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V i r u g a m b a k k a m The organizers of the R e s i d e n t i a l We l f a r e human chain said that a Association organised a l a r g e n u m b e r o f h u m a n c h a i n a t m e m o r a n d u m s h a v e Koyambedu on Jawaharlal already been submitted to Nehru 100 Feet Road, to the concerned authorities highlight the civic problems and letters has been send and long pending problems to the Chief Minister. It is such as traffic, sewage etc the lack of response from and to draw the attention the officials that have of Corporation officers and angered the residents. The ch ie f min is te r fo r a organizers said that they permanent solution to their are planning a three stage p r o b l e m s . S . action to highlight the Arumainathan, president b u r n i n g i s s u e s o f of the Association Human Virugambakkam area. has initiated the human About 350 residents of chain. K.Mullaivanam, d i f f e r e n t a r e a s o f s e c r e t a r y o f t h e V i r u g a m b a k k a m Association welcomed the participated in human chief guest and gathering. chain. The organizers said A.K.Venkatasubramanian, that as the second stage former secretary to Central action, they would hold Government inaugurated play cards, detailing the the Human Chain. He said demands and the action to that the area from Arcot be taken by government to Road to Poonamalli Road solve the problems. They (covering the pin codes also said that if the 600 087,600 092, 600 093 government do not initiate and 600 107) has 400 any action, the residents of s t r e e t s a n d h a s a Viruggambakkam area will population of one lakh. conduct a fast in a massive
way. pending for a long. They Natesan Nagar, Avvai by the Chief Minister to Extension of Kaliamman said that canal's side wings thirunagar, AVM Nagar, d isburse f lood re l ie f Koil Road into 90 feet, height must be raised. K u m ar an Nagar, Sai Nagar amount, it hasn't reached r e s t o r a t i o n o f Clearing of sewage block, and Chinmaya Nagar t h e p e o p l e . Virugambakkam canal, provision for storm water stage I & II were badly A.Sambandham, jo int distribution of pattas to d ra in , s tagna t ion o f affected in the recent s e c r e t a r y , 1500 families, distribution garbage , traffic flow at floods and the people in R.Anthonyswamy, and
n dof f lood rel ief to al l these areas suffered other members of the Chinamaya Nagar 2 r e s i d e n t s o f due to water entering association participated in stage and Ayyappa Nagar Virugambakkam area , ground f loor bui lding the event.are daily issues, which medical facilities with premises.make the local residents, hospital, zonal office and In spite of announcement - Sharmastudents and office-goers library remain their major to live in hardship, they demands. Raman of alleged. Sanjaygandhi Ilango Nagar, Bhaskaran Nagar, Swarnambigai and Vasanthi said that their Nagar, Gandhi Nagar, demands have been P a d m a v a t h y N a g a r ,
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Alaiyodu Vilayadu audio launched
The audio-release function president of Tamil Film and wished the uni t of Alaiyodu Vilayadu was P r o d u c e r s C o u n c i l members of the movie.. held recently. K Bhagyaraj, ( T F P C ) , S i v a s a k t h i Sabesh-Murali has scored R Parthiban and actress Pandian, secretary TFPC, the music. K Raghavan Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Snehan, lyricist Jaguar has directed the movie. were the chief guests Thangam, Susendran Karthika of Thoothukudi at the audio release (director of Vennila Kabadi f a m e a n d V i n a y a n function. Kuzhu) and S Ve Sekar are the lead pair in the R a m a N a r a y a n a n , participated in the function movie.
The same would be made available on a DVD format and would also be telecast on a TV channel. Sivakumar also released his book Kamban En Kadhalan on which his speech was based at the occasion. S ivakumar sa id that Kambha Ramayana is a rich epic. “It is told by scholars over 10- days or more by them. But not many could make it to hear it,” he said.He said that he want to create an interest in the minds of the younger generation. As youngsters don't have the time to attend such discourses, he said he plans to release an audio CD which would be of use. They could listen to it even when they travel. Sivakumar has been studying the scripture for
Actor Sivakumar is a writer for more than two hours more than a year before and painter is known to after mastering 100 verses mastering the verses. everyone. Now the actor is of Kambha Ramayana He narrated the verses unfolding another facet of recently. without any notes and h is ta lent , th is t ime The event took place in break. He had used showcasing his oratorical Thindal, Erode and was simple language and skills. attended by almost 5000 e x a m p l e s f r o m The actor gave a speech people. day-to-day life
A rare feat by the veteran actor
Actor Murali launched his the movie. LK. Music is by Yuvan son Adharvaa as a hero in Samantha is the heroine in Shankar Raja. Manobala Baana. 'Sathya Jyothi' Baana and the film is and Karunas are also Thyagarajan is producing directed by debutant acting in the film
Murali's son turns hero
March 22-28, 2009
The pooja of the Kanden C O O o f M o s e r b a e r about. It had scenes and Kadhalai was held at the En te r ta i nmen t , Man i songs from the original Jab famous Pillaiyar Kovil in Ratnam, director Kannan's We Met (JWM) along with AVM studios. The shooting mentor, directors Priya, s tills from KK. will take place in Chennai, Radha Mohan, Sasi , Bharath said that he would Jolarpet Railway Station, p r o d u c e r s try to live up to the Theni and Ooty. Kalaipuli.S.Thanu and expectations the role Bharath, Tamannaah and Thennapan were the demands. He said that the Munna are the main actors guests who were present film revolves around the and they were present on on the occasion. heroine, Tamannaah who the occasion. Kannan, of The function started with he said would do it with Jayam Kondan is directing a n a u d i o - v i s u a l ease. the film. G.Dhanajayan, presentation of what KK is
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EDUCATIONAL FEATURES
Vadapalani Matriculation the school syllabus, the overcome stage fear and Higher Secondary School school takes special care improve spoken English. A was founded in 1964 and is and interest to train very keen attention is given b e i n g m a n a g e d b y s t u d e n t s i n s p o k e n to each student to maintain Vadapalani Educational English, listening, reading, good handwriting and society. In 1996, it was writing and speaking. The inculcate good manners.c o n v e r t e d i n t o school conducts weekly Specially trained teachers Ma t r i cu la t i on H igher competitions in oratorical, teach extra curricular S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l handwrit ing and quiz activities like karate, yoga. following the matriculation competitions as well. The school gives special pattern. Every day two children care to slow learners and The school has been from class two to six are provides counseling and i m p a r t i n g h o l i s t i c t r a i n e d t o d e l i v e r the parents are called for education aiming all round messages in English, Tamil periodical discussions on personality development to or Hindi in the school the improvement of the the students. Along with assembly in order to child.
For holistic development of children
J a w a h a r V i d y a l a y a gathering and principal of jump and dance finally Kindergarden School, J a w a h a r V i d y a l a y a singing their way home Ashok Nagar, celebrated Kindergarden, Alphonsa melodiously. The toddlers it's annual day on March 12 Jacob introduced the made the audience sway to at Mahodaya Auditorium. guest. the tune of “Boom Boom” S h o b a K r i s h n a n , Shoba Krishnan gave for an English song and correspondent, Lalchand away the proficiency prizes then went on to a Punjabi M i l a p c h a n d D a d h a to 108 LKG and UKG number.S e c o n d a r y S c h o o l , children. The grand finale was a Choolaimedu was the The cultural programme dance drama in Tamil guest of honour. started with a colourful item a b o u t t h e d i f f e r e n t The correspondent and ”I am happy” by the pre- i n c a r n a t i o n s o f t h e secretary of Jawahar school tiny tots. They goddess, which received a Vidyalaya, A.S. Narayana traveled to a “Merryland” standing ovation from the R a o w e l c o m e d t h e and enjoyed a game of audience.
Tiny tots enthrall the audience
t h only excelled academically outgoing student award by The 4 Annua l Day but also have added the Jain Conference celebration of Shri S.S Jain several colourful feathers Mahila Shaka. Venci of III College for Women was and brought laurels by their B . c o m s e c u r e d t h e held recently at the college active participation in highest marks in Tamil premises. various competitions. Foundation Course in the K . Natarajan, (General To mention a few, Sunitha, University Examination Manager /Circle Head, Rangeetha and Steffi Cruz and was awarded by the Indian Bank, Circle Office, of III B.C.A bagged a cash Ta m i l C h a m b e r o f Chennai) was the chief prize of Rs. 10,000 for a Commerce.guest. S. Abhay Kumar powerpoint presentation Mr Natarajan also released Srisrimal , respectful on Economic Global Melt the second edition of the s e c r e t a r y a n d Down at G.S.S Jain c o l l e g e m a g a z i n e correspondent of the College . ' S h a s u n e o n ' a n d college welcomed the Lalitha of I B.com was distributed prizes to the gathering and felicitated selected to participate in s t u d e n t s w h o h a v e the chief guest.the Republic Day Parade in excelled in academics. Prinicipal, Dr. Devaki New Delhi and she also Professor M.S Sasilekha Krishanakumar, read out won the Best Personality Sunil , Co – ordinator, the annual report. The award. Vaishnavi. K of III admission, proposed a ta lented s tudents o f B.com won the Best vote of thanks.Shasun College have not
Annual Day fiesta
The Sports Day function of over the function. C.L. V a s u d e v a c h a r i a r , Sri Ahobila Math Oriental Ramakrishnan, former DGP correspondent of the Higher Secondary School, and president of the school, welcomed the West Mambalam was held p a r e n t s t e a c h e r s g a t h e r i n g . R . at the school premises association of the school, Muralikrishnan, physical recently. S.R. Jangid, distributed prizes to the e d u c a t i o n t e a c h e r commissioner of police, winners of various sports presented the annual Chennai suburb, presided e v e n t s . N . V . report.
Sports Day conducted
MA Krishnaswamy group the field of education. Even Vishnuprasad recollected of schools chai rman after his demise, his son his childhood memories M.A.K.S.Rajgopalswamy Rajgopalswamy has been and detailed the character organised MAK Day, on the following his father's vision a n d i d e a l s o f h i s occasion of centenary and upholding the values grandfather. Rai, shared c e l e b r a t i o n s o f advocated by him. His his working experience M.A.Krishnaswamy at grandson Vishnuprasad, with Krishnaswamy and R a m a R a o K a l y a n a Lalitha, principal of Ashok requested students to Mandapam, T.Nagar on N a g a r S c h o o l , R a i , follow Krishnaswamy`s March 17. manager, Subha, principal ideals. He recalled that
of Avadi branch and Krishnaswamy was an Nithya Kalyani informed Madhuri , pr incipal of encouraging and guiding the ga the r ing abou t K.K.Nagar were present on force. M.A.Krishnaswamy`s life t h e o c c a s i o n . and his achievements in
MAK Day celebrated
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An institution with different visionKalamandir Matric Hr. Sec philanthropist, with an discipline. So much of care School had its beginnings experience of 33 years of and attention is given to as a play-cum- primary teaching. He is ably each individual by a team school in 1986.The main assisted by his wifeJ. of sincere and dedicated objective of the school is to RajhaRajeshwari,who has teachers that the school i m p a r t v a l u e b a s e d 25 years of teaching has been producing 100% education to children from experience. result in the X from 1995 all strata of society. The motto of the institution and XII examination right The school grew into a is to give man- making from 2000. matriculation school in education with affordable The school is soon to 1993 and later a Higher fees without donation. In celebrate its silver jubilee. Secondary School in 1998. conforming to the values of And has many more plans The Institution was started I n d i a n c u l t u r e a n d in its agenda to make it a b y S . J . S h a r m a , a n h eritage, the students are beacon light in the field of e d u c a t i o n i s t a n d taught self control, and education.
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Sannidhiyil Sangeetham b u d d i n g a r t i s t e s . P V Udayadithian, creative has been organizing music In terested music ians h e a d . E - m a i l : programmes and dance ( c h i l d a r t i s t e s ) c a n [email protected] in temples approach for programmes For more details contact (sannidhiyil salangai oli) to through their institutions or 91766 82676 / encourage young and directly send biodata to 9444117713
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Yahi Madhava in Desh, set to Adhi reflected srungara rasa and importance of l o v e . M a h a k a v i Subramania Bharathi`s Villinai Otha in Kavadi C h i n d u w a s a v e r y pleasing and graceful piece. Conclusion of arangetram withVidwan Madura i .N.Kr ishnan`s revathi raga thillana was a p p r e c i a b l e , w h i c h depicted the gratitude towards the vidwan. At the s a m e t i m e , d a n c e r performed the whole a r a n g e t r a m w i t h d e d i c a t i o n a n d involvement. Nattuvangam vidhooshini Smt. Priya Murali handled the show in an appreciable manner and it helped the dancer to p e r f o r m f r e e l y . Smt.Nandini Anand (vocal
Bhavana, d iscip le of Mallari in Gambiranattai. and music composition), Professor Sudha Rani B r a h m a S a n d h i i n K . S . R . A n i r u d h a Raghupathy director of Madhayamavathi ragam (mrudangam and special Bharatalaya, had her set to roopaka thalam e f fec t s ) , Kandadev i . bharathanatya arangetram composed by Tanjore S.Vijayaraghavan(violin), in the traditional pattern Quatret depicted the S a s i d h a r ( f l u t e ) , which was full of graceful tradition. K.S.R.Anirudha`s Mylai.S.Rajendran and abhinayam. Dance legend composition on Lord S.Mahendran(nadaswaraChitra Visweswaran and Muruga was chosen as the m ) , S . G a j e n d r a n Rasa`s Director Dr.Ambika main item of the evening. (thavil),S.SethumadhavanKameswaran were the T h e s p e c i a l e f f e c t s ( m a k e - u p ) , V i d h y a guests on the occasion. provided in the varnam Balakrishnan (compeer) Both of them shared their added to the creativity of and D.C.Shekhar (stage views with audience about the artiste. Music for execut ion) supported Bhavana`s performance varnam was composed by whole heartedly.and her intimacy with guru. N a n d i n i A n a n d . -SharmaBhavana commenced with Jayadeva`s Ashtapadi-
Rich with graceful abhinayam
Maadhyama Dha rma Thirukodikaval is the actual dedicated the honour given Samajam organised the birth place of Sreenivasa to her to the guru's feet. third anniversary of Gopala Iyer. N Murali conveyed in She praised GKB with a Krishnabharathi`s (GKB) his inaugural address that poetry consisting of ragas. m u s i c f e s t i v a l a n d it is a happy coincidence Secretary of Samajam A.S. centenary celebrations of that Sreenivasa Iyer was Kalyanam presented vote Semmangudi Sreenivasa instrumental in starting of thanks. Iyer at Vani Mahal. Eminent GKB Musical Festival. V idhya kalyanaraman, music vidhooshini Sudha GKB Music festival is being Latha Ramchand and R a g h u n a t h a n w a s o r g a n i s e d a t J a n a n i M a h a l i n g a m facilitated on the occasion. Anandathandavapuram for presented their vocal The programme started the past 20 years. It is concerts in the afternoon w i t h S u b h i k s h a happy to know tha t with the support of Meera Rangarajan`s prayer. centenary celebrations at Sivaram-krishnan(violin) H e m a S u r e s h k u m a r Mayavaram have been and Neyveli Ramkumar lighted the kuttuvilakku. organised as three-days (mrudangam). Sudha N . V e n k a t a r a m a n music festival, he said. Raghunathan`s concert introduced the guests of S e n i o r d i s c i p l e s w i th the suppor t o f the evening and the P.S.Narayanaswamy and B . R a g h a v e n d r a R a oawarde winner. Managing others participated in the (violin), Neyveli Skanda Director of The Hindu f u n c t i o n . D e c c a n S u b r a m a n i a n N.Murali inaugurated the N.K.Moorthy and other ( m r u d a n g a m ) , music festival. Dalmia guests honoured Sudha R . R a m a n ( m o r s i n g ) C e m e n t s d i r e c t o r Raghunathan with a shawl s to le t he l ime l i gh t N.Gopalaswamy shared and memento. Sudha said b e c a u s e o f t h e h i s e x p e r i e n c e s o f that Semmangudi was s e l e c t i o n o f G K B Semmangudi Sreenivasa trend setter and his music keerthanas.Iyer with the audience and is like a text book to i n f o r m e d t h a t s t u d e n t s . S h e a l s o
Honour for Sudha
Innovation is the key seems to bhairavi raga varnam set to ata evidence for the caliber and be the matra of the Music thala and was traditional. sangeethanubhavam of the F e s t i v a l o r g a n i z e d b y D e e k s h i t h a r ` s s i d d h i artiste. The thukada items like Vadapalani Times and Music vinayakam in shanmugapriya theeradha vilayattu pillai in World, Saligramam. As the raga set to roopaka thalam ragamalika, jagajjanani in
TH was a nice beginning. rathipathipriya and kurai festival marched it to its 11 T h i a g a r a j a s w a m y ` s onrum illai in ragamalika were week, innovation and novelty bhavanutha in Mohanam was pleasant.took center stage. selected as sub-main item of Rasikas felt that the entire S.T.Charunyanath, disciple of the evening. Alapana was concert was a melodious one S ivaprasad and Radha done doing jusice to the raga and had an effect of flute. Raghavan`s performed a lakshnam. Likewise other Concluding the concert with whistle concert at Music World t h i a g a r a j a ` s k r u t h i s Madurai Mani`s English notes premises on last Sunday.b a n t u r e e t h i k o l u v u i n was a special one and Charunyanath`s passion and hamsanadam set to adhi, nee attractive. i n v o l v e m e n t c o u l d b e daya raada in kambhoji Exper ienced mus ic ians observed throughout his reflected the artiste's sahithya T.S.Babu Rao on violin and concert. It was heartening to and rasaanubhavam. Kumbakonam Ganesan on hear that he is a final year Patnam Subramania Iyyer`s Mrudangam supported with student of B.Tech. The composi t ions bar idaana care proving their experience audience for the particular michchithe in bilahari set to d u r i n g a l a p a n a , concert was highly music kandachaapu was excellent. k a l p a n a s w a r a a n d or iented and was very Aparaadhamu in lathangi set thaniavarthanam. Rasikas supportive. This gave further to Adi was chosen as main thanked and appreciated KP impetus to the artiste. Rasikas' Item of the evening . Detailed Vijayakumar, who is the response to every item alapana was presented backbone of encouragement encouraged the artiste to fluently in three sthais and for young and upcoming excel. kalpanaswarams were an artistes. The concert commenced with
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