Every day in Chennai [today......what......?]

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 4 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: M. K. Venkataraman, Jyothi Apartments, 11-6, Rameshwaram Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Mahabharatam: K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Sundara Vinayakar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: L. Hemachandrudu, 2/20, Muthamizh Nagar, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, 109, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandham: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extension, 10.30 a.m.

Narada Bakthi Sootram: Sengalipuram B.Damodara Dikshitar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Meyipporul Nayanar: Palaravayan, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Koorathazhwar Vaibhavam: Kidambi Narayanan, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.; Thenthiruperai Aravindalochanan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Queen Mary's College: Seminar on `Economic contribution of women – a multi dimensional approach', Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Kamarajar Salai, 10 a.m.

Great Lakes Institute of Management: Launch of MBA programme in Energy Management, Chief Secretary K.S.Tripathi participates, The Park Hotel, 3 p.m.

State Election Commission: Launch of publication `Birds eye view on local body elections', 6, Revathy St., Vadapalani, 11 a.m.

University of Madras: Inauguration of Promotion of University Research and Scientific Excellence programme, CEO and MD of Brah Mos, A.Sivathanu Pillai, participates, Chemical Sciences Auditorium, Guindy Campus, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Yoga training and medical check up for staff, Ripon Building, 11 a.m.

Anna University and PWD: Inauguration of training programme on `Seismic risk evaluation of buildings using Rapid Visual Screening technique', Anna University, 10 a.m.

Billroth Hospitals: Launch of CANSWER cancer awareness campaign by Dr.V. Jeganathan Foundation, Mithran Devenesan, educationist Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy and US Consul General Andrew T.Simkin participate, GRT Convention Centre, noon.

British Council: Education UK Exhibition, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 2 p.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Conference on `Recent advancements in embedded system technology', Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 9.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on `Electrical power systems and machines', Perumalpattu, 11 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: HDFC Bank Job Fair, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Jamalia HSS.: Meelad Day function and 36th inter-school Meelad Essay competition prize distribution, Perambur, 10 a.m.

V.K.K. Ammani Ammal Matriculation School: Annual day celebrations, 37th St., Sankar Nagar, Pammal, 4 p.m.

Bonfiglioli Cheerfuture Land: Inauguration of boy's home, Manjabadi, Arakkonam, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club Chennai Royapuram Heritage: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, P.S.HSS., R.K. Mutt, Rd., Mylapore; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chinthadripet; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, OT Bus Stand, Ambattur; and St.Sebastian Church, Thapal Petti Bus Stop, Madhavaram, 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep It Simple Group, St. Joseph School, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

Chennai Today - 5 Feb 2010

Religion

Bhagavatham: P.M. Vijayaraghava Sastrigal, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, II St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Pidarimankaliamman Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Nala Charithiram: K. Kalyanaraman, Sundaravinayakar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

Andal Thirukalyanam: R. Rangarajan, E 55, 19th Cross St., Besant Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

Thirumurai: Valli Umapathy, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Koorathazhwar Vaibhavam: Arivindalochanan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Narada Bakthi Sootram: B. Damodara Dikshithar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Culture

Satguru Sri Thiagaraja Aradhana Sabha: Aradhana festival, Balaji Nagar, Nanganallur, 5.30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Discussion on 'Mamallaiyin Imaya Chirpam', Kasba Restaurant, 36, Ramasamy St., Tambaram, 5.30 p.m.

Chennai Port Tamizh Sangam: Anniversary, IV floor, Port office building, 2.30 p.m.

General

Labour Department: Distribution of prizes to industrial units, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, TNPCB office, Guindy, 4 p.m.

University of Madras: Inauguration of seminar on 'Urban sustainability and issues', Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, F-50, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 9 a.m.

Muruga Dhanushkodi Girls HSS.: Annual Day, Ministers Poongothai Aladi Aruna and A.Thamizharasi participate, Tondiarpet, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority: Inauguration of Lok Adalat for ICICI Bank cases, Madras High Court campus, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Meeting on 'Development and destruction on a waterway: critical examination of transportation and restoration projects on River Cooum', 79, II Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3 p.m.

Institute of Internal Auditors India: All India conference on internal audit, Hotel Taj Connemara, 9.30 a.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Meeting on 'negotiation skills', ICWAI Bhawan, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Rail Payanigal Podhunala Sangam: Inauguration of Nemilichery Railway Station, Jaya College, Nemilichery, 4.30 p.m.

National Domestic Workers Movement: Silver jubilee celebrations, Asha Nivas, Rutland Gate 5th St., 10 a.m.

Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Seminar on 'VAT audit and GST', Hotel GRT Grand, 10 a.m.

GSSV Jain College for Women: Programme on 'Climate change and role of youth', Medha Patkar participates, Vepery, 11 a.m.

AMET University: Passing out ceremony of first batch of B.E. Marine Technology cadets, 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur, 4.30 p.m.

Indian Institute of Material Management: 'SPECTRUM 2010', Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 9.15 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Conference on 'Wildlife conservation, health and disease management – a post millennium approach', Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 5 p.m.

Association of Management Students, SCSVM University: KAN-FAIR 2010, Aringnar Anna Arangam, Kancheepuram, 9 a.m.

Pachaiyappa's College: Centenary celebrations of C.Ilakkuvanar, P.H. Rd., 10.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on 'Dataware housing – an overview and latest trend', Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.

Loyola College: Conference on mathematics and computer science, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Vivekananda College: Rotaract Club's free dental camp, Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: HITZE 10 technical symposium, Manimangalam, 9 a.m.

Vaithika Sri: Meeting, Sankaracharya Sri Math, 55/30, Agasthiyar St., Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

Muthamizh Aaiyvu Manram: Lecture on 'Pongal celebrations', Branch Library, MKB Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 6 p.m.

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad: Inauguration of exhibition, Agarwal Vidhyalaya, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Alpha Arts and Science College: College Day, Porur, 3.30 p.m.

D.B. Jain College: Inter-departmental technical meet, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.

D.G.Vaishnav College: Seminar on career opportunities in Defence Services, Arumbakkam, 10 a.m.

TMG College of Arts and Science: Yuvatharangini2010 inter-school competition, Manimangalam, 9.30 a.m.

Women's Christian College: Conference on 'Accelerating economic revival through innovation and reform', College Rd., Nungambakkam, 8.30 a.m.

SVIET College: Inter-collegiate oratorical competition 'Darwin 200', Gowriwakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Inauguration of Association of Communication Engineers, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

PSBB Millennium School: Annual educational project, Semmencheri, 10 a.m.

Ilakkiya Chaaral: Members' Day, Karpagavalli Vidyalaya High School, East Mada St., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fathima Church, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Al Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam: Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peter's Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

Chennai Today - 6 feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madhavachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Yoga Vasistha: K. Srinivasan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: Goda Venkateswara Sastri, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandham: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn, 10-30 a.m.

Agnihotram: R.Venkatesan, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.

Thirumurai: K. Sundaramurthy, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Meizhnanamum Vizhnanamum: C.N. Paramasivan, Sri Guru Raghavendra Kalyanamandapam, Ullagaram, 6-30 p.m.

Nachupoikai: K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Sundaravinayakar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Azagiya Manavala Perumal Nayanaar Vaibhavam: Srinivasa Bhuvarahachariar, Sita Devi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, East Tambaram, 6-30 p.m.

Koorathazhwar Vaibhavam: Arivindalochanan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M.K. Ramaswamy, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Thai Madha Thavachelvargal: S. Raguveera Battachariar, Sri Sath Sangam, Anna Salai, Pammal, 4-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Tamil Heritage Group: Presentation on 'Paintings of Ajanta,' Thakkar Bapa campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Rotary International District 3230: 'Dimensions 10' conference, Union Minister Salman Khurshid participates, Convention Centre, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9 a.m.

National Domestic Workers' Movement: Meeting, Union Minister Mallikarjun Kharge participates, Santhome HSS., Santhome High Rd., 1-30 a.m.

National Union of BSNL Workers: State conference, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshakan participates, Sri Balaji Mahal, Works Road, Chromepet, 3-30 p.m.

Shriram Group: Bharatiyar birth anniversary, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshakan and The Hindu Managing Director N. Murali participate, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Co-optex: Inauguration of new showroom, Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran participates, Kuralagam, Parrys, 11-30 a.m.

AMET University: International seminar on 'Opportunities for maritime research,' Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Convention on rights of all disabled, Kerala Samajam, 903, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.

University of Madras: Valedictory of national seminar on 'Urban Sustainability and Issues,' Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Chepauk, 4 p.m.

India Post: Opening of Domestic and International Parcel and Packaging Centre, North Usman Road post office, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Thanthai Periyar Muthamizh Manram: Anniversary, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

SITU Council of Educational Research: Prize distribution, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 3-30 p.m.

ABVP: State Conference, Thana St., Purasaawalkam, 6 p.m.

Gremaltes Hospital: Free cataract screening camp, 5/95, SCB Building, Shenoy Nagar, 9 a.m.

Science City: Lecture on 'Lifestyles and cancer, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 11 a.m.

SBI: Property Fair 2010, Vijay Shree Mahal, Anna Nagar, 11.30 a.m.

Thiru.Vi.Ka. HSS.: Anniversary celebrations, Shenoy Nagar, 4 p.m.

Anna Adarsh Matriculation HSS: Annual Day, Anna Nagar, 10-30 a.m.

SSBSC Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Annual Day, Mudichur, 5-30 p.m.

St.John's Matriculation HSS.: Annual Day, Villivakkam, 5 p.m.

Everwin Matric. HSS.: Kolathur Thiruvizha, Kolathur, 9 a.m.

MMA: Workshop on 'Value Based Management,' Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.

Srinivas Youngmen's Association: Child Fest 2009-10, NKT Girls HSS., Dr. Besant Rd., Triplicane, 5-30 p.m.

Prakrithi Foundation: Lecture on 'Chennai's Biodiversity,' Wallace Garden, 2nd Main Rd., Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

Medical Research Foundation: Lecture on 'Lacunae in modern medicine: Why shun Ayurved,' Sankara Nethralaya, College Rd., 5-30 p.m.

Broadcast Engineering Society: Seminar on 'Emerging trends in digital communication,' Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology Vinayaka Missions University, Paiyanoor, 10 a.m.

Swami Vivekanananda Social Service Centre: Free book distribution, Eleven Star Social Service Association, Sembakkam Village, 5-30 p.m.

Sri Ram Dayal Khemka Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College: Preprimary Day, Ellaiamman Koil St., Tiruvottiyur, 5-30 p.m.

The Kasthuriba Club: Annual day competitions, Karaneeswarar temple, Mylapore, 3 p.m.

Senthamizh Virumbigal Maamanram: Tamilar Tiruvizhaa, Ramakrishna Matric. HSS., 71, Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture, Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

World Tamil Benefactors Federation: Meeting, 4, Anthony St., Royapettah, 5-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai T.Nagar: Blood donation camp, Laxmathi Towers, Padmanaba St., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

MOP Vaishnav College for Women: National seminar on 'Financial security and wealth creation,' Nungambakkam High Rd., 9 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Scintilla 2K10, Tiruninravur, 8-30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on 'OPNET,' Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Panimalar Engineering College: Conference on information science and applications, Poonamallee, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Workshop on 'Manager as a team leader,' Kuthambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, 47, Lazarus Church premises, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church premises, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mill Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls' HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; William Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 8 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Asuri Madhavachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Villibharatham: K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Sundara Vinayagar Temple, New Colony 5th Main Rd., Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: Swami Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Koorathazhwar Vaibhavam and Sri Ramar: Kidambi Narayanan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Shirdi Sai Hall, Shenoy Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.

GENERAL

SRM University: Convocation, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar participates, Kattankulathur, 10.45 a.m.

Vels University: Entrepreneurship development programme, Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.

Annai Veilankanni's College of Arts and Science: Inter-departmental cultural fest 'AVC-Fest', V.G.P. Salai, Saidapet, 2 p.m.

Loyola Economics Association for Development: Conference on 'Investment in human capital', Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Inauguration of SAE club, Kuthambakkam, 11 a.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: E-Week celebration, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Redhills Road, 2 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Inauguration of E-Week celebration, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: Inauguration of Entrepreneurial Bazaar, Egmore, 9 a.m.

M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Lecture on 'Power plant engineering', Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 10-30 a.m.

C.T.T.E. College for Women: 'Muthamizh Vizha', Sembium, 10 a.m.

Hiroshima Prefecture: Programme on 'Higher education and employment opportunities in Hiroshima, Japan', Vivekananda Auditorium, Anna University, 2-30 p.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Video discussion on 'Workplace violence', 148-K, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Lecture on 'Interaction between Astronomy, Physics and Mathematics', Plot H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Padur, 3-30 p.m.

Tamil Etymological Dictionary Project: Devaneya Paavanar lecture, C-48, Anna Nagar, 11 a.m.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, Premier of Bermuda Ewart Frederick Brown participates, ICAI Bhavan, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6 p.m.

Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: Talk on 'Thirukkural', by V.V. Natarajan, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

All India Drivers Progressive Association: Drivers Day celebration, Madras Centre Hall, 21, Dr. Thirumurthi Nagar Main Rd., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 9 feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madhavachariar, Astika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6-30 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.; Abhiramananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Villibharatham: K.Kalyanaraman, Sundaravinayakar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, 2nd St., Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Tiruvenkatam: V.Krishnamachariar, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Gnanamirtham: S.Gangadharan, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Indian Broadcasters Forum: National symposium of poets, Union Minister S.Jagathrakshakan participates, All India Radio, Kamarajar Salai, 5 p.m.

Directorate of Collegiate Education: Inauguration of add-on courses, Minister K.Ponmudy participates, Quaid-E-Millath Govt. College for Women, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Road Transport Workers HMS Federation: State conference, Minister K.N.Nehru participates, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 2 p.m.

Muslim Educational Foundation: Annual Day, Minister S.N.M.Ubayathullah participates, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.

Forum of Exnora Innovators Club of Virugambakkam and Saligramam: Launch of 'Canal Warriors initiative,' Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Chinmaya Nagar, Virugambakkam, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, U.S. Consul General Andrew T.Simkin participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.

Institution of Engineers: Talk on 'Hydrogen fuel –future prospects,' 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting on 'Recent developments in NBFC,' ICSI-SIRC House, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Lecture on 'Interaction between Astronomy, Physics and Mathematics,' Plot H1, SIPCOT IT Park, Padur, 3-30 p.m.

National Entrepreneurship Network: Entrepreneurship week observation, Chinmaya Heritage Hall, Chetpet, 10 a.m.; and DG Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam, 3 p.m.

Chevalier T.Thomas Elizabeth College for Women: Discussion on journalism and sensationalism, Perambur, 2 p.m.

Loyola College: Conference on 'Investment in human capital,' Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

SMOT School of Business: Lecture, Perungudi, 9 a.m.

MEASI Institute of management: Seminar on strategies to overcome economic recession, Royapettah, 10 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: E-week celebrations, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of ISTE Student Chapter, New Perungalathur, 2-30 p.m.

Vaishnav College for Women: 'Vaish Comfest,' Chromepet, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Business plan formation programme, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Guru Nanak College: Lecture, Velachery, 9-30 a.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Inauguration of Entrepreneurship week celebrations, Vepery High Rd., 10-30 a.m.

Nandini Consultancy Centre: Programme on 'Integrated herbal management,' 54, 1st Main Rd., Thirumalai Nagar Annexe, Perungudi, 10 a.m.

TAAMS: 10th anniversary day celebrations, Chennai Corporation Community Hall, Harrington Rd., 5-30 p.m.

Indian Education Trust: Annual day of Sri Sankara SSS. and Sri Sankara Vidyashramam Matric. HSS., The Music Academy, 5-30 p.m.

Dr.B.M.Sundaravadanan Primary and Matric. HSS.: Annual day, Shenoy Nagar, 5 p.m.

YMCA: Pattimanram, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St.Bede's Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 10 Feb 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Madhavachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6-30 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, 2nd St., Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Dravida Vedam: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Tattuva Pragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Tattva Bodha: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11-30 a.m.

Maneesha Panchakam: A. N. Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Mayon Perumai: K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Sundara Vinayagar Temple, New Colony 5th Main Rd., Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.

Paduka Sahasram: Madhava Chari, University Centenary Building, Chepauk, 3 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Culture

Organising Committee: Launch of S. Vijayalakshmi's book 'S. Rajam and his contribution to Karnatic music', President of The Music Academy N. Murali participates, TAG Centre, TTK Rd., Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Paalam Publications: Launch of Arvind Appadourai's publication 'Thiru Neela Sathir' and inauguration of Sandrine Dupuy's photography exhibition 'Reflections and impressions', Madras Terrace House, 15, Sri Puram, 2nd St., Royapettah, 6 p.m.

Shanmukhapriya: Inauguration of Madhuradhwani Isai Vizha, Swamy's Hall, Sandhya Mansions, 236, R.K.Mutt Rd., Mandaveli, 6 p.m.

Sankara Bhaktha Jana Sabha Trust: Release of book 'Divya Darshan of Sri Kanchi Mahaswami' by Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Department of Music, Queen Mary's College: Inauguration of international seminar on 'Compositions of Thiagaraja', Kamarajar Salai, 8-30 a.m.

General

Ulaga Thirukkural Peravai: Meeting, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi participates, Anna Arivalayam, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Directorate of Collegiate Education: Inauguration of add-on courses, Minister K. Ponmudy participates, Quaid-E-Millath Govt. College for Women, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.

IIT-Madras: Inauguration of Research and Development Session of Indian National Committee on Hydrology, ICSR auditorium, IIT-M, 10 a.m.

National Literacy Mission Authority and State Resource Centre for Adult and Continuing Education: Inauguration of training cum workshop on Saakshar Bharat, Principal Secretary School Education M. Kutralingam participates, Anna Institute of Management, 163/1, Kumaraswamy Raja Salai, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Talk on 'Searches for micro-life in Earth's atmosphere' by J. V. Narlikar, CIT Campus, Taramani, 5-30 p.m.

Indo Australian Chamber of Commerce: Talk on 'Australian financial services industry – surviving the downturn' by Rob Whitfield, Global Head, Westpac Institutional Bank, Sheraton Park Hotel, 5 p.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: Soiled notes exchange programme, Esplanade branch, 11-30 a.m.

All India Democratic Women's Association: Confidence building camp for women, 27, V.V.Koil St., Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Department of Commerce, Loyola College: Inauguration of national conference on 'The impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Indian economy', Nungambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

SMOT School of Business: Talk on 'Knowledge process outsourcing – emerging opportunities in IT BPO industry', Perungudi, 5-30 p.m.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science: State level symposium, Padur, 9 a.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: Seminar on 'Food safety', Egmore, 9-30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Inauguration of Computer Society of India student chapter, Kuthambakkam, 10 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Free eye camp, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K.Nagar, 9-30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Entrepreneurship Development Cell – 'My idea' programme, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Inauguration of E-week '10, Thandalam, 2 p.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Entrepreneurship week celebrations, Vepery High Rd., 9-30 a.m.

Dwaraka Doss Goverdhan Doss Vaishnav College and Lions Club of Anna Nagar (324A-1): Blood donation camp, Vallabha Charya Hall, Arumbakkam, 8-30 a.m.

Kamaraj Matriculation School: Annual day celebrations, Director of Matriculation Schools P.Mani participates, N.M.K. St., Ayanpuram, 4 p.m.

Kulapati Dr. S. Balakrishna Joshi Gurukulam Matriculation HSS.: Silver jubilee celebrations, V.V.Nagar, Kolathur, 4-30 p.m.

SBI Ladies Club: Annual day celebrations, SBI, 16, College Lane, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.

Gandhi Study Circle: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St.Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 11 feb 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: M.K. Venkataraman, Jyothi Apartments, 11-6, Rameswaram Rd., T. Nagar, 4 p.m.; Asuri Madhavachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.; B. Sundara Kumar, Siva Vishnu Temple, Natesa Nagar, Virugambakkam, 7 p.m.; Nagai Mukundhan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: L. Hemachandrudu, 2/20, Muthamizh Nagar, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, 109, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy temple, 10, 2nd St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Thevaram Tiruppugazh: Koti Lingam, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, New No 8, Old No 20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Tirumaliruncholai: P. Chakravartiacharya, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Pidari Mangaliamman Temple, Naduvakkarai, 6.30 p.m.

General

Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board: Foundation stone laying for multi-storied tenements and bus terminus, Deputy Chief Minister M. Stalin and Ministers K. Anbazhagan and Suba Thangavelan participate, Semmencherry-Nookampalayam Rd., Perumbakkam, 4 p.m.

Government General Hospital: Inauguration of international congress and workshop on emerging frontiers in diseases of esophagus, stomach and obesity, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Park Town, 4.30 p.m.

Balavidyalaya: National conference on 'Early intervention of deaf and hard of hearing challenges and achievements', Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Transportation Engineering Division and Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport Department of Civil Engineering, IIT-Madras: Indo-U.S. workshop on 'Emerging trends in Intelligent Transportation Systems,' IC&SR Auditorium, IIT-M, 8.30 a.m.

Department of Economics, University of Madras: Lecture series on 'Environment Economics, Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.

Stella Maris College: Interactive session with former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Cathedral Rd., 4.30 p.m.

Department of Communication, SRM Arts and Science College: Inauguration of photography and design exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 5 p.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: Symposium on 'Emerging trends in frontier disciplines of biotechnology,' Poonamallee-Tiruvallur High Rd., 9 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Seminar on networking, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 9 a.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Entrepreneurship Week, 96, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Workshop on 'Natural computing and image analysis using soft computing tools,' Poonamallee, Avadi Rd., 9 a.m.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Inter-collegiate literary meet, Padur, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Infosys campus connect road show, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

P.B. College of Engineering: Training programme on power system protection and control, Irungattukottai, 9 a.m.

Disney XD: 'XD Sportstacular challenge' 815, EVR Periyar Salai, Kola Perumal School St., Arumbakkam, 11 a.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Prize distribution of state level science talent search exam, T.S. Krishna Nagar, 10.50 a.m.

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan SSS.: Workshop on educational methods, materials and managements, 17 Thirumalai Rd., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Kumara Rani's Chettinad Vidyalaya: Annual Day, Chettinad Vidyashram, R.A.Puram, 5 p.m.

MCJ Special High School for the Hearing Impaired: Annual Day, 1175, School Rd., Anna Nagar West, 3.30 p.m.

Ozavaram: Valedictory of golden jubilee celebrations, P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Lecture, Periyar Thidal, 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 12 Feb

Religion

Ramayanam: Nagai Mukundan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.; B.Sundara Kumar, Siva Vishnu Temple, Natesa Nagar, Virugambakkam, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Abirami Andathi: A.M.Manickavelu, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Kumarasambhavam: N.Veezhinathan, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Koorathazhwar Vaibhavam: Kidambi Narayanan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Tiruvallikeni: P.Sthalasayanacharya, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Krishna Gana Sabha, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Mahasivarathiri: Jaggi Vasudev, Pachaiyappa College, Poonamallee High Rd., 6 p.m.; Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, 6 p.m.; Paramarthananda, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; Ragu Bai, Valleswarar Koil, South Mada St., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Faith and Spirituality: V.Mahadevan, Theosophical Society-Mylapore Lodge, Baliah Avenue, Luz, 6 p.m.

Buddha's Vipassana Meditation: K.Chandrasekaran, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Sandhya Padhipagam: Launch of publication, Discovery Book Palace, Mahaveer Complex, Munuswami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

INTACH-Chennai: Children's Film Festival, Sri Sivaswami Kalalaya SSS., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

General

Dignity Foundation: 'Dignity Donor Privilege Programme', Union Minister D.Napolean participates, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 4 p.m.

Madras Mylapore Ladies Circle: Inauguration of classrooms, Union Minister D.Napolean participates, Ramalinga Mission Middle School, 7/1, Gangappa St., Vadapalani, 10 a.m.

Indian Dental Association: Indian Dental Conference, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 12.15 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Government: Competition on graphic designing for students, Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi inaugurates through video-conferencing, College of Engineering, Guindy, 11 a.m.

Cardiac Care Centre, Sri Ramachandra University: Cardiology Population Research Programme-Release of Phase I and II results and Inauguration of Phase III, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin and Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participate, Porur, 11 a.m.

Balavidyalaya: Crystal jubilee, former President A.P.J.Abdul Kalam participates, College of Engineering, Guindy campus, 10.30 a.m.

Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine: Awareness programme on tobacco control, Hotel Savera, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of tree plantation scheme, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Corporation Playground, D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.

Indian Association of Medical and Pharmaceutical Virologists: Symposium on 'Effective Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Diseases', CLRI, Adyar, 9 a.m.

Dr.K.M.Cherian's Frontier Lifeline Hospital: Symposium on 'Recent Trends in Paediatric Nutrition', Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 1 p.m.

Lifeline Multi Speciality Hospital: Launch of public-private partnership programme, Upgraded Primary Health Centre, Medavakkam, 4.45 p.m.

Madras Management Association: All India Management Students' Convention on 'GenY@ind: Challenges for Young India', Centenary auditorium, University of Madras, Chepauk, 10 a.m.

People's Watch and Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation: Consultation on an 'Alternative police reforms draft framework to the Tamil Nadu State Police Bill 2008,' ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: Seminar on 'Recent trends in manufacturing', Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 9.30 a.m.

State Bank of India: Inauguration of new premises of Thirumangalam branch, 386, East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West Extn., Thirumangalam, 9.30 a.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan: National integration camp, Youth Hostel, Indra Nagar, Adyar, 11.45 a.m.

Social Service Trust: Programme on global warming, Thanthai Periyar HSS., Puzhuthivakkam, 10 a.m.

Sacred Heart College-Loyola College: Session on 'En-gendering epistemologies: Implications for feminist philosophising', Satya Nilayam, 201, Kalki Krishnamurthy Rd., Thiruvanmiyur, 9.30 a.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on empowerment of women depicted in modern Hindi fiction, Dept. of Hindi, 11 a.m.; S.Arokianathan speaks on 'Kalanthorum Mozhiunarvu', Dept. of Tamil Literature, Marina campus, 3 p.m.

IIT Madras: Visit of Bavarian Minister for Science Research and Arts, Wolsgang Heubisch, Adyar, Noon.

MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Seminar on Mathematics, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Chevalier T.Thomas Elizabeth College for Women: National symposium on Research Areas in Mathematics and Computer Applications, Sembium, 10 a.m.

SSS Jain College for Women: Leprosy awareness programme, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 2 p.m.

RKM Vivekananda College: G.N.Pandey speaks on 'Ethics in Management', Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Entrepreneurship week - 'India: Opportunities Within', Vepery, 10.30 a.m.

CPCL Polytechnic College: Convocation, Manali Express Highway, Manali, 3.30 p.m.

DRBCCC Hindu College: Seminar on 'Competency is the Core Dimension for Social Work Professionals', Pattabiram, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Entrepreneurship week, 11.30 a.m.; M.M.Jackson speaks on 'Non destructive testing', Thandalam, 1.30 p.m.

Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Hostel Day, Muthapudupet, Avadi-IAF, 6 p.m.

CSI Bishop Newbigin College of Education: Training programme on bio-diversity, 109, Dr.Radhakrishnan Rd., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Saveetha School of Management: Poster competition on entrepreneurship, Saveetha Dental College, Poonamallee High Rd., 10 a.m.

Mahalakshmi Women's College of Arts and Science: Tamizhpavai Mandram, Paruthipattu, 10.30 a.m.

Madras School of Social Work: Seminar on 'Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods', Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 9.30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Beach cleaning campaign, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, near Light House, Marina beach, 8 a.m.; Workshop on troubleshooting of electrical equipment and computer hardware, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Nazareth College of Arts and Science: AIDS awareness programme, Kannadapalayam, Avadi, 9.45 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Seminar on applications of open source technology, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.

Velammal Engineering College: National conference on 'Role of Cryptography in Defence', Surapet, 9.30 a.m.

B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Lecture on 'Entrepreneurial opportunities in the globalised market economy', Vandalur, 10 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Tamil Internet conference-School student competitions, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.

S.A.Engineering College: Workshop on recent trends in manufacturing technology, Veeraraghavapuram, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Roja Muthiah Research Library: Stephen Hughes speaks on 'Gramophone and Religious Practice in Colonial South India,' 3rd Cross Rd., Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramani, 5 p.m.

University Women's Association: International Women's Day, Queen Mary's College, Kamarajar Salai, 4 p.m.

Linc Pen and Plastics Ltd: 'Spellinc-inter school spelling competition,' Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 11 a.m.

Annual Day: Singaram Pillai Matric. HSS., Villivakkam, 3 p.m.; T.S.T.Rajah Girls' Matric. HSS, Kumbalamman Koil St., Tondiarpet, 3.30 p.m.; Sacred Heart's Nursery and Primary School, Thuraiyur Nadar Kalyana Mandapam, S.R.P.Koil St., Agaram, 4 p.m.; Vels Vidyashram, Pallavaram, 4 p.m.; The Grove School, Sivagami Pethachi auditorium, M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettiyar School, Luz Church Rd., 5 p.m.; Chettinad Vidyashram, R.A.Puram, 5 p.m.; Dr.Nalli Kuppuswami Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College, Korattur, 5.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Central and Rotaract Club of A.M.Jain College: Prize distribution, A.M.Jain College, Meenambakkam, 1 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI St.Peter's Church, Vyasarpadi and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 13 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; B.Sundara Kumar, Siva Vishnu Temple, Virugambakkam, 7 p.m.; Nagai Mukundhan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.; Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazar, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, II St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.; Damodara Dikshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, T.T.K.Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Koorathazhwar: Kidambi Narayanan, Sri Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.; K.B. Devarajan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Koil, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Sri Adhisankara's 'Sivananda Lahiri': Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sundarabahustavam: V. Srivatsankachari, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Satsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

'Pithru Karmaakkal Yaen': V.Rajagopala Ganapatigal, Sri Yagnyavalkyar Temple, Perumal Koil St., Old Pallavaram, 6.30 p.m.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M.K.Ramaswamy, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Yoga Vasistha: K.V.Seshadrinatha Sastrigal, P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Sahitya Akademi: Launch of publication, Hotel Savera, 6 p.m.

Music Forum: Workshop on 'Composers and compositions,' Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 9 a.m.

GENERAL

The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council: Presentation of annual Texprocil export awards, Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi participates, Taj Coromandel, 4.30 p.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: 'Adolescentia Festivus 2010', Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, German Hall, Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 8.55 a.m.

People's Watch: Consultation on need for reforms in prison administration in Tamil Nadu, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Organising Committee: Cavinkare Ability Awards 2010, Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Lady Andal School campus, Chetpet, 7 p.m.

The TS Srinivasan Centre for Clinical Neurosciences and Health Policy: Lecture, ITC Hotel Park Sheraton and Towers, 3.30 p.m.

Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust: Distribution of awards, Guru Nanak College, Velachery, 2.30 p.m.

Trust for Social Sensing: Workshop on 'Gender and protection of women from domestic violence Act 2005,' The Dr.Ambedkar Law University, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Computer Society of India: Lecture on 'e-governance in water management systems in Tamil Nadu,' CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: 4th annual R.M.Seshadri memorial lecture, Greenways Rd., 3 p.m.

Kamal Urdu Academy and Punjab Association: 60th all India Urdu mushaira, Gill Adarsh Auditorium, 46, V.M.St., Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Veeramaamunivar Tamil Sangam: Meeting, 37, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Periyar Library Readers' Circle: Lecture, Periyar Thidal, 6.30 p.m.

The Maharashtra Association: Annual cultural festival, Anantha Padmanabhaswami Temple, Adyar, 1.15 p.m.

Makkal Naeya Suyamariyadai Manram: Meeting, Deivanaeya Paavaanar Hall, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

The Children's Club Society: Founder's Day, T.R.V.Sastri Auditorium, V.M.St., Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Frontier Lifeline: Trends in Dietetics 2010, Comfort Inn Marina Towers, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore, 9 a.m.

The CFA Council: Seminar on 'General insurance in India-Overview and way forward,' IBS-Chennai, 7, Harini Towers, Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): Valedictory function of all India seminar on 'Recent trends in manufacturing,' 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 4 p.m.

Lalaji Memorial Omega International School: Annual day, Kamaraj Arangam, 9.30 a.m.

Kalgi Ranganathan Montford Matric.HSS.: Inauguration of Kalgi Astronomy Club, Director of Chandrayaan-I and II Mylswamy Annadurai participates, Anandavelu St., Perambur, 2 p.m.

Chettinad Vidyashram: 24th Annual Day, R.A.Puram, 5 p.m.

Smt.Krishna Moolchand Maheswari Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Annual Day, Thiruninravur, 5.30 p.m.

JHA Agarsen College: Job fair, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.

SSSS Jain College for Women: Value education programme, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Valedictory function of e-week celebrations, Thandalam, 11 a.m.

Meenakshi College for Women: Arcot Rd., 4.30 p.m.

Bambino School: Variety programme, The Music Academy, T.T.K.Rd., 5 p.m.

Gremaltes Hospital: Free cataract screening camp, Community development centre, 216, H-Block, Gandhi Nagar SCB Building, ICF, 9 a.m.

The Young Men's Indian Association: Lecture, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Indian Community Welfare Organisation: Valentines Day celebration for PLHIV, Prince Plaza, Basement, Egmore, 11 a.m.

The Art of Living: Meeting, Vidyodaya School Auditorium, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Saga Charitable Trust: 'Save a life give a life' programme, 70, 5th Avenue, Anna Nagar, 2 p.m.

CRESK: Awareness Day 2009-2010, Saidapet Varthagar Trust, Bazzar Rd., Saidapet, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Galaxy: Meeting, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, Mylapore, 1 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: 39th year educational project, KRS Auditorium,

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo Matric School, Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In  Chennai today -  15 Jan 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.; Nagai S. Mukundhan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Swami Parthasarathy, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.; Satyavratananda Saraswati, Shirdi Sai Hall, Shenoy Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damodara Dikshithar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m

Vinaikolgai: S. Kandasamy, Saiva Siddhantha Perumandram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

CULTURE

International Tamil Research Institute: Book launch and guest lecture, 10-30 a.m.; Second Avenue Rd., Taramani, 2 p.m.

GENERAL

Sukra Jewellery and CRY: Launch of 'Silver for a noble cause' programme, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali participate, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Chetpet, 6 p.m.

Transport Department: Launch of new buses and distribution of awards, Minister K.N. Nehru participates, Koyambedu CMBT, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free uniform sets, Chennai Corporation Girls HSS., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Southern Railway: 'Coach beauty and Loco beauty' contest, Chennai Central Railway Station, 11 a.m.

University of Cambridge and Madras Management Association: Seminar on 'Benchmarking language standards for recruiting and retaining the right talent', The Residency Towers, 6-30 p.m.

Madras Christian College: Lecture on 'Democracy and Governance' by former Governor of Orissa M.M. Rajendran, Tambaram, 11-30 a.m.

Anna University: Inauguration of workshop, IIT- Madras Director M.S. Ananth participates, College of Engg., Guindy, 10 a.m.

Sri Durga Devi Polytechnic College: Launch of NSS programme, Vadakku Nallur village, 10 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Lecture on 'Data base management systems', Panchetti, 9-30 a.m.

S.A. Engg. College: Lecture on 'Enterprise Java beans', Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu, 10 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engg. College: Lecture on 'Scholarship research opportunities and paid internship for students', Thandalam, 11-30 a.m.

D.B. Jain College: Lecture on 'Recent trends on income from capital gains and other sources', Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.

RMK Engg. College: Inter-Collegiate Cultural Meet 'Sameeksha 2010', R.S.M. Nagar, Kavarapettai, 10 a.m.

Bharathi Women's College: Inauguration of Fine Arts Club programme 'Saral 2010', Broadway, 10 a.m.

Sriram Engg. College: Seminar on 'Hardware networking', 11 a.m.; Youth Red Cross programme, Perumalpattu, 3 p.m.

Smot School of Business: Workshop on 'Personal and professional progress in Global economy', 7 & 8, II Cross St., Nehru Industrial Estate, Perungudi, 9 a.m.

Palaniappa Publishers: Founder's Day and Literary Meet, Film Chamber Auditorium, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, YWCA, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., Purasaiwalkam, 6-30 p.m.

Voice of Dalit Forum: Founder's Day, Devaneya Paavanar Library Hall, Anna Salai, 3-30 p.m.

Prajapitha Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Meeting, Q-96, III Avenue, Anna Nagar, 5-30 p.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 16 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundhan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Parthasarathy, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvaimozhi: K.B.Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apts., East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6.45 p.m.

Rahasyatrayasaram: Sowmyan, University of Madras, Chepauk, 11 a.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Jayanthi: Abiramananda and Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

CULTURE

Organising Committee: Inauguration of art exhibition 'Transparent', Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Madha Hospital: Inauguration, Ministers K.Anbazhagan and T.M.Anbarasan participate, Kovur, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Organisation: IQ booster programme for students, Padma Sarangapani Matric. HSS., Venkateswara Nagar Extn., Virugambakkam, 4 p.m.

Society of Petroleum Engineers: Workshop on hydrocarbon technology, Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering, Sriperumbudur, 9 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: Lecture on 'Challenges in Information Security,' 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: Lecture, CIT Campus, 2nd Main Rd., Taramani, 10.30 a.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on Globalisation and health, Chepauk, 10 a.m.

Quaide Milleth College for Men: Blood donation camp, Medavakkam, 9 a.m.

Bharathi Women's College: Cultural fest 'Saral 2010,' Broadway, 10 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on Corporate Expectation, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Jaya College Arts and Science: Scientific awareness programme, Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Seminar on 'Impact of frequency domain on communication,' West Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.

ECE Dept., MNM Jain Engineering College: Lecture on 'Embedded systems', Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.

St.Thomas College of Arts and Science: Valediction of annual activities of Students Peace Brigade, Koyambedu, 10.30 a.m.

Image College of Arts, Animation and Technology: Display of works by Digital Media students, Mylapore, 5 p.m.

DRBCCC Hindu College: Literary meet, Pattabiram, 4 p.m.

DDGD Vaishnav College: Inauguration of 'Syngergy' management fest, Arumbakkam, 9 a.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home: Annual day, P.S.Sivasami Salai, Mylapore, 3 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.

YMCA: Pattimanram, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; CSI Church, near OT bus stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravallur; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m. and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - 17th Feb  today

RELIGION
Ramayanam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6-30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Suddhananda, M.CT.M.Chidambaram Chettiyar Matric. HSS., Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.; Parthasarathy, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.; Damodara Dikshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Panchadasi: S.Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Tattva Bodha: Satyavratananda Saraswati, The Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Road, Mylapore, 11-30 a.m.

Maneesha Panchakam: A.N. Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V.Abhirama Sundaram, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Adhi Sankararum Jayendirarum: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Satsangam Hall, Pammal, 6-30 p.m.

Thondaradippodi Azhwaar Vaibhavam: K. B. Devarajan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Baktha Vijayam: Srikrishnadas, Gayatri Nagar Welfare Association, Hastinapuram, 7 p.m.

CULTURE
Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of publication, Srinivasa Sastri Arangam, Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL
MSSRF: Valedictory session of international conference on 'Biodiversity in relation to food and human security in a warming planet,' Union Minister Jairam Ramesh and Member of Parliament M.S. Swaminathan participate, Taramani, 3 p.m.

The Industrial Estate Manufacturer's Association: Meeting, Minister Pongalur N.Palanisamy participates, R.V.Tower, 10, GST Rd., Guindy, 11 a.m.

British Council: Lecture on 'Science and policy for climate change - what we should do now,' by Lord Julian Hunt, Emeritus Professor of Climate Modelling, Honorary Professor of Mathematics, University of Cambridge, IC & SR Auditorium, IIT, 4 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of shoes to Corporation school students, Corporation Primary School, Govindasamy St., MGR Nagar, 10 a.m.

Indian Institution of Plant Engineers: Technical lecture on 'Non-conventional energy,' IIPE House, 2C, Second Floor, J.P.Towers, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6-30 p.m.

University of Madras: Valedictory session of seminar on 'Globalisation and Health: Challenges and Responses,' Thanthai Periyar Hall, Centenary Buildings, 4-30 p.m.; Lecture, Department of Tamil Literature, Marina Campus, 11 a.m.

A.M.Jain College: 'Yuva Sangamam 10,' Meenambakkam, 2 p.m.

Bharathi Women's College: Fine arts festival, Prakasam Salai, Broadway, 10 a.m.

Dr.Chandran Devanesen Rural Community College: Convocation, Karanai Village, 5 p.m.

GKM College of Engineering and Technology: 'Cluster 2010' technical symposium, New Perungalathur, 9-15 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Soft skill training programme, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.

Madras Christian College: Seminar on 'New facets of evolutionary biology,' Tambaram, 9-30 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: 'NCPS 10' conference on communication technologies, Panchetti, 9 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Workshop on 'Real time embedded applications with extensive hands on experience,' Surapet, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on 'Database management,' Thandalam, 8-30 a.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: 'Fortezza 10' technical symposium, Aranvoyal Kuppam, 9 a.m.

SAMS College of Engineering and Technology: Technical Symposium-2010, Panapakkam, 9 a.m.

Sri Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on 'Emerging need for SAP in Business,' Tambaram, 11 a.m.

Sri Sai Ram Institute of Technology: Seminar on 'Assertive discipline using NLP,' West Tambaram, 2 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: NSS camp, Panchayat Union Elementary School, Aayakulathur village, Sriperumbudur, 11 a.m.

Corporation Girls HSS.: 41st Annual Day, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Saidapet, 3-30 p.m.

Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS.: Founder's Day, Arumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

V-Excel Educational Trust: Annual day, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5-30 p.m.

Sachika: Inauguration, Raj Complex, Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Gopalapuram, 11-15 a.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 6-45 p.m.

ICAI: Meeting, ICAI Bhavan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6-15 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St. Lourdes Church premises, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 18 feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: M. K. Venkataraman, Joythi Apts., 11-6, Rameswaram Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.; M. V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundhan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Parthasarathy, Kamarajar Memorial Hall, Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.; Ranganji, Tattvaloka Hall, Eldams Rd., 6-30 p.m.; Tejomayananda, Valliammal College, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, 109, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10-30 a.m.

Skandanin Namangal: M. R. Seshadri, 24, III St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Adi Sankara's Hanumath Pancharatnam: Shankara Dikshidhar, Bhaktha Anjaneyar Temple, Kottivakkam, 6-45 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Pidarimankaliamman Temple, Naduvakkarai, 6-30 p.m.

Falling In Love With Your Self: Suddhananda, M. CT. M. Chidambaram Chettiyar School, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore. 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Vaeman Pathipakkam: Launch of publications, YMCA auditorium, Esplanade, 4 p.m.

Kalanjiyam Trust: Launch of publication 'Thaimei 2,' Reserve Bank of India Quarters School, K.K.Nagar, 3 p.m

GENERAL

Chennai Corporation: Launch of developmental works, Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin participates, Panagal Park, 9 a.m.

Singaravelar Sinthanaikazhagam: Anniversary celebrations, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Paavanar auditorium, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

CHES and UNICEF: Workshop on 'Minimum standards of care,' Beach Park Club and Resort, 2/226, Chinnandikuppam Rd., Vettuvankeni, 9.30 a.m.

All India ONGC OBC and MOBC Employees Welfare Association: Distribution of ONGC CSR funds, Thalamuthu Natarajan Tower-1, Egmore, 4 p.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Discussion on 'Care and candour: making performance appraisals work', Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Rd., 5-30 p.m.

Nehru Nagar Madar Sangam: Inauguration of senior citizens' guest home annexe, 20, Hanumar Koil St., Nehru Nagar, Chromepet, 4 p.m.

Department of Biotechnology, IIT-M and Cancer Research and Relief Trust: 'Cancercon 2010' conference, IC & SR Auditorium, IIT-M, 9-30 a.m.

Dept. of Applied Geology, University of Madras: Workshop on 'Local climate and disaster resilience in Chennai', School of Chemical Sciences auditorium, Guindy Campus, 10-30 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Seminar on 'Green chemistry for greener environment', Surapet, 10 a.m.

Dept. of Computer Science, D.B. Jain College: Inter departmental technical talent hunt, Thoraipakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Dept. of Chemistry, Women's Christian College: Workshop on scientific writing and presentation, College Rd., 9-30 a.m.

Ethiraj College: Students national seminar, Egmore, 9-30 a.m.

Bharathi Women's College: Fine Arts festival, Prakasam Salai, Broadway, 10 a.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Conference on 'High performance computing', Veeraraghavapuram, Thiruverkadu, 9-30 a.m.

D.G. Vaishnav Evening College: Valedictory of Fusion 2010, Arumbakkam, 4-30 p.m.

GSS Jain College: Valedictory of NSS special camp, Vadaperumbakkam village, Puzhal Panchayat, 11 a.m.

Alagappa Schools: Annual Day, 49, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 5 p.m.

Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan: Valedictory, Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 11 a.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Lecture on 'Samaseer Kalvi', Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Eden: Meeting, Raja Muthiah Chettiar Boys HSS., Mandaveli, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep It Simple Group, St. Joseph High School, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, J.N. Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Selaiyur; CSI Church, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 19 Feb 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundhan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatam: P.M. Vijayaragava Sastrigal, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, New No. 8, Old No. 20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Gita: Tejomayananda, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Thirumazhisai Aazhvaar Vaibhavam: Srinidhi, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thayumanavar: D. Gnanasundaram, Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Naidatham: M. Vaithilingam, 4, Solapuram St., Thiruvanmiyur, 4 p.m.

Sivananda Lahari: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sankara Vijayam: Keeranur Ramamoorthy, Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Falling in Love with Your Self: Suddhananda, M.CT.M Chidambaram Chettiyar School, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Research Publishing: Launch of book 'Communities and Coastal Zone Management,' School of Chemical Sciences Auditorium, University of Madras, Guindy Campus, 5 p.m.

General

Anna University: 30th Convocation, Union Minister D. Purandeswari, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and State Minister K.Ponmudy participate, Vivekananda Auditorium, 3.30 p.m.

Marine Products Export Development Authority of India and Seafood Exporters Association of India: Inauguration of 'India-International Seafood Show 2010,' Union Ministers Anand Sharma and K.V. Thomas participate, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Schools Headmasters' Association and Spark Maha Learning: Launch of Headmasters handbook and presentation of awards, Union Minister G.K. Vasan participates, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.

Directorate of Public Libraries: Inauguration of computer centre for networking of libraries, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, LLA Building, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.

S.M.K. Fomra Institute of Technology: Inauguration of technical symposium 'Spiegazione '10,' Minister Poongothai participates, Thaiyur village, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board: Inauguration of new tenements, Minister Suba Thangavelan and Mayor M.Subramanian participate, Kotturpuram, 11 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Inauguration of Sanskrit seminar on 'Vedas and Sastras,' former judge of Supreme Court B.N. Srikrishna participates, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m.

REACH: Commemoration of 10 years of service and presentation of REACH-Lilly MDR-TB partnership award for excellence in TB reporting, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 3 p.m.

Indian Catholic Press Association and Department of Journalism, University of Madras: Conference on 'Climate change – media response', Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, 25, Rosary Church Rd., Santhome, 9 a.m.

The Madras Sanskrit College and S.S.V. Patasala: Dr.C.S. Krishnaswami Iyer endowment lecture, Mylapore, 2.55 p.m.

Young Women's Christian Association: Oratorical competition, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 2.15 p.m.

Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust: Presentation of best teacher award in economics for 2009, Presidency College, Noon.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on business etiquette, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.; Video discussion on 'The goal', SRM B-School, Vadapalani, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Launch of dissemination of environment, health and safety manual for national CTC phase-out programme, Hotel GRT Radisson, 10 a.m.

Madras University: Dept. of Tamil Literature, Endowment Lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.; Department of Applied Geology, valedictory of workshop on 'Local climate and disaster resilience,' School of Chemical Sciences auditorium, Guindy campus, 5 p.m.

Sathyabama University: Inauguration of Femfest '10, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9.30 a.m.

Dept. of Social Work, Madras Christian College: Annual festival Udhayam '10, Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.

Stella Maris College and Public Relations Society of India: Talk on 'Best practices in public relations', Cathedral Rd., 6.15 p.m.

M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of 'Swivel '10,' Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 8.30 a.m.

Saveetha School of Management: BL Club seminar on 'Micro finance as a tool for poverty alleviation', 162, Poonamallee High Rd., 10 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Talk on 'IP communications and administration', Thandalam, 2 p.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: Mock UN summit, Ethiraj Salai, 9.30 a.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Inter-collegiate computer/IT festival 'Brain Byte '10,' 96, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Inauguration of 'Energia '10,' Narayanasamy Nagar, 55, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

Bharathi College for Women: Muthamizh Vizha, Broadway, 10 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Embroidery workshop, Thiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Seminar on 'Management Employability Skills', Manimangalam, 10 a.m.

SMOT School of Business: Seminar on 'Market dynamics', Perungudi, 9 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: Launch of entrepreneurship development cell, Palanchur, 9.30 a.m.; Inauguration of ECE student chapter of Institution of Engineering, 11 a.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Conference on 'Recent advancements in communication technology', Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 9 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Conference on 'Mathematical modelling in global perspective', Surapet, 9.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Talk on 'Website development process', Perumalpattu, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on 'Trend in CAD/CAM/CAE tools,' Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 12.30 p.m.

St. John's Academy: Annual Day, Palanjur, 5.30 p.m.

Dharmamurthi Rao Bahadur Calavala Cunnan Chetty's HSS.: Founder's day celebrations, Perambur, 4.30 p.m.

Valliammal Matriculation HSS.: Valedictory function, 1st Main Rd., Anna Nagar East, 1.30 p.m.

Jawahar Vidyalaya Kindergarten School: Annual day celebrations, 36, 4th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 10 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Talk on 'Chemical Hazards Control Strategies', 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Chennai Events Aart: Garden expo 'My Green Home', Valluvar Kottam, 11 a.m.

Scholastic India: Storytelling night, Landmark, Citi Centre, Radhakrishnan Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Surabharati Samiti: Meeting, Dr. Alagappa MHSS., 49 Gangadhareswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, near Police Station, Chinthadripet; Assembly of God's Church, 100 Ft Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Ponammallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 20 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Tejomayananda, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Saptha Kaadhai: K.B. Devarajan, Sri Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.

Radha Kalyanam: Pozhichalur Muralidhas, Venkateswara Marriage Hall, Madambakkam Main Rd., 3 p.m.

Sri Bhaktha Vijayam: B. Bhaskarachar, Aasthika Samajam, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Sri Ramanujar Perumai: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Sri Ardhanareeswarar Temple, 4th Main Rd., Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Falling in love with Your Self: Suddhananda, M.CT.M.Chidambaram Chettiyar School, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Agamudayar Kalvi Valarchi Sangam and Agam Kalvi Arakattalai: Launch of publications, Member of Parliament T.K.S.Elangovan participates, Pasumpon Thevar Thirumana Mandapam, 100, Habibulla Rd., North Usman Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya: Sudha Seshayyan speaks on `Pattukoru Pulavan', P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

FICCI: Conference-cum-exhibition on healthcare, Union Minister S.Gandhiselvan participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridian, 10 a.m.

N.T.Vanamamalai Associates and Indian Association of Lawyers, Tamil Nadu Chapter: Inauguration of N.T.V. Memorial lecture and launch of publication, Madras High Court judges R.Regupathi, T.Sundanthiram and K.N.Basha participate, Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 10.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Mahila Congress: International Women's Day and 125th Foundation day celebration of Indian National Congress, AICC General Secretary Mohsina Kidwai, All India Mahila Congress President Prabha Thakur, TNCC President K.V. Thangabalu, Member of Parliament Jayanthi Natarajan and Congress Legislature Party Leader D. Sudarsanam participate, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Kerala Union of Working Journalists, Tamil Nadu unit and Government of Kerala: Centenary of the exile of Swadeshabhimani Ramakrishna Pillai, Kerala Minister M.Vijayakumar participates, Asan Memorial SSS., Anderson Rd., Egmore, 5.30 p.m.

Nakshatra Foods Pvt Ltd: Inauguration of Melange multi-cuisine restaurant, Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participates, Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

MCC and USIEF: Workshop on `Creating Green Campuses: A Comprehensive Approach', US Consul General Andrew T.Simkin participates, Tambaram, 9 a.m.

TTDC: Inauguration of snack outlet, Chief Secretary K.S.Sripathi participates, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, 9.30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of health camps for women, Corporation Middle School, 22 A, Dharmapuram Main Rd., Gangapuram, T.Nagar, 8 a.m.

The Indian Stammering Association, Chennai Chapter: Meeting, YWCA International Guest House, Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.

PROMPT: Inauguration of South India Property Fair 2010, Rani Meyyammai Hall, Egmore, 11.30 a.m.

LIBA: Conference on Corporate Governance – The Way Forward, Hotel Green Park, 9.30 a.m.

Panimalar Engineering College: Inauguration of conference on 'Advanced Computing and Networking,' Bangalore Trunk Rd., Poonamallee, 9 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Young Innovators – 2010, Chennai-Kolkata High Rd., Panchetty, 11 a.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: Orientation programme for volunteers of YRC-RRC, St.Mary's Nagar, Thiruninravur, 8.30 a.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: Inauguration of Centre for Foreign Languages, Aranvoyalkuppam, Tiruvallur, 2 p.m.

MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Inter-school city-level competition for junior wing cadets of NCC, Nungambakkam, 8.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: NSS Special camp, Perumalpattu, Tiruvallur, 11 a.m.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women: College day, Audiappa Naicken St., Parry's, 4 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Blood donation camp, CTH Rd., Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.; Lecture on `Financial planning and investment management', 2 p.m.

Seetha Kingston House Matriculation HSS.: Alumni meeting, 768, Purasawalkam High Rd., 3 p.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Creation of scientific awareness in rural areas, Pakkam Village, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Selaiyur Hall Old Boys' Association: Get together, Madras Christian College, Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Sri Karpavalli Matriculation School: Annual day, Bala Mandir German Hall, Prakasam St., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

St.John's English School and Junior College: Annual day, 2nd Cross St., Besant Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Dr. Mangalam High School, Primary School and Sivananda Saraswathi Matriculation School: Annual day, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.

Brilliant Matriculation HSS.: Annual day, 2nd St., Kannan Nagar, Madipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Meeting, Kasuva Village, Pakkam post, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

St.John's International Residential School: Annual day, Nazarathpet post, Palanjur, 5.30 p.m.

National Matriculation HSS.: Convocation ceremony of Kindergarten children, Nehru Salai, St.Thomas Mount, 2 p.m.

Kumara Rani's Chettinad Vidyalaya: Sishu Utsav, Chettinad House, R.A. Puram, 8.45 a.m.

Vidhya Matric HSS.: Silver jubilee celebrations, Jalladampet, Medavakkam, 5.30 p.m.

The Shakti Resource Centre: Screening of `Tales of the Night Fairies' documentary film, 42-A, 1st Floor, 5th Avenue, Besant Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

MMA and NIQR: Meeting, NIQR, 69, Nungambakkam High Rd., 2.30 p.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants, Chennai: Talk on `GST – preface and brief analysis', Madras Hire Purchase Association Hall, Golden Complex, 4th Floor, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6.15 p.m.

The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute: Ambika Kameshwar delivers Dr.S.S.Janaki Commemoration Endowment lecture on `Natyabhinaya: Art of Communication', Thiru Vi Ka Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamizh Peravai: Talk on Manimeghalai by K.Sambandanar, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Talk on `Impact of TV serials' by G.R.Ravichandran, P.S.HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Chromepet New Colony Residents Welfare Association: Meeting, 16th Cross St., New Colony, Chromepet, 4 p.m.

Gremaltes Hospital and HelpAge India: Free cataract screening camp for senior citizens, Mary Immaculate School, 62, Halls Rd., Kilpauk, 9 a.m.

Deiva Thamizh Sangam Trust: Prizes distribution function, Perambur Annadhana Samajam, 3, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 3 p.m.

Thiru Vi Ka Panimadram: Meeting, Prakasam Complex, Subba St., West Mambalam, 5 p.m.

Chemmozhi Ilakkiya Seeravai and Pannaattu Islamiya Ilakiya Kazhagam: Meeting, Hotel President, 9.30 a.m.

Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Talk on `Psychic healing' by A.Venkattraman, Alagappa School, G.K.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Senior Citizens Welfare Association – West Chromepet: Meeting, Smt.Lakshmiammal Memorial Matric HSS., New Colony, Chromepet, 4 p.m.

SSI Development Society and St.John Ambulance: Launch of programme on Safe industrial estate, Industrial Estate bus stand, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 4.30 p.m.

Edu – Employment Services and Maharishi Vidya Mandir Group of Schools: Seminar on `how to shape intelligent students', Maharishi Vidya Mandir SSS., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Pavaleru Thamizh Kalam: Meeting, Thamaraiammaiyar Hall, Medavakkam, 4 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, 1.30 p.m.

Leo Club of Park Town: 'Handipark 2010', YMCA Ground Nandanam, 8.30 a.m.

T.Nagar Dr.Narasimhan II Street Civic Exnora: Discussion on civic problems, 8, Dr. Narasimham II St., B-12, Pratigna Apartments, 3rd floor, T.Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

The South West Chennai Bharat Scouts and Guides: Distribution of prizes, Ashoka Park, Government Girls HSS., Ashok Nagar, 3.45 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St.Andrews Church, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today -22 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Tejomayananda, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar East, 7 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy temple, Gopalapuram 2nd St., 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeya Sapthaham: Narayan, Ayyappan Temple, Anna Nagar, 7-30 a.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K.B. Devarajan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Pattinathar: P. Venkatesan, Kothandaramar Temple, Old Washermenpet, 6-30 p.m.

Nama Sankeerthanam: Tanjore Thyagarajan and S. Janakiraman, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

Nalvar Naanmanimalai: S. Gangadharan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K.Rd., Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Dessin School of Arts: Art exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, 170, Greams Rd., 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Guild of Service Home for the Handicapped Children and V. Kavitha Nair Memorial Trust: Meeting, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, D-1775, School Road, Anna Nagar West, 2-30 p.m.

Department of Atomic Energy: IBSA Nanotechnology meeting, Hotel Chariot Beach Resort, Mamallapuram, 9 a.m.

Triplicane Cultural Academy and Kasturi Srinivasan Library: Lecture on 'Great Depression 1930 and global meltdown 2008' by Sitharam Gurumurthi, member, State Planning Commission, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Centre for Water Resources, Anna University: Inauguration of training programme for engineers of water resources department of PWD, Guindy, 9-30 a.m.

Chennai (South) District Commerce Institutes' Association: Award function, P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Central Board for Workers Education: Meeting, Lucas TVS, Padi, 9-45 a.m.

The Society of Auditors: Talk on 'Issues under Sec.195 of the Income Tax Act 1961', 4 (180), Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5-45 p.m.

IIT-Madras, Polaris Software and IndusInd Bank: Launch of intellect privacy internet banking security card, IC &SR Auditorium, IIT-M, 11-30 a.m.

SIRC-ICWAI: Launch of green initiative, 4, Monteith Lane, Egmore, 3 p.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: 'UVETA 10' symposium, Aranvoyalkuppam, 9-30 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: 'AVIOR '10' symposium, 9 a.m.

LIBA and University of Dayton: Finals of Mindful Leadership 2010, Nungambakkam, 1-30 p.m.

DG Vaishnav College: Inauguration of inter-collegiate cultural festival, Arumbakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on 'Fuel cell', Thandalam, 11 a.m.

Loyola Prolife Forum: Inauguration of 'Be an organ donor', Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on 'PIIP and SQL', Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.

Guru Nanak College: Inauguration of Physics Association, Velachery, 10-30 a.m.

Vani Vidyalaya Senior Secondary and Junior College: Annual day, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K. Nagar, 5 p.m.

State Bank of India: Inauguration of new facilities, P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Giants Group and Vatsalyam: Science Day, Corporation HSS., M.G.R. Nagar, 9-30 a.m.

Apoorva Women's Association: Annual Day, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 5-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 23rd

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Tejomayananda, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, 2nd St., Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K.B. Devarajan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: T. V. Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Sivamum Appayya Dikshitarum: R.Thiagarajan, Chakkariammal Koil, Kalakshetra Rd., Thiruvanmiyur, 6 p.m.

Nama Sankeerthanam: K.S.Harihara Subramanian, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Culture
Government Museum: Inauguration of exhibition 'Expressions in stones', Egmore, 4-30 p.m.

Artworld: Olaf Van Cleef's painting exhibition, French Consul-General Pierre Fournier participates, 1/12, Ganeshpuram, 3rd St., Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

General
The Bharat Scouts & Guides Tamil Nadu: Distribution of Rajyapuraskar certificates, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Minister Thangam Thennarasu participate, Raj Bhavan, 5-30 p.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board: Inauguration of work on desalination plant, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin participates, East Coast Rd., Nemmeli, 9 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Counselling workshop for class X students of Corporation schools, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Valluvar Kottam, 4 p.m.

Integral Coach Factory: Exhibition on CFL bulbs, Integral Club, Pilkington Rd., Perambur, 4 p.m.

Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research: Seminar on 'Social health in Europe and India', Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Government Arts College for Men and C.P.R. Foundation: Seminar on Climate Change, Nandanam, 10 a.m.

The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers: Talk on 'Telecom transmission revolution' by A.Sugumaran, Divisional Engineer, BSNL Chennai Telephone, 97A, Peters Rd., Gopalapuram, 6 p.m.

M.T.S. Academy – Rainbow HRD NGO: Competitions on environment issues, P.S. High School (North), Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on 'Management accountant course', Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 2-30 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Talk on 'Gasoline direct injection engines', Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Sai Ram Engineering College: Talk on 'Steel in construction', West Tambaram, 2 p.m.

Department of Business Administration, Asan Memorial College: Inauguration of inter-collegiate meet 'Enthuzaa '10', Velachery-Tambaram Rd., Jaladampet, 10 a.m.

Jaya Polytechnic College: Tree plantation programme, Corporation Middle School, Uzhaipalar Nagar, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Vallalar Vizha, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Topper shield distribution, Velammal Gardens, T.S.Krishna Nagar, West Mogappair, 8-30 a.m.

Avatara Mahotsava Committee: Platinum jubilee celebrations of Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Mayor of Adelaide Michael Harbison speaks, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7-30 p.m.

Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Samithi: Meeting, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m

YMCA: Pattimanram, Esplanade Auditorium, 223, N.S.C.Bose Rd., 6 p.m.

Alpha Mind Power: Workshop on 'Subconscious mind', Hotel Aadithya, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; CSI Church, near OT bus stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravallur; and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m. and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 24Feb

RELIGION
Upanishad: Goda Venkateswara Sastri, Astika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Venu Gopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeya Sapthaham: Bhagavathasri Narayanji, Ayyappa Seva Samajam, Anna Nagar Ayyappa Temple, 6.30 a.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K. B. Devarajan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhirama Sundaram, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Tattva Bodha: Satyavratananda Saraswati, The Andhra Mahila Sabha, Mylapore, 11.30 a.m.

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Vaibhavam Sapthaham Harikatha: R. Aravamudachariar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, Raja Annamalaipuram, 7 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Dravida Vedam: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

GENERAL
FPAI: Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin participates, AVM Rajeswari Thirumana Mandapam, R.K. Salai, 6 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Training programme on seismic risk evaluation of buildings using rapid visual screening technique for Corporation engineers, Ripon Building, 10 a.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Lecture on 'Telangana Struggle,' 79, Second Main Rd., Adyar, 3.30 p.m.

Central Excise: Central Excise Day celebrations, 26/1, Nungambakkam High Rd., 4 p.m.

IACC: Presentation of the IACC-Sanmar Indo-US Business Cooperation Award, Taj Coromandel, 5 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: National Science Day celebrations 2010, Gandhimandapam Rd., 11 a.m.

Biozone Research Technologies: Seminar on life science career and research, Triple Helix Hall, CLRI, 10 a.m.

Saraswati Kendra Learning Centre for Children: Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, 179, Luz Church Rd., 5 p.m.

Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matric HSS.: Annual day, Youth Hostel, Second Avenue, Indira Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

Madras University: Lecture, Department of Tamil Literature, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.

SRM University: International conference on nanoscience and nanotechnology, 10.15 a.m.

DDG Vaishnav College: Literary meeting, Arumbakkam, 10.15 a.m.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Pragati-2010, Teynampet, 9 a.m.

Tagore College of Arts and Science: Eleventh college day, Chromepet, 3 p.m.

Valliammal College for Women: National seminar on 'Current innovations and future trends in life sciences,' 9.30 a.m.

Mahalakshmi Women's College of Arts and Science: Seminar, Paruthipattu, 11 a.m.

Thiruthangal Nadar College: College Day, Selavayal, 10 a.m.

DB Jain College: Bharathiyar Vizha, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.; Technical session on 'J2EE Technologies,' 11 a.m.

Madras Management Association: Lecture, Hotel Deccan Plaza, Royapettah High Rd., 6 p.m.

Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras: Seminar on Coastal Security of India, Sea Farer's Club, Chennai Port Trust, 10 a.m.

Department of Indian History, University of Madras: Book review meeting, Thanthai Periyar Auditorium, Chepauk, 4 p.m.

Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science: Symposium on current research in Mathematics, Adyar, 9.30 a.m.

Stella Matutina College of Education: Seminar on 'Teaching redefined,' Ashok Nagar, 10 a.m.

Vinayaka Missions University Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Training programme on 'Linux Kernal Installation,' Paiyanoor, 10.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

Tagore Engineering College: Valedictory function of Entrepreneurship training programme, Vandalur, 11 a.m.

BKR College of Engineering and Technology: Lecture on communication skills, Tiruttani, 9 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Lecture, Perumalpattu, 9.30 a.m.

The Association of Technologists, Department of Chemical Engineering, A.C. Tech Campus, Anna University: Chemfluence 10, Guindy, 9 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Easwari Engineering College: Faculty development programme, Ramapuram, 8.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.

The Karur Vysya Bank: Opening of Palavakkam Branch, 1/180, Anna Salai, Palavakkam, 10 a.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.

ICAI: Meeting, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatanarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean group, St. Lourdes Church premises, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai -  Today 25 Feb

Religion
Ramayanam: M.K. Venkataraman, Jyothi Apartment, 11/6, Rameswaram Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Gita: L.Hemachandrudu, 2/20, Muthamizh Nagar, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Upanishad: Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagarathnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeya Sapthaham: Narayan, Ayyappa Temple, Anna Nagar, 7 a.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K.B.Devarajan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Krishna Vaibhavam: R.Aaravamudachariar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.

Ramanama Sankirtanam: Abhiramananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Arpudha Thiru Andadhi: K.Sivakumar, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Sakkiya Nayanar: Durai Namasivayam, Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Naduvankarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Panchadasi: K.Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extension, 10.30 a.m.

Kulasekarazhwar: Achuthiah, 57, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Culture
Hamsadhwani and Hanrag: 'Purandaradasar Aradhana', Youth Hostel, Second Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 6.15 p.m.

ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibition: Interior Exterior Expo, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.; Jewel Expo, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, noon.

General
ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibition and Alumni Association, School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University: Inauguration of 'Architech Construction Speciality Expo' and Architech Conclave, Minister K.Anbazhagan participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Launch of free blood sample collection system, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, Corporation playground, Basin Bridge Rd., Pulianthope, 4 p.m.

Regional Meteorological Centre, IMD: Seminar on Monsoon 2009, Nungambakkam, 2.30 p.m.

All India Scheduled Caste Yuvjan Samaj: State Conference, Kamarajar Hall, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting on Income Tax Act 1961, Cathedral Rd., 6.15 p.m.

E.S.I. Corporation: Lecture on healthy lifestyle, E.S.I.C. Hospital, K.K.Nagar, 11 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: Road Safety Lecture Series - 'Speed Control of Vehicles', Transportation Engineering Dept., Anna University, Guindy, 4.30 p.m.

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Project exhibition, West Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.

SRM University: 'Renescenca-10' College day, Vadapalani, 4 p.m.

Bhakthavatsalam Memorial College for Women: College Day, Korattur, 3 p.m.

S.A.Engineering College: National conference, Veeraraghavapuram, Poonamallee- Avadi Rd., 9 a.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Technical symposium, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 9 a.m.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Dr.KCG Verghese Memorial Film Festival, Padur, 9.30 a.m.

University of Madras: National seminar on 'Science, Technology and Law', Dept. of Legal Studies, 10 a.m.; Aravamudachariar delivers endowment lecture on Perumal Thirumozhi, Dept. of Vaishnavism, 11 a.m.; Valedictory of workshop on integrated water resource management, Dept. of Geography, Chepauk, 5.30 p.m.

Southern Institute of Art and Design: Art and Design Fair, 36, East Coast Rd., Muttukadu, 4 p.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Seminar on 'Transformation from Campus to Corporate', Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: National conference on 'The Role of Professional Managers in the Current Resurgence in India', Thandalam, 9 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: National Consumer Day, Vepery, 12.30 p.m.

AU TVS Centre for Quality Management: National conference, , Anna University, 9.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on bioprocess engineering, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.

DG Vaishnav College: National seminar in physical sciences, Arumbakkam, 9 a.m.

Madras Christian College: Seminar on Tamil language in Singapore, Dept. of Tamil Literature, Tambaram, 10.40 a.m.

Madras Sanskrit College- Savitriammal Oriental HSS.: Founder's day, Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Indo-American Association and Women's Christian College: Inter-collegiate debate on 'Responsibility for the future Indian higher education lies with the private sector', College Rd., 2.30 p.m.

Sitralai: Meeting, Devaneya Paavaanar Library, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

St.John Ambulance: Meeting on road safety, World University Service Centre, Mayor V.R.Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 5 p.m.

Pon Vidyashram: 'Jeevana Kaushalam' school project, Sapthagiri Nagar, Arcot Rd., Valasaravakkam, 10 a.m.

Annual Day: MGR Adarsh Matric. HSS., Kannadasan St., Mogappair East, 5 p.m.; New Prince Matric. HSS, Ullagaram, 5 p.m.

Sir. M.Ct.M.HSS.: Awareness programme on climate change, Purasawalkam, 10.30 a.m.

Sevalaya: Free veterinary camp, Pakkam, Thiruninravur, 8 a.m.

Vaithika Sri: Meeting, Ardhanareswarar Temple, 4th Main Rd., Nanganallur, 6.30 p.m.

Pammal Sankara Eye Hospital: Free eye camp, Ayappan Koil, Shanthi Nagar, Nandambakkam, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Golden Fort: Inauguration of reverse osmosis drinking water plant, Government Girls HSS., Sidco Nagar, Villivakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Periyar Library Readers' Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep It Simple Group, St.Joseph High School, Vepery High Rd., 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; C.S.I. Church, Ambattur OT; St.Sebastian Church, Post Box bus stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 26 Feb 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Sengalipuram Rama Dikshithar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: P.M.Vijayaragava Sastrigal, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Upanishad: Venkateswara Sastri, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Narayan, Sri Ayyappa Seva Samajam, Anna Nagar Ayyappa Temple, 7 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K.B. Devarajan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum: Easwar Prasad, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Krishna Vaibhavam Sapthaham: Kalyanapuram R.Aaravamudachariar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.

Nama Sankeerthana Vizha: Udayalur Kalyanaraman, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matric. HSS., 2, Kalamegham St., East Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

Pavalavaai Kanbenae: A.P.Kodhai Srinivasan, Ramar Sannidhi, Kutti Thambiran St., Pulianthope, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvarutpa: Kanaga Subramaniam, Kandakottam Library, Park Town, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Consulate General of Japan, ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI and the Japan Foundation: Inauguration of 'Ikebana in Chennai' exhibition, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 5.30 p.m.

ZAK Trade Fair and Exhibitors: Exhibition and seminar on wind energy, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.

Archer Business Solutions: Inauguration of Budget home property fair 2010, EM EL EM Hall, Mahalingapuram Main Rd., Nungambakkam, 11.30 a.m.

Ramana Sunritya Aalaya: 'Avane Vandaan,' multimedia presentation of Indian dance theatre by special children, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.15 p.m.

GENERAL

Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Dept.: Inauguration of National Handloom Expo-2010, Ministers K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran and Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participate, Co-optex complex, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 5.30 p.m.

Chennai Collectorate: Grievance day meeting for army personnel and their dependents, Collectorate, Rajaji Salai, 11 a.m.

CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre: Science Day, Taramani, 11.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Central and Jemi Foundation: Awareness programme on child literacy, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibition and Alumni Association, School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University: Architech Conclave-3, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.

Advertising Club Madras: Talk on 'Getting across in the new decade- a generalist's perspective' by R. Santhanam, Managing Director, Hindustan Motors Ltd, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Centre for Social Initiative and Management: 'Nurture Nature' seminar on environmental concerns, Balamandir German Hall, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

ABK-AOTS Dosokai: Seminar on 5S and TPM, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 9 a.m.

Zuari Furniture: Donation of computer tables and chairs for Govt. HSS., Kakkalur, 10 a.m.

E.S.I. Corporation: Lecture on 'Health education on childcare,' E.S.I.C. Hospital, K.K.Nagar, 11 a.m.

National Service Scheme- Directorate of Technical Education and CPCL Polytechnic College: Workshop on career guidance and soft skills development for NSS volunteers, CPCL Resort, Seethamal Rd., Alwarpet, 9 a.m.

Indian Institute of Technology-Madras: Interaction with project coordinators for Socially Relevant Projects, 3 p.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on 'Social consciousness and Jainism,' Chepauk, 10 a.m.; Seminar on 'Research implications for management applications,' Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.; Krishna Sanjeevi-Kannammal Natesan Memorial lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.

Government Arts College for Men: Tamil literary meet, Nandanam, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University: Inauguration of training programme for police personnel, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Madras School of Social Work: Seminar on 'Social entrepreneurship for community development,' Egmore, 9.30 a.m.

Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research: Lecture on 'Sociological theories of Bourdieu,' Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science: Dr.KCG Verghese Memorial film festival 'Impact 2K10,' Padur, 3.30 p.m.

Presidency College: National Science Day, Kamarajar Salai, 10 a.m.

Vels University: Awareness programme on cyber crime, Pallavaram, 1 p.m.

GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Cultural day, New Perungalathur, 9.30 a.m.

Saveetha University: Seminar on panoramas in nanobiotechnology, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Workshop on 'Recent developments in corporate law,' Thoraipakkam, 11.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Conference on 'Parallel and distributed systems,' Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: NSS programme, Manamai village, 3 p.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: 'Technospark '10' technical symposium, Arunvoyal Kuppam, 9.30 a.m.

Stella Maris College: NCC Day and Cadostar, Cathedral Rd. 11 a.m.

Pachaiyappa's College: Lecture on 'Philosophy through languages,' Poonamallee High Rd., 10 a.m.

B.S.Abdur Rahman University: Entrepreneurship awareness lecture, Vandalur, 10 a.m.

M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: IT symposium, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.

Aalim Muhammed Salegh Polytechnic College: NSS special camp, Palavedupettai, Ambattur, 10 a.m.

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Conference on 'Information and Software Engineering,' Paiyanoor, 10 a.m.

K.C.S. Kasi Nadar College of Arts and Science: College day, R.K.Nagar, 4.45 p.m.

Panimalar Engineering College: Blood donation camp, Poonamallee, 8.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Lecture on Software testing, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.

Annai Veilankanni's College: Inter-collegiate cultural 'Astral '10,' Saidapet, 9.30 a.m.

S.I.V.E.T. College and Rotary Club of Madras Pallava: Blood donation camp, Gowrivakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Chevalier T.Thomas Elizabeth College for Women: Silver jubilee College day, Sembium, 5.30 p.m.

Mahalashmi Women's College of Arts and Science: Commerce association meeting, Paruthipattu, 10 a.m.

Baalyaa Montessori School: Science exhibition and cultural show, Keelkattalai, 10 a.m.

St.Thomas Matric. School: Annual day, Avadi, 5.30 p.m.

St.John's Matric. HSS.: Silver jubilee celebration, Porur, 4 p.m.

Sir M.Ct.M. HSS.: Awareness programme on climate change, Purasawalkam, 10.30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Annual day, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Dignity Foundation: Meeting, Subramania Nagar, Kodambakkam, 5 p.m.

Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: Talk on Thiru.Vi.Ka., 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Talk on Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd., 4 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: Region 1 Meet, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Cosmopolitan: Meeting, 6, 1st St., Officers' Colony, Metha Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, near Police Station, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, 100 Ft Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill bus stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai -  Today 27 Feb

Religion

Ramayanam: Rama Dikshithar, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: N. Veezhinathan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Upanishad: Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: P.L. Balasubramanian, Aasthika Samajam, Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Venugopalaswamy Temple, Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Naalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Ashtasloki: Mathi Srinivasan, 19/9, Ramanujam St., Choolaimedu, 3.30 p.m.

Appaya Dikshtar's Atmarpana Stuti: C.L. Ramakrishnan, Athreya Satsang, Palavakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Kulasekara Azhwar Vaibhavam: K.B.Devarajan, Sath Sangha Sathanam, Pammal, 4.30 p.m.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditations: M.K. Ramaswami, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Sixteen Boons for Long Life: R. Shanthilal Nahar, Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge), Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Valluvan Veliyeettaham: Launch of publication, Madras High Court Judge V.Ramasubramanian participates, Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 5.30 p.m.

Madras Craft Foundation: Presentation of DakshinaChitra Virudhu 2010, Muttukadu, 4.30 p.m.

Global Institute of Gaming and Animation and Silver Salt Animation Festival: Film festival, Everonn House, 96-99, Industrial Estate, Perungudi, 10 a.m.

Kalaa Manjari: Exhibition of paintings, 6/12, I St., Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 9.15 a.m.

General

Madras Mahajana Sabha: 125th anniversary celebrations, Union Minister G.K.Vasan, Madras High Court Judge M.Chockalingam and The Hindu Managing Director N.Murali, participate, Hema Malini Kalyana Mandapam, Royapettah, 4.30 p.m.

Shriram Automall India: Launch of initiatives, Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy participates, Anna Arivalayam, 4.30 p.m.

National Safety Council, TN Chapter: Distribution of state-level safety awards 2007 and safety competitions 2008, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 6 p.m.

State Bank of India: SME Business Fair, 1st Cross Rd., AIEMA Technology Centre, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 10 a.m.

Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Workshop on Central Budget and the Finance Bill, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.

Deloitte: Seminar on 'Gaining insights - Budget Analysis 2010', Hotel Taj Coromandel, 10.30 a.m.

Rotaract Council 9 10: District Conference, Chettinad Vidhyashram, 10 a.m.

STeP-IN, Chennai Chapter: Meeting, Sterling Hall, Phoneix Haddows Club, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.

All India Tamil Writers' Association: Meeting, V.O.C. Nursery School, Patel Salai, Perambur, 6 p.m.

Adinath Jain Trust: Distribution of artificial limbs, 21, V.V.Koil St., 3 p.m.

Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute: Dr. P.S. Subrahmanya Sastri Centenary Endowment lecture, 84, Thiru Vi Ka Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Gremaltes Hospital and HelpAge India: Free cataract screening camp for senior citizens, Guild of Service, Harrington Rd., Vembuli Amman-SCB, Chetpet, 9 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya Matric. School, Sadasiva Nagar, Madipakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Talk on Thiruvilayadal Puranam by S. Paramasivam, Leo Matric. School, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Probus Club of Chennai: Meeting, Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Alwarpet, 9.15 a.m.

Kasthuriba Club: Anniversary, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 3 p.m.

University of Madras: Valedictory of seminar on 'Research implications for management applications', Room no. F-50, Centenary Bldg., Chepauk, 3 p.m.

Anna University TVS Centre for Quality Management and Students Quality Club: Inauguration of Q Quest 2010, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.

Madras School of Social Work: Seminar on entrepreneurship for community development, 32, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 9.30 a.m.

SRM University: Workshop on mobile hacking and information security, Kattankulathur, 9.30 a.m.

Vels University: Alumni meeting of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pallavaram, 10.30 a.m.

Valliammal College for Women: Annual Day, Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: The MOP Bazaar, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Jaya College of Paramedical Sciences: Free physiotherapy awareness and treatment camp, Seethachen Village, Tiruvallur, 9 a.m.

Madha Enginering College: Alumni meet, Kundrathur, 10 a.m.

The New College Institute of Objective Studies: Inauguration of seminar on 'Challenges of pluralism and the middle way of Islam', Royapettah, 10.30 a.m.

Gitam Institute of International Business: Seminar on international business courses, Hotel Priyadarshini Park, Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Vidhya Academy: Annual Day, Sokkanallur, Pattabiram Rd., 5 p.m.

Chettinad Vidyashram: Meeting to felicitate educationist Mrs.Y.G. Parthasarathy, Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 11 a.m.

Vael's Billabong High International School: Kangaroo Kids' cultural programme, Neelankarai, 5.30 p.m.

Vruksha Montessori School: Annual Project Day, 11/2, II Cross St., TTK Rd., Alwarpet, 9 a.m.

Samvit Sagar Trust: Meeting, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Senthamizh Virumbigal Mamanram: Vainava Tamil scholars festival, Devar Kalyana Mahal, Habibullah Rd., T. Nagar, 8 a.m.

Uyirmai Pathipakkam: Launch of awards in memory of writer Sujatha, Hotel New Woodlands, 6.30 p.m.

World Telugu Federation: Workshop on music therapy and chocolate making, Ankur Plaza, 113, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

Qarlan Hasana Charitable Trust: Opening of diagnostic laboratory, 53/23, Ellappan St., Pudupet, 9 a.m.

Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs and Young Men's Indian Association: Seminar on Union Budget, Mahalakshmi Temple Association auditorium, RA Puram, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, Mylapore, 1.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 1st March

RELIGION
Ramayanam: Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthy, Kalyana Ganapathy Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Aravindalochanan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Thirumal Perumai: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Sri Ganapathy National Middle School, Saidapet, 3 p.m.

Thirupallandu: Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Baktha Thukaram and Kabirdas Sindhanaigal: Pramila Gurumurthy, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6. 30 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.

Periyapuranam: A. Palaravoyan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvundhiyar: V. Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Mahabaktha Vijayam: Vittaldas, Pachaiyappa's College Grounds, P.H. Rd., 7 p.m.

GENERAL
Chennai Corporation: Launch of new buildings and park, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participate, Sirumalar School, G.N. Chetty Rd., 4 p.m.

Discussion on Union Budget 2010: ICSI, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.; ICAI, Union Minister V. Narayanaswamy participates, The Music Academy, 6 p.m.; ICWAI, 84 (68), Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6 p.m.; Prime Academy, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

India Post and TNEB: Launch of Electricity Bill payment facility at post offices, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Anna Nagar Post Office, 10 a.m.

Anna University and Saveetha Engineering College: Launch of State-level placement programme, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Madras University: Centre for Buddhist Studies, lecture on 'Dhamma for Everyone', Centenary Building, Chepauk, 2.30 p.m.; Dept. of Tamil Literature, Endowment Lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.

B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Inauguration of seminar-cum-exhibition, Vandalur, 2 p.m.

SRM University and Asian Society of Visualisation: Symposium on Visualisation, Kattankulathur, 10 a.m.

Vels University: Seminar on 'Welding awareness', Pallavaram, 2 p.m.

R.M.K. Engineering College: Conference on 'Research issues in computer science and engineering', Kavarapettai, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on 'Latest trends in CAD/CAM', Kuthambakkam, 9.45 a.m.

Loyola Institute of Social Science Training and Research: Workshop on 'Research Methodology', YD Hall, Nungambakkam, 1.30 p.m.

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Inauguration of inter-State youth exchange programme, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre: Medical camp for women, Bawa St., Alwarpet, 9 a.m.

Andhra Mahila Sabha and Mahila Vidyalaya: Annual day, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Ladies Special: Inauguration of Mahalir Maadham celebrations, Corporation Community Hall, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

Kilpauk Residents' Welfare Association: Launch of 'Clean Kilpauk campaign', George Nursing Home, III Cross St., Sylvan Lodge Colony, Kilpauk, 9 a.m.

World Thirukkural Peravai: Talk on 'Madurai, Kanchi and Thirukkural' by M. Ilango, Alagappa School, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 2 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Sengalipuram Rama Dikshithar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthy, Kalyana Ganapathy Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Aravindalochanan, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Thirupallandu: Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvaimozhi: K.B. Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apts., East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6.45 p.m.

Alli Kodutha Siva Anbu Kudumbam: Desa Mangaiarkarasi, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvundhiyar: V. Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Culture

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

General

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Valedictory of training programme for police personnel, Madras High Court judge G. Rajasuria participates, 5, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Salai, 5.15 p.m.

University of Madras: Department of Vaishnavism, Prof. Y.T. Thathachari Endowment Lecture, University Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, Lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.

Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Budget 2010-11 analysis, Greams Dugar, Vth floor, 149, Greams Rd., 5.30 p.m.

Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Symposium on Union Budget, 23, Third Cross St., West C.I.T. Nagar, Nandanam, 5 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Talk on Union Budget 2010, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Karunalaya Social Service Society and DE Combinatie Jeugdzorg: Launch of video interaction guidance, ICSA, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 3 p.m.

Dr. Ambedkar Academy: Meeting, Dr. A.Padmanabhan Mansion, L-73, Kavery Colony, 24th St., Anna Nagar East, 6.30 p.m.

D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College: Electronics exhibition cum competitions 'Electrofest 2010', Dharmamurthi Nagar, Pattabiram, 10 a.m.

Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory function of EEE Student's Association, GST Rd., Mamandur, 11 a.m.

SMOT School of Business: Talk on 'Forensic approach to white collar crimes', Perungudi, 11 a.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Seminar on 'Tamil graphic reformation', YMCA, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self Help Group, Community Service Centre premises, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matriculation School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I. Church, near O.T. bus stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya School, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St. Joseph Anglo India HSS., Vepery; Christ the King Church, Butt Medu, Peravallur; Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 3 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Sengalipuram Rama Dikshithar, Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; Keeranoor Ramamoorthy, Kalyana Ganapathi temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V.Abhirama Sundaram, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Maneesha Panchakam: A.N.Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Tattuvapragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agragaram Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Thiruvaimozhi Saaram: Krishnan, Kothandaramar temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam: M.K.Srinivasan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Yuktimalika: Srinivasa Tantry, 39, Sunkuvar St., Triplicane, 6 p.m.

Alli Kodutha Siva Anbu Kudumbam: Desa Mangaiyarkarasi, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Culture

C.P. Art Centre: Inauguration of annual women's craft mela, 1, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 10.30 a.m.

Hachette India and Landmark: Launch of publication 'Delhi Durbar', Landmark-Apex Plaza, Nungambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

General

MSME-Development Institute and AIEMA: Sensitisation programme on WTO, 65/1, GST Rd., Guindy 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free school bags, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Corporation Primary School, Sharma Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Celebration of Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin's birthday as 'Ezhuchi Naal', Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

Department of Management Studies, University of Madras: Guest lecture on 'Turning the jobless tide to recovery', Chepauk, 11 a.m.

MIDS: Talk on 'Poetics, Politics and Spirituality of Resistance', Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3 p.m.

The Tamil Chamber of Commerce: Meeting on 'Budget 2010', Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 6.45 p.m.

SIRC-ICAI: Meeting, Rani Seethai, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.

MMA: Meeting, MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Literature Department, University of Madras: Lecture , Chepauk, 3 p.m.

S.I.E.T. Group of Educational Institutions: Meeting to felicitate chairman of Southern India Education Trust Moosa Raza, Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women, 56, K.B.Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Guest lecture, Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 11 a.m.

Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory of ECE students' association, G.S.T. Rd., 11 a.m.

Vels University: Achievers conclave, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.

City Youths Union: Meeting, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6.30 p.m.

G4S Security Services: 'Happy Day', VGP Golden Beach, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Esplanade: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St. Lourdes Church premises, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 4 Mar 2010

MUSIC DANCE DRAMA

Aanmajothi in Association with Sri Krishna Sweets and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Sangeetha Kalanidhi Smt. D.K. Pattammal – 91st Birth Anniversary Commemoration – 8 - 12 March 2010, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Concerts by Kum. K. Gaya thri, Ms. Shobana Ramesh, Ms. Subhashree Thanikachalam, Ms. S. Sowmya, Smt. Geetha Rajsekar, Ms. Lavanya Ananth, Smt. Lalitha Siva kumar, Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan. March 12 Smt. D.K. Pattammal Birudhu to Shri Vijay Siva by Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali. All are Welcome. Donor pass for first few rows. Call: 91766 80520, 91766 67857.

Brahma Gana Sabha

Today 7 p.m. at Rani Seethai Hall. SATTAM YAAR PAKKAM – Tamil Play by Mali. Ph: 94444 44767.

Hamsadhwani – 97909 09567

Today Festival Dedicated to D. K. Pattammal. 6-15 p.m. GEETHA RAJA Vocal with Dr. M. Narmadha, Kallidaikuruchi Sivakumar, Papanasam Sethuraman at Youth Hostel, II Avenue, Indiranagar, Adyar. Tickets Rs. 100, 50.

Indian Council for Cultural Relation

Presents a Folk Dance Programme by MAORI Dance Theatre Group from New Zealand on 12 March 2010 at 6-30 p.m. at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Dr. Nalli Gana Vihar, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Road, T.Nagar, Chennai-600017. Entry by Invi tation available at ICCR, 7/4, First Cross Road, Karpagam Garden, Adyar, Chennai-20 during working hours. Ph: 24460767.

Nayaki (Regd.) Ph: 24475492

Today 6-15 p.m. at Abirami Chidambaram Hall, River View Road, Kotturpuram: O.S. THYAGARAJAN — Vocal; S.P. Ananthapadmana bhan — Violin; Chennai S. Thyagarajan — Mridangam; Co-Sponsors: INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK, PPN POWER GENERATING CO. LTD, Admission Rs. 100/- and Rs. 50.

NSTSS, 15th St., Nanganallur

6-30 p.m. Vocal — CHITRAMBARI & PARTY.

Sri Thiagaraja Sangeetha Vidwath Samajam, Mylapore, 24982270

Today Panchami 6-30 p.m. Vocal Concert by SRI SEATTLE RAMAN with Sri Villivakkam Raghuraman & Sri Manakkal Sriram. All are Welcome.

miscellaneous

Tattvaloka, 76 Eldams Road, Teynampet, Chennai-18. (Telephone: 24328124)

Vedantic Lecture on "MEANS TO SELF-REALISATION BASED ON UPADESA SARAM-SAD DARSHAN" by SWAMI BHOOMANANDA TIRTHA, Narayanashrama Tapovanam, Thrissur, Kerala. 6-00 p.m., Tattvaloka Auditorium, March 4, 2010. All are Welcome.

Tiruvaimozhi Saaram

By Velukkudi Sri U. Ve. KRISHNAN SWAMY at Sri Kothandaramar Temple, near Madley Subway, West Mambalam at 7-00 p.m. from 3rd to 7th March, 2010. All are Welcome. Contact 9444151811.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 6 March 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Rama Dikshithar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthi, Kubera Ganapathy Temple, Civil Aviation Colony, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Thyagaraja Sarma, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Gita: A.Venkateswara Rao, Aasthika Samajam, Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.; Aravindalochanan, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matric. HSS., East Tambaram, 6.45 p.m.

Shri Krishna Vaibhavam: Dhamal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi Seshadri, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Naalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Unmaivillakkam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Yoga: Rajmani Tigunait, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 4 p.m.

Thillai Devaram: K.Sundaramurthy, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agragaram Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Tiruvaimozhi Saaram: Velukkudi Krishnan, Sri Kothandaramar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Markandeya Puranam: Vijayeendracharya, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Yoga Vasistha: Mani Dravid, P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Madras Photographic Society: Slide show on 'Nature and wildlife photography,' Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matric HSS., Anna Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

British Council: Photo Exhibition, 737, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

SALIS: Release function of SALIS Journals, 107, ICSA, Pantheon Rd, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Tamil Heritage Group: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Indian Maritime University: Ground breaking ceremony, Union Minister G.K.Vasan participates, Semmancheri, 10.30 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Annual Day, Union Minister D.Napoleon participates, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Mining Engineers Association of India: Colloquium on 'The modern trends in mineral exploration and survey,' Kudal Hall, College of Engineering, Anna University, 10.35 a.m.

Indian Institute of Materials Management: Lecture on 'Central budget 2010,' Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.30 p.m.

University of Madras: Department of Tamil Literature, seminar, Marina Campus, 9.30 a.m.; Department of Psychology, UGC national seminar on 'Psychosocial impact of economic meltdown on business organisations and employees,' Chepauk campus, 10.30 a.m.; Department of Criminology, Training programme on 'Economic crimes,' Madras High Court Judge P.Jyothimani participates, Chepauk, 4.45 P.M.

Institute of Economic Education: Lecture on 'Lessons from the great recession,' IMAGE conference Hall I, MRC Nagar, 6 p.m.

Indian Society of Colposcopy and cervical Pathology: National conference, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 10.15 a.m.

ICAI: CPE seminar on Union Budget 2010, Hotel Savera, 8.45 a.m.

Shri Andal Alagar College of Engineering: Valedictory function of students association, Mamandur, 11 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Lecture, Panchetti, 2.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Charitable Trust: Sports meet for the disabled, Sports Development Authority Grounds, EVR Periyar Main Road, 9.30 a.m.

Career Launcher: 'Tycoons' city finals of all India leadership hunt, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, noon.

Madras Management Association: Lecture, Natesan Institute of Cooperative Management, Anna Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Sri V.Krishnaswami Iyer Sanskrit Education Trust: Visit of Badari Sankaracharya Krishnanandatheertha, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Sakambari Women's Group: Womens day celebrations, 52, 28th Cross St., Indira Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

Vael's Billabong High International School: 'Dances Across the World,' Injambakkam, 5.30 p.m.

M.M.Nursery and Primary School: Annual Day, N.M.K.St., Ayanavaram, 5 p.m.

Kalamandir Matric HSS.: K.G.Graduation, 32, Chakrapani St., West Mambalam, 8.50 a.m.

Bharathi Vidyalaya SSS.: Bharathi Science Expo-2010, Perumbakkam, 9.15 a.m.

Loyola College: Graduation Day, Madras High Court Judge M.M.Sundresh participates, 4 p.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Lecture, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Valedictory function of High School, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 2.15 p.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Programme on creating scientific awareness for farmers, Pakkam Panchayat, 10 a.m.

T.S.Srinivasan Polytechnic College: Discussion on Union Budget 2010, Vanagaram, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

Panimalar Engineering College: National conference on management, Poonamallee, 8.15 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Workshop on 'Mobile systems,' Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Annual Day, Velammal Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Bharath University: Mega job fair, Selaiyur, 9.30 a.m.

MOP Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of management education program, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies: Seminar on 'Recent trends in retailing – Indian scenario', Tambaram, 11 a.m.

Organising Committee: First Arivukkalanjiyam award competitions for women, Madras High Court Judge K.Suguna participates, Queen Mary's College, 9.30 a.m.

Prajnya: Intercollegiate quiz on 'Women in South Asia,' P.S.HSS., Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: First aid training programme, Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.

State Bank of India: Donation of wheelchairs and tricycles, 116, Poonamallee High Rd., 9 a.m.

SSI Development Society: Programme on 'Bomb threat and emergency procedures', Koyambedu Bus Terminus, 4.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar: Eye donation awareness programme, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, 5, Vidyodaya 2nd St., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Elite: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, Mylapore, 1.30 p.m.

The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture, Alagappa Matric School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Organising Committee: Seminar on 'consumer awareness,' Laxmathi Towers, Padmanabha St., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Intellectuals' Forum: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.

Nandini Voice for the Deprived: Round table discussions for visually impaired students, 54, First Main Rd., Thirumalai Nagar Annexe, Perungudi, 10.30 a.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church, Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 10 March 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Raghuveera Bhattacharya, Rajagopal Swamy Temple, Bhajanai Koil St., Ramapuram, 6 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Ananthapadmanabhachar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Thyagaraja Sarma, Gangaikondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damodara Deekshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 6.45 p.m.

Maneesha Panchakam: A.N.Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V.Abhiramasundaram, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 20, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Unmai Vilakkam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Tattvapragasam: V.Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Tattvabodha: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11.30 a.m.

Mahaperiyaval Mahimai: Ganesa Sarma, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Dravida Vedam: Venu.Raza Narayanan, Sri Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashradhananda, Vivekananda Illam, Kamarajar Salai, 7 p.m.

Satsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

Panchadasi: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1 {+s} {+t} Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Reserve Bank Staff College: Inter-University debate competition, Teynampet, 10 a.m.; Meeting, RBI Executive Director Deepak Mohanty participates, 4 p.m.

Indian Science Congress Association – Chennai Chapter: Meeting, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 3.30 p.m.

Loyola College: Workshop on 'Soft skills to empower differently abled,' Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.

SSI Development Society: International Women's Day celebrations, Valliammal College for Women, Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.

EEPC India: Buyer-seller meet, Hotel Taj Connemara, 9.30 a.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Talk on 'Resolving clinical challenges,' MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.

Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Madras: Media and society seminar series, Chepauk campus, 10 a.m.

SRM Institute of Management: Cultural festival 'Jallosh 2010,' Kattankulathur, 2.30 p.m.

Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Technical symposium, Kazhipattur, 9 a.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Meeting, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science: Management meet 'Munafasa 2010,' Sholinganallur, 10 a.m.

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Seminar on 'Software Testing,' West Tambaram, 10 a.m.; Workshop on yoga, 2 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: 'Infractionz 2010,' Thiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.

Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: International Women's Day celebrations, Avadi, 9.30 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Campus interview, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Chellammal Women's College: Muthamizh Vizha, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Technical symposium 'Amextra,' Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.

Vels University – School of Management Studies: Talk on Budget, Pallavaram, 10 a.m.

R.M.Jain Vidyashram Group of Schools: Meeting to felicitate educationist Mrs.Y.G.Parthasarathy, V.M.Nagar, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and High Court Legal Committee: International Women's Day celebrations, Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women, Vepery High Rd., 9 a.m.

Ilakiya Vaanam: Literary meet, Madras High Court, 5 p.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St. Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 11 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: R.B.V.S. Manian, Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, II St., Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.; Raghuveera Battachariar, Rajagopalaswami Temple, Bajanai Koil St., Ramapuram, Nandambakkam, 7 p.m.; M. Viswanathan, 24, III St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.

Bhagavata Sapthaham: Anantha Padmanabachariar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: L. Hemachandrudu, 2/20, Muthamizh Nagar, Aynavaram, 3-30 p.m.

Manduka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswathi, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., 11 a.m.; Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Damodara Dikshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A. Puram, 6-45 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, 20, CP Ramaswamy St., Abhiramapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10-30 a.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Naduvakkarai, 6-30 p.m.

Maha Periyaval Mahimai: Ganesa Sarma, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Atma Sadhanai: Nochur Venkatraman, Varasidhi Vinayakar Pravachana Mandapam, Hindu Colony, Nanganallur, 6-30 p.m.

General

Probus Club of Chennai: International Women's Day, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Russian Centre of Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 3-30 p.m.

Media Arts and Science College: Inauguration, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Neelankarai, 10 a.m.

Arunodhaya: Inauguration of exhibition, Ministers Geetha Jeevan and K.P.P. Sami participate, Thanga Maligai Mandapam, Toll Gate, Royapuram, 11-30 a.m.

Medical Research Foundation: Handing over of diplomas to students of LIBA's 'Executive Diploma in Healthcare Management' programme, The Hindu Editor-in-chief N. Ram participates, 18, College Rd., 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of revolving funds to SHGs, Sir Pitti Thyagarayar auditorium, G.N. Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

World Kidney Day: Jerusalem College of Engineering, Pallikkaranai, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Nephrology, Sri Ramachandra University, screening of Corporation school students, Bawa St., Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

YRG Care: Inauguration of The Family Health Centre, VHS, Taramani, 11 a.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India) Tamil Nadu State Centre: Meeting, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Syndicate Bank: Inauguration of branch, Sriperumbudur, 11 a.m.

World Vision, New Hope and Erikarai Magalir Munnetra Sangam: International Women's Day, Ambedkar Nagar III St., Velachery, 4 p.m.

University of Madras: School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences', Dept. of Geology, conference on 'Natural hazard and climate change', Guindy campus, 9-30 a.m.; Dept. of Ancient History and Archaeology, seminar on 'Recent archaeological researches in south India', Centenary building, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Tamil Literature, Pudumaipithan Centenary Memorial Trust lecture, Marina campus, 3 p.m.; Ramanuja Divyajna Endowment lecture, Management Studies Dept. auditorium, Chepauk campus, 3-30 p.m.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: International Women's Day celebration, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Madras Veterinary College: College Day, Vepery, 4-30 p.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Iskra '10, Maduravoyal, 10-30 a.m.

Sri Sai Ram Engineering College: Technical symposium 'Odyssius Maximus,' Tambaram, 9-30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Innovative project I-Quest '10', Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Chellammal Women's College: Swarakrithi cultural fete, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Thangavelu College of Science and Management: Fedoraa '10, Karapakkam, 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Indo Singapore Educational Exchange programme, West Mogappair, 3 p.m.

PSBB and EduSports: Interactive session on sports education, T.P. Rd., T.Nagar, 1-15 p.m.

Everwin Matric. HSS.: Annual Day, S.J. Avenue, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

Nehru Middle School: Inauguration of science exhibition, 24, Mathiazhagan St., Nehru Nagar, Velachery, 9-30 a.m.

Y's Men's Club and KCG College of Technology: Blood donation camp, Karapakkam, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, J.N. Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 12 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: S. Raghuveeran, Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Bajanai Koil St., Ramapuram, 6 p.m.; R.B.V.S. Manian, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, II Street, Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: P. M. Vijayaragavan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, New No. 8, Old No. 20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.; Ananntha Padmanabhachariar, Vani Mahal, T .Nagar, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13 {+t} {+h} Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Upanishad: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13 {+t} {+h} Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damodara Dikshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A. Puram, 6-45 p.m.

Pradhana Satakam: V. Veeraraghavachari, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1 {+s} {+t} Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Pesum Ammai: Sarada Nambi Arraron, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Abirami Andathi: M. A. Manikavelu, Sri Balasubramaniam Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Rd., Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Faith and Belief: G. Gopalan, Mylapore Lodge – Theosophical Society, 17 B, Baliah Avenue, Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

General

Department of Economics, University of Madras: Seminar on 'Global recession: Where India goes?', Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Centenary Building, Chepauk campus, 10 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, Endowment lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.; Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany: Conference on 'Advances in plant pathology', Chemical Science Auditorium, Guindy Campus, 4 p.m.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science: College Day, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Padur, Kelambakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of dental clinics, Ward-116 office, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Indian Pharmaceutical Association and Commonwealth Pharmacists Association: Conference and workshop on 'Stability testing for global submission', Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, 10 a.m.

Science City: Valedictory function of awareness programme on stem cell, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

Air Passengers Association of India: Anniversary celebrations, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 6 p.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Talk on 'Alcoholism as an inhibiting factor to development', 79, 2 {+n} {+d} Main Rd., Adyar, 3-30 p.m.

Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture: Seminar, Kattur village, Minjur Union, Ponneri taluk, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on 'Transactional analysis for empowerment', Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.; K. Eswaran Endowment Memorial lecture on entrepreneurship, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6 p.m.

Department of Sports Psychology and Sociology Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University: Seminar on social aspects of sports in Indian context, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 4 p.m.

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology: Inauguration of technical symposium 'Kaagadam Maitrah', Thaiyur, Kelambakkam, 9 a.m.

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Conference, Thandalam, 9-30 a.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: College day celebrations, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 4 p.m.

Sir Theagaraya College: Annual day, T.H. Rd., Old Washermenpet, 10 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Inter-collegiate technical meet 'Jain techno meet '10', Thoraipakkam, 8-30 a.m.

Eswari Engineering College: Conference 'VCan '10', Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Seminar on 'Introduction to micro electro mechanical systems', Kuthambakkam, 9 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Launch of marketing club, Chennai-Kolkata High Rd., Panchetti, Tiruvallur district, 8-30 a.m.

Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Technical symposium 'Techno Kratz', Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kazhipattur, 9 a.m.

Department of Computer Applications, Sriram Engineering College: Technical symposium 'Techsparx '10', Perumalpattu, 9-30 a.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Valedictory function of 'Student Cabinet', Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.

Department of Electrical and Electronics, GKM College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, G.K.M. Nagar, Perungalathur, 9 a.m.

Guru Nanak College: Blood donation camp, Sri Sathya Sai Old Age Home, Nanmangalam, 10 a.m.

Asan Memorial College of Engineering and Technology: Annual Day, Asan Nagar, Chengalpattu, 10 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Technical symposium 'Yantra Shastra '10', Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sakthi Engineering College: Technical symposium 'E-Zephyr', St. Mary's Nagar, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.

D.G. Vaishnav College: Talk on significance of yoga, Arumbakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Chellammal Women's College: Cultural fete 2009-10, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Yamaha Safe Riding Science: Traffic awareness programme, Valliamai Engineering College, SRM University Campus, Kattankulathur, 2 p.m.

Thiruthangal Nadar College: Blood donation camp, Selavayal, 9 a.m.

Kinder Nest: Annual day 'Showcase '10', Anna Nagar BSNL Staff Quarters, 11 {+t} {+h} Main Rd., 5 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4 {+t} {+h} Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, near GRT Hotel, T. Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, near Police Station, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stand, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 18 March 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Kurichi Srinarayana, 23, Sankarapuram, 3rd St., Choolaimedu, 3.30 p.m.; Madhavachariar, Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Sri Ramar St., Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.; Rajahamsam, Andalammal Madam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.30 p.m.; Hari, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; R.B.V.S. Manian, Venugopalaswamy temple, 10, II St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.; V.Rajagopalan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.; Madhivaanan, Sundaravinayagar Temple, Jai Nagar, Arumbakkam, 6.45 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; Sundararama Dikshithar, 3rd South Praharam St., Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.; K.B.Devarajan, 81, Patel Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Koil, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.; B.Sundarakumar, Sri Ram Samaj, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Gita: L.Hemachandradu, 2, Muthamizh Nagar, Aynavaram, 3.30 p.m.; Sruthy Chaitanya, Kanniammam Temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6.45 p.m.; Sriramkrishnananda, Perambur Ananda Samajam, 3, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6.45 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, 109, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13 {+t} {+h} Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabachariar, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Shanmatham: Kousalya Sivakumar, Raja Rajeswari Cultural Academy, 5, 16th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Tirumandiram: T.V.Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Maharathi Karna: C.L.Ramakrishnan, 8, II Cross St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jeerajan, 146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Dravida Vedam: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Periyapuranam: Durai Namasivayam, Pidarimangaliamman Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

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

GENERAL

Samsung India and Smile Foundation: Inauguration of 'Smile Twin e-learning centre,' Minister T.M.Anbarasan participates, All Women and Rural Development Society, 7, Ramanujar Town, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.

Indian Meteorological Department: Seminar on Doppler radar and weather surveillance, Shailesh Nayak, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences participates, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Pallikaranai, 10 a.m.

Asian College of Journalism: Robert Jensen, professor in the School of Journalism, University of Texas, delivers the first Lawrence Dana Pinkham Memorial lecture on 'Journalism in Collapse: New story telling and a new story,' M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation auditorium, Taramani, 5.30 p.m.

Chennai Police: Opening of Kotturpuram Police Station, Commissioner of Police T.Rajendran participates, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Kotturpuram, 10 a.m.

Centre for Law, Policy and Human Rights Studies, IIT-Madras: Photo exhibition and meeting, Adyar, 5.30 p.m.

HelpAge India: Seminar on 'Content development for value education on age care,' Hotel Breeze, 10 a.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Talk on 'Agro-capital and local foodgrains economy in northern Tamil Nadu,' Adyar, 11.30 a.m.

Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting on 'Issues related to e-filing of forms,' 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Samskrta Academy Madras: 'Vajra Mahotsavam' – completion of 80 years, Madras Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar, Taramani, 10.30 a.m.

Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: Lecture on 'Global economic crisis,' Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6 p.m.; Video discussion on 'Between you and me: Solving the conflict,' Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Rd., 6 p.m.

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India: Programme on energy efficiency, CLRI, Adyar, 5.30 p.m.

SRM University: Seminar on 'Recent trends in communication engineering,' Vadapalani, 9 a.m.

Department of Polymer Technology, B.S.Abdur Rahman University: Conference on 'Frontiers in polymer nano materials,' Vandalur, 9.30 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: College Day, Manimangalam, 10 a.m.

Apollo Engineering College: 'Gestone,' symposium, Chettipedu, 9.15 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Isai Tamil Vizha, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.; Lecture on Entrepreneurial opportunities, 10.30 a.m.

Sahitya Akademi and Ethiraj College for Women: Conference on 'Trajectories of Indian consciousness,' Egmore, 9.30 a.m.

S.S.S.S. Jain College for Women: Distribution of certificates to students of add-on courses, T.Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Arignar Anna Institute of Science and Technology and Institute of Management Studies: College Day, Pennalur, 5.30 p.m.

S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College for Women: College Day, Chromepet, 4.30 p.m.

D.G.Vaishnav College: Tamil literary fest, Arumbakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Talk on 'Personality traits and leadership skills,' Minjur, 10 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: 'Incartnate' cultural fest, Karapakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Department of IT, Meenakshi College of Engineering: 'Silex '10' workshop and cultural fest, West K.K.Nagar, 9 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Mathematics symposium, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 9.15 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: NSS special medical camp, Government Hospital, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.

Madras Christian Council of Social Service: Women's Day celebration, St.George's Anglo Indian HSS., Shenoy Nagar, 3 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Talk, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it Simple Group, St.Joseph High School premises, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand Ambattur; St.Sebastian Church, Post Box bus stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today march 19th

Religion

Ramayanam: Kurichi Srinarayana, Vedantha Sabha, 23/8, Sankarapuram 3rd St., Choolaimedu, 3.30 p.m.; Madhavachariar, Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Ramar St., Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.; R.B.V.S.Manian, Venugopalaswamy Temple, 2nd St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.; Hari, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; V.Rajagopalan, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.; K.B.Devarajan, 81/124, Patel Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; B.Sundarakumar, Ayodhya Aswamedha Maha Mandapam, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.; Sriramakrishnananda, Perambur Ananda Samajam, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6.45 p.m.; Sruthy Chaitanya, Kanniamman Temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6.45 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, PSSB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Ramanavami: Bala Ramani, Sundara Vinayagar Sevarthigal Sangam, Jai Nagar, Arumbakkam, 6 p.m.; Kousalya Sivakumar, Raja Rajeswari Cultural Academy, 16th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.; Sundararama Dikshithar, Sankara Madam, South Pragaram St., Tiruvottiyur, 7 p.m.

Culture

Penguin Books India and Madras Book Club: Launch of R.Kannan's book 'Anna - The Life and Times of C.N.Annadurai', Union Minister Shashi Tharoor participates, Hotel Savera, 4 p.m.

Nadajyothi Sri Muthuswamy Dikshithar Foundation: Launch of publication 'Dikshithar Kritis on Mahalakshmi', Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Kalavagini: Drama festival, The Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Oliver Rd., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

General

C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation: Silver jubilee of Saraswathi Kendra Learning Centre for Children, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor participates, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 6.15 p.m.

The Mylapore Academy: Unveiling of former President R.Venkataraman's portrait, Member of Parliament M.A.M. Ramaswamy and The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, Sringeri Jagatguru Pravachana Mandiram, Sringeri Mutt Rd., R.A.Puram, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and HDFC Bank: Mega Lok Adalat, Madras High Court judges Elipe Dharma Rao and M.Jeyapaul participate, Madras High Court campus, 9.30 a.m.

Southern Railway: Presentation of Environment Management System certificate, New Coach Repair Shed, Carriage and Wagon Workshop, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.

Madras Diabetes Research Foundation and University of Alabama, Birmingham: International seminar on 'Prevention and control of non-communicable diseases,' Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 4 p.m.

Advertising Club Madras: Tamizh Advertising awards function, Sir Mutha Venkata Subba Rao Concert Hall, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.30 p.m.

Frontier Lifeline and Dr.K.M.Cherian Heart Foundation: Inauguration of post graduate update in Clinical Cardiology, Ticel Bio Park, Taramani, 8.30 a.m.

Exnora Green Pammal: Launch of publication 'Inspiring Progress-Nursing Climate Change- a report on performance analysis on solid waste management techniques, Hotel New Woodlands, 4.30 p.m.

Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Meeting, Hindustan Chamber of Commerce, Greams Dugar, Greams Rd., Thousand Lights, 6 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Discussion on 'The Professional Manager', SRM University, Vadapalani, 4.30 p.m.

Anna University: Electrofocus'10-intercollegiate technical symposium, MIT campus, Chromepet, 9 a.m.; Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering, workshop on smart and secure environment, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.

University of Madras: Presentation on 'Indian Cinema and National Identity,' Dept. of Journalism and Communication, Chepauk, 10 a.m.; Dept. of Saiva Siddhantham, R.Kuppusamy speaks on Vallalarum Periyapuranamum, Chepauk, 11 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Conference on computational intelligence, Surapet, 8.30 a.m.; Conference on 'VLSI and Image processing', 9.15 a.m.

Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Chembarambakkam, 9 a.m.

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Training programme on role of youth in climate change and globalisation, Sriperumbudur, 9.30 a.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: National symposium, Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.

Dept. of Management Studies, Sriram Engineering College: Symposium, Perumalpattu, 10 a.m.

SRR Engineering College: Graduation Day, Padur, 8.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on Nano particles in cancer therapy, Thandalam, 10.30 a.m.

Stella Maris College: College Day, Cathedral Rd., 5.30 p.m.

S.A.Engineering College: Lecture on 'Dotnet', Poonamallee-Avadi Rd., Veeraraghavapuram, 2 p.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: National conference on recent trends in electrical drives and control, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Technical symposium, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Annual Day, Jaladampet, 4.30 p.m.

Surabharathi Samiti: Sanskrit Meeting, Dr.Alagappa Matric. HSS., G.K. St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Swami Vivekananda Social Service Centre: Distribution of dictionaries to students, C. Abdul Hakeem Hindu Muslim School, 110/229, Angappa Naicken Street, GT., 2 p.m.

CADD Centre: Programme on structural design and analysis, Hotel Breeze, 6.30 p.m.

Annual Day: Satheesh Balaji Matric. School and Satheesh Balaji Nursery and Primary School, Madhanangkuppam, 5.30 p.m.; S.V.T.Middle School, Kamaraj Nagar, Avadi, 5.30 p.m.

Bas Events and Trade Fairs: 'Arogyam'- Natural health care exhibition, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.

Y's Men's Club of Mylapore: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: S.K.Santhamoorthy speaks on Mahatma Gandhi, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam: Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI Peter's Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 20 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: T.R. Rajaram, Sri Ram Samaj, 47, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 a.m.; Kurichi Srinarayana, Vedantha Sabha, 23/8, Sankarapuram, 3rd St., Choolaimedu, 3.30 p.m.; Madhavacharyar, Shri Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Sri Ramar St., Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.; Rajahamsam, Sri Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.30 p.m.; R.B.V.S. Manian, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 10, IInd St., Gopalapuram, 6.30 p.m.; Hariji, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.; V. Rajagopala Ganapadigal, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, New No. 8, Old No. 20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Koil, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.; Sundararama Dikshitar, Sri Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Santh Prakaram St., Tiruvottiyur, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.

Gita: Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.; Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Sruthy Chaitanya, Sri Kanniamman Temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6.45 p.m.; Sriramakrishnananda, Perambur Ananda Samajam, 3, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6.45 p.m.; Kousalya Sivakumar, Raja Rajeswari Cultural Academy, 16th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Manavala Mamunigal Vaibhavam: Srinidhi, Sita Devi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, Kalamegam St., East Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.

Azhwargalin Perumai: K.B. Devarajan, Gangai Kondan Mandapam, Triplicane, 7.15 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Mahaveer: J.R. Pughazhenthi, Theosophical Society, Algappa School, G.K. Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Bhakti Neri Siruthondar: Sudha Seshaiyyan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Nama Sangeerthanam: Kalyanarama Bhagavathar, Sri Vignahara Ganapathy Sath Sangam, C.R.R. Puram, L&T Colony, Virugambakkam, 7.30 p.m.

Culture

Casa De La India Teamworks Films, New Delhi and Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation: Inauguration of Spanish film festival, South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, Anna Salai, 6.15 p.m.

Alliance Francaise of Madras, Asian College of Journalism, MGR Government Film and Television Institute and Mindscreen Institute: Inauguration of 'Festival L'Indiscrete', Asian College of Journalism, Taramani, 2 p.m.

RASA: Fund raiser concert, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Dakshinachitra Art Gallery: Exhibition of paintings and drawings, Muttukudu, East Coast Rd., 10 a.m.

General

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and Department of Social Welfare: Workshop on law of adoption for Principal District Judges, Minister P. Geetha Jeevan and Madras High Court Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale participates, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Sri Bharati Tirtha Trust: Prize distribution function, Member of Parliament M.S. Swaminathan participates, MSSRF, Taramani, 10 a.m.

Kalki Sadasivam Memorial Trust: Former Governor of West Bengal Gopalkrishna Gandhi delivers annual lecture on 'The Pedestrian – Citizen, Society and State', Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

SFI: Meeting, Madras High Court Judge V. Ramasubramanian, inaugurates, Nayak Bhavan, GT., 10.30 a.m.

Loyola College: 85th college day celebrations, Madras High Court Judge C.T.Selvam, participates, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College: Graduation day, Madras High Court Judge S. Rajeswaran participates, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 11 a.m.

Arignar Anna Group of Institutions: 6th convocation function, Madras High Court Judge K.Venkataraman participates, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.

Post-Graduate and Research Department of History, Pachaiyappa's College: Seminar on 'Colonial Madras: The City and its History', N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu participates, Poonamallee High Rd., 9.45 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Valedictory of conference on 'Recent trends in electrical drives and control,' Thandalam, 2 p.m.

Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Conference on 'Preferment in Mechanical Engineering', Chembarambakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Shrimathi Devkunvar Nanalal Bhatt Vaishnav College for Women: Valedictory function of college union, Chromepet, 3 p.m.

GK Shetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College: Annual day celebrations, CTH Rd., Ambattur, 5.30 p.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Workshop on 'Data analysis using SPSS', Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 9.30 a.m.; Inauguration of free coaching for MCA entrance, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Graduation day, Manimangalam, 2 p.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Workshop on memory techniques and study skills, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 2 p.m.

Kings Engineering College: Annual day, Irungattukottai, Sriperumbudur, 3 p.m.

LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Technical symposium, Tiruttani taluk, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.

SMK Fomra Institute of Technology: Graduation day, Thaiyur Village, Kelambakkam, 3 p.m.

Sindhi College: Cultural fest, Numbal, 9 a.m.

Sai Ram Engineering College: Cultural day celebrations, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 10.35 a.m.

Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Madras: Valedictory function of seminar on 'Role of modern training in physical education and sports', World University Service Centre, Chetpet, 4 p.m.

D.A.V. School: Silver jubilee annual day celebration, Adambakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Saraswathi Vidya Niketan: Annual Day, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 10.35 a.m.

Rajkumar-Sulochana Matriculation School: Annual Day, Nanganallur, 6 p.m.

Everwin Matriculation HSS.: KG Graduation Day, 12, Redhills Rd., Kolathur, 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Vidyalaya: Annual Day, Mel Ayanampakkam Rd., 5.41 p.m.

Lamech HSS.: Literary association anniversary, Kaikkankuppam, Alwarthirunagar, 5 p.m.

Movement Against Nuclear Weapons and Journalists Against Nuclear Weapons: Talk on 'India-Pakistan relations – the present state and prospects', Chennai Press Club, Chepauk, 4.30 p.m.

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter, IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter and ISA South India Section: Talk on 'Thirukkural and Object Computing', CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.

The Spastics Society of Tamil Nadu: Job fair for persons with disabilities, Taramani Rd., 8 a.m.

Swami Vivekananda Social Service Centre: Puppet show and screening of film, Panchayat Union School, Sembakkam-Thiruporur, 2 p.m.

Welfare Foundation of the Blind: Annual day celebrations, Mortin Hall, MCC College, Tambaram, 4.30 p.m.

IE Forum: Seminar on 'Technologies in Education', Hotel Savera, 10 a.m.

Shree Jain Medical Relief Society: Installation of new dialysis machine, Adinath Bhavan, Bazaar St., Mylapore, 3.30 p.m.

SSI Development Society: Launch of programme on young workers at risk, 714, 1st Floor, MTH Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Electrical Installation Engineers' Association: 'A' Grade: Seminar, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 10 a.m.

The Indian Officers' Association: Seminar on 'Present art of budgeting and the thrust areas', Hotel Palmgrove, 11 a.m.

Indian Institution of Production Engineers: Talk on 'Deep Drawing', VMU Business School, Whites Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Talk on Manimeghalai, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

Admert Medical Centre: Free physiotherapy treatment camp, 9/4, Railways Colony First St., 5 p.m.

Canara Bank and Apollo Clinic: Free heart screening camp, Canara Bank, Vadapalani, 10 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Vadapalani: Presentation of 'For the Sake of Honour' award, Madras High Court Judge S. Rajeswaran participates, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., R.A. Puram, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: – District 3230: Meeting, Boat Club, 1 p.m.

AIESEC Chennai: Edu-cultural event, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Asha Nivas: International Women's Day celebrations, All Women's Service Centre, Kellys, 10 a.m.

Sevalaya: Ramanavmi celebrations, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

Punjab Association and Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation: Blood donation camp, Anna Adarsh College, A1, 2nd St., 9th Main Rd., Shanti Colony, Anna Nagar, 10 a.m.

Confederation of Surface Transport: Meeting, Mohan Garden, Annai Nagar, Korattur Agraharam, 10.30 a.m.

Y's Men's Club of Chennai Mount: Meeting, Annamalai Alumni Club, St. Thomas Mount, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, 17 Balfour Rd, Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, near Buckingham Canal, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai; 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church premises, 47, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church premises, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai; 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 23 March 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Kurichi Srinarayana, Vedantha Sabha, 23/8, Sankarapuram 3rd St., Choolaimedu, 3-30 p.m.; Madhavacharyar, Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.; Rajahamsam, Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6-30 p.m.; R.B.V.S. Manian, Venugopalaswamy temple, 10, II St., Gopalapuram, 6-30 p.m.; V. Rajagopalan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Koil, Villivakkam; Sundararama Dikshitar, Sankara Madam, 3, South Prakaram St., Tiruvottiyur, 7 p.m.; Sundarakumar, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Gita: Sriramakrishnananda, Perambur Ananda Samajam, 3, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6-45 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Maneesha Panchakam: A.N. Rao, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Namasankeerthanam: Gopi, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

General

Department of Criminology, University of Madras: Seminar on 'Cyber Criminology', Commissioner of Police T. Rajendran, Hotel Breeze, 9-30 a.m.; Department of Tamil Literature, lecture, Marina Campus, 3 p.m.

State Health Society-RNTCP, National Rural Health Mission and DOTS: Meeting, Queen Mary's College, Kamarajar Salai, 5 p.m.

Regional Meteorological Centre & Indian Meteorological Society: 'World Meteorological Day', 6, College Rd., 10 a.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Conferment of honorary visiting professorship upon Rodolfo Capanna, professor, University of Florence, Italy, 69, Anna Salai, Guindy, 2-30 p.m.

Jayaprakash Narayan Forum and The South Indian National Association: Birth centenary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Madras Management Association & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Meeting, MMA House, Rajiv Gandhi Rd., Thoraipakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Sathyabama University: Inauguration of students' chapter of Institution of Engineers, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9-30 a.m.

GKM College of Engineering & Technology: Guest lecture, GKM Nagar, New Perungalathur, 10 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Annual Day, Karapakkam, 2 p.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Blood donation camp, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: 'College Day', Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology: Debate, Parivakkam, Tiruvallur, 2 p.m.

D.G. Vaishnav College: 'Hostel Day', Arumbakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Government Men's Arts College: 'Muthamizh Vizha', Nandanam, 10 a.m.

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women: National seminar on 'ICT in curriculum design', Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Guru Nanak College: 'College Day', Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Velachery, 9 a.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Introduction of book 'Thirumbi Parkiren', 24/223, N.S.C. Bose Rd., Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Exnora Tambaram and Lions District 324 A-6: Meeting, Bharathi Matric. HSS., 100 Feet Rd., Camp Rd. junction , Selaiyur 5-15 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor, Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam and St. Bede's Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 26 March 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Nagai Mukundan, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Madurantakam Raguveeran, Lakshmi Vinayagar Prasanna Mahal, CTH Rd., Tiruninravur, 6-45 p.m.; Kalyanapuram Aaravamudhachariar, Ganapathi Sachithananda Ashrama Hall, Taramani Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthy, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Rajendra Nagar, Keezhkattalai, 7 p.m.; S. Ramakrishnan, Sathya Vratha Ramar Temple, Sri Rajeswari Nagar, Selaiyur, 7 p.m.; Damal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Ananthapadmanabha Swami Temple, Adyar, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Baradwaj Asramam, Hariharan Bazaar, Ponneri, 7 p.m.; Tiruchi Kalyanaraman, Sree Sath Sangam, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.; Talapakkam Meenalochini, Varasidhi Vinayagar Temple, Adambakkam, 7 p.m.; Vadakudi B. Damodara Dikshitar, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Eswaran Koil St., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Yaksha Prasnam: N. Sankara Sarma, Raghavendra Brindavanam, Sri Ramar St., Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.

Ramana Sankirtanam: Abhiramananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam: O.S. Sundar, Mangala Vinayagar Temple, L.I.C. Colony, East Tambaram, 1-30 p.m.

Thayumanavar: D. Gnanasundaram, 5, T.T.K. Rd., Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Sanathana Vedantha: Sudha Seshayyan, University of Madras, Chepauk, 11 a.m.

CULTURE

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

U.S. Consulate General and L.V. Prasad Film and TV Academy: 'Yellow Frames' Indo-American Film Festival, U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, Anna Salai, 6-45 p.m.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations and Sri Ariyakudi Music Foundation: Therukkoothu performance, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Wisdom Tree and National Institute of Design: Launch of publication 'Indian saris: Traditions-Perspective –Design,' Landmark, Citi Centre, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Launch of publication on 'Nepal: History, People and Maoists,' L.L.A. Building, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Organising Committee: Launch of publication 'The Immortals of Meluha,' Landmark, Nungambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Murugappa Group: Launch of publication 'From Jugaad to Systematic Innovation,' Hotel Taj Mount Road, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Convocation, Union Minister M. Veerappa Moily, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and State Minister Durai Murugan participate, University of Madras, Chepauk Campus, 11 a.m.

Prasar Bharati: Presentation of Akashvani annual awards, Union Minister S. Jagatrakshagan participates, The Music Academy, 5 p.m.

College of Engineering, M.I.T., A.C. Tech. and School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University: Graduation Day, Union Minister A. Raja participates, University Sports Complex, Anna University, 5-30 p.m.

Government General Hospital: Post platinum jubilee celebrations of Barnard Institute of Radiology and Oncology, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Madras Medical College, 9 a.m.

Child Line and Department of Social Defence: State-level multi allied consultation on child protection, Asha Nivas, 9, Rutland Gate 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Government Museum: Workshop on Official Language, Egmore, 10-30 a.m.

Department of Management Studies, Anna University: Intercollegiate management fest 'Ethos '10,' Guindy, 9-30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University: Prof. Dr. R. Nanjunda Rao Endowment Oration, Guindy, 2-30 p.m.

University of Madras: Department of Psychology, Madras Psychology Society Endowment Lecture, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Department of Tamil, Seminar on Tholkaapiam, Marina Campus, 11 a.m.; and Seminar on Bharathidasan, 3 p.m.; Dr. ALM Post Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Sciences: Professor P. Govindarajulu Endowment Lecture, Taramani, 2 p.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Convocation, W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller (R&D), Ministry of Defence, participates, Porur, 4-30 p.m.

Department of Human Resource Management, Madras School of Social Work: 'Samarjeeth'10' management fest, Egmore, 8-30 a.m.

Madras Christian College: Graduation Day and College Day, Indian Institute of Science Director P. Balaram participates, Tambaram, 4-30 p.m.

Queen Mary's College: Graduation Day, Kamarajar Salai, 3 p.m.

Department of Economics, DRBCCC Hindu College: Seminar, Pattabiram, 3 p.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Valedictory function of Tamil Mandram, Thoraipakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: 'Pravrithi 2010' College Day, Aranvoyal Kuppam, 9 a.m.

SCPJ College: Annual Day, Minjur, 11 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: College Day, Thandalam, 4 p.m.

S.A. Engineering College: Inauguration of ISTE Chapter, Veeraraghavapuram, 3 p.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Graduation Day, Perumalpattu, 9-30 a.m.

Easwari Engineering College: Graduation Day, Ramapuram, 1-30 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Conference on Signal processing communications and microelectronic, Tiruninravur, 9 a.m.

Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: 'Plexus '10' technical conference, Chembarambakkam, 10 a.m.

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering: Annual Day, Sriperumbudur, 2 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: College Day, Thandalam, 4 p.m.

M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Parent-Teachers Association meeting, Thoraipakkam, 3 p.m.

Mahalakshmi Women's College of Arts and Science: College Day, Aminjikarai, 2-30 p.m.

SBIOA Model Matric. HSS.: Distribution of K.G. Diplomas, Mogappair West, 9 a.m.

Sri Kanaka Durga Telugu Primary School: Anniversary celebrations, Villivakkam, 5 p.m.

Scientific Research Association for Economics and Finance: Prize distribution function, P.S. High School, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Talk on Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4 p.m.

Banyan: Krida '10' fun games and recreational programme for survivors of mental illness, Loyola College, 10 a.m.

Madras Management Association and Kondrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on 'Effective communication skills,' Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; CSI St. Peters Church, Vyasarpadi and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Nagai Mukundan, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; R. Mohandoss, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Vellala St., Purasawalkam, 6-30 p.m.; Madhurantakam Raguveeran, Sri Lakshmi Vinayagar Prasanna Mahal, CTH Rd., Tiruninravur, 6-45 p.m.; S. Ramakrishnan, Sathya Vratha Ramar Thirukkoil, Sri Rajeswari Nagar, Selaiyur, 7 p.m.; Vadakudi B. Damodara Dikshitar, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthy, Sri Padmavathi Sametha Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Rajendra Nagar, Keezhkattalai, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.; Damal Ramakrishnan, Anantha Padmanaba Swami Temple, Adyar, 7 p.m.; Kalyanapuram Aravamudachariar, Ganapathy Sachidanantha Asramam Hall, Taramani Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.; Ravi Sharma, Sri Rama Baktha Samajam, Sri Krishna Nagar, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Yoga Vasistha: Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Kasi Panchakam: Suddhananda, Tattvaloka, 76 Eldams Rd, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extension, 10-30 a.m.

Arupattu Moovar Vizha: Sundara Vadivelu, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Myalpore, noon.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M. K. Ramaswami, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

Thiruvadiya Thirumudiya: N. Ayyappan, Shri Raghavendrar Brindavanam, Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.

Life and Teachings of Lord Buddha: Hrishikesh Sharan, Theosophical Society, Adyar, 5-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha: The International Theatre Artistes' Day, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, 7-15 p.m.

Oxford Bookstore: Launch of publication, Haddows Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

Raintree Media and Madras Book Club: Launch of publication, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.

Niyogi Books: Launch of publication, Odyssey, First Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6-15 p.m.

Tamil Nilam: Launch of Publication, Deivanaeya Paavanar Library, Anna Salai, 5-30 p.m.

GENERAL

TNSCB: Job Fair, Minister Suba Thangavelan participates, Loyola College, 11 a.m.

HCL Community Service Council: Global warming awareness campaign, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Labour statue, Marina Beach, 7-45 a.m.

Darshini: Decennial celebration, Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 10-30 a.m.

SSI Development Society: Lecture on 'Industrial Accident Prevention,' 714, CTH Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 11 a.m.

HelpAge India: Discussion on 'Elders' Rights,' ICSA, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Karunalaya Social Service Society: World Women's Day celebration, Don Bosco Youth Centre, 27, Broadway, 10 a.m.

Coca Cola India: Inauguration of 'Total Sanitation Project,' Nemam Panchayat Union Primary School, 10 a.m.

Chillbreeze Solutions: Writers' Meet, Coffee Central, 11 B, Dr.Narasimhan Road, T.Nagar, 3 p.m.

Vasantha Memorial Cancer Centre: Meeting, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

ICWAI: Lecture on 'Financial supply chain,' Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.

M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Graduation Day, Thoraipakkam, 3-30 p.m.

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College: Graduation Day, Madras High Court Judge V. Ramasubramanian participates, Arcot Road, Kodambakkam, 2 p.m.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women: Convocation, Madras High Court Judge F. M. Ibrahim Kalifulla participates, 1-30 p.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: Graduation Day, Poonamallee-Tiruvallur Rd., Aranvoyal Kuppam, 2 p.m.

Madha Engineering College: Graduation ceremony, Kunrathur, 11-30 a.m.

Vel Tech: Technical Symposium, Avadi, 9 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Campus interview, Mamallapuram, 9-30 p.m.

Dr.MGR Educational and Research Institute University: Job Fair 2010, Maduravoyal, 10 a.m.

SRR Engineering College: National symposium, Padur, 9 a.m.

Women's Christian College: Graduation Day, College Rd., 3 p.m.

Preston International College: Lecture, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

The Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute: Lecture, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

IGNOU, Regional Centre: Meeting, SSS Jain College for Women, T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: National Competition of the International Brain Bee, Porur, 9 a.m.

Mohammed Sathak College of Arts and Science: College Day, Sholinganallur, 11 a.m.

JBAS College for Women: Alumni Reunion, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Department of Management Studies, Anna University: Valedictory function of the management fest, 4 p.m.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science: Technical symposium, Padur, 9 a.m.

Annai Violet College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, Menambedu, Ambattur, 10-30 a.m.

KPC Vaishnav SSS.: UKG Convocation, Arumbakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Shri Ramachandraa School: Annual Day, Patel Rd., Nerkunram, 4 p.m.

N.S.N.Children's School: Kindergarten Graduation Day, Chitlapakkam, 4 p.m.

Vaels Billabong High International School: Discovery Day, Neelankarai, 9-30 a.m.

Sri Mylai Karpagavalli Matric HSS.: Kids graduation day, Sastri Nagar, Adyar, 9-30 a.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extension, 5-30 p.m.

The Young Men's Indian Association: Lecture, Hotel Savera, 7-30 p.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya Matric School, Madipakkam, 6-30 p.m.

The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture, Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Toastmasters International: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 4th Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3-30 p.m.

Probus Club of Chennai: Meeting, Russian Centre of Science and Culture, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 10-30 a.m.

Socio Economic Education and Rehabilitation Society: World Women's Day Programme, Sathyamurthy Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 9-30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai East R.A.Puram: Workshop for Police Officers, Office of the Commissioner of Police, Egmore, 10 a.m.

All India Confederation of Organisations for Persons with Mental Disability: Meeting, German Hall, Bala Mandir, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 2 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Metro North East: Blood donation camp, Our Lady of Velankanni Matric HSS., Gandhi St., Villivakkam, 9 a.m.

Lions Club International: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church premises, 47, Lazarus Church Rd., Foreshore Estate; and New Attitude Group, St. Andrews Church premises, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai; 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd, Kilpauk; P.S. HSS., Mylapore; ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; Advent Christ Middle School, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, near Buckingham Canal, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; and Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai; 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 29 March 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Nagai Mukundhan, Padma Seshadri School, K.K. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; B. Damodara Dikshithar, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.; Ravi Sharma, Sri Rama Baktha Jana Samajam, Krishna Nagar, Hasthinapuram, 7 p.m.; Damal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swami Temple, Adyar, 7 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakoti Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.

Thiruvilayadal Puranam: M. Raghubai, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Thrigunam: N. Rajagopalan, Sri Raghavendrarar Brindavanam, Sri Ramar St., Devaraj Nagar, Saligramam, 6 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

CULTURE

Maha Theojo Mandala Sabha: Launch of publication, Pamban Swamigal Samadhi Nilayam, Thiruvanmiyur, 7-30 p.m.

GENERAL

USAID, APAC-VHS, and CNRI: Distribution of awards to NGOs in HIV/AIDS, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Taramani, 10-30 a.m.

Department of Fisheries: Meeting, Minister K.P.P. Saamy participates, Hotel Raj Palace Sundar, 10 a.m.

Transport Department: Inauguration of seminar on 'Urban infrastructure', Minister K.N. Nehru participates, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 10-30 a.m.

Labour Department: Meeting on domestic child labour issues, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, Anna Adarsh College, Anna Nagar, 3-30 p.m.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Intel: Distribution of Technology in education contest awards, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Anna Institute of Management, R.A. Puram, 3 p.m.

Quaide Milleth College for Men: Meeting on Tamil as official language, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Medavakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Graduation Day, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 3 p.m.

Anna University: Inauguration of workshop on 'Effective written communication presentation skills for library professionals', Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Dr. Ambedkar Academy and The People's Educational Trust: Endowment lecture, University of Madras, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 5 p.m.

University of Madras: Dept. of Philosophy, Seminar on 'Reinterpretation of doctrine of Karma in the modern age', Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10 a.m.; Dept. of Indian History, endowment lecture, Room no: 48, Tower Clock Building, Chepauk, 10-30 a.m.; Dept. of Saiva Siddhantha, endowment lecture, Room no.16, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 11 a.m.

NSIC and Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Workshop on 'Today's youth, tomorrow's entrepreneurs', 65/1, G.S.T. Rd., Guindy, 10 a.m.

Valliammai Engineering College: College Day, S.R.M. Nagar, Kattankulathur, 2 p.m.

Shree Mahaveer Jain Kalyan Sangh and GSS Jain College for Women: Bhagwan Mahaveer Jayanthi Celebrations, Vepery High Rd., 8-45 a.m.

Exnora International: Meeting, 40, Vijayaraghava Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.

Krishnapuram Residents' Association: Park Pournami programme, Krishnapuram Park, Ambattur, 6 p.m.

Quaide Milleth Government College for Women: 'Mupperum Vizha', Anna Salai, 11 a.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Seminar 'Global recession-the impact on world economy', Ambattur-Redhills Rd., Velammal Nagar, 10 a.m.

Annai Veilankanni's College: College Day, V.G.P. Salai, Saidapet, 5 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology: Talk on 'Linux', Kuthambakkam, 9 a.m.

Government Arts College for Men: College Day, Nandanam, 10 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of student chapter of Computer Society of India, Mamallapuram, 10 a.m.

Loyola Alumni Association: Meeting, Nungambakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Srikara Anjaneya Raghavendra Swamy Sannidhanam: Felicitation programme, 8, Salai St., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankaralayam Trust: Birth anniversary celebrations for Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sankaralayam, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 5 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 3 April 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: R.Murali, Sri Viboothi Baba Temple, 1st Main Rd., M.C. Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 6.30 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Koil St., Egmore, 6.30 p.m., Madhi Srinivasan, Seetharama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.40 p.m.; S.Ramakrishnan, Sathya Vratha Ramar Temple, Sri Rajeswari Nagar, Selaiyur, 7 p.m.; K.B.Devarajan, Sri Selvavinayakar Temple, West Tambaram, 7.15 p.m.

Gita: Amaresh Chaitanya, Sri Sayee Vivekananda Vidyalaya School, Muthamizh Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Kanaga Subramanian, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Jadabharata Upakyanam: N.Veezhinathan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Kasi Khandam: Vaddiparthi Padmakar, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sri Sarada Deviyin Anbu Mozhigal: Vimurtananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Satsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

Holistic Philosophy: B.Sathyanarayana, Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge), Alagappa School, G.K.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M.K.Ramaswamy, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Organising Committee: Launch of publication `A guide to Hindu Customs, Traditions and Rituals', Member of Parliament M.S.Swaminathan participates, Sri Krishna Raghavendra Mutt, Raghaviah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Tamil Heritage Group: Talk on `The Great Penance Panel of Mamallapuram' by S.Balusamy, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

GENERAL

FICCI: Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran inaugurates TRADICON 2010 conference-cum-exhibition on traditional industries, Hotel Taj Connemara, 10.30 a.m.

Chamadhi Nethralayam, M.N.Eye Hospital, Tiruvallur District Blindness: Free eye camp, Minister K.P.P.Samy participates, Yovan Prayer House, Kanniappan Nagar 1st St., Kaladipet, Tiruvottiyur, 9 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Discussion with NGOs on maintenance of burial grounds, Golden Jubilee Hall, Ripon Building, 11 a.m.

Government General Hospital: Dedication of ventilators for critically ill patients, Park Town, noon.

The Association of Physicians of India, Tamil Nadu State Chapter: Inauguration of 6th annual conference TAPICON 2010, Health Secretary V.K.Subburaj participates, Hotel Savera, 10 a.m.

Indian Water Works Association – Chennai Centre: Meeting, Haddows Club, Kushkumar Rd., Nungambakkam, 8.30 a.m.

Maruti Seva Centre for Special Education: Annual Day, Padma Sarangapani Cultural Academy, 52, Kumarasamy St., Villivakkam, 3.05 p.m.

All Indian Kanchi Kamakoti Devotees Federation: Birthday celebrations of Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi, Devi Academy School, Valasaravakkam, 3 p.m.

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter, IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter, ISA South India Section: Talk on `Creativity Modelling' by Bilvac Tech Director K.Bhaskaran, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6.30 p.m.

Retired Officers Association – Saidapet: Annual day, Thanthai Periyar Government HSS., Puzhuthivakkam, 3 p.m.

Lister Metropolis: Workshop on `Promoting Bone health – update on screening and management strategies' for doctors and PG students, 3, Jagannathan Rd., Nungambakkam, 1 p.m.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Graduation day, Madras High Court Judge F.M.Ibrahim Kalifulla participates, Teynampet, 3 p.m.

Sriram Law Academy: Inauguration of academy's 9th annual programme, Madras High Court Judge M.M.Sundresh participates, Vani Mahal, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 3 p.m.

SKR Engineering College: College day, Agaramel, Poonamallee, 4.30 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on `MATLAB and PSIM', Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Valliammal Matriculation HSS.: Project Day, F-40, Anna Nagar East, 10 a.m.

Nehru Middle School: Annual day, Member of Parliament Thol Thirumavalavam participates, 24, Mathiyazhagan St., Nehru Nagar, Velachery check post, 9 a.m.

Vaithika Sree: Meeting on Samskaras, Jagadguru Badri Sankaracharya Sri Matam, 55/30, Agasthiyar St., East Tambaram, 7 p.m.

Tamizh Ilakiya Iyakkam: Thirukkural Vizha, Sri Karpagambal Sametha Kailasanathar Temple, Madhavaram, 5 p.m.

Anna Nagar Thamizh Peravai: Lecture on Purananur by M.Elangovan, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West, 5.30 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Intellectuals' Forum: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.

Sevalaya: Easter celebrations, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Turning Point Group, Lazarus Church, Foreshore Estate; New Attitude Group, St.Andrews Church, 123, Kalathiappa St., Choolai, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Alagumuthu Mariamman Kalyana Mandapam, Korukupet; P.S.HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; Williams Girls HSS., Mirsahibpet, Royapettah; Ascension Church, Railway Colony, Aminjikarai; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravaloor; Advent Christ Church, Velachery Rd., Sembakkam; and ECI Zion Church, Ekkattuthangal; 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 5 april 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Vishranthi Charitable Trust, Palavakkam, 4.30 p.m.; R.Murali, Sri Viboothi Baba Temple, 1st Main Rd., M.C. Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 6.30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kaveri Vinayagar Asthiga Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6.30 p.m.;Kidambi Narayanan, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Koil St., Egmore, 6.30 p.m.; S. Ramakrishnan, Sathya Vratha Ramar Temple, Sri Rajeswari Nagar, Selaiyur, 7 p.m.; Needamangalam V.Alamelu and V. Subbaraman, Sri Ramana Satchidananda Samajam, Thaambras, Choolaimedu, 7 p.m.; K.B.Devarajan, Sri Selvavinayakar Temple, West Tambaram, 7.15 p.m.

Gita: Amaresh Chaitanya, Sri Sayee Vivekananda Vidyalaya, Muthamizh Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Tiruchi K. Kalyanaraman, Padma Seshadri School, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Thirumurai: Valli Umapathy, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabhai, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Street, Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.

CULTURE

Sindhi College: Drawing, Photo Exhibition and film fest, Noombal, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Karuna International: Presentation of awards, Member of Parliament M.S. Swaminathan participates, The Music Academy, Royapettah, 6 p.m.

Chennai Port Trust: Seminar on 'Seafaring-a career of opportunities', The Seafarers Club, Rajaji Salai, 8 a.m.

National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee: 'National Maritime Day Celebrations', British Deputy High Commissioner Mike Nithavrianakis participates, A.S.I. Convention Centre, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Freedom Fighters Association and All India Freedom Fighters Legal-Heir Welfare Association: Book launch, Hotel Picnic Park, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Palm Tree Workers Welfare Board: Meeting, III Floor, DMS Campus, Teynampet, 11 a.m.

Madras Management Association, IIT-Madras and EPFL: Symposium on 'Entrepreneurship, technology and Management in Emerging Economies', Hotel GRT Grand, 6 p.m.

sICWAI-SIRC: Meeting on 'IFRS and GST', 84 (65), Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Presidency Economics Academic Forum: Endowment lecture on 'Issues in Health Economics', Kamarajar Salai, 10 a.m.

Aalim Muhammed Salegh College of Engineering: Annual Day, Muthapudupet, Avadi, 2.30 p.m.

Ragas Dental College and Hospital: World Health Day celebrations, East Coast Rd., Uthandi, 12.30 p.m.

Kuppuswamy Sastri Research Centre: Endowment lecture, 84, Thiru Vi Ka Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

World Thirukkural Peravai: Talk on 'Thirukkural', by M. Ilango, Azhagappa Schools, Purasaiwakkam, 6 p.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; and Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdu Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdu's Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers' Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 6 April 2010

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Vishranthi Charitable Trust, Palavakkam, 4-30 p.m.; R.Murali, Sri Viboothi Baba Temple, 1st Main Rd., M.C.Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Sundara Vinayakar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Koil St., Egmore, 7 p.m.; V.Alamelu and V.Subbaraman, Ramana Satchidananda Samajam, Thaambaras, Choolaimedu, 7 p.m.; K.B.Devarajan, Selva Vinayakar Temple, West Tambaram, 7-15 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Tiruchi K.Kalyanaram, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.; Amaresh Chaitanya, Sri Sayee Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matric. School, Muthamizh Nagar, Kodungaiyur, 6-45 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

SKR Engineering College: Graduation Day, Union Minister D.Purandeswari participates, Agarmel, 10-30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of collection bags for source segregation, Railway Colony 3rd St., Aminjikarai, 10 a.m.

Department of Visual Communication, Sindhi College of Arts and Science: 'DRZYA 2010' – drawing competition, photo exhibition and film fest, Numbal, 10 a.m.

Sriram College of Arts and Science: College Day celebrations, Perumalpattu, 10-30 a.m.

Bharathi Women's College: Graduation Day, Broadway, 10 a.m.

GKM Engineering College and Technology: Valediction of English Literary Association, New Perungalathur, 2 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Workshop on 'LA Tex,' Thandalam, 9 a.m.

S.A.Engineering College: Annual Day celebrations, Poonamallee-Avadi Road, 5 p.m.

Prathyusha Institute of Technology and Management: Project Exhibition, Aranvoyal Kuppam, 2-30 p.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Talk, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor, Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today

Religion

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Vishranthi Charitable Trust, Palavakkam, 4.30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Sundara Vinayakar Adiyargal Sangam, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.; R. Murali, Viboothi Baba Temple, M.C. Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 6.30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6.30 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Egmore, 7 p.m.; S. Ramakrishnan, Sathyavratha Ramar Thirukoil, Rajeswari Nagar, Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

Mahabaratham: K. Kalyanaraman, PSBB School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Bhanu Swami, ISKCON Temple, Bhaktivedanta Swami Rd., Injambakkam, 7.30 a.m.

Gita: L. Hemachandrudu, 2/20, Muthamman Nagar, Ayanavaram, 3.30 p.m.; Hayavadanapuranika, Raghavendra Mutt, Raghaviah Rd., T. Nagar, 6 p.m.

Mandukya Upanishad: Satyavratananda, 109, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Tirumandiram: K. Sivakumar, 24, III St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.; M.K. Prabharamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Naduvakkarai, 6.30 p.m.

Ramanavami Mahotsavam: Sri Ram Samaj, West Mambalam, 7.30 p.m.

General

AMET University: Symposium on 'Marine traffic 2010,' Kanathur, 9 a.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on 'Measuring ROI in training', Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.; Video discussion on Total Productivity Management, NIQR, Round Table, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6 p.m.

Meenakshi College for Women: Workshop on examination reforms, Kodambakkam, 9 a.m.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences: Annual Day of Academic Excellence, Padur, 2.30 p.m.

Easwari Engineering College: Lecture on 'Web programming', Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 10.30 a.m.

SIVET College: Convocation, Gowrivakkam, 10 a.m.

Dept. of Training and Placement, St. Joseph's College of Engineering: Distribution of placement orders, Jeppiar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 11 a.m.

Tagore Engineering College: Workshop on personality development, Vandalur, 9 a.m.

B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Graduates' Day, Seethakathi Estate, Vandalur, 2 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Kindergarten graduation day, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 10 a.m.

NSN Matric. HSS.: Scouts and Guides Group silver jubilee celebrations, III Main Rd., Thirumurugan Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 4.30 p.m.

Jaya Matric. HSS.: Annual Day, Jaya Arts and Science College, Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

Calibre Academy and Mrs. YGP Pre-school and Nursery: Annual Day, Kamaraj Arangam, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai East Coast: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep It Simple Group, St. Joseph High School, Vepery, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Corporation School, Arunachalam St., Chepauk; Church of Victorious Cross, JN Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman Koil St., Selaiyur; CSI Church, near OT Bus Stand, Ambattur; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and P.S. HSS., RK Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 9 april 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Jamadhagni, Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.; R. Murali, Viboothi Baba Temple, 1st Main Rd., M.C.Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 6-30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Sundara Vinayakar Adiyargal Sangam, New Colony, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.; Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Egmore, 7 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Trichy K. Kalyanaraman, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Bhanu Swami, ISKCON Temple, Bhaktivedanta Swami Rd., Hare Krishna Land, Injambakkam, 7-30 a.m.; P. M. Vijayaraghava Sastri, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Periyapuranam: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Abirami Andathi: M. A. Manickavelu, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Culture

Artworld: Exhibition of Graphic Prints, Ganeshpuram 3rd St., Teynampet, 10 am.

General

SICCI: Workshop on 'Strategic excellence through balanced scorecard', Hotel Taj Connemara, 9-30 a.m.

Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Programme on importance of CSR in current business scenario, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 6 p.m.

Madras School of Economics: S. Bhoothalingam Birth Centenary Symposium on 'Economic Reforms in India', C. Rangarajan, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to Prime Minister participates, Canara Bank auditorium, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

Hamsa Trust: Shanthi S. Krishnan talks on 'Understanding Cervical Cancer', Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: CME programme on 'Clinical importance of right heart,' Perumbakkam, 1 p.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Discussion on 'Dealing with Diversity', SS Shasun Jain College for Women, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

State Bank of India: Inauguration of branch, 11, Dr.VSI Estate, Taramani 100 ft. Rd., 9-30 a.m.

Punjab National Bank: Inauguration of branch, 68/137, Kundrathur Rd., Porur, 10 a.m.

Presidency College: College Day, Member of Parliament T.K.S. Elangovan participates, Chepauk, 10 a.m.

Shree Motilal Kanhaiyalal Fomra Institute of Technology: Conference on computer communications and networks, Kelambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Dept. of Management Studies, Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Meeting, Chembarambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: College Day, Thiruninravur, 2-30 p.m.

College of Engineering, Anna University: Annual Day, Guindy, 3 p.m.

St.Thomas College: College day, Koyambedu, 10 a.m.

Quaide Milleth College for Men: College Day, Medavakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science: Seminar on empowerment of women through entrepreneurship - challenges and opportunities, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 9-30 a.m.

St.Louis College for the Deaf: Graduation Day, Adyar, 5 p.m.

Valliammal Matric. HSS.: KG convocation day, Anna Nagar East, 5-30 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: KG Graduation ceremony, Mogappair West, 5-30 p.m.

Janaki Natarajan Vision Research and Visual Rehabilitation Charities: Free eye camp, Bhavani Nagar Welfare Association, Annai Theresa St., Bhavani Nagar, Red Hills, 9 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; St. Magadolana Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill bus stop, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peter's Church, Vyasarpadi and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 20 April 2010

Religion

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Jan Kalyan, 85, Satsangam Rd., Madipakkam, 4-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Hadridasa Bhat, Udupi Shri Krishna Mandira, 39, Sunkuvar St., Triplicane, 6-30 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Sengalipuram Sankararama Deekshithar, Ayyappan Temple, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: T.V.Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Devaram: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Gnanamirtham: S.Gangadharan, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Harinama Sankeerthanam: K.Kalyanarama Bagavathar, Padma Seshadri School, Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar, 5-45 p.m.

Life and Teachings of Ramanuja: Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Gajendra Moksham: Seelananda, Sri Ayyappa Seva Samajam, C-45, II Avenue, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

General

Sriram Educational Trust: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala unveils bust of Trust's founder chairman M.E. Devarajan, Raj Bhavan, 5-30 p.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission, delivers lecture on 'The Power of Uncertainty: Reflections on the Nature of Transformational Initiatives,' Second Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 5-30 p.m.

Sree Sastha College of Engineering: Science Day, Chembarambakkam, 10 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: D.K.S. Moorthy speaks on 'Management System and Implementation', Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Lamech HSS.: Annual Day, Kaikkankuppam, Alwarthirunagar, 5-30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association, Madras: C.E. Maraimalai speaks on 'Arul Nambi Poems', Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr. M.G.R. Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, Ambattur O.T.; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St. Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Buttmedu, Peravallur; and Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m. and St.Bedes Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today - 27 April

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Bhupendrabhai Pandya, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 3 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.; Jaya Srinivasan, 27/6, First Cross St., T.T.K.Rd., Sriram Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Sundar Kumar, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matric HSS., Kalamegam St., East Tambaram, 6-45 p.m.

Gita: Subbu Arumugam, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.; Sivayogananda, Kasturba Nagar Residents' Association Community Hall, Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, 6-45 p.m.

Gnanamirtham: S.Gangadharan, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, First Floor, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Pasuram Sevithal: A.Achuthiah, Sri Manavaala Maamunigal Sannithi, 57, Bhimanan Mudali Second St., Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Periyapuranam: Vijaya Sundari, Kasi Viswanathar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Institute of Economic Education: Lecture on 'Banks and economic growth

India-China: A comparative experience,' Mahalakshmi Welfare Association, Park View Rd., R.A.Puram, 6 p.m.

Organising Committee: National seminar on 'Foreign universities - challenges ahead for Indian colleges and B-schools,' Hotel Residency Towers, 9-30 a.m.

Great Lakes Institute of Management: Convocation of the PGPM class 2010, Chief Mentor of Infosys Technologies N.R.Narayana Murthy participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10-30 a.m.

Empowering Women in IT: Lecture on Indian women in global business by Marcy Klevorn, Head-IT, Ford Motor Company, Hotel Park Sheraton, 4-30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): Road safety lecture on 'Responsibility of road users in ensuring road safety,' Anna University, 4-30 p.m.

VELS University: Special session on 'Tribute to C.K. Prahalad-Management Guru,' Vels University Campus, Pallavaram, 3 p.m.

Agarsen College: Principals' meet, Madras University Vice Chancellor G.Thiruvasagam participates, Madhavaram, 11 a.m.

Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation HSS.: Earth Day and annual teacher training programme, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 9 a.m.

Kendriya Vidyalaya: Annual Day, OCF, Avadi, 5-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Ambattur: Presentation of 'For the Sake of Honour Award,' Health Secretary V.K.Subburaj participates, Hotel Breeze, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Self help group, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Dr.M.G.R.Janaki Matric. School, Arcot Rd., Saligramam; Holy Angels School, GST Rd., Chromepet; C.S.I.Church, near O.T.Bus Stand, Ambattur; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian HSS., Vepery; Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; Christ the King Church, Butmedu, Peravaloor, Thiruvalluvar Library, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's Anglo Indian School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today

Religion

Ramayanam: Jamadhagni, Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.

Mahabaratham: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Vishranthi Charitable Trust, Palavakkam, 4 p.m.; Vidyadheesha Theertha, Rama Rau Kalyana Mandapam, 11, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; and Nagai Mukundan, Sri Ayyappa Temple, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bagavatha Sapthagam: Sudha Seshaiyan, SVVSS Auditorium, Besant Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

Ramanum Bhaktharkalum: K.Kalyanaraman, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Madhurakavi Azhwar Vaibhavam: Bhooma Venkatakrishnan, T.T.D. Information Centre, T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasundaram, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Tattuva Pragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Senthamizh Vedham: Raza Narayanan, Sri Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue, Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4-30 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, 7 p.m.

Culture

The Madras Book Club and Rupa & Co: Launch of Vikram Sampath's 'My name is Gauhar Jaan!', Governor of Andhra Pradesh E.S.L. Narasimhan and N. Murali, Senior Managing Director, Kasturi & Sons, participate, Taj Connemara, 6-30 p.m.

General

Federation of Tamilnadu Merchants Associations: Vanigar Dhinam celebrations, Ministers K.Anbazhagan participates, Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Seminar on 'Financial literacy', Nungambakkam, 2-30 p.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Meenambakkam – Dist 3230: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Elite – Dist 3230: Meeting, Hotel Sabari Nest, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Staying Clean Group, St. Lourdes Church, Don Bosco School, 29, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; St. Lukes Church, Anna Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniyamman Koil St., Egmore; Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Welfare Centre, Wall Tax Rd.; and St. Mathias Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K. Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today may 7

Religion

Ramayanam: Vidyadheesha Theertha, Dr. U. Rama Rau Kalyana Mandapa, 11, Habibullah Rd., T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Sri Kavery Vinayakar Asthika Samajam, Pillaiyar Koil St., Saligramam, 6-30 p.m.

Mahabaratham: Nagai Mukundan, Sri Ayyappa Temple, Second Avenue, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Sudha Seshaiyan, SVVSS Auditorium, Besant Nagar, 6-45 p.m.; P. M. Vijaya Raghava Sastrigal, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Abirami Andhathi: M. A. Manickavelu, Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Uddava Upadesam: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st, Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

Kuchelanum Kannanum: Trichy K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Thevaram: Sumitra, Sankaralayam, 16 Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6-30 p.m.

Culture

HarperCollins Publishers India and Landmark: Interaction with Captain Gopinath, Landmark, Nungambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

General

Government of Tamil Nadu: Inauguration of international conference on health systems strengthening, Union Minister S. Gandhi Selvam and State Ministers K. Anbazhagan and M.R.K. Panneerselvam participate, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, 9-30 a.m.

The Hindu Education Plus: Inauguration of International Education Fair 2010, The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N. Ram participates, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 9-15 a.m.

Regional Labour Institute: Presentation of awards, 1, Sardar Patel Rd., Adyar, 4-30 p.m.

Loco Works, Southern Railway: Hindi week celebration, Perambur, 2-30 p.m.

FICCI: Sensitisation programme on IPR for SMEs, MSME Development Institute, Guindy, 10-30 a.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India-SIRC: Seminar, ICWAI Bhawan, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants, Chennai: Seminar on 'Case studies under Income Tax Act 1961', Rajasthani Association Hall, Golden Complex, 4th Floor, NSC Bose Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Placement Day, Thandalam, 10-30 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Campus interview, Thiruninravur, 8-30 a.m.

T.J.S. Engineering College: Annual day, Peruvoyal Village, Kavaraipettai Post, 5 p.m.

Department of English, Velammal Engineering College: Conference on nuances of English language, Ambattur, 8-30 a.m.

Sri S. Badalchand Sugankavur Chordia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matriculation School: Workshop for pre-primary teachers, Mudichur, 9-30 a.m.

Lady Wellington Institute of Advanced Study in Education: Graduation Day, Kamarajar Salai, 9-30 a.m.

Magic Lantern – A School of Cinema: Inauguration, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Rangan Rd., 5 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Sangarsh Group, Fatima Church premises, 3, 4th Cross St., United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Kesari High School, near GRT Hotel, T.Nagar; C.S.I. Zion Church, near Police Station, Chintadripet; Assembly of God's Church, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Magathalona Mariyal Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; Advent Middle School, Oil Mill Bus Stand, Pallikaranai; Kevin School, Arathoon Salai, Royapuram; C.S.I. Peters Church, near Jeeva Railway Station, Vyasarpadi; and Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; 7 p.m.

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[Kalyan]

Soon, book dinner along with Chennai omnibus tickets

Operators plan to introduce food delivery in buses; will be a relief to overnight travellers

Hunger pangs while travelling in an omnibus at night can be an ordeal, especially because the vehicle stops at restaurants only around midnight.

In the coming months, however, passengers will not have to worry anymore as the Tamil Nadu Omni Bus Owners Association is planning to introduce food delivery in the buses.

While the association is working out details, including service tax and the pricing, they say that the service will be initially introduced in Koyambedu and Perungalathur. This is because many passengers board buses from these two points.

"One of the major problems faced by a bus commuter is the quality of food available at motels and restaurants where the vehicle halts. Once the facility is introduced, the passengers can order their choice of food either while booking the ticket online or even manually purchase it," said A. Afzal, president of the Tamil Nadu Omni Bus Owners Association.

This is similar to the practice adopted in airlines, railways and even cinema theatres. "We will ensure that quality food is supplied to passengers. Once the delivery system is in place, we will take feedback from passengers and rectify the problems," said D. Maran, treasurer of the association.

Regular commuters however stressed that the food should be packaged properly. "Unlike in trains, it is very difficult to have food in a moving bus. Besides, the cost should also be reasonable as the omnibus fares are already high," said M. Sigamani, who travels to Madurai frequently.

Women passengers welcomed the move. "Now, the buses stop in shady-looking motels and we feel unsafe while getting down," said M. Swathi, a software professional, who travels to Kerala often.

Source - The Hindu