Priya Sriram; vocal: Smt. Bhagyalakshmi; Mrudangam: Sri Parthasarathy; Violin: Sri Sathishkumar.

14th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• TN Govt. and Gandhian Integrated Forum Trust: Independence Day celebrations and lighting of torches, Health Secretary V.K. Subburaj participates, Mahatma Gandhi Statue, Marina Beach, 11:00 pm.
• LIC Housing Finance: ‘Ungal Illam’ property fair, Rani Meyyammai Hall, Egmore, 10:00 am
• Thiru.Vi.Ka. Pechu Payilarangam: 180th week celebration, P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 5:00 pm.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: CME on ‘Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Kamban Kazhagam: Kamban Vizha, A.V.M. Rajeswari Marriage Hall, R.K. Salai, Mylapore, 5:00 pm.
• All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation: Hiroshima Day, ICSA Jivana Jyoti Hall, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 5:30 pm.
• Great Lakes Institute of Management: Inauguration of new facilities, Rahul Bajaj, CMD of Balaj Auto Ltd and N. Srinivasan, vice chairman and managing director of India Cements Ltd., participate, East Coast Road, Manamai, 2:00 pm.
• Hindustan College of Arts and Science: ‘Impact’ photography and art exhibition, Padur, Kelambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Inauguration of Computer Science Association, Thoraipakkam, 3:00 pm.
• Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College: Inauguration of Mathematics Department activities, Madhavaram, 10:30 am.
• Sai Ram Engineering College: ‘Saimech 09’ technical symposium, West Tambaram, 9:30 am.
• Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Intercollegiate oratorical contest, Muthapudupet, Avadi, 2:00 pm.
• Madras Christian College: Silver reunion celebrations, Tambaram, 9:00 am.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Executive development programme ‘Spare parts management, ‘Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9:30 am.
• Sivakasi Hindu Nadar MHSS.: Annual day celebrations, Aravamudhu Garden St., Egmore, 4:30 pm.
• The New College: Release of video album, Royapettah, 4:30 pm.
• Periyar Self Respect Media Department: Screening of short films, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Excel MHSS.: ‘Excel expo’ science and arts exhibition, Thirumullaivoyal, 10:00 am.
• Indian Doctors for Peace and Development: Seminar on ‘Total elimination of nuclear weapons,’ ICSA Hall, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 5:00 pm.
• Mylapore Lodge-Theosophical Society: Lecture, Baliah Avenue, Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Y.M.C.A Madras: Independence Day eve celebrations, West Cott Rd., Royapettah,  6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Madras Esplanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Blood donation camp, Citi Bank, Club House Rd., Anna Salai, 10:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary’s Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assemby of God Church, Arumbakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abai, T.V.K 9444414845 Sunday 4:00 pm. @ Kalaivanar Arangam A.c Comedy King S.Ve.Shekher’s Superhit Comedy “PERIYA THAMBI”. Ph: 9884152200.
• AAA/Abi Sri Devi Fine ArtsTomorrow 7:00 pm. Vani Mahal A/c Crazy Mohan & Maadhu Balaji’s New Magical comedy ChOCOLATE KRISHNA.  Sunday JURASSIC BABY.  Bkg. Today 3-8 pm @ Hall.  Ph: 9841052165.
• Almighty Sree Vaari Tomorrow 7:00 pm.  at Rani Seethai Hall.  See a non-stop thunderous comedy play.  Cinefame S. Ve. Sekar in “1000 UDHAI VAANGIYA ABOORVA SIGAMANI” by S. Ve. Sekar. Bkg. At hall 10:00 am – 8:00 pm (9884491390).
• Gana Mukundhapriya (*Regd.) 9884581501 Today 5-45 pm: Kumari RAJASREE, Guru: Sri S. Ratheeshbabu, Bilai, 7:30 pm: Kumari KIRTHANA DAMODARAN, Guru: Smt. Deepa Balaji.  Naradagana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road. Rasikas Welcome.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm. T.SHYAMUSUNDAR, M.R. Gopinath, Trivandrum Balaji, N. Govindarajan.  Ragasudha Hall.
• Nada Sudha, Ph: 9444465536 Today 6:30 pm at Dr. Jayalalitha Free Marriage Hall, Kannagi Street, Kamaraj Nagar, 100’ Byepass Road, Velachery (GuruNanak College Busstop): Sri PRADEEP KUMAR & Party. All Welcome.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar Ph: 28140806 54th Gokulashtami Series (Dedicated to G.N.B), 14-08-09 – 6:30 pm.: Violin Duet by Lalgudi G.J.R. KRISHNAN & Llgudi VIJAYALAKSHMI – R. Ramesh – T.V. Vasan. 15-08-09: HYDERBAD BROS. – D. RAGHAVACHARI & Car park facility available).
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Temple, Triplicane.Special Concert for Aadi Velli by Padmasri Kalaimamani SUDHA RAGUNATHAN on August 14, Friday, 8:00 pm.
• The Mylapore Fine Arts Club (Regd) Phone: 24997755 7th year DRAMA FESTIVAL – Today at 6:45 pm. August to Creations present MUGAM MUGAVARIGAL (By Augustto).  All are welcome.

12th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Southern Railway: Inauguration of Ladies Special EMUs, Union Ministers P. Chidambaram, Dayanidhi Maran, E. Ahamed, K.M. Muniyappa and S.Jagatrakshakan and State Minister K.N. Nehru participate, Tambaram Railway Station, 8:30 am.
• Institute of Asian Studies and Korea Foundation Seoul: Workshop on Korean Language and Literature, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Government Museum, Egmore, 10:00 am.
• FICCI: Conference on safety and security of chemicals, petroleum, petroleum products and natural gas at storages, warehouses, ports and transportation through pipelines and containers, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10:00 am.
• Indian Red Cross Society: Anniversary of Geneva Conventions Day and World Blood Donors Day, Madras High Court Judge Elipe Dharma Rao participates, 32/50, Monitieth Rd., Egmore, 4:00 pm.
• MIDS: Lecture on A head count view of Multidimensional deprivation’, 79, 2nd Main Road., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 11:00 am.
• Medical Research Foundation: Inauguration of Sankara Nethralaya’s Refurbished Optical services, College Rd., 10:00 am.
• RGNIYD and Indiram Educational and Social Welcare Trust, Madurai: International Youth Day celebrations, Sriperumbudur, 10:00 am.
• CRPF Avadi: Passing out parade of constable recruits, 8:00 am.
• D.G. Vaishnav College: Lecture on Swin Flu, Periyar E.V.R. Salai, Arumbakkam, 11:00 am.
• LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Special eye camp, Kanchipadi Village, Tiruvallur – Thiruthani High Road., 10:00 am.
• SSS Jain College for Women and Tamil Nadu Library Association: Librarian’s Day celebration, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 10:30 am.
• Yuva Shakthi: Youth Motivation Campaign, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Greenways Rd., 3:00 pm. Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: 3rd regional technical institutions conclave on softskills specifics in curriculum, Muthapudupet, Avadi, 9:30 am.
• University of Madras: Lecture, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10:30 am. Centre of Advanced Study in Crystallography and Biophysics, unveiling of statue of Prof. G.N. Ramachandran, GNR Hall, Guindy Campus, 4:00 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of club activities, Thiruninravur, 10:00 am.
• MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Discussion on how to conduct more productive meetings’, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 5:30 pm.
• Alpha Arts and Science College: Inauguration of Biohues – 2009, Porur, 9:00 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on AIDS, Vembuliamman Koil St., K.K. Nagar, 2:30 pm.
• Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute and Rajarajeshwari Engineering College: Inauguration of English Association, Adayalampattu, 11:00 am.
• Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: BLOG 09-Computer Science Association, Madhanangkuppam, 10:00 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on applications of mathematics, Ambattur – Red Hills Rd., 2:30 pm.
• Easwari Engineering College: Lecture on knowledge management’, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8:30 am.
• Dr. Sir Arcot Lakshmanaswami Mudaliar Vocational Arts and Science College: Endowment Lecture on Global recession, Vengal, Tiruvallur, 11:00 am.
• VELS University: Seminar on future trends in Bioinformatics’, Pallavaram, 11:00 am.
• Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Technical symposium, West Tambaram, 3:30 pm.
• DB Jain College: Lecture on importance of communication skill, Thoraipakkam, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 11:00 am.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Awareness programme on tuberculosis, Poonamallee Bypass Rd., Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 2:00 pm.
• S.A. Engineering College: Technical symposium, Poonamallee – Avadi Road., Veeraraghavapuram, 9:00 am.
• Gojan School of Business and Technology: Seminar on Advanced Technologies and current IT market trends’, 80 feet Road, Edapalayam, 10:30 am.
• Christ College of Arts and Science: Inauguration of management association, Kilachery, Thiruvallur, 10:00 am.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting on The problems of today’s Sri Lanka, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Road., T.Nagar, 6:45 pm.
• Madras Kerala Samaj Education Society and Kerala Vidyalayam HSS.: Anniversary celebrations, Madras Kerala Samaj Auditorium, P.H. Lane, Off Poonamallee High Road., 4:00 pm.
• MCCSS: International youth day Memorial Hall, Park Town, 1:00 pm.
• YMCA: Panel Discussion on Voice of citizens to reality’, Poonamallee High Road., 10:00 am.
• Lions Club of Chennai Royal Ashok Nagar: Meeting, Hotel Benz Park, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Blood donation camp at HSBC Bank, Ambal Buildings, Anna Salai, 10:00 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of Association of Electronics and Communication Engineering, CTH Rd., Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 2:00 pm.
• Sriram Engineering College: Seminar on Software engineering and current trends on IT, Perumalpattu, 10:00 am.
• Everwin Matriculation HSS.: Krishna Jayanthi celebrations, S.J. Avenue, Kolathur, 9:30 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Road., Perambur, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankani Church, Besant Nagar; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; CSI Good Shepherd, Taramani Link Road, Velachery; Kondithope Police Community Hall, Wall Tax Road., ; St.Luke’s Church, II Main Road., Anna Nagar; and Anglo Indian Association; Pooniamman Koil St., Egmore, Chennai 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Music Club, IIT, Madras Clasfest 09, Today at 6:45 pm at CLT. UNNI KRISHNAN, R.K. Shriram Kuamr Arun Prakash, S.V. Ramani Music events.
• AAA/ABI Sri Devi Fine Arts Today 6:45 pm Kalaivanar Arangam A/c. Guinness Fame LAKSHMAN SHRUTHI 100% Manual Orchestra with Laser Lightings and Superhit Spl Mimicry. Bkg: 9-01 am Ph: 9841052165.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm. SIDHARTHSRIRAM, Akkarai Swarnalatha, Thanjavur Praveenkumar. Ragasudha Hall.
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd.), 9884581501 Today 6:00 pm. onwards Bharathanatyam, Disciples of Smt. Lalithathiyagarajan, Naradagana Sabha Mini Hall, TTK Road, Rasikas Welcome.

11th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• MES Razeena Matriculation HSS.: Annual day celebration, U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, 5, Subramanian St., Kilpauk, 4:30 pm.
• Tulir Centre for the Prevention and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse: Discussion on ‘Challenges of addressing sexual violence against children in the criminal justice system’, Dr. Ambedkar Law University, 5, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 2:30 pm.
• FICCI: Workshop, Taj Connemara, 10:30 am.
• The Institution of Engineers: Talk on ‘Alluring Aeronautics’, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6:00 pm.
• National Folklore Support Centre: Talk on ‘Folk tunes of Kongu Nadu’, 96, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakka, 6:00 pm.
• Yuva Sakthi: Youth motivation campaign, SS Jain College, T.Nagar, 9:30 am.
• Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on ‘Business research and strategy in global economy’, Philip Kotler Hall, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 10:00 am.
• Sriram Engineering College: Workshop on ‘Thermal power station maintenance and supply chain management in industries’, Perumalpattu, 1:30 pm.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on ‘Hardware and networking’, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K. Nagar, 2:00 pm.
• Meenakshi College for Women: Seminar on ‘Applications of mathematics in fuzzy environment’, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 8:30 am.
• KCG College of Technology: Talk on ‘gaming and animation’, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 3:15 pm.
• Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Engineering College for Women: Darwin’s bicentenary celebrations, Chromepet, 9:00 am.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of ‘Corpo-Rappo’, 20, IV lane, Nungambakkam High Rd., 9:00 am.
• CBSE and The Hindu Sr. Sec. School: Valedictory of science exhibition, 1, 2nd Main Rd., Indira Nagar, 4:00 pm.
• D.A.V. Boys SSS.: Annual day celebrations, 182, Avvai Shanmugam Rd., Gopalapuram, 5:30 pm.
• Institute of Paramedical Sciences: Inauguration of Aurron Institute of paramedical sciences, 9, Dr. Subbarayan Nagar, Main Rd., Kodambakkam, 8:15 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of New College: Meeting, Royapettah, 10:30 am.
• YMCA: Meeting, YMCA Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Christ King Church, 34, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm.; St.Bedes High School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/ABI Sri Devi Fine Arts Tomorrow 6:45 pm: Kalaivanar Arangam A/c. –Guinness Fame LAKSHMAN SHRUTHI 100% Manual Or-chestra. Bkg. 9841052165
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd.) 9884581501  Today Bharathanatyam 5:45 pm: Disciples Smt. Kalaichelvi Ramesh; 7:30 pm: Disciples of Smt. Lakshmi Ganesh, Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road. Rasikas Welcome.
• Shanmukhapriya, Ph: 24938365 Tomorrow at 6:00 pm. Flute Recital by K.V. RAMANUJAM, M.A. Sundareswaran, Thanjavur R. Kumar at Swamy’s Hall, 236, R.K. Mutt School, Mandaveli, Chennai-28.  Rasikas Welcome.
• Sri Thigaraja Sangeetha Vidwath Samajam, Mylapore 24982270 Today Panchami 6:30 pm. Vocal concert by Smt. V. NANDHINI with Sri Dilip kumar & Sri V. Santhanagopalakrishnan.  Sponsored by SRI RAMABADRAN & Smt. PONNAMMAL ENDOWMENT.  All are Welcome.

10th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Handloom Export Promotion Council: Presentation of awards, Union Minister DayANIDHI Maran, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran participate, Hotel Taj Connemara, 11:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: ‘Meet the Scientist’ programme, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2:30 pm.
• Advocates Forum for Social Justice: Colloquium on reliability of electronic voting machines and its demonstration, Hotel Star City, T.Nagar, 10:30 am.
• British Council: Seminar on ‘New tier 4 student visas’, Deaneya Pavanar Auditorium, 735, Anna Salai, 3:30 pm.
• Yuva Shakthi: ‘Youth motivation campaign’, Sri Muthumariamman Institute of Technology, Mangadu, 9:30 am.; DMI College of Engineering, Nazarethpet, 1-30 pm
• Anti-Corruption Movement: Students awarness programme, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 4:00 pm
• Ragas Dental College and Hospital: Awareness programme on ‘Clinical research and career opportunities, ‘ East Coast Rd., Uthandi, Noon.
• Vel Tech Dr. RR and Dr. SR Technical University: Symposium “Colloquium ’09,” Avadi, 9:30 am.;
• Easwari Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Emerging issues in strategic management’, Ramavaram, 8:00 am.
• M.N.M.  Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of SAE India collegiate club, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 9:30 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Inauguration of Students for Exploration and Development of Space chapter, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 10:00 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: ISTE students’ chapter inauguration, Thiruninravur, 10:30 am.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Launch of short term course  on ‘Embeddded Systems’,44, Seshachalam St., Saidapet, 10:30 am.
• Alagappa Schools: Annual Day, 49, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasaiwalkam, 3:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Cosmos: Meeting, Haddows Club, 6:45 pm.
• Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Mestony College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam, Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Baala Kalasaagaram Trust Ramhi’s Issai Mazhalai concert today at 6:30 pm.  NSTSS Hall – 15th Street Nanganallur S. ADITHYANARAYANAN with Sriram & N.C. Bharadwaj.  Sponsor: THE MADRAS CEMENTS LTD
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd) 9884581501 Today Bharathnatyam 5:45 pm.  Disciples of Sri T. R Shantha Sampath, 7:30 pm. Disciples of Smt. Parvathy Mohan, Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road, Rasikas welcome.
• Music Club IIT Madras Clasfest 09, Today at 6:45 pm at CKT. VIJAYA SIVA –Amrita Muralai – Manoj Siva. Sponosor: The Hindu.

7th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation: Foundation Day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S Rajasekara Reddy participates, Taramani, 4:00 pm.
• Ascendas: Presentation of Ascendas Excellence award, Madras High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale participates, International Tech Park, Taramani, 5:30 pm
• Tamil Nadu Police Traffic Wardens Organisation: Inauguration of Road Safety Patrol, Doveton Corrie Boys’ HSS., Ritherdon Rd., Vepery, 10:30 am.
• World Breast Feeding Week: CHILD Trust Hospital, Nungambakkam, 9:30 am.; SRM University, Meeting, Tourism Secretary Irai Abu participates, Kattankulathur, 11:00 am.
• SIRC-ICWAI: Meeting, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6:30 pm.
• Institution of Engineers: Inauguration of safety conference, Hotel GRT Grand, 9:30 am.
• Bharath University: Lecture on ‘From Interruption to Engagement: Challenges and Opportunities Marketing Communication and Media’, Selaiyur, 10:00 am.
• JBAS College for Women-English Language Teachers’ Association of India: Annual conference, Teynampet, 3:00 pm.
• Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College: International conference on biomedical instrumentation and health care engineering, Kodambakkam, 9:30 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on . Net technologies, West K K Nagar, 2:00 pm.
• Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Career counseling for civil service examination, Minjur, 10:30 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on safety and productivity, Ambattur- Red Hills Rd., 3:00 pm.
• SKR Engineering College: ‘My idea programme’, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 2:00 pm.
• Vel Tech Technical University: National level technical symposium, Avadi – Vel Tech Rd., 9:30 am.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Programme for the NSS volunteers, Parivakkm, 10:30 am.
• Gojan School of Business and Technology: Lecture on digital signal processing, Red Hills, Tiruvallur Dd., 10:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Blood donation camp, Govt. Elementary School, Manimangalam, 9:00 am.
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekanada College: Inauguration of Philosophy Assocation, Mylapore, 11:00 am.
• DMI College of Engineering: Inauguration of IET Students Chapter, Palanchur, 1:00 pm.
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Training programme on consumer protection, food adulteration and food safety, M.G.R. HSS for the speech and hearing impaired, Ramavaram, 3:00 pm.
• Annual day: Ramaratnam Nursery and Primary School, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 2:45 pm.; P.S. SSS., Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 4:00 pm. Sri Venugopal Vidyalaya, Chetinad auditorium, R.A. Puram, 6:30 pm.
• GRT Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya: ‘Vigyaan 2009’ science expo, Ashok Nagar, 10:00 am.
• TTD Information Centre: Competitions for school children, Venkatnaryana Rd., T.Nagar, 5:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Vishranthi Home for senior citizens, Palavakkam, 8:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary’s Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, poonamallee and Assembly of God Church, Arubmakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Almighty Sree Vaari On 9th Sun. 7:00 pm. at Rani Seethai Hall.  Crazyn Mohan & Balaji in “CHOCOLATE KRISHNA”, thunderous comedy play by Crazy Mohan. Bkg. Today at hall 4-8pm (9884491390).
• Gana Mukundhapriaya (Regd.) 9884581501 Today 5:45 pm Bharathanatyam Kumari SHALINI Guru: Sri J. Suryanarayanamoorthy.  7:30 pm. Kumari LAVANYA VIJAYAKUMAR Guru: Smt. Revathy Narasimhan. Chief Guests: Prof. Sikkil Vasanthakumari, Smt. Sreelatha Vinodkumar, Smt. Sudha Vijayakumar. Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, TTK Road, Rasikas welcome.

6th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• SRM University and Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Inauguration of Centre for Japanese Studies, Consul-General of Japan in Chennai Kazuo Minagawa and Managing Director of The Hindu N. Muralai participate, Kattankulathur, 11:00 am.
• Dept. of Social Defence and World Vision India: Programme on ‘Capacity building for police personnel designated as child welfare officers on child protection and childline services,” Commissioner of Police T. Rajendran participates, Conference Hall, Modern Control Room, Commissionerate, Egmore, 11:30 am.
• TANUVAS: Inaugural of ICAR summer school on Decision support system and related ICT technologies for animal health, veterinary practice and research’, Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 10:30 am.
• Women’s Collective: Workshop for school headmasters on ‘Global warning and climate change’, ICSA Training Centre, Egmore, 10:00 am.
• Organising Committee: Inaugural of 44th annual conference of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India, GRT Temple Bay Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram, 6:00 pm.
• Prime Academy: Capital Market Programme, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 5:30 pm.
• Dakshin Railway Employees’ Union: Inauguration of DREU branch, Egmore, 11:00 am.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Inauguration of Voice and Seekers, Vepery High Rd., 9:30 am.
• Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering Collage: International conference on Biomedical instrumentation and healthcare engineering, Arcot Rd., Kodambakkam, 9:30 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Conference on Optimisation techniques and its application in engineering’, Thandalam, 9:00 am.
• Vel Tech Multi Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sankunthala Engineering College: Technical symposium SCADZ 09’, Avadi 8:15 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on World Breast feeding week, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K. Nagar, 11:30 am; Seminar on CAD for electrical engineers, 2:00 pm.
• Guru Nanak College: Talk on organizational culture and climate’, Velachery, 10:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Inauguration of Computer Society of India student chapter, Dr. V.P.R Nagar, Manimangalam, 9:30 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Guest lecture on signals and systems, Ambattur – Red Hills Rd., 12:50 pm.
• Alpha College of Engineering: Guest lecture on PHP and My SQL’, Thirumazhisai, 1:00 pm.
• New College Institute of Management: Lecture on Six sigma awareness’, Peters Rd., Royapettah, 11:00 am.
• Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: Project day of Sathyamurthi High School and Bala Mandir Primary School, Bala Mandir German Hall, 17, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 10:30 am.
• Agarwal Vidyalaya Matric HSS.: Inauguration of Agar Fest-Spark 2009, 54, EVK Sampath Salai, Vepery, 9:00 am.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Inauguration of Velammal School of Fine Arts, West Mogappair, 9:00 am.
• Dignity Foundation: Evening for Elders, 3, Jagannathan Rd., Nungambakkam, 5:00 pm.
• YMCA: Meeting, Toast Masters Club, royapettah, 6:30 pm.
• Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram: Lecture on Sanga Ilakkiyam, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Talk on birth centenary of C.Annadurai, Periyar Thidal, Veper, 6:30 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar: Meeting, GRT Convention Centre, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp at Vishranthi Home, Palavakkam, 8:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St.Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous:Meetings, Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St.Sebastian Church, Thapal Peti Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; and Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Raga Tarangini Trust, 24980232, 28115928 Today at P.S. High School at 6:00 pm. Mrs. BHUSHANI KALYANARAMAN with Akkarai Subbalakshmi, Delhi Sairam and Anirudh. Cosponsored by Mr. C. NARAYANAN.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Rama Bhaktha Jana Samaj K.K Nagar, 9444417729 Sri Gokulashtami Utsavam daily 7:00 pm: at Padama Seshadri School, K.K. Nagar 6th to 12th Aug. Dr. M.V. Anantha Padmanabhachariyar’s Discourse on SRI VISHNU SAHASRANAMAM, 13th, 15th & 17th Aug. Srivatsa S. Jayarama Sarma’s discourse on SRI KRISHNA VAIBHAVAM; 14th Aug; NAMASANKEERTHAN by Sri K.R. Saranathan; 17th Aug: 6:00 pm. Bharathanatyam by Koothanur R. VENKATASUBRAMANIAM; 7:30 PM.  Bharathanatyam by YUVAKALA BHARATHI R. VIJAYAMADHAVAN.  All are invited.
• The Indian Fine Arts Society, Balamandir German Hall, T.Nagar (Tel: 28345441) Today 5:30 pm. Release of the Book on Sahithyas of Sangeetha Kalasikhamani Dr. V. V. Swarnavenkatesa Deekshithar compiled with notations by Sri. C.G. Sundar Deekshithar – Vidwan Sri P.S. Narayanaswamy Releases the Book and V. Sethuram, President, IFAS receives the First copy: Vidwans and Vidushis participate; 7:00 pm. Music Concert by O.S. THYAGARAJAN and party. All are welcome.

5th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: 105th birthday celebrations of Dr. Rajah Sir M.A. Muthiah Chettiar, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Inauguration of computer awarness programme, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 6:00 pm.
• Canara Bank: MSME customers’ meet, AIEMA Technology Centre: Inauguration of computer awareness programme, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 6:00 pm.
• Canara Bank: MSME customers’ meet, AIEMA Technology Centre, 1st Cross Rd., Ambattur Industrial Estate, 4:30 pm.
• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Study circle meeting on ‘Tax audit, 122, Mahatma Gandhi Rd., Nungambakam, 6:15 pm.
• St. Louis Institute for the Deaf and Blind: Inauguration of Tamil Association, Adyar, 2:00 pm.
• Young Women’s Christian Association of Madras: Annual day, Poonamallee High Rd., 10:00 am.
• Vel Tech: ‘Infinito’ technical symposium, Avadi, 9:30 am.
• Dhanalakshmi School of Management: Inauguration of management association, Manimangalam, Tambaram, 2:30 pm.
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Seminar on organizations,’ Thoraipakkam, 10:00 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Matlab programming, Thandalam, 2:00 pm.
• Sri Ram Engineering College: Placement officers meet, 10:00 am; Lecture on ‘Universal law behind success,’Perumalpattu, 10:30 am.
• Alpha College of Engineering: Lecture on ‘Microcontroller and its applications,’Thirumazhisai, 11:00 am.
• DMI College of Engineering: Inauguration of Computer Science and Engineering Association and Computer Society of India, Palanchur, Kancheepuram, 10:00 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Lectures, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 10:30 am.
• Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on ‘Leadership – the in – built talent, ‘Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, Chennai 2:00 pm.
• Zion Matriculation School: Inauguration of automatic signal system and wear helmet campaign, Camp Road Junction, Selaiyur, Tambaram, Chennai 9:00 am.
• Velammal MHSS.: Topper of toppers Day, West Mogappair, 8:30 am.
• Krishnapuram Residents’ Association: Park pournami programme, Ramadas St., Krishnapuram, 6:00 pm.
• Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: Discussion on ‘Seven crisis in business,’MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 6:00 pm.
• TN People’s Social Service Awareness Organisation: Awareness programme on global warming, Corporation HSS., Choolaimedu, 10:00 am.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Bajanai Koil St., Gill Nagar, Choolaimedu, 3:00 pm.: and Dental Camp, 47, Thiruvengatapuram, 3:00 pm.
• Rotary Rajan Eye Bank and Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar: Eye donation awareness programme, Rajan Eye Care Hosiptal, T.Nagar, Chennai -  Noon.
• Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke’s Chuch, Second Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Waltax Road, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Art of Living Full Moon Satsang Wednesday, 5th Aug. All are Welcome for an Evening of Music and Meditation, 7:00 pm at Kumara Raja Muthaiah School, Crescent Avenue, behind Gandhi Nagar Ladies Club, Adyar, Tel: 9840025751 / 42116818
• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd.), 9884581501 Today Bharathanatyam 5:45 pm.  Kumari YALINI RAJAKULASINGHAM, Guru: Thirunagai Narthaki Nataraj, Chief Guest Smt. LEELA SAMSON. 7:30 pm. Kumari SUBHANJALI, S. Guru: Sri Vasantha Lakshmi, Naradagana Sabha, Mini Hall, Alwarpet, Rasikas Welcome.

4th August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• S.V.S. Jain Sangh: Medical awareness camp, Madras High Court judge P. Jothimani and Chennai Collector V. Sobhana participate, Mahaveer Bhavan, 67, Muthaiah Mudali St., Old Washermenpet, 9:00 am.
• Junior Chamber International: Inauguration of JCI Chennai Pillars Excel, VGP Golden Resorts, East Coast Rd., 9:45 am.
• Sai Ram Engineering College: Technical Symposium – Menlo Park -09, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 9:30 am.
• BMNM Jain Engineering College: Talk on ‘Maintenance of alternators and transformers in power stations’, Thoraipakkam, 1:30 pm.
• Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Lecture on ‘Marketing strategies for globalization’, Sholinganallur, 10:00 am.
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: Graduation Day, Mylapore, 4:00 pm.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of people’s club, Nungambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Swadeshi Jagaran Manch and M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inter-collegiate symposium on Indian Enterpreneurship, MOP Vaishnav College, Nungambakkam, Noon.
• Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Intercollegiate management festival ‘Innova 2009’,  96, Vepery High Rd., 10:00 am.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Seminar on ‘Personal hygiene and related diseases’, T.S.Krishna Nagar, West Mogappair, 1:00 pm.
• Anna Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, 1109, Thendral Colony, 3rd St., Anna Nagar West, 4:00 pm.
• YMCA: Talk on ‘Thirukkural’, 223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., 6:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Kilanallathur Panchayat School, Tiruvallur, 9:30 am.; Dental camp, 47, Thiruvenkatam St., Choolaimedu, 3:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras South: Launch of golden jubilee celebrations, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School., Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm.; and St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/ABBAS, 9600035375 Endrendrum SPB – Padmasree Dr. S.P. BALASUBRAMANYAM sings for you selected superhit songs in GANESH KIRUPA’s sensational orchestra on 9th August 2009, Sunday 6:15 pm.  at University Centenary Hall A/C.Spons: madrascity-properties.com Online Bkg: www.ticketnew.com

• Gana Mukundhapriya (Regd.), 9884581501 Today Bharathanatyam 5:45 pm: Kumari MAHASH & JAYASH, Guru: Smt. Sudha Vijayakumar; 7:30 pm: Mr. SAHADEVAN & Mrs. SHEELA SAHADEVAN Sharjah, Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, Alwarpet, Rasikas Welcome

3rd August 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• CIPET: Laying of foundation stone for ‘High Learning Centre’, Union Minister M.K. Azhagiri and Ministers K. Ponmudy, T.M. Anbarasan and Thangam Thennarasu participate, T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 10:00 am.
• TCWF: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswamy participates, Hotel Abu Palace, 9:30 am.
• TANUVAS and Virginia-Maryland: Symposium on ‘Changing scenario in veterinary medicine: Challenges for the veterinary students and practitioners’, Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 9:45 am.
• Kuruvilla Jacob Initiative: Lecture by Ramachandra Guha on ‘Why India is the most interesting country in the world?’ C.L.R.I. Campus, Adyar, 5:00 pm. Centre for Buddhist Studies-University Madras: Lecture on ‘Mahayana tenets and exploration of consciousness in Buddhism’, Chepauk, 2:30 pm.
• Chinmaya Yuva Kendra: Youth festival ‘Awakening Indians to India’, Tamaraipakkam, 8:30 am.
• Vel Tech Dr. RR and Dr. SR Technical University: Symposium ‘Omzoic ‘09’, Avadi, Chennai 9:30 am.
• Anna Adarsh College for Women: ‘World Breastfeeding Week 2009’, Anna Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Ethiraj College for Women: Anaemia screening and blood donation camps, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 9:00 am; Red Ribbon Club inauguration, noon.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Data mining and warehousing’, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 10:15 am.
• KCG College of Technology: Lecture on ‘Power of motivation’ Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 11:00 am.
• GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of value education club, Vepery, 9:00 am; Inauguration of health and nutrition club, 10:30 AM
• Madras Christian College: Inauguration of Tamil research association, East Tambaram, Chennai 10:40 am.
• M.N.M. Engineering College: Inauguration of information technologists association, Thoraipakkam, 10:30 am.
• G.K.M. College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of IEEE Students Chapter, Alapakkam-Mappedu Rd., G.K.M. Nagar, 2:15 pm
• Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: Graduation day, Mylapore, 11:00 am.
• K.J. Research Foundation: Launch of new medical equipment donated by SBI, 182, Poonamallee High Rd., 4:00 pm.
• M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School: Inter-school quiz competition, 179, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 9:30 am.
• Smt. Narbada Devi J. Agarwal Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Annual day celebration, Third Main Rd., Vyasarpadi, Chennai 5:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6:30 pm
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Dine with divine programme, Cancer Institute, Canal Bank Rd., Adyar, noon.  Dental screening camp, 47, Thiruvenkatapuram, Choolaimedu, Chennai 3:00 pm.
• Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymouos: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston college, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas 9600035375 Endrendrum SPB – Padmasree Dr. S.P. BALASUBRAMANYAM sings for you selected superhit songs in Ganesh Kirupa’s sensational orchestra on 9th August 2009, Sunday 6:15 pm at University Centenary Hall A/c Spons: madrascityproperites.com Online Bkg: www.ticketnew.com
• Music Circle 24938616 Today6:00 pm at Raga Sudha Hall ANIRUD VENKATESAN / M. Rajeev / N.C. Bharadwaj

CHENNAI EVENTS JULY 2009

CHENNAI EVENTS

31st July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Matru: Talk on ‘European Feminist principles and Tamil society’ by V. Geetha, Book Point, Anna Salai, 5:30 pm.
• Thirukkural: V.V. Natarajan, Sri Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Rad.,. Royapettah, 6:30 pm.
• Scholastic India: Launch of publication, Landmark, Citi Centre, R.K. Salai, 4:30 pm.
• Madras Terrace House: Inauguration of ‘Evanescence’-Photographic exhibition by Saravanakumar, 15, Sri Puram, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Foundation stone laying ceremony for additional over bridge, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Perambur Loco Work, noon.  Medicall: ‘Medicall Expo 2009’, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9:30 am.
• India-ASEAN-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting, Francisco L. Benedicto, Ambassador of Philippines participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 4:30 pm.
• IIT-Madras: 46th convocation, Prof.  Jagdish N. Bhagwati, Department of Economics, Columbia University, participates, Adyar, 4:00 pm.
• MCCI: Workshop on indirect tax laws, Hotel Savera, R.K. Salai, 9:30 am.
• ICSI-SIRC: Foundation Day lecture, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 7:00 pm.
• The International Tamil University, USA: Meeting, Hotel Green Park, 7:00 pm.
• Department of Tamil Literature, University of Madras: G. Sundar, Director of Roja Muthiah Research Library delivers lecture, Marina campus, 3:00 pm.
• Alpha College of Engineering: Guest lecture, Thirumazhisai, 1:30 pm.
• Alpha Arts and Science College of Engineering:Inauguration of Society of Electrical and Electronics engineers, Palanchur, 10:00 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of Society of Instrumentation Engineers, Thiruninravur, 11:00 am.
• KCG College of Technology: Guest lecture, Karapakkam, 3:00 pm.
• Saveetha Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 10:15 am.
• Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology: Guest lecture on ‘Java technologies’, Privakkam, Poonamallee, 2:00 pm.
• Annai Veilankaani’s Arts & Science College: ‘Fresher’s Day’ Saidapet, 3:00 pm.
• SMOT School of Business: Career counseling programme, 7&8, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, 5:00 pm.
• Shri Krishnaswamy Matric. HSS.: Annual Day, 6th Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 6:00 pm.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: Programme on Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras and State Bank of Hyderabad: Diabetes awareness camp, Rangan St., T.Nagar, 10:00 am.
• Global Hospitals & Health City: CME, Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Truematics: Meeting on overseas education, 16/21, Cenotaph 1st St., Teynampet, 10:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fathima Church premises, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; C.S.I. Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mariyal Magadolana Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, 207, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/ABI Sri Devi Fine Arts Sunday 6:45 pm.  Egmore Museum Deluxe Hall A/c.  Comedy King S.Ve. Sheker’s ALWHAA.  Bkg: 9841052165 / www.ticketnew.com
• Asthika Samajam (Regd.), Venus Colony, Alwarpet, Ph: 24352242Today 6:30 pm: ‘Sri Gokulastami Music Festival’ SUMITRA NITIN, T.L. Padmanabhan, Kallidaikurichi Sivakumar.  All are Welcome.
• Bharathanatyam Arangetram Today at 6:30 pm. Bharathanatyam Arangetram by Ms. TANVI BHASKAR, Disciple of Smt. Minal Prabhu of ‘Mudrika’ – Bangaluru & Smt. Gayatri Sriram of ‘Shrutilaya’ Singapore.  Sri Krishna Gana Sabha Hall, T.Nagar All are Welcome.
• Brahma Gana Sabha Nalli’s Aadi Drama Festival, Today at 7:00 pm. at Dakshinamurthy Hall (PS High School), Mylapore, Soumya’s PADMA VIYUGAM, by : Radhakrishnan, All are Welcome. Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.
• Naada Inbam, 24992672 Today 6:00 pm Vaikom JAYA CHANDRAN, Mullaivasal Chandramouli, Trichur Narendran.  Ragasudha Hall.
• Waraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd), Ph: 22392291 Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18.  Post Trinity Compositions 6:15 pm, NANDINI with Ramakrishnan and Nellai Balaji.  7:15 pm MADHAVAN GOPALARATHNAM with Usha Rajagopalan and Shertalai Anantha Krishnan. All welcome.
  

30th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Chennai Collectorate: Grievance day for army officers and their families, District Collector V. Shobhana participates, Rajaji Salai, 11:30 am.
• Chennai Mathematical Institute: Convocation, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India R. Chidambaram participates, SIPCOT IT Park, Padur Post, Siruseri, 3:00  pm.
• Apollo Hospitals Group: Inauguration of Apollo Children’s Hospital, A.R. Rahman participates, 15, Shafi Mohammad Rd., Greams Rd., Thousand Lights, 2:45 pm.
• IIT Madras Alumni Association: Meeting, CLT, IIT-M, 7:00 pm
• New College Institute of Management: Lecture on “Industrial expectations form the management”, Peters Rd./, Royapettah, 2:00 pm.
• Agarsen College: Inauguration of Computer Science department association, Madhavaram, 10:00 am.
• Jaya College of Arts and Sciences: Dance festival, C.T.H. Rd., Thiruninravur, 1:30 pm.
• MNM Jain Engineering College: ‘My Idea’ programme, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 9:00 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Inauguration of “TIFACCORE in machine vision”, Thandalam, 10:00 am.
• Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences: Cll Cluster programme, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur, 11:00 am.
• The Society of Auditors: Talk on “Emerging role of educators in the financial sector”, 33, TNHB Complex, 4 (180), Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5:30 pm.
• Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Sastha Mechanical Engineering Association, Chennai – Bangalore Highway, Chembarambakkam, 3:00 pm.
• Indo-American Chamber of Commerce: “Meet Success First Hand” series, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8:00 am.
• Nannan Kudi: Prize distribution function and launch of publications, former judge of Supreme Court S. Mohan participates, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras, T.Nagar: Meeting, Hotel GRT Convention Centre, 6:30 pm
• Rotaract Club: Inaugural function, Vivekananda College, Mylapore, 10:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Literacy Award Evening, Hotel Savera, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Blood Donation Camp, Central Polytechnic College, Taramani, 10:00 am.
• ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on “Performance measurement and bench marking”, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10:00 am.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Discussion on Central-State budget, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St. Joseph High School premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious’ Cross, Ashok Nagar; St.Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St.Velankani Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Asthika Samajam (Regd.), Venus Colony, Alwarpet.  Sri Gokulastami Music Festival Today at 6:30 pm.  V.K. MANIMARAN, Pakkala Ramadoss, Ganpathi Raman All are Welcome.
• Brahma Gana Sabha Nalli’s Aadi Drama Festival.  Today at 7:00 pm.  at Dakshinamurthy Hall (PS High School), Mylapore.  Railpriya’s WINVELI KADHALI by Rail Venkat.  All arew Welcome.  Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd.), Ph: 22392291 Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18.  Post Trinity Compositions.  6:00 pm.  ARUNDHATI KRISHNAN with Anantha Krishnan and Arjun Ganesh; 7:15 pm. RANJANI SANTHANA GOPALAN with Swarnalatha and Arjun Ganesh All welcome.

29th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• MedIndia Hospitals: Inauguration of toll free Digestive Diseases Helpline, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Raj Bhavan, noon Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Sub-Regional Office, Ambattur: Distribution of annual account slips, Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association Building, Ambattur, 2:00 pm.
• Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Sensitisation workshop for postal offcials on tobacco control, office of Chief Post Master General (Tamilnadu Circle),Anna Salai, 1:30 pm.
• School of Lidfe Sciences, Vels University: Seminar, Pallavaram, 11:30 am.
• Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Training programme on ‘Consumer protection, food adulteration and flood safety,’Paiyanoor, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 10:00 am.JHA Agarsen College: Inauguration of department activities for the academic year, Madhavaram, 1:00  pm.
• Easwari Engineering College: Lecture, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 9:00 am.
• Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Indian Society for Technical Education students’ chapter, East Coast Rd., Mahabalipuram, 3:00 pm.
• Ethiraj College for Women: Annual scientific extravaganza – ‘Replica 2009’, Egmore, 9:00 am.
• Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Guest lecture on interaction,’Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 3:00 pm
• MNM Jain Engineering College: Workshop on advanced networking concepts, ‘Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 11:00 am.
• Alpha College of Engineering: Lecture on ‘How to face interviews’, Thirumazhisai, 10:00 am.
• Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on ‘effective communication in English’ 12, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K Nagar, 11:00 am.
• Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on solid works, ‘CTH Rd., Thiruniravur, 3:00 pm.
• Velammal Matric HSS.: Prize distribution ceremony, West Mugappair, 8:30 am.
• Loyola College: Road safety awareness campaign for college students, L/S. auditorium, 3:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton & Towers, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Eye screening camp, Sai Seva Smithy, Central School Rd., Gill Nagar, Choolaimedu, 3:00 pm.
• City Youths’ Union: Lecture on Dravidian Movement, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6:30 pm.
• Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar 6:45 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kondithope Police Community Hall, Wall Tax Rd.; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakam; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil Street, Egmore; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and St.Luke’s Church, II Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Gorup, St.Lourdes Church, Dopn Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas, 9600035375, ENDRENDRUM SPB – Padmasree Dr. S.P. BALASUBRAMANYAM sings for you selected superhit songs in Ganesh Kirupa’s sensational orchestra on 9th August 2009, Sunday 6:15 pm.  at University Centenary Hall A/c.
• Alandur Fine Arts Today at 6:45 pm at Kamarajar Arangam, ILAYARAJANITE by Bhuvana’s Sa Re Ga with TV Artistes.  Bkg. Form 10:00 am Ph: 98400-77987, 9884123453
• Brahma Gana Sabha Today at 5:00  pm at Dakshinamurthy Hall (P.S. High School), on the occasion of Swati Nakshatram.  Special Musical Discourse by Smt. KAUSALYASIVAKUMAR on “SWATI VAIBHAVAM” Vocal Support by: Nagamani.  All are Welcome.
• Brahma Gana Sabha Nalli’s Aadi Drama Festival. Today at 7:00 pm.  at Dakshinamurthy Hall (P.S. High School), Mylapore.  Augusto Creations MUGAM MUGAVARIGAL by: Augusto.  All are Welcome Sponsored by: NALLI CHINAASAMI CHETTY.
• Saila Sudha (Regd.) (Academy of Excellence in Bharathanatyam & Kuchipudi) Ph: 42110994 – Chennai.Be present Today 6:30 pm.  at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Main Hall), Mylapore – 4 to witness the ambrosial presentation with veritable expressions in ‘ABHIRAMI ANTHATHI’ in the Bharathanatyam Dance ‘SIVALAYAM’ presented by Kalaimamani Prfo. SAILAJA.  All are Welcome.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd)., Ph: 22392291. Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18 Post Trinity Compositions. 6:00 pm: RASHMISHANKAR; 7:15 pm: LAKSHMI SREERAM.  Accompaniments for Both: Swarnalatha and Sivaraman.  All Welcome.
• Sri Semmangudi Srinivas Iyer Golden Jubilee Foundation 33rd Annual Celbrations at the Kasturi Srinivasn Mini Hall, The Music Academy, Chennai.  Today at 5:00 pm. T.SASHIDAR – Flute, PakalaRaamadas – Violin, Trivandrum Vaidyanathan – Mrudangam; 6:30  pm; Dr. PANTULA RAMA – Vocal, M.S.N. Murthy – Violin, V.V. Ramanamurthy – Mrudangam.  All are Welcome.

28th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Nasscom: Annual HR Summit, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 9:00 am.
• M.T.S. Academy, Nehru Yuva Kendra and Rotary International: Summer Arivukklanjiyam award for children, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan participates, Sri Sivasamy Kalaya SSS., 5, Sundareswarar St., Mylapore, 5:00 pm.
• Kamban Kazhagam: AVM Raje3shwari Marriage Hall, Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar, 2nd Main Rd., Taramani, 10:30 am.
• Dina Thanthi: Honouring of S.S.L.C. toppers,DRBCCC Hindu HSS., Tiruvallur, 4:30 pm.
• Desiya Sindanaiyalar Peravai: Lecture, Srinivasa Sastri hall, Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Indiss Infotech Solutions: Seminar on Adobe e-learning solutions, Hotel GRT Grand, 10:00 am.
• Saaol Heart Centre: Inauguration of Non-invasive Heart Care Clinic, 27/11, Soundarajan St., T.Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Seeds: Annual day and Education development day, Kamalammal St., Kakkanji Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 6:15 pm.
• Anna University: Orientation workshop for NSS programme officers, Guindy, 10:00 am.
• M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of Business Administration club, Nungambakkam, 9:00 am.
• Sacred Heart College and Loyola College: Lecture on ‘Intellectual competence and Jesuit mission for 21st century, ‘Thiruvanmiyur, 9:30 am.
• Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on ‘Power plant cycles, Ambattur, 9:30 am.; Lecture on ‘Higher studies and career guidance, ’12:50 pm
• Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Programme on ‘Hot lines maintenance of high voltage lines, ‘Thoraipakkam, 1:30 pm
• SRM University: Training programme on ‘ELT – Integrating theory and practice,’ Kattankulathur, 10:00 am.
• The Madras Sanskrit College and Samskrta Academy: T.V. Ramachandra Dikshitar Centenary Memorial lecture, Mylapore, 6:30 pm.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Inauguration of Electrical and Electronics Association, Sriperumbudur, 2:30 pm.
• KCG College of Technology: Workshop on ‘Web security and cyber crime, ‘Karapakkam, 9:00 am.
• Ragas Dental College and Hospital: Workshop on ‘Lab procedures of FPD, ‘Uthandi, 9:30 am
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Extra edge programme, Velammal Gardens, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 10:30 am.
• National Council of Churches in India: Study and public debate on repealing of Section 377 IPC, CSA Programme Centre, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10:30 am.
• Y.M.C.A: Meeting, Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: Road safety awarness campaign, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9:30 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotl Taj Connemara, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Shri Shankaral Sundarbhai Shasun Jain College for Women: Condolence meeting for D.K. Pattammal, T.Nagar, 10:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Self help group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya, Madipakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambatur, 7:00 pm.; and St.Bede’s High School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas, 9600035375 Endrendrum SPB – Padmasree Dr. S.P. BALASUBRAMANYAM Sings for you selected Superhit Songs in Ganesh Kirupa’s Sensational Orchestra on 9th August 2009, Sunday 6:15 pm at University Centenary Hall A/c.
• Alandur Fine Arts Tomorrow at 6:45 pm at Kamarajar Arangam, ILAYA RAJA NITE by Bhuvana’s Sa Re Ga with TV Artistes. Bkg. From 10:00 am. Ph: 9840077987, 9884123453
• Asthika Samajam (Regd.) Venus Colony, Alwarpet Ph: 24352242 ‘Sri Gokulastami Series’ Today 6:30 pm.  Dr. R.GANESH – (Vocal), Madurai S.Balasubramanian, Madipakkam, Suresh Tiruchi Murali.  All are Welcome.
• Brahma Gana Sabha Nalli’s Aadi Drama Festival- Today at 7:00 pm at Dakshinamurthy Hall (P.S. High School) Mylapore.   Gurukulam’s SOORYODHAYAM by Gowri Shankar.  All are Welcome.  Sponsored by: NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.
• Saila Sudha (Regd.)(Academy of Excellence in Bharathanatyam & Kuchipudi), Ph: 42110994 – Chennai Fail not to witness the expressive creativity of Kalaimamani Prof. SAILAJA in ‘SIVALAYAM’ an artistic presentation of Tamil compositions in Bharathanatyam tomorrow 6:30 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Main Hall) Mylapore -4.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer Golden Jubilee Foundation 33rd Annual Celebrations at the Kasturi Srinivasan Mini Hall, The Music Academy, Chennai today at 5:00 pm.GIRISH – Vocal, V.V. Ravi – Violin, T.K. Murthy – Mrudangam; 6:30 pm.: SUGUNA VARADACHARI – Vocal, Dr. Hemalatha – Violin, Mannarkoil Balaji – Mrudangam.  All are Welcome.

27th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Chennai Corporation: Public consultation on ‘Ban on sale of plastic products on Marina beach’, near Labour Statue, Marina, 9:00 am.
• Community Development Organisation Trust and Thiruvaniyur Kuppam Women Federation: Consultation on land and livelihood rights of Tsunami affected people, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Jayaraman St., Thiruvanmiyur, 10:00 am.
• Dharma Paripalana Sabha: Launch of book, The Hindu Managing Director, N. Murali participates, Kanchi Mahaswamy Anantha Mandapam, Second Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 7:15 pm.
• Institution of Engineers: Talkk on ‘Parking of vehicles and road accidents’, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4:30 pm.
• Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Felicitations to P.M. Amza, Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in India, Madras Gymkhana Club, Island Grounds, 5:00 pm.
• Arumbakkam Exnora Women’s Club: Meeting, 150/2, Perumal Koil backside, Arumbakkam, 10:30 am.
• MNM Jin Engineering College: Inauguration of Association of Computer Engineers, Thoraipakkam, 9:30 am.
• G.K.M. College of Engineering and Technology: Signing of MoU, Nungambakkam, 3:00  pm.
• Nandini Consultancy Centre: Seminar on ‘Investment opportunities in molasses based products’, 54, First Main Rd., Thirumalai Nagar Annexe, Perungudi, 9:30 am.
• Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Inauguration of Management Science Association, Minjur, 10:00 am.
• Sevalaya: Distribution of note books and uniforms to students, Kasuva village, Thirunindravur, 11:00 am.
• Prajapitha Brahma Kumaris Ishwarya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Workshop on ‘Role of women in the present scenario’, Sri Geetha Bhavan, 334 (233), Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Gopalapuram, 5:30  pm.
• Parampara: Workshop on ‘Hindustani Bhajans of Lord Krishna’, 46/38, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 3:00 pm.
• Awareness on Anti-Corruption & Crime: Meeting, Madras Race Club, Guindy, 6:30 pm.
• Madras Metro Round Table 95: Inauguration new classrooms, Lady Willingdon HSS., Triplicane, 8:30 am.
• Lions Club of Central Madras: ‘Dine with Divine’, Andhra Mahila Sabha Orthopaedic Centre, Adyar, 8:00 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6:30 pm.
• Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar IIII Crosss, Madipakkam and Meston College,Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholiocs Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam,; Meston College Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas 9600035375 ENDRENDRUM SPB – Pad-masree Dr. S.P. BALASUBRAMAYAM sings for you selted superhit songs in GANESH KIRUPA’s sensational orchestra on 9th August 2009, Sunday 6:15  pm. at University Centenary Hall A/c
• Brahma Gaa Sabha NALLI’s Aadi Drama Festival.  Today at 7:00  pm at Dakshinamurthy Hall (P.S. High School), Mylapore, Navabharat Stage SUBHASYA SEEKIRAM by: Koothabiran.  All are Welcome.  Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.
• Lalitha Kala Vedika (24938559) Today at 6:30 pm. at R.K. Swamy Auditorium “SANGEETHA GEYADHARA” Telugu Poetry by Dr. V. SAI KRISHNA YACHENDRA.  Eminent Personalities Participates.  All are Welcome.
• Layamrita Ph: 28340452 Today at 6:45 pm. Flute recital by Dr. N. RAMANI with Nagai Muralidharan and Bombay Balaji at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet. Concert dedicated to Shri C.V. Narasimhan and Smt. Lalitha Narasimhan.
• Mridangam Arangetram Master SUBRAMANIAN LAKSHMINARASIMHAN (Disciple of K.S. Kalidas), Today 27/07/2009 at Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore; 6:00 pm. Prayer Brinda, Arulpriya Manickavachakan; 6:05 pm: Concert RAMAKRISHNAN MURTHY – M. Rajeev – Subramanian Lakshminarasimhan, R. Krishnaswami, Sect., Narada Gana Sabha Presides, Vidwans Chengalpattu Ranganathan and Guruvayoor Dorai speak. Compare: Sharada Prabhakar. All are Welcome.
• Naada Inbam, 24993210 Today 6:00 pm.: Mridangam Arangetram of S    UBRAMANIAN LAKSHMINARASIMHAN ( Disciple of Shri K.S. Kalidas), Ragasudha Hall.
• Sri Semmangudi Srinivas Iyer Golden Jubilee Foundation 33rd Annual Celebrations at the Kasturi Srinivasan Mini Hall, The Music Academy, Chennai, Today; at 5:00 pm;: MOHAN SANTHANAM – Vocal, B. Ananthakrishnan – Violin, Madipakkam Suresh – Mrudangam; 6:30 pm A. KANYAKUMARI – Violin Solor. Patri Satish Kumar – Mrudangam, B.S. Purushothaman – Kanjira. All are Welcome.
  

25th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Union Bank of India Backward Classes Employees Welfare Assn.: Felicitations to successful OBC and BC candidates in Civil Services Examination, Union Minister V. Narayanasamy participates, Devaneya Pavaanar Library, Anna Salai, Chennai 6:00 pm.
• Madras High Court: Inauguration of guest house, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale and State Minister Durai Murugan participate, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, 30, P.S.K.R. Salai, R.A. Puram, Chennai 10:30 am.
• Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority: Workshop on ‘Some of the recent developments in law’, Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan and Madras High Court Chief Justice H. L. Gokhale participate, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, R.A. Puaram, Chennai 1:30 pm.
• Sindhi Model SSS.: Inauguration of new block and annual day celebrations, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Kellys, 5:00 pm.
• Southern Railway: Workshop on diverse techniques in a anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Railway Hospital, Perambur, Chennai  10:00 am
• Our Lady Jecintho Welfare Trust: Distribution of welfare aid to Chennai Corporation School students, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, 9, Venkateswarar Nagar, Kodungaiyur, 5:30  pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free television sets, Venkatapuram, Saidapet, 10:00 am; Corporation playground, 11st Cross St., Sastri Nagar 11:00 am.
• Tourism Dept.: Inauguration of Banana Festival, Island Grounds, 9:00 am to 9.30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 9:30 pm.
• Department of Posts: Workshop for postmen of Chennai City Central division, P.S. HSS, Mylapore, Chennai 2:30 pm.
• Embassy of Switzerland: Friendship Cup, Velammal HSS, Mogappair, 10:30 am.
• FICCI: Seminar on UNIDO’s industrial development report 2009, Hotel Park Sheraton, 10:00 AM.
• Indian Dental Assn.: Inauguration of dental health and teachers training programme, MRC Centre, 5/6, Ritherdon Rd., Vepery, 8:30 am.
• Indian Officers’s Assn.: Seminar on ENT Care Hotel Palmgrove, 11:00 am.
• Senior Citizens Bureau: Meeting, Saraswat Assn., Ormes Rd., Kilpauk, 4:30 pm.
• B.D. Mangal Foundation: Talk on safety measures for citizens, Badalchand Sayarchand Chordia Jain Vidyalaya, General Muthiah St., Sowcarpet, 4:15 pm.
• Nesakkaram-Seeds: Distribution of notebooks, St. Thomas Community Hall, Little Mount, 4:00 pm.
• Deivanaipriya Kalai Mandram: Kamarajar Birthday celebrations, Amarajeevi Potti Sriamulu Memorial Hall, Thiru. Vi. Ka. First St., Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• Institute of Engineering and Technology: Researchers Meet, Hotel Channai Deluxe, Koyambedu, 9:30 am.
• Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm.
• Muthamizh Aaivu Manram: V. Venugopal speaks on diabetes, Maheswari Lunch Home, 13th Central Cross Rd., MKB Nagar, 5:30 pm.
• Dr. Inturi Trust: Sri Inturi Venkateswara Rao Centenary celebrations, Ramaksrishna Misson HSS, T.Nagar, 5:00 pm.
• DBICA: Launch of ‘Social Quotient Peace Conclave’, Hotel Savera, 5:00  pm.
• SRM University: Hybrid Autorickshaw Exhibition, Kattankulathur, 4:00 pm.
• Prof. S.A. College of Education: Graduation day, Semmencheri, 3:00 pm.
• Gojan School of Business and Technology: Meeting on placement, Red Hills – Tiruvallur Rd., Edapalayam, 10:00 am.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric.HSS: Open house session on educational reforms, Mannivakkam, 1:30 pm.
• Annual Day: Periyar Matric HSS, Thiruvalluvar Wedding Hall, Karthikeyan Salai, Periyar Nagar, 5:00 pm.
• Theosophical Society-Kilpauk Lodge: A.R. Shanthilal Nahar speaks on ‘Lessons Learnt in Life’, Alagappa School, GK Rd., Purasawalkam, 6:00 pm.
• Sevalaya: Programme on Vivekananda, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2:00 pm.
• Medley Toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 4th Main Rd., Adyar, 3:25 pm.
• J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, ¾, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5:30 pm.
• Lions club of Madras Greater: Inauguration of reverse osmosis water treatment plant, Kesari HSS, T.Nagar, 9:00 am.; Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 4:00 pm.; Lions Clubs International: Meeting, Anna Arivalayam, Teynampet, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar 8:00 am.; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd.,. Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mill Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S.,  HSS, Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7:00 pm .
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/ Abi Sri Devi Fine Arts Today 7:00 pm Vani Mahal A/c (Obul Reddy) Comedy trend setter Crazy Mohan & Madhu Balaji’s new magical comedy play CHOCOLATE KRISHNA.  See & laugh solid 7200 seconds. Bkg. 9:45 am. Ph: 9841052165.  tomorrow MARRIAGE MADE IN SALOON.
• Bharatia Sanskriti Proudly presents UAA Y. Gee. Mahendra’s VIETNAM VEEDU Venue: The PSBB Millennium School, 9, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Chennai – 600116. Date: 25th July 09 Time  6:15 pm All are Welcome.
• GNB Centenary Celebrations Committee The Indian Fine Arts Society under the auspices of “Mudhra” – Today at Infosys Hall Ramakrishna Misson School Campus, 71, Bazullah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 600 017 5:00 pm. NISHA RAJAGOPAL – L. Ramakrishnan – Tvm Balaji – G. Chandrasekara Sharma; 6:30 pm. “Sri GNB The Musical Genius” AMultimedia Programme with Special Comments by Dr. S.A.K. Durga – Concept and presentation by Dr. Radha Bhaskar 7:15 SRIRAM GANGADHARAN – H. N. Bhaskar – Mannargudi A. Easwaran – T.V. Vasan. All are Welcome.
  

24th July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of parks, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin participates, Sivan poonga, K.K.nagar, 5 p.m.
• M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation :Discussion on the role of Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy and Training school in content creation and capacity building, Member of Parliament M.S.Swaminathan Participates,Taramani,2-45 p.m.
• PTC Alliance corp. and American Chamber of Commerce: Inauguration of PTC Alliance precision Products, Sheraton park hotel, 7 p.m.
• Southern India Champer of Commerce and industry: workshop on ‘tipping the balance through strategic costing’, hotel Chola Sheraton, 10 a.m.
• Archeology dept.: lecture on ‘Idaikala Tahmizhaga Vanigam’, Tamil development centre, Egmore, 4.30 p.m.
• Young women’s Christian association: Awareness programme on child trafficking, 1086, poonamallee high road, 10.30.a.m.
• College of engineering: Orientation programme for corporation school teachers, Guindy, 9-30 a.m
• Give India: Meeting, ICSA, 107, Pantheon road, Egmore 10 a.m.
• Institution of high way transport: Er.r.Thillainayagam endowment lecture on ’Imperatives of transportation infrastructures’, Hotel palmgrove,6 p.m.
• Madras metallurgical society student chapter: Lecture on ‘surface engineering’, paiyanoor, 10.05 a.m.
• Institution of Engineers: Ar FB Pithavadian memorial lecture on ‘architecture and its effective communication’, 19, swami sivananda salai, chepauk, 6 p.m.
• Shamrao vithal bank: Meeting AIEMA Technology Centre, Ambattur Industrial estate,4-30 p.m.
• IATA Agents association of India: Meeting, hotel ambassador Pallava,7 p.m.
• Vidhya Sagar: Exposition inauguration, 10, GST Rd., vedanarayanapuram, chengalpattu, 10 a.m.
• Valamudan vazhuvom Foundation: Free Dental Camp, Vidya Ever smile Dental Clinique, 48,5th block, mogappair east, 10-30 a.m.
• Yuva sakthi: Counselling programme, Dharmambal girls polytechnic, Taramani,2 p.m.
• Eswari engineering college: Workshop on creating awareness on FOSS Bharathi salai, Ramapuram, 8 a.m.; workshop on application of micro controllers for embedded systems,9 a.m.
• Sakthi engineering college: Inauguration of free and open source software, Thiruninravur,9-30 a.m.
• GSS Jain college for women: Inauguration of the student chapter of the Indian society for Training and development, 96, Vepery high Rd,., 11-30 a.m.
• MNMCollege of engineering: WIPRO -Cambridge certification Programme, Thoraipakkam,9 a.m.
• DMI College of engineering: Lecture on ‘energy management’ pazlanchur, Nazarethpet,1-30 p.m.
• Jaya engineering college: seminar on open source – ‘a way to success ‘thiruninravur, 1-30 p.m.
• Loyola college: Exhibition and seminar on ‘recent trends in computer architecture’Nungambakkam,10-05 a.m.
• Sriram engineering college: Guest lecture, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.
• Srinivasa institute of engineering and technology: Seminar on ‘a wholesome education: a vision’, poonamallee bypass Rd, 2 p.m.
• Rajiv Gandhi College of engineering: Seminar on climate change impacts, adaptation and policy initiatives, Nemili, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.
• Meenakshi college of engineering: Seminar on industrial awareness on PHP, kodambakkam,2-30 p.m.
• Angel Metric. HSS. ‘Global warming awareness camp’, Tonakela camp site, avadi, 11 a.m.
• D.Ahmed Ali Parpia Memorial MHSS: Seerath -un-nabi Day, 2, Pachaiappan st., mount Rd., 4 p.m.
• Lions club Madras Explanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 8 p.m.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting Sangarsh group, fathima church, united India colony, kodambakkam,7 p.m.
• AI Anon: Meeting, singharam pillai boys high school, villivakkam,7 p.m.
• Alcoholics anonymous: Meetings, Kevin school,royapuram; kesari high school, T. nagar; fathima church ,east tambaram;singarab pillai boys high school,villivakkam; CSI Zion church,chintripet; St.Mariyal Magdalene church,Ezhil Nagar, poonamallee ; and assembly of gods church,Arumbakkam,7 p.m.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Bhahma Gana Sabha : Nalli’s Aadi Drama Festival. From 24th July to 2nd Aug. 2009./  At Dakshinamurthy Hall (P.S. High School) Mylapore.  Today at 6:30 pm.  Inauguration by Shri T. Thenappan, General Manager, Indian Overseas Bank.  Special Address by: Shri A. Natarajan, Former Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai.  Followed by a Tamil Play by Stree Energy Ladies Wing of Mulund Fine Arts Society, Mumbai “VARA VARA MAMIYAR” an all Women Play with Women characters only.  All are Welcome – Sponsored by: NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTY.
• College for World Music and Dance :Presents Today at Narada Gana Sabha, Mini Hall, 5:30 pm. Kuchipudi Dance appreciation by Suvarna Pappu followed by special tribute to Sangita Kalanidhi Late D. K. Pattammal – Audio & Video presentation by Nivedita Narayanan and Super young talent Music Concert.  Ph: 9444018269/ 70 / 9840015013.  All are Welcome.
• Sayam Swathi Nrithotsavam: Today at Sri Anantha Padmanaba Swamy Temple, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar. 5:30 pm.  M.S. RADHIKA VAIRAVELAVAN Bharathanatyam, 7:00 pm Kuchipudi by Ms. JAYA PRIYA VIKRAMAN.  All are welcome.

23rd July 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Organising Committee: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala Inaugurates conference on ‘Elimination of ragging in colleges’, Raj Bhavan, 11:00 am.
• Janta Roadways: Inauguration of new unit, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Raj Bhavan, 10:45 am.
• TN Govt.: Launch of health insurance scheme, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stain participate, Centenary Auditorium, University of Madras, 4:00 pm.
• Chennai Corporation: Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin presents gold rings to babies, Anbagam, Teynampet, 10:00 am.
• TFSC: Minister Pongalur N. Palanichamy inaugurates new building, B22, Industrial Estate, Guindy, 10:00 am.
• India Chapter of American Concrete Institute: Seminar, ECC Convention  Centre, Manapakkam, 10:00 am.
• JBAS College: Inaugural meeting of the English Association, U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, Teynampet, 10:30 am.
• Oxford University Press: Poet Vairamuthu launches English-Enligsh-Tamil dictionary, Anna University, Guindy, 5:00 pm.
• St. John’s International Residential School: Symposium on education, Madras University Vice Chancellor S. Ramachandran participates, Hotel Savera, 5:00 pm.
• AMET University: Passing out ceremony of 5th batch, 135, East Coast Rd., 5:00 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: ‘Inauguration of EEE Department’, Thiruninravur, 1:30 pm.
• MNM Jin Engineering College: Talent search programme, Thoraipakkam, 8:45 am.Inauguration of Mechanical Engineering Association, 9:30am.
• Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 10:00 am.
• Sairam Engineering College: Lecture, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 11:00 am.
• Saveetha Engineering College: ‘Meet the entrepreneur’ programme, Thandalam, 10:00 am. Programme’ on ‘Debugging’, 2:30 pm.
• Department of Computer Science, Sriram Engineering College: Seminar, Perumalpattu, 2:00 pm.
• L.M. Dadha School: ‘Manjusha’ interschool fest, 17/6, Krishnapuram, Choolaimedu, 9:00 am.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Meeting, CIT campus, Taramani, 10:30 am.
• Periyar Library Reader’s Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6:15 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club International District 324-A5: 6th cabinet installation, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 6:30 pm.
• Lions Club of Madras Porur: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 8:00 pm.
• YMCA: Toast Master Club meeting, Royapettah Grounds, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7:00 pm.
• Allcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

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CHENNAI EVENTS JUNE 2009

CHENNAI EVENTS

30h June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation: Inauguration of silver jubilee celebrations, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.00 pm.
• Dhanalakshmi HSS.: Opening of new buildings, annual day and felicitation of students, Ministers A. Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Thangam Thennarasu participate, Maragatham Maligai, Tondiarpet, 4.30 pm.
• TNEB Retired Officials’ Assn.: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, The Music Academy, 2:30 pm.
• Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Inauguration of students’ union, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Teynampet, 10:00 am.
• Exnora Environmental Certification Corporation: Launch of Exnora Environmental Standard Organisation, US Consul General Andrew Simkin participates, College of Engineering, Guindy, 5:00 pm.
• International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar on ‘Arignar Anna’s Place in Indian philosophical Lineage,’ Taramani, 10:30 am; Seminar on Tholkappiyam and Sangam literature, 2:00 pm.
• Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank: Presentation of awards of excellence, Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Trust, 6, 7th St., U Block, Anna Nagar, 4:00 pm.
• Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Talk on ‘Practical issues and case laws on CENVAT Credit Rules 2004, ‘Hotel Palmgrove, 6:00 pm.
• Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Faculty development programme on cloud computing, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 9:30 am.
• Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric. HSS.: Guidance programme for development of district and divisional sports, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 10:15 am.
• Eva Stalin IAS Academy: Seminar on UPSC examination, Anna University, 10.30 am.
• Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00pm.
• Young Men’s Christian Association: Talk on ‘Tamil Epigraphs, ‘YMCA Esplanade, 6:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anoymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, PT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annnai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm; and St. Bede’s School, Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Kamala Cinemas Screen- 2 : TERMINATOR SELVATIONS (English) – 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:15 pm Internet Booking: www.kamalatheatre.com
• Narda Gana Sabha (Regd.), Chennai – 600 018. Ph: 24993201 TodayMini Hall at 5:30 pm: In association with Harikesanjali Trust – Muthiah Bhagavathar Day – Multi Media Presentation and lecture by by Sri V. Sriram followed by Music Concert by MAMBALAM SISTERS, Dr. R. Hemalatha, Kallidaikuruchi Sivakumar, K.S. Rangachari.  All are Welcome.
• Rasika Ranjani Sabha (Regd.), Mylapore, Phone: 24641767 Today at R.K. Swamy Hall, Sundareshwarar Street, Mylapore – 5:00 pm; Selvi NITHYA RAMASUBRAMANIAN – Bharathanatyam; 7:00 pm Selvi J.B. KEERTHANA – Vocal, Selvan R. Gokulakrishnan – Violin, Selvan M. Ramesh Banu – Mridangam.  Programme sponsored by TAMILNADU IYAL ISAINATAKA MANRAM, All are Welcome.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17, Ph: 28140806. Yaganaraman July Fest Today: 6:30 pm: “ILLUSION & SALVATION” – A Special Melharmonic Musical Megavaganza Rendered by RAVIKIRAN (Chitraveena), Anil Srinivasan (Piano), Akkarai Subhalakshmi (Violin), Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pad), B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira), Sruthi Sagar (Flute), Anahitha Ravindran (Vocal).  All are Welcome.  Canteen Facility available.  Carpark at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Chidrens Park Ground.  Visit at www.krishnaganasbha.org
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd:1900), Ph: 9444701446 Drama Festival – Today at 6:45 pmat Narada Gana Sabha Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, Stage Creation Presents Nataka Kalasarathy, Kathadi Ramamurthy in Latest Comedy Play AH AAH., By Thuglak Sathya.  Tickets at the Venue from 5:00 pm Series Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTI.
• Sri Thiagaraja Sangeetha Vidwath Samajam, Mylapore 24982270  Today 6:30 pm: Vocal concert by Serugudi Sisters Smt. REMA & Smt. GEETHA with Smt.  Meera Sivaramakrishnan, Sri Thiruvidaimarudur Radhakrishnan and Sri N. Narasimhan.  All are Welcome.

29th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation: Inauguration of hollow bamboo cottages and renovated rooms at TTDC Beach Resorts Complex, TTDC Beach Resorts Complex, Mamallapuram, Ministers N. Suresh Rajan and T.M. Anbarasan participate, 3:00 pm.
• Madras Knights Round Table 181: Member of Parliament Kanimozhi inaugurates classroom block, Government Model Higher Secondary School, Lady Willingdon campus, Kamarajar Salai, 9:15 am.
• Additional Director of Medical and Rural Health Services (Leprosy): Leprosy Awareness Camp, Annai Threasa Matric.  School, Angala Parameswari Koil, 3rd St., MGR Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Falcon-I Vehicle Tracking System: Launch of vehicle tracking solution, GRT Grand Convention Centre, 3:30 pm.
• Padma Sarangapani Schools: Inauguration of Cinema in Education, Kumarasamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 2:30 pm.
• SRM University: Thamilzh Mandram Muthamizh Vizha, Kattankulathur, 9:30 am.
• Velammal Matric. HSS: Inauguration of Uniformed Services, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Institute of Financial Management and Research: Seminar, 24, Kothari Rd., Nungambakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Institute for Technology and Management: Inauguration of new batch, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Pudupakkam, 10:00 am.
• The Society of Auditors: Talk on “IFRS- an overview”, 4, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5:30 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Pallava: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8:00 pm.
• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6:00 pm.
• Pudumai Illakiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Crosss, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788: Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall with financial assistance from Tamilnadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, 6:00 pm. Nadaswaram by S.K. DAMODARAN and Party; 7:30 pm: Bharathanatyam by SWETHA LAKSHMAN Dis. Of Padmini Rao. Rasikas Welcome.
• Rasika Ranjani Sabha (Regd.), Mylapore. Phone: 24641767 : Today at R.K. Swamy Hall, Sundareshwarar Street, Mylapore. 5:00 pm: Selvi SWETHA LAKSHMAN (Bangalore) – Bharathanatyam; 7:00 pm: Selvan R. NARENDRAKUMAR ** Selvi B. PRAVLIGA – Bharathanatyam. Programme sponsored by TAMILNADU IYAL ISAI NATAKA MANDRAM.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17 Ph: 28140806: YAGNARAMAN JULY FEST. Today: 6:30 pm Lalgudi VIJAYALAKSHMI (Carnatic Violin), & pravin godkhinde (Hindustani – Flute) Instrumental Jugal Bandhi, Parupalli Phalgun (Mridangam), Pandit Ravindrayavagal (Tabla).  All are Welcome.  Canteen facility available.  Car park at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama childrens park ground.  Visit at www. Krishnaganasabha.org
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd:1900), Ph: 9444701446.  DRAMA FESTIVAL. Today at 6:45 pm.  at Narada Gana Sabha Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, V.N.S. Manohar Theatre presents Nataka Kavalar Sri. R.S. Manohar’s National Theatres Artistes in famous historical epic DRONAR by Madurai Tirumaran.  Tickets at the venue from 5:00 pm Series Sponsored by NALLI CHINNASAMI CHETTI.

27th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• VIT Alumni Assn.: Meeting to felicitate VIT University chancellor G. Viswanathan, Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, Sate Ministers Arcot N. Veeraswami and Durai Murgan, and the Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 4:00 pm.
• Kannadasan Birth Anniversary: Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamil Sangam, Union Minister S. Jegathrakshagan participates, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6:00 pm; Kannadasan Kalai LLakiya Peravai, Srinivasa Sastri Arangam, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6:00 pm.
• DMK Youth Wing Trust: Distribution of prizes to 10th and +2 toppers, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister K. Anbazhagan participate, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 5:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras Centenary Commemoration: Valedictory of campaign against child mortality, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam and The Hindu Editor N. Ravi participate, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 6:00 pm.
• Institute of Non Communicable Diseases, Govt. Royapettah Hospital – Lions Clubs International: Inauguration of Diabetics Foot Care Clinic, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Royapettah, 10:00 am.
• Indian Bank: Inauguration of biometric ATM, 812, Periyar EVR High Rd., Chetpet, 8:15 am.
• Launch of publication and meeting on how to prevent heart diseases, The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N. Ram participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 11:00 am.
• Genesis Welfare Trust: Meeting on ‘Life insurance for people living with HIV: opportunities and challenges’, Asha Nivas Social Service Centre, Rutiand Gate 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10:00 am.
• Industrial Waste Management Ass-Science Olympiad: ‘Enviro 2009’, TNPCB, Guindy, 9:00 am.
• College of Engineering – Anna University: Silver Jubillee reunion of alumni of 1979-84 batch, Gunidy, 10:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Environment Council-Environmental Scientists Forum: Meeting on status of environment in Chennai, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10:00 am.
• MMA: Certificate course in banking and financial services, Zeal Corporate Office, Russian Cultural Centre, Alkwarpet, 3:00 pm.
• Association of Chartered Accountants: P. Anand speaks on ‘Accounting Standard 11-Recent Controversies’, Madras Hire Purchase Assn, Golden Complex, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6:30 pm.
• Continuing Professional Education Committee, ICAI: Training programme on accounting standards, Hotel Savera, 8:45 am.
• Chennai Harbour Pensioners’ Assn: Meeting, Ettiyappa Naicker School, Surya Narayana Chetty St., Royapuram, 4:00 pm.
• IEEE Madras Section: Meeting on ‘Power sector reforms today’ 97 A, Peters Rd., Gopalapuram, 5:45 pm.
• Software Process Improvement Network: Meeting, Anna University, 9:00 am.
• Dr. Chitra S. Narayanaswamy Centenary Trust: Distribution of course completion certificates, 132, St. Mary’s Rd., Alwarpet, 4:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on Acoustics, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2:00 pm.
• Hemophilia Society – Madras Chapter: Blood donation camp, SIRC-ICAI, Nungambakkam High Road, 9:00 am.
• Tattvaloka: Wellness programme by Hyuma Qureshi, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6:00 pm.
• Tamil Nadu People Social Service Awarness Organisation: Distribution of notebooks, uniforms, AVM Employees Co-operative Assn building, AVM Colony 2nd St., Virugmbakkam, 4:00 pm.
• KGN Creations: Anniversary celebrations, Chennai Corporation community hall, Chandrayogi Samathi Rd., Mangalapuram, 4:00 pm.
• J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, 3 / 4 Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5:30 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Lecture on TCS Accreditation, Thiruninravur, 10:30 am.
• IIT Madras Alumni Assn, Chennai Chapter: Presentation on ‘M’power ERP Solutions’, IIT Madras, 5:30 pm.
• Thesophical Society – Kilpauk Lodge: Programme on ‘Understanding of Stress’, Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6:00 pm.
• Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasiva Nagar, Madipakkam, 6:30 pm.
• Valliammal College for Women: Investiture of the Student Council, Anna Nagar East, 1:30 pm.
• SMOT: Free career guidance programme, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, 5:30 pm.
• Jaya Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of ECA Club, Thiruninravur, 1:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras South: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai Medavakkam: Inauguration of new facilities, Ponmar Govt. Middle School, Mambakkam Rd., Ponmar 9:00 am; Lions Club of Royal Excellence, Wards to school toppers, Beta Mat. HSS., Guindy, 3:00 pm.; Lions Club of Avishkaar: Meeting, Hotel Quality Sabari Inn, T.Nagar, 7:30 pm.
• Medley toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 73, Fourth Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3:25 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8:00 am; and Community Service Centre Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S. HSS R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7:00 pm.
• Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Belfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Turning Point Gorup, Lazarus Church, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7:00 pm.

CULTURE EVENTS

• Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula Sankeerthana Seva Mandali Trust: Launch of publication, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 4:00 pm.
• Llakiya Sindhanai: S. Swaminathan Speaks on contemporary drama, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Mowbrays Sali, Teynampet, 6:30 pm.
• Tourism Detp.: Poongavil Poongatru programme, Dr. Netesan Park, T.Nagr, 6:00 pm.
• Sevalaya: Book review, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2:00 pm
• Punnagai Ulagam: Launch of educational magazine, Hotel  Taj Connemara, 11:00 am.
• World Thirukkural Centre: Meeting, Valluvar Kottam, 10:00 am.

26th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Government Museum and National Museum for Manuscripts: Inauguration of exhibition on Rare Manuscripts, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Centenary Exhibition Hall, Government Museum, Egmore, 4:00 pm
• Women Steering Group, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Open session for women CAs, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 4:00 pm.
• Presidency College Alumni Association: Unveiling of Dr. Alladi Ramakrishnan’s portrait by IIT-Kanpur chairman M Ananda Krishnan, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 6:00 pm.
• Parveen Travels: Inauguration of new premises, AB Towers, 148, Perambur Barracks Rd., Purasawalkam, 9:00 am.
• ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on ‘tax obligations and implications on cross border services’, ICWAI Bhawan, 14, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10:00 am.
• Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on ‘understanding the universe from Earth to galaxy-an-astrophysical journey’, B.M. Birla Planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10:00 am.
• GTZ-GERMAN Technical Cooperation: Meeting on phasing out of CTC from Indian gas manufacturing / servicing industries, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 10:30 am.
• Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: Memorial meeting for Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, German Hall, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 10:30 am.
• International Day Against Drug Abuse: Meetings, Asha Nivas, Bricklin Bridge, Konoor High Rd., Otteri, 10:00 am; Dep. Of Psychiatry, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, 10:00 am; Madras Medical College, noon.
• Centre for Montessori Training: Seminar on ‘importance of training for nursery teachers’, Habib Complex, Durgabai Deshmukh Rd., R.A. Puram, 10:30 am.
• Medical Research Foundation: Lecture on ‘objective evidence of reincarnation’, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., 5:30 pm.
• Smart Expos: Inauguration of ‘Compack 09’, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10:15 am.
• Polestar Foundation: Awards ceremony, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7:00 pm.
• SMOT School of Business: Convocation, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 5:30 pm.
• Dove Multimedia: Exhibition of CD Roms and educational DVDs, Dass Community Hall, Cathedral Rd., 6:30 pm.
• Global Hospitals and Health City: CME programme, Perumbakkam, 2:00 pm.
• Bharat Sewak Samaj: Lecture on ‘Mahatmaavai vanaguvoam’ Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4:00 pm.
• Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS.: Valedictory, Periyar EVR Salai, Arumbakkam, 2:30 pm.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Savings scheme inauguration, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Lions Club of Madras Porur: Meeting, HotelBenzz Park, 7:00 pm.
• Al Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• AAA/Abbas, 9600035375: June 28th Sunday 6:45 pm Vani Mahal (Mahaswamigal Hall ) A/c. Nataka Kavalar R. S. Manohar’s National Theatre artists present “DRONAR” a historical epic with giant sets and trick shots.  Bkg 5:00 to 8:00 pm at hall today.
• Hamsadhwani: Today 6:30 pm Talent Promotion series P.K. KAMALAKANNAN – Vocal, T.S. Babu – Violin, V. Thirumurugan – Mrudangam, T. Bharadwaj – Morsingh at Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira nagar, Adyar, Sponsored by: TAMILNADU IYAL ISAI NATAKA MANRAM. All are welcome.
• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788: Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall with financial as sistance from Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram 6:00 pm Music Dr. K. PRASANTHI – Straya Narayanan – Sumesh S. Narayanan. Rasikas welcome.
• Nada Inbam, 24992672: Today 6:00 pm S. SEETHARAMAN, V. V. Srinivasa Rao, Thanjavur Kumar, Ragasudha Hall.
• Narada Gana Sabha Trust & Harikesanjali Trust : Invite you for 64th Aradhana Function of Harikesanallur Muthiah Bhagavatar on 30th June 2009 at the Mini Hall of Narada Gana Sabha at 6:00 pm. Sri V. Sriram will present a Multimedia Presentation on Muthiah Bhagavator followed by rendering of Muthiah Bhagavatar Kritis by MAMBALAM SISTERS & Party.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd.), Ph: 22392291: Today at Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, East Tambaram. At 6:45 pm. Post Trinity Compositions Vocal Concert by GAYATHRI VENKATESAN with Swarnalatha, K. Sivakumar and MPKM Murali.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha (Estd: 1900) Ph: 9444701446:Drama Festival From 28-6-09 Sunday at 6:15 pm Dr. Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti inaugurates and confers the title Nataka Kalasarathy on Sri Crazy Mohan.  Sri Mohan Parasaran – Presides.  Felicitations by Sri A. Natarajan and Nataka Kalasarathy Sri S.Ve. Sekhar. At 7:00 pm.  Natakapriya’s S.Ve. Sekhar in VALL PAIYAN. A Super Hit Comedy Play.
• Subhasheela, Academy of Fine Arts: Kalaimamani Uma Muralikrishna – Director, invites one and all for an evening of “Cultural Tribute” to Smt. & Shri K.P. Subramaniam.  5:45 pm. Inauguration by Shri. L. Sabaretnam, Director, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd., and CEO Coramandal Sugar Ltd., 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.  Venu Veena Recital by Yuva Kala Bharathi B. MUTHUKUMAR and Yuva Kala Bharathi T. BHAVANI PRASAD. 7: 30 pm – 8:45 pm : Bharathanatyam by Kalaimamani NARTHAKI NATARAJ. Venue: R.K. Swamy Auditorium, No. 5 Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4 Ph: 9884099397.
• Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar Chennai – 17. Ph: 28140806: Yagnaraman July Fest 2009: Programme details: From Tomorrow: 27-06-09 4.30 pm. Mangala Isai by Mylai R. MAHENDRAN & Party; 6”00 pm. Sri V. Shankar, President, Shri Shanmukhanada Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai, Inaugurates & Presents the Yagnaraman Life Time Achievement Award 2009 to Bharathanatyam Exponent Dr. Vyijayanthimala Bali and the Ygnaraman Award of Excellence to Sri Abhishek Raghuram (Carnatic Music Vocal)Ms. Deepika Reddy (Kuchupudi Dance). Sri B.M. Sundaram Musicologist, & Dr. Mrs. Y.G. Parthasarathy Dean, PSBB Schools & Chairman, Bharat Kalachar will felicitate the awardees; 7:15 pm “Thiruppavai” – Dance Drama by ANITA GUHA’s Bharathajali.  Jugal Bandhi Concerts: 28:06:09 6:00 pm : N. VIJAY SIVA & T.M. KRISHNA Carnatic Vocal Jugal Bandhi, R.K. Shriram Kumar (Violin), Arun Prakash (Mridangam), and B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira); 29.06.09 6.30 pm: Lalgudi VIJAYALAKSHMI (Carnatic – Violin) & PRAVIN GODKHINDE (Hindustani – Flute) – Instrumental Jagal Bandhi, Parupalli Phalgun (Mridangam), Pandit Ravindra vayagal (Tabla); 30-06-09 6:30 pm. “Illusion & Salvation”- A special Melharmonic Musical Megavaganzarendered by RAVIKIRAN (Chitraveena) & ANIL SRINIVASAN (Piano), Akkarai Subhalakshmi (Violin), Arun Kumar (Rhythm Pad), B.S. Purushothaman (Kanjira), Sruti Sagar (Flute), Anahitha Ravindran (Vocal). Dance Festival of Choreographic works on Sankhya (Numbers) 01-07-09 6:30 pm: “Dasavatharam” in Mohini Attam by BHARTI SHIVAJI; 7:45pm: “Navarasa” in Bharathanatyam by Dr. ANANDA SHANKAR JAYANT; 02.07.09 6:30 pm: “Ashta Naayika” in Odissi by ARUNA MOHANTY: 7:45 pm “sapta Aavarta” in Kathak by PRERANA SHRIMALI;  03.07.09 6:30 pm: “Shadruthu” in Vilasini Natyam by SWAPNASUNDARI; 7:45 pm “Panchabutham” in Contemporary dance from by MADHU NATRAJ: 04.07.09 6:30 pm: “Chaturvedha” in Kathak by RAJASHREE SHIRKE; 7:45 pm “Divyathriayam” in Bharathanatyam by N. SRIKANT &n ASWATHY SRIKANT;  05.07.09 5:30 pm: “Dvaita in Kuchpudi by RAJA & RADHA REDDY; 6:45 pm” Advaita” in Bharathanatyam by Dr. PADMA SUBRAMANYAM; 8:00 pm.”Poornam” in Odissi by Dr. SONAL MANSINGH.  All are Welcome.  Invitations can be collected from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha & Outlets of Sri Krishna Sweets.  Canteen Facility Available Car Park at Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Childrens Park Ground.  Visit at www. Krishnaganasabha.org

• The Music Academy, Madras: Today 6:30 pm at the Kasturi Srinivasan Hall – “HCL Concert Series” – Kum. SRI RANJANI SANTHANAGOPALAN (Vocal), Arunachala Karthick (Violin), R. Sankaranarayanan (Mridangam) All are Welcome.
• Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram, Kilpauk: Today at 5:30 pm Young Achievers’ Day Celebrations Sri Pankajkumar Bansal, I.A.S speaks./ Sri L. Balaji, Guest of Honour.  All are Welcome.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation (Regd.), Phone: 24997422 / 9841087422 : All are cordially invited today for the Sangeeta Upanayasam of “Sri Krishna Leela” (Sri Krishna Avatharam) by Smt Visakha Hari at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Chennai at 6:30 pm Vedic Chanting 5:30.  Programme partly sponsored by RmKV.
  

25th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• TACT: Laying of foundation stone for new premises, Minister Pongalur N. Palanichamy participates, opposite AIEMA building, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 2:00 pm.
• The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6:15 pm.
• Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 1, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 6:30 pm.
• Vedic Sangeea Foundation: Sixth anniversary celebration, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony 1st St., Alwarpet, 5:00 pm.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: ‘Extra edge’ programme, T.S. Krishna Nagar, 9:00 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St. Joseph High School Premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; 7:00 pm.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Sri Ariyakudi Music foundation: Present a Bharathanatyam Dance by ‘Nadanamamani’ Smt. PRIYA MURLE accompanied by Smt. Nandini Anand on Vocal, Kum. Preethi Ramaprasd on Anirudha on Mridangam and Sri Kandadevi S. Vijayaraghavan on Violin under the monthly “Horizon” Programme Today at 6:30 pm at R.K. Swamy Auditorium (Sivaswamy Kalalaya Sr. Secondary School), 5 Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.  All are Welcome.
• Kartik Fine Arts, Ph: 24997788 : Today at Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall 5:30 pm.  Talent Promotion Programme with Financial Assistance from Tamil Nadu Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram.  Inauguration by Smt. Priyadarshini Govind Sri L. Sabaratnam, Chairman, K.F.A presides; 6:00 pm: Bharathanatyam by NITHYA RAMASUBRAMANIAM, Dis. Of Karthayini Srinivas; 7:30 pm. VIJAYA RAJINI, Dis of Mutharasi Ravi. Rasikas Welcome.
• Saraswathi Vaggeyakara Trust (Regd.), Ph: 22392291 : Today at Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, East Tambaram at 6:45 pm. Post Trinity Compositions.  Vocal Concert by NITHYA and VIDHYA with Satish Kumar, Madurai Sundar and Nerugunam Shankar.  All Welcome.
• Sri Jayendra Bhaktha Samajam: In Association with Dharma Paripalana Sabha Celebrates 75th Jayanthi of H.H. Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal Jagadguru of Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam & Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Jayendra Bhaktha Samajam on Friday, 26th June 2009@ 5:00 pm to be held at Sri Kanchi Mahaswami Anantha Mandapam next to Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swami Temple.  Music Concert by Sangeetha Vidwan Sri O.S. THIAGARAJAN & Party.  All are Welcome.
• Sri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust, (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): Today at 6:30 pm at Sri Raghavendraswami Mutt, T.P. Koil Street, Triplicane, Shraddanjali to His Holiness Shri Sushameendra Theertha Swamiji.  In the divine presence of His Holiness Shri Suyatheendra Theertha Swamiji, Pontiff on Sri Raghavendra Swami Mutt, Mantralayam, group singing byeminent musicians of Chennai.  Shri T.V.R.  Chari from Sri Sankara Mutt, Kanchipuram pays tributes to the Great Swamiji.  All are Welcome.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation (Regd.), Phone: 24997422 / 9841087422:  All are cordially invited for our Sixth Anniversary Today at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai – 18.  5:00 pm:  Vedic Chanting.  Inauguration 6:00 pm Swami Sri Gautamananda, President, Sri Ramakrishna Mutt, Mylapore will inaugurate.  Sri B.R. V.S. Manian, State Vice President, VHP will preside over.  Mahamahopadyaya Dr. Krishnamurthy Sastrigal will be honoured.  Sri K.R.V Ramani, MD, Quality Inn Sabari, Chennai will be the Chief Guest.  7:00 pm Vocal concert – MALLADI BROS (Sri Ravi Prasd & Ram Kumar) Sri M. A. Sundareswaran – Violin, Neyvali Sri Narayanan – Mridangam, Trichy Sri Murali – Ghatam.  Programme partly sponsored by RmKV.
  

24th June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Sanraa Media Ltd.: Launch of new facility, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Developed Plots Estate, Perungudi, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 4:30 pm.
• MCCI: Indo-Gulf conference on current economic scenario, Larbi Moukhariq, Ambassador of Morocco and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Sheraton Chola Hotel, 10:30 am.
• Tagore Centre for Peace Studies: Discussion on ‘Future of state and sovereignty in South and West Asia,’ Ahmed Salem AI-Wahishi, Chief Representative, League of Arab States Mission participates, University of Madras, Marina Complex, 2:15 pm.
• Madras Bar Association: Meeting to felicitate Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale, Madras High Court, 1:45 pm.
• BSNL Chennai Telephones: Official Language conference, 10, Dams Rd., off Anna Salai, 10:00 am.
• Medical Research Foundation and Vision Research Foundation: Meeting, New Research Block, 18, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 4:00 pm.
• MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on creativity and lateral thinking, Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar, 9:30 pm.
• Globe Institute of Investigation and Security Management: Seminar on trends in security management, Agurchand Mansion, Anna Salai, 2:30 pm.
• Institution of Engineers (Tamil Nadu State Centre): Lecture on causes for road accidents, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4:30 pm.
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: CPE Study Circle Meeting on private equity – opportunities for chartered accountants, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6:15 pm.
• SmartLearn Edutech Pvt Ltd.: Launch of SmartLearn Web TV, Hotel Residency Towers, 4:00 pm.
• Makkal Manadu Katchi: Seminar on rights of Eelam Tamils, YMCA Hall, NSC Bose Rd., 4:30 pm.
• City Youths Union: Lecture on history of Dravidian movement, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6:30 pm.
• Venkateswara Nursing College: CNE programme on teaching strategies and methods in Thalambur, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9:00 am.
• Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on opportunity for research and entrepreneurship, Thandalam, 12:30 pm.
• Jaya Engineering College: Faculty development programme, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 9:00 am.
• Velammal Metric HSS.: Inauguration of club, West Mogappair, 8:15 am.
• Rotary Club of Ambattur: Presentation of For the Sake of Honour award to K. Nirmala Prasad, Hotel Breeze, 7:00 pm.
• Lions Club of Tambaram Mudichur: Meeting, Hotel Grand Palace, Chromepet, 6:30 pm.
• Inner Wheel District 323: Meeting, Abirami Hall, 1/3 A, River View Rd., Kotturpuram, 9:30 am.
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St. Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kondithope Police Community Hall,  Walltax Rd.,; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke’s Church, IInd Main Rd/, Anna Nagar; and St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Indian Councilk for Cultural Relations and Sri Ariyakudi Music Foundation: Present a Bharrathanatyam Dance by ‘Nadanamamani’ Smt. PRIYA MURIE accompanied by Smt. Nandini Anand on Vocal, Kum. Preethi Ramaprasad on Nattuvangam, Sri K.S.R. Anirudha on Mridangam and Sri Kandadevi S. Vijayaraghavan on Violin under the monthly “Horizon” programme tomorrow at 6:30 pm at R.K. Swamy Auditorium (Sivaswamy Kalalaya Sr. Secondary School). 5, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore, Chennai – 4.  All are Welcome.

• Ramana Kendra, 24939132 / 24611397 : Bhagawan’s Punarvasu Day: Today at 4:45 pm. THIRUVAIYARU SANKARAN with Neela Jayakumar, V.R. Jayakumar; 6:45 pm.  V.K. MANIMARAN with Pakkala Ramdas, B. Ganapathiraman. All are Welcome.

23rd June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Leader Kalai Mandram: Samathuva Vizha, Ministers U. Mathivanan and K. Ramachandran participate, Hotel Palmgrove, 5:00 pm
• IGNOU: National workshop on ‘Institutionalisation of Community Colleges in India’, Hotel Esthell, 10:00 am.
• Aim for Seva: Lecture by Dayananda Saraswati on “Turning Adversity to One’s Advantage”, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6:30 pm.
• Shakespeare Millennium Club: Monthly meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, 6:00 pm
• Madarasu Telugu Abhyudaya Samajamu: Distribution of free notebooks to poor students, Thyagaraya Primary School, Old Washermenpet, 11:00 am.
• Velammal Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of Students council and Uniformed services, Mogappair, 8:30 am
• YMCA: Talk on ‘Travelogue on Mauritius” by M.Muthuvelu, YMCA Esplanade Auditorium, 6:00 pm.
• Rotary Club of Madras: R. Nataraj speaks on ‘Prisons – Can they be reformed at all’, Hotel Taj Connemera, 1:00 pm;  Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7:00 pm.
• Narcotics Anony mous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7:00 pm.
• Alcoholics Anoymous: Meetings, Port & NDock Primary School, M.P.T Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bust Stand, Ambattur, 7:00 pm; Santhome, 7:30 pm.
• Free Sanskrit Classes: CHENNAI: The Samskrit Education Society will offer free Sanskrit classes at Chinmaya Mission, 16, 3rd Main Road, Nanganallur from July 4.  Contact 9841403859 or 9840491346.

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Chromepet Cultural Academy (Regd. Trust), Chromept, Chennai – 600044. Phone: 22651809 : Today at 6:45 pm: V.N.S. Manohar Theatres Presents “CHANAKYA SABADHAM” (Historical Play).
• Lalitha Kala Vedika (24938559):  Today at 6:30 pm: Special Concert of Annamacharya & Bhadrachala Ramadas by CHAITANYA BROTHERS (Vishakhapatnam) – Vocal – Shri V. VENKATESWARA SARMA, Shri B. Krishnamacharyulu, Shri H. Ramcharan, Shri Mangalagiri Sridhar at R.K. Swamy Auditorium.  This concert is dedicated to the memory of Shri B.V.S.S Mani, Founder All are Welcome.
• Nada Sudha, Ph: 9444465536: Today 6:15 pm at Dr. Jayalalitha Free Marriage Hall Kannagi Street, Kamaraj Nagar, 100’ Byepass Road, Velachery (Guru Nanak College Bus stop): T.M. KRISHNA (Vocal) with Amritha Murali & Arun Prakash.
• Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): In Association with Sri Lakshmi Kalivani (9445070777).  Today at 4:00 pm at Thiru Vi Ka Parak, near Dharmasastha Temple, Alwarthiru Nagar, Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Memorial Concert.  Chief Guesst:  Mr. G.K., Art Director Vaikom Shri JAYACHANDRAN Vocal, Madurai Sri S. Balasubramanian – Violin, Umayalpuram Sri Mali – Mridangam Rasikas Welcome Co-sponsored by BSNL, LIC, POTHYS.
• Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam Rasikas Trust (Ph: 23663340 / 9840797307): At 5:00 pm today Smt. RAJESWARI MAHESH (Disciple of Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam) – Vocal, Melakaveri Sri Thiagarajan – Violin, Hanumanthapuram Sri. Bhuvarahan – Maridangam. At 6:05 pm In the Divine Presence of Pujyasri Mathi Oil Saraswathi.  Hommage to Shri Maharajapuram Santhanam.  Prayer by Kum. Meera. Shri R. Natraj I.P.S., DGP & Director, Tamil Nadu Fire & Rescue Services presides.  Shri P A Mani, I.F.S., Commissioner, Dept of Art & Culture, Govt of Tamil Nadu and Shri Vedantham Srinivasan, B.Sc., B.L, Senior Advocate pay tributes to the Great Maestro.  Honouring of musicians – Perambur Shri S Rajagopal (Vocal), Thiruvidaimarudur Shri H. Ramachandra Rao (Violin), Smt. Vijayashri (music teaching) & Smt. Usha (music teaching).  Distribution of Mediclaim policies to deserving musicians.  Followed by Grand Violin recital by Kum.  A. KANYAKUMARI, Shri K.V. Prasad – Mridangam, Vaikom Sri R. Gopalakrishnan – Ghatam.  Rasikas Welcome.  Co-Sponsored by BSNL, LIC, SHRIRAM GROUP, ARUN EXCELLO, NAC JEWELLERS, POTHYS, STAR VIJAY TV.
• Vedic Sangeeta Foundation: (regd.), Phone: 24997422: Be ready to attend our Sixth Anniversary on 25th June at Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Chennai -18.  5:00 pm Vedic Chanting / Inauguration.  7:00 pm Vocal concert by MALLADI BROS & PARTY.  “Sri Krishna Leela “sangeeta Upanyasam by Smt Visakha Hari from 26th to 28 daily at 6:30.

22nd June 2009

GENERAL EVENTS

• Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Union Minister M.S. Gilli inaugurates NSS summer camp, Union Minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil participates, Sriperumbudur, 10:00 am
• Madras Cosmopolitan Round Table’94: Inauguration of new classrooms, former President A.P. J. Abdul Kalam participates, Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao HSS., Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 3-30 pm
• Madras High Court Advocates’ Association: Inauguration of e-law library and library sections, Chief Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale participates, New Library Building, Madras High Court, 4-45 pm
• Indira Gandhi National Open University: Workshop on ‘Institutionalisation of the Community Colleges in India’, Hotel Esthell, 1, Besant Avenue, Royal Enclave, Adyar, 10:00 am
• Dream Zone: Seminar on ‘Aesthetics ‘09’, Jammi Buildings, 121, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 10:00 am
• Hand-in –Hand: Launching of mobile environment campaign for schools, Cantonment Board High School, Pallavaram, 9-45 am.
• Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, Anna Salai, 7-30 pm
• Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery 7:00 pm
• AI-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7:00 pm
• Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers’ Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7:00 pm

CLASSICAL EVENTS

• Chromepet Cultural Academy (Regd. Trust) Chromepet, Chennai – 600044. Phone: 22651809 – Today at 6:45 pm Sathya Sai Creations presents Mappillai Ganesh in “COMEDY KALYANAM” by Ezhichur Aravindan.
• Karnatic Music Appreciation Programme : Mudhra conducts specially for Rasikas and Music Students to understand and enjoy Karnatic music better 22nd to 28th June – daily 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore Programme Director:  Dr. RADHA BHASKAR.  Do not miss this opportunity.   For entry ticket Contact:  9382163330 / 9840072821.