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

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 15 Jun 2009

RELIGION

Baghavatham: Damodara Dikshithar, 'Tattvaloka', 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.; B. Sundarkumar, Sri Kamakshi Sathsangam, 19/14, Second St., Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Brihadaranyaka Upanishad: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Bairava Saibaba Temple, First Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Veda Raman: M.V. Anantha Padmanabhachariar, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Kandhar Andhadhi: Gomugham, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thirumandhiram: T.V. Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruarutpayan: S. Gangadharan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Federal Bank: Inauguration of new premises, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, E5/6, Nelson Chambers, Nelson Manickam Rd., Rajaram Mehta Nagar, 9 a.m.

C.S.I. Ewart MHSS.: Education programme, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, 93, Dr. Alagappa Rd., Purasawalkkam, 8.30 a.m.

Directorate of School Education: Inauguration of State Model Maths Research Centre, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Government Girls HSS., Ashok Nagar, 10 a.m.

H.R. & C.E. Department: Presentation of 'Thirukoil Puravalar Virudhu', Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan participates, Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

United Nations Democracy Fund-Centre for Social Research: Training programme on 'Enhancing the role of women in strengthening democracy,' Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, ICSA Centre, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Science City: Valedictory of summer training programme, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 11 a.m.

Asan Memorial Association: Felicitations to Padma Awardees, 1, Anderson Rd., 5 p.m.

Padma Sarangapani Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of workshop 'Teaching Science as Inquiry', Kumaraswamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 9.30 a.m.

World Tamil Forum: Literary meeting, Presidency Club, 51, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Sri Ahobila Math Oriental HSS.: Honouring meritorious students, West Mambalam, 10.15 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Investiture ceremony, West Mogappair, 8.15 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, Y.W.C.A Guest House, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 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; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 16th june

Religion
Bhagavatham: Damodara Dikshithar, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.; B. Sundarkumar, Kamakshi Sathsangam, 19/44, II St., Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10-30 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Bairava Saibaba Temple, Medavakkam High Rd., 5-30 p.m.

Thiruvaimozhi: K. B. Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apts., East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6-45 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Veda Raman: M. V. Ananthapadmanabhachari, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

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

Satsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Ext., 5-30 p.m.

General
Employees' Provident Funds Organisation: Special Bhavishyanidhi Adalat, Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers' Association, 2-30 p.m.

Krishna Eye and ENT Hospital: Free eye and ENT camp, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Talk on Anna, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1-45 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

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

Al Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 16 Jun 2009

Religion

Bhagavatham: Damodara Dikshithar, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.; B. Sundarkumar, Kamakshi Sathsangam, 19/44, II St., Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10-30 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Bairava Saibaba Temple, Medavakkam High Rd., 5-30 p.m.

Thiruvaimozhi: K. B. Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apts., East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6-45 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Veda Raman: M. V. Ananthapadmanabhachari, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

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

Satsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Ext., 5-30 p.m.

General

Employees' Provident Funds Organisation: Special Bhavishyanidhi Adalat, Ambattur Industrial Estate Manufacturers' Association, 2-30 p.m.

Krishna Eye and ENT Hospital: Free eye and ENT camp, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Talk on Anna, YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 1-45 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

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

Al Anon: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 17 Jun 2009

Religion

Bhagavatham: Damodara Dikshithar, Tattvaloka, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.; B.Sundarkumar, Kamakshi Sathsangam, 19/44, Second St., Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Kena Upanishad: Vimala Thakur, 3/4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Bairava Saibaba Temple, First Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Veda Raman: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Hamsa Gita: R. Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Periyapuranam: K.Sivakumar, Ayodhya Aswamedha Mahamandapam, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: S.Vasudevan, No.11, First Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

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

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

Culture

Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: 'Gifts Fair', Poompuhar, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

General

Fisheries Department: Inauguration of Fisheries Training Centre and fish sales centre, Minister K.P.P.Sami and Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participate, Dr.Nedunchezian Salai, Besant Nagar, 4 p.m.

Center for Asia Studies and Indian Coast Guard: Panel discussion on 'Fisheries, Livelihood and Security', Chennai Port Trust, Rajaji Salai, 4.30 p.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: Soiled note exchange mela, IOB, Hunters Rd., Doveton, 10 a.m.

Madras Management Association: Discussion on leadership, MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Srinivasa Ramanujan Academy of Maths Talent: Tim Huber, professor of Maths, IOWA State University interacts with students, Vidya Mandir, Luz, 9.30 a.m.

SIRC-ICAI: Meeting on practical issues in wealth tax computation and filing of wealth tax returns, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.

All India Insurance Employees Association- Indian Social Science Association: Lecture on 'New Union Government and people's expectations', LIC building, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting on 'Resolving Clinical Challenges', MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 2.30 p.m.

Meenakshi University: Continuing medical education programme on anaemia in children, Meenakshi Medical College and Research Institute, Enathur, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University: Conferment of honorary visiting professorship on Paul Devakar Yesudian, Guindy, 2.30 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Poster exhibition on hazards of smoking, Manimangalam, 11 a.m.

Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women: 'Fresh Fete -09', Madhanangkuppam, 9.30 a.m.

Padma Sarangapani Matric. HSS.: Valedictory of workshop on Teaching Science, Kshirasagara Hall, Kumaraswamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 3 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: 'Topper of Toppers Day', Mogappair West, 8.15 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke's Church, Second Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd., 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 18th June

Religion
Bhagavatham: Damodara Dikshitar, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.; B. Sundar Kumar, Sri Kamakshi Sathsangam, 19/44, 2nd St., Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswathi, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Bairava Saibaba Temple, 6, 1st Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Sri Pidarimangaliamman temple, Naduvangkarai, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; K. Sivakumar, Ayodhya Ashwamedha Mashamandapam, 47, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Vishnu Puranam: N. Veezhinathan, Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Vedha Raman: M. V. Ananthapadmanabhachar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Neyruppu Malargal: Selvaganapathy, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Nammazhwar Vaibhavam: M. A. Venkatakrishnan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Ethiraja Ramanuja Dasar, Desigan Swamy Pravachana Mandapam, Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Dakshinamurthy Sthothram: Brahmayogananda, Krishnapuram Sai Samithi, 1-A, Athreyapuram 1st St., Choolaimedu, 7 p.m.

Culture
Athreyaa Art Gallery: Exhibition of art works, Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao School, Chetpet, 11 a.m.

General
Office of the Accountant General (C&RA): 'In Search of Excellence' function, Lekha Pariksha Bhavan, 361, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 11 a.m.

Directorate of Fire and Rescue Services: Mock drill, R.Natraj participates, Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai, 3-40 p.m.

MIOT Hospitals: Foundation stone laying ceremony of MIOT Hospitals International, US Consul General Andrew T.Simkin participates, Mount Poonamallee Rd., Manapakkam, 7-30 a.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Lecture on 'Speaking the public sphere, Madras 1905-1919' by Bernard Bate, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Yale University, 79, 2nd Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3-30 p.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Blessing function, 96, Vepery High Rd., 11 a.m.

Home for Poor Boys & US Consulate General: Certificate awarding ceremony for students, US Consular General Andrew T.Simkin participates, Govt. Madrasa-I-Azam mosque campus, 779, Anna Salai, 4-45 p.m.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women: Fresher's Day celebration, 1, Audiappa St., Anna Salai, 9 a.m.

Narbada Devi J. Agarwal Vivekananda Vidyalaya Junior College: 'Vidya Pravesh' for standard six students, 3rd Main Rd., M.K.B.Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 7-30 a.m.

P.Kakkanji Kalvi Kalachara Mandram: Centenary celebrations of Kakkan, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

YMCA (Royapettah) Toastmaster Club: Meeting, Royapettah grounds, 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, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Thapal Petti Bus Stop, Madhavaram; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 19 Jun 2009

RELIGION

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Veda Raman: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachar, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Arpudha Tiruvandhadi: M. Balakrishnan, Sri Balsubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Tiruvasagam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Ramana Sankirthanam: Abhiramananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Periya Puranam: K. Sivakumar, Sri Ram Samaj, Ayodhya Ashwamedha Maha Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

CULTURE

Prakriti Foundation and Madras Book Club: Launch of publication ‘Bombay Deco,’ Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

RRB Energy Limited: Meeting, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah participates, 182/2, Bypass Rd., Poonamallee, 1 p.m.

Tamil Nadu State Election Commission: Inauguration of new premises, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Ministers K.Anbazhagan and Durai Murugan participate, Koyambedu, 5.30 p.m.

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department: Distribution of welfare assistance to village temple priests, Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan participates, Ananthapadmanaba Swami Temple, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6 p.m.

India Trade Promotion Organisation: Seminar on ‘Marketing opportunities in Russia,’ Hotel Taj Connemara, 10 a.m.

British Council: Counselling programme by University of Warwick, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Dun and Bradstreet: Seminar on ‘Coping with economic downturn – HR Challenges,’ Hotel Taj Mount Road, 10 a.m.

Indian Overseas Bank: Soiled note exchange mela, Nungambakkam High Road, 10 a.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: CME on ‘New rehabilitation techniques,’ Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Sankara Eye Hospital: Free cataract surgery camp, Vasantha Bazaar Murugan Koil Complex, Gummidipoondi, 9 a.m.

Dignity Foundation: Discussion on ‘Reverse mortgage scheme,’ Automobile Association of Southern India, 187, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Seminar on ‘Independent intelligence,’ Hotel Taj Connemara, 9.30 a.m.; Lecture on ‘Entrepreneurship,’ GRT Convention Centre, 5.30 p.m.

Care-T: Personality development workshop for women of fishing community, Dhyana Ashram, 25, Matha Church Rd., Mandaveli, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai Corporation and Smoke-free Chennai: Awareness campaign, Chennai Corporation Zone 7 office campus, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Subabharati Samiti: Sanskrit meeting, Dr. Alagappa Matric. HSS., 49, G.K.St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Hindustan University: Founder’s Day celebration, Padur, 3 p.m.

Valliammai Polytechnic College: Inauguration of silver jubilee celebrations, SRM University, Kattankulathur, 10 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; Fatima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys’ High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I. Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, 207, 100 Ft. Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai -  Today 20th June

RELIGION
Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Bairava Saibaba Temple, Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Krishnavatara: Sudha Seshayyan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Veda Raman: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Soundarya Lahari: Goda Venkateswara Sastri, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Thirukkovaiyar: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Pradosha Mahimai: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambareswarar Temple, Park Town, 7 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishnarin Amudha Mozhigal: Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Ramanujar Vaibavam: V.Narayana, Seetharama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

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

CULTURE
Department of Tourism and Culture: Poongavil Poongaatu, Nehru Park, Kilpauk, 6 p.m.

World Tirukkural Centre: Tirukkural conference, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.

GENERAL
Valliammai Polytechnic College: Silver Jubilee celebrations, Minister Arcot Veeraswami participates, Kattankulathur, 3 p.m.

Exnora International: Presentation of Prakrithi Rathna Award, Minister T.M.Anbarasan participates, AJS Nidhi HSS., Alandur, 4 p.m.

Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Member of Parliament M.S.Swaminathan delivers lecture on 'Environment, Ecology and Lessons from Japan', Consul-General of Japan in Chennai Kazuo Minagawa participates, 21, KB Dasan Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

The Triplicane Cultural Academy and The Kasturi Srinivasan Library: Lecture on 'Elections 2009 - an analysis' by former CEC N.Gopalaswami, Gokhale Sastri Institute, 22, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Consumers Association of India and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India: Seminar on 'Responsibilities and Rights of Telephony users,' GRT Grand Convention Centre, 9.30 a.m.

MCCI: Programme on investigating fraud and mitigating fraud risk-emerging trends, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 10 a.m.

The Shakti Centre and Human Rights Watch: Cultural performance and discussion on colonial origin and everyday impact of sodomy laws, 1, Elliots Beach Rd., Besant Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

SAARC Chamber Women Entrepreneur Council: Seminar on leadership development for women executives, GRT Grand, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Silver Beach: Annual Day celebration of Singaram Pillai HSS., M.T.H. Rd., Villivakkam, 5 p.m.

Asan Memorial College of Arts and Science: Graduation Day, Jaladampet, 10.30 a.m.

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences: 4th Remembrance Day of PKS, CIT Campus, Taramani, 10 a.m.

Safe Communities India: Launch of programme on safe work place, 714, M.T.H.Rd., Padi, 11 a.m.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides: Conference, M.N.M. Jain Engineering College, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.

Medical Research Foundation: Free eye screening camp, Panchayat Union School, Manali, 8 a.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: Meeting, ICWAI Bhawan, Montieth Rd., Egmore, 6 p.m.

J.K.Study Circle: Meeting, 3/4 Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5.30 p.m.

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

Indian Institute of Materials Management: Presentation on 'SCM in India-BMW's Perspective,' Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

World Tamil Writers' Association: Meeting, Sri Karpagavalli Vidyalaya, 4, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

TNSCCP: Workshop on capacity building and leadership development, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Durgabai Deshmukh Rd., R.A.Puram, 11.45 a.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Career Guidance Programme, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Gremaltes Hospital and Helpage India: Free cataract screening camp for senior citizens, Low cost health care centre, 1/97-A, Kalamegam Rd., Mogappair West, 9 a.m.

Periyar Kalam: Lecture, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 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, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Ekkatuthangal; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Alagu Andavar Tirukoil, Korukkupet; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; and P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd, 7 p.m.

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[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 22 Jun 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, 19, Third Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 6-30 p.m.; K. Kalyanaraman, Sri Kamakoti Dhyana Mandaoam, Sri Kamakoti Nagar, Valasarawakkam, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Sundarkumar, 51, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.

Gita: Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Bairava Saibaba Temple, 6, First Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Abhitistavam: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, T.T.D. Information Centre, Venkata Narayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Thevaram: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thevaram and Thiruvasagam: Sudha Seshaiyan, Ajodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Thirumurai: Valli Umapathy, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Baktha Vijayam: T. Vijayakrishnan and T. Balaji Venkateswaran, Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

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

All India Movement for Seva: Swami Dayananda Saraswathi talks on ‘Turning adversity to one’s advantage’, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Union Minister M.S.Gill inaugurates NSS summer camp, Union Minister Pratik Prakashbapu Patil participates, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.

Madras Cosmopolitan Round Table ’94: Inauguration of new classrooms, former President A.P. J. Abdul Kalam participates, Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao HSS., Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 3-30 p.m.

Madras High Court Advocates’ Association: Inauguration of e-law library and library sections, Chief Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale participates, New Library Building, Madras High Court, 4-45 p.m.

Indira Gandhi National Open University: Workshop on ‘Institutionalisation of the Community Colleges in India’, Hotel Esthell, 1, Besant Avenue, Royal Enclave, Adyar, 10 a.m.

Dream Zone: Seminar on ‘Aesthetics ’09’, Jammi Buildings, 121, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Hand-in-Hand: Launching of mobile environment campaign for schools, Cantonment Board High School, Pallavaram, 9-45 a.m.

Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, Anna Salai, 7-30 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, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai -  Today 23rd

Religion
Bhagavatham: B. Sundarkumar, Thirumala Sangam, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.

Gita: Hayavadanapuranika, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10.30 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Bairava Saibaba Temple, 6, First Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Sundarakandam: Jaya Srinivasan, Manasarovar, 19, 3rd Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Devaram: Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Baktha Vijayam: T.Vijayakrishna and T.Balaji Venkateswara, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Sudha Seshayyan, Ram Samaj, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Kaikeyi Varam: K.Kalyanaraman, Kamakodi Dhyana Mandapam, Kamakodi Nagar, Valasaravakkam, 7 p.m.

General
Leader Kalai Mandram: Samathuva Vizha, Ministers U.Mathivanan and K.Ramachandran participate, Hotel Palmgrove, 5 p.m.

IGNOU: National workshop on 'Institutionalisation of Community Colleges in India', Hotel Esthell, 10 a.m.

Aim for Seva: Lecture by Dayananda Saraswati on "Turning Adversity to One's Advantage", Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Shakespeare Millennium Club: Monthly meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, 6 p.m.

Madarasu Telugu Abhyudaya Samajamu: Distribution of free notebooks to poor students, Thyagaraya Primary School, Old Washermenpet, 11 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of Students council and Uniformed services, Mogappair, 8.30 a.m.

YMCA: Talk on "Travelogue on Mauritius" by M.Muthuvelu, YMCA Esplanade Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: R.Nataraj speaks on 'Prisons – Can they be reformed at all', Hotel Taj Connemera, 1 p.m.; Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 25 Jun 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Manasarovar, 19, 3rd Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Sundarkumar, Thirumala Sangam, Plot No. 1231, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.; Prema Pandurang, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Hamsa Gita: R. Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Sri Bairava Saibaba Temple, 6, 1st Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Sri Baktha Vijayam: T. Vijayakrishna and T. Balaji Venkateswara, Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Pandurangan Temple, 9th St., Shanthi Nagar, Adambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Sivagnana Thirumurai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Turning Adversity to One's Advantage: Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Jagannath Spiritual Educational Cultural Trust: Ratha yatra of Lord Jagannath, Reddy Kuppam, Kanathur, East Coast Rd., 2-30 p.m.

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

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

GENERAL

Sanraa Media Ltd.: Launch of new facility, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Developed Plots Estate, Perungudi, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 4-30 p.m.

MCCI: Indo-Gulf conference on current economic scenario, Larbi Moukhariq, Ambassador of Morocco and Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps, Sheraton Chola Hotel, 10-30 a.m.

Tagore Centre for Peace Studies: Discussion on 'Future of state and sovereignty in South and West Asia,' Ahmed Salem Al-Wahishi, Chief Representative, League of Arab States Mission participates, University of Madras, Marina Complex, 2-15 p.m.

Madras Bar Association: Meeting to felicitate Chief Justice H.L. Gokhale, Madras High Court, 1-45 p.m.

BSNL Chennai Telephones: Official Language conference, 10, Dams Rd., off Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Medical Research Foundation and Vision Research Foundation: Meeting, New Research Block, 18, College Rd., Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.

MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on creativity and lateral thinking, Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar, 9-30 a.m.; Video discussion, MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Globe Institute of Investigation and Security Management: Seminar on trends in security management, Agurchand Mansion, Anna Salai, 2-30 p.m.

Institution of Engineers (Tamil Nadu State Centre): Lecture on causes for road accidents, Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4-30 p.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: CPE Study Circle Meeting on private equity – opportunities for chartered accountants, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6-15 p.m.

SmartLearn Edutech Pvt.Ltd.: Launch of SmartLearn Web TV, Hotel Residency Towers, 4 p.m.

Makkal Manadu Katchi: Seminar on rights of Eelam Tamils, YMCA Hall, NSC Bose Rd., 4-30 p.m.

City Youths Union: Lecture on history of Dravidian movement, 38/34, Manickam St., Choolai, 6-30 p.m.

Venkateswara Nursing College: CNE programme on teaching strategies and methods in nursing, Thalambur, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on opportunity for research and entrepreneurship, Thandalam, 12-30 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Faculty development programme, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 9 a.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Inauguration of club, West Mogappair, 8-15 a.m.

Rotary Club of Ambattur: Presentation of For the Sake of Honour award to K. Nirmala Prasad, Hotel Breeze, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Tambaram Mudichur: Meeting, Hotel Grand Palace, Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.

Inner Wheel District 323: Meeting, Abirami Hall, 1/3 A, River View Rd., Kotturpuram, 9-30 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd.; Loyola Matriculation School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke's Church, IInd Main Rd., Anna Nagar; and St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

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posted very late...already some of the functions got over...

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today -  25 jun 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, 19, 3rd Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Sundarkumar, Thirumala Sangam, Plot No.1231, 51, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar (west), 4 p.m.; Prema Pandurang, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Uddhava Gita: Velukkudi Krishnan, Valluvar Gurukulam School, 220, G.S.T. Rd., Tambaram, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Bairava Saibaba temple, 6, 1st Main Rd., Bharat Nagar, Madipakkam, 5-30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar (west extn.), 10-30 a.m.

Baktha Vijayam: T. Vijayakrishnan and T. Balaji Venkateswaran, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan temple, Adambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Periyapuranam: Durai Namachivayam, Pidarimaangaliamman Siddhi Vinayagar temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Thevaram and Thiruvasakam: Sudha Seshayyan, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: K. Sivakumar, Saiva Samaya Bhaktajana Sabha, Mint St., Park Town, 7 p.m.

Thirumurai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

‘Turning Adversity to One’s Advantage’: Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

Vivaham: R. Krishnamurthy, Perambur Seva Samithi, 16, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 7 p.m.

General

TACT: Laying of foundation stone for new premises, Minister Pongalur N. Palanichamy participates, opposite AIEMA building, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 2 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6-15 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 1, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Vedic Sangeeta Foundation: Sixth anniversary celebration, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony 1st St., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: ‘Extra edge’ programme, T.S. Krishna Nagar, 9 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; 7 p.m.

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dwarakesh again late

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 26 jun 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Manasarovar, 19, 3rd Seaward Avenue, Valmiki Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Sundar Kumar, Thirumala Sangam, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.; Prema Pandurang, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5.30 p.m.

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

Uddhava Gita: Velukkudi Krishnan, Valluvar Gurukulam School, 220 GST Rd., Tambaram, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kumdram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

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

Periyapuranam: K. Sivakumar, Marundeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Thevaram and Thiruvasakam: Sudha Seshayyan, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Pithru Karma: S. Gopalakrishna Sastri, Sankara Matam, 153, Beracah Rd., Kellys, 7 p.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Jayendra Bhaktha Samajam: Jayanthi celebrations, Kanchi Mahaswami Aanantha Mantapam, Adyar, 5 p.m.

Turning Adversity to One's Advantage: Dayananda Saraswati, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Odyssey and Rupa and Co: Launch of publication, Landmark, Apex Plaza, 6.30 p.m.

General

Government Museum and National Museum for Manuscripts: Inauguration of exhibition on Rare Manuscripts, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Centenary Exhibition Hall, Government Museum, Egmore, 4 p.m.

Women Steering Group, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Open session for women CAs, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 4 p.m.

Presidency College Alumni Association: Unveiling of Dr. Alladi Ramakrishnan's portrait by IIT-Kanpur chairman M. Ananda Krishnan, Presidency College, Kamarajar Salai, 6 p.m.

Parveen Travels: Inauguration of new premises, AB Towers, 148, Perambur Barracks Rd., Purasawalkam, 9 a.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on 'tax obligations and implications on cross border services', ICWAI Bhawan, 14, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on 'understanding the universe – from Earth to galaxy – an astrophysical journey', B.M. Birla Planetarium, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

GTZ-GERMAN Technical Cooperation: Meeting on phasing out of CTC from Indian gas manufacturing/servicing industries, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 10.30 a.m.

Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: Memorial meeting for Lakshmi Krishnamurthi, German Hall, Prakasam St., T. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

International Day Against Drug Abuse: Meetings, Asha Nivas, Bricklin Bridge, Konoor High Rd., Otteri, 10 a.m.; Dept. of Psychiatry, Sri Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, 10 a.m.; Madras Medical College, noon.

Centre for Montessori Training: Seminar on 'importance of training for nursery teachers', Habib Complex, Durgabai Deshmukh Rd., R.A. Puram, 10.30 a.m.

Medical Research Foundation: Lecture on 'objective evidence of reincarnation', Sankara Nethralaya, 18, College Rd., 5.30 p.m.

Smart Expos: Inauguration of 'Compack 09', Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10.15 a.m.

Polestar Foundation: Awards ceremony, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.

SMOT School of Business: Convocation, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 5.30 p.m.

Dove Multimedia: Exhibition of CD Roms and educational DVDs, Dass Community Hall, Cathedral Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: CME programme, Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Lecture on 'Mahatmaavai vananguvoam', Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4 p.m.

Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS.: Valedictory, Periyar EVR Salai, Arumbakkam, 2.30 p.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Savings scheme inauguration, West Mogappair, 8.15 a.m.

Lions Club of Madras Porur: Meeting, Hotel Benzz Park, 7 p.m.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Royapuram; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; Fathima Church, East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet, St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 27 Jun 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Manasarovar, 19, 3rd Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B. Sundarkumar, Thirumala Sangam, 1231, 18th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.; Prema Pandurang, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5.30 p.m.

Gita: Rishi Chaitanya, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chinmaya Nagar stage II, Virugambakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Uddhava Gita: Velukkudi Krishnan, Valluvar Gurukulam School, 220, GST Rd., Tambaram, 7 p.m.

Kathopanishad: Brahmayogananda, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: P.L. Balasubramanian, Asthika Samajam, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Srimanth Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Veda Vyasa: K.V. Seshadrinathan, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Govinda Pattabishekham: Kidambi Narayanan, 19/9, Ramanujam St., Choolaimedu, 3.45 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 10 a.m.; S. Thyagarajan, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

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

Thiruvilaiyadalpuranam: C. Paramasivam, Leo Matric. HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.

Thiruvarutpayan: S. Saravanan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thirugnanasambandar: Desa. Mangayarkarasi, Ayodhya Aswamedha Mahamandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Manickavasagar: M.R. Seshadri, Kameswarar Temple, Puduperungulathur, 6.45 p.m.

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

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

Turning Adversity To One's Advantage: Dayananda Saraswati, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.
Culture

Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula Sankeerthana Seva Mandali Trust: Launch of publication, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 4 p.m.

Ilakiya Sindhanai: S. Swaminathan speaks on contemporary drama, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Mowbrays Salai, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Tourism Dept.: Poongavil Poongatru programme, Dr. Natesan Park, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sevalaya: Book review, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Punnagai Ulagam: Launch of educational magazine, Hotel Taj Connemara, 11 a.m.

World Thirukkural Centre: Meeting, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.

General

VIT Alumni Assn.: Meeting to felicitate VIT University chancellor G. Viswanathan, Union Minister Vayalar Ravi, State Ministers Arcot N. Veeraswami and Durai Murugan, and The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participate, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 4 p.m.

Kannadasan Birth Anniversary: Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamil Sangam, Union Minister S. Jegathrakshagan participates, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6 p.m.; Kannadasan Kalai Ilakiya Peravai, Srinivasa Sastri Arangam, 40, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

DMK Youth Wing Trust: Distribution of prizes to 10th and +2 toppers, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Minister K. Anbazhagan participate, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 5 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Centenary Commemoration: Valedictory of campaign against child mortality, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam and The Hindu Editor N.Ravi participate, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 6 p.m.

Institute of Non Communicable Diseases, Govt. Royapettah Hospital- Lions Clubs International: Inauguration of Diabetics Foot Care Clinic, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Royapettah, 10 a.m.

Indian Bank: Inauguration of biometric ATM, 812, Periyar EVR High Rd., Chetpet, 8.15 a.m.; Launch of publication and meeting on how to prevent heart diseases, The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N.Ram participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 11 a.m.

Genesis Welfare Trust: Meeting on 'Life insurance for people living with HIV: opportunities and challenges', Asha Nivas Social Service Centre, Rutland Gate 5th St., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Industrial Waste Management Assn-Science Olympiad: 'Enviro 2009', TNPCB, Guindy, 9 a.m.

Alliance India: Conference on 'Energy Management 2009', Hotel Comfort Inn Marina, 10 a.m.

College of Engineering- Anna University: Silver Jubilee reunion of alumni of 1979-84 batch, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Shrine Vailankanni SSS.: Reunion of 1984 batch, Hotel Green Park, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Environment Council-Environmental Scientists Forum: Meeting on status of environment in Chennai, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

MMA: Certificate course in banking and financial services, Zeal Corporate Office, Russian Cultural Centre, Alwarpet, 3 p.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants: P.Anand speaks on 'Accounting Standard 11-Recent Controversies', Madras Hire Purchase Assn, Golden Complex, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Continuing Professional Education Committee, ICAI: Training programme on accounting standards, Hotel Savera, 8.45 a.m.

Chennai Harbour Pensioners' Assn.: Meeting, Ettiyappa Naicker School, Surya Narayana Chetty St., Royapuram, 4 p.m.

IEEE Madras Section: Meeting on 'Power sector reforms today', 97 A, Peters Rd., Gopalapuram, 5.45 p.m.

Software Process Improvement Network: Meeting, Anna University, 9 a.m.

Dr. Chitra S.Narayanaswamy Centenary Trust: Distribution of course completion certificates, 132, St. Mary's Rd., Alwarpet, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Seminar on Acoustics, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2 p.m.

Hemophilia Society-Madras Chapter: Blood donation camp, SIRC-ICAI, Nungambakkam High Road, 9 a.m.

Tattvaloka: Wellness programme by Hyuma Qureshi, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu People Social Service Awareness Organisation: Distribution of notebooks, uniforms, AVM Employees Co-operative Assn building, AVM Colony 2nd St., Virugambakkam, 4 p.m.

KGN Creations: Anniversary celebrations, Chennai Corporation community hall, Chandrayogi Samathi Rd., Mangalapuram, 4 p.m.

J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, 3/ 4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5.30 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Lecture on TCS Accreditation, Thiruninravur, 10.30 a.m.

IIT Madras Alumni Assn, Chennai Chapter: Presentation on 'M'power ERP Solutions', IIT Madras, 5. 30 p.m.

Theosophical Society- Kilpauk Lodge: Programme on 'Understanding of Stress', Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Meeting, Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasiva Nagar, Madipakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Valliammal College for Women: Investiture of the Student Council, Anna Nagar East, 1.30 p.m.

SMOT: Free career guidance programme, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, 5.30 p.m.

Jaya Matric. HSS.: Inauguration of ECA Club, Thiruninravur, 1 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras South: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Medavakkam: Inauguration of new facilities, Ponmar Govt. Middle School, Mambakkam Rd., Ponmar, 9 a.m.; Lions Club of Royal Excellence, Awards to school toppers, Beta Mat. HSS., Guindy, 3 p.m.; Lions Club of Avishkaar: Meeting, Hotel Quality Sabari Inn, T.Nagar, 7.30 p.m.

Medley Toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 73, Fourth Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3.25 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; and Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

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

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

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 29 Jun 2009

Religion

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Shirdi Sai temple, Shenoy Nagar, 6 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Srimath Arunagiri Nathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Periyapuranam: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Sundarar: Mangaiyarkarasi, Ayodhya Aswamedha Mahamandapam, 47, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Yoga Vaasishtam: Mani Dravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6-45 p.m.

Abayapradana Saram: Desigan Swamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7-30 p.m.

Thirukkural: V.V. Natarajan, Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Rd., Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Taittriya Saram: Vedabhashyam Rathnam and R.Krishnamurthy, Madras Sanskrit College, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Pattinatthar: M.R. Seshadri, Selvavinayagar Koil, New Perungulathur, 6-45 p.m.

General

Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation: Inauguration of hollow bamboo cottages and renovated rooms at TTDC Beach Resorts Complex, Mamallapuram, Ministers N.Suresh Rajan and T.M. Anbarasan participate, 3 p.m.

Madras Knights Round Table 181: Member of Parliament Kanimozhi inaugurates classroom block, Government Model Higher Secondary School, Lady Willingdon campus, Kamarajar Salai, 9-15 a.m.

Additional Director of Medical and Rural Health Services (Leprosy): Leprosy Awareness Camp, Annai Theresa Matric. School, Angala Parameswari Koil, 3rd St., MGR Nagar, 9 a.m.

Falcon-I Vehicle Tracking System: Launch of vehicle tracking solution, GRT Grand Convention Centre, 3-30 p.m.

Padma Sarangapani Schools: Inauguration of Cinema in Education, Kumarasamy Nagar, Villivakkam, 2-30 p.m.

SRM University: Thamizh Mandram Muthamizh Vizha, Kattankulathur, 9-30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS: Inauguration of Uniformed Services, West Mogappair, 8-15 a.m.

Institute of Financial Management and Research: Seminar, 24, Kothari Rd., Nungambakkam, 2 p.m.

Institute for Technology and Management: Inauguration of new batch, SIPCOT IT Park, Siruseri, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Pudupakkam, 10 a.m.

The Society of Auditors: Talk on "IFRS- an overview", 4, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Pallava: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8 p.m.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Meeting, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Pudumai Illakiya 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 Lourdese 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 Lourdese Church, Ganesh Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

[appu.s8501]

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[dhilipkumar]

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RELIGION

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10.30 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Veda Dharma Trust, Srimath Arunagirinathar Hall, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Periyapuram: Palaravoyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Abayapradanasaram: Valayapettai Ramachariyar, Desigan Swamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Kaviyarasu Kannadasan Literary Forum: Kannadasan birthday celebration, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Lions Blood Bank and Research Foundation: Inauguration of silver jubilee celebrations, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi HSS.: Opening of new buildings, annual day and felicitation of students, Ministers A. Poongothai Aladi Aruna and Thangam Thennarasu participate, Maragatham Maligai, Tondiarpet, 4.30 p.m.

TNEB Retired Officials' Assn.: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, The Music Academy, 2.30 p.m.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Inauguration of students' union, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Exnora Environmental Certification Corporation: Launch of Exnora Environmental Standard Organisation, US Consul General Andrew Simkin participates, College of Engineering, Guindy, 5 p.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: Seminar on 'Arignar Anna's place in Indian philosophical lineage,' Taramani, 10.30 a.m.; Seminar on Tholkappiyam and Sangam literature, 2 p.m.

Jaigopal Garodia Charitable Book Bank: Presentation of awards of excellence, Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Trust, 6, 7th St., U Block, Anna Nagar, 4 p.m.

Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Talk on 'Practical issues and case laws on CENVAT Credit Rules 2004,' Hotel Palmgrove, 6 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Faculty development programme on cloud computing, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur, 9.30 a.m.

Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric. HSS.: Guidance programme for development of district and divisional sports, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 10.15 a.m.

Eva Stalin IAS Academy: Seminar on UPSC examination, Anna University, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association: Talk on 'Tamil Epigraphs,' YMCA Esplanade, 6 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, PT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai today - 1st July

Religion
Hamsa Gita: R. Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Thiruvilayadal Puranam: M. G. Srinivasan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Abaya Pradhana Saaram: Valayapettai Ramachariyal, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7.30 p.m.

Lalita Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasundaram, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Santh Purandaradasar: S. Janakirama, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

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

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

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

Culture
Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd: Inauguration of Crafts Mela, Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy participates, Sri Sankara Hall, Alwarpet, 9.15 a.m.

Association of British Scholars Chennai: Presentation on 'Colonial Interlude', N. Murali, Managing Director of The Hindu participates, British Council, Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

General
Madras Mylapore Round Table: Discussion on 'Freedom through Education', Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Presidency Girls HSS., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Zion Matriculation HSS.: 'A World in Motion' programme, Indira Nagar, Selaiyur, 11 a.m.

Madras Management Association & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Video discussion on 'Team work in crisis: The miracle of flight 232', MMA house, Thoraipakkam, 5.30 p.m.

Timken India: Donation of artwork to Adyar Cancer Institute, Adyar, 11.45 a.m.

Velammal Vidyalaya: Investiture Ceremony, Velammal Vidyalaya, Ayanambakkam Rd., 9 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Seminar on 'Value added professional for the times of recession', Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Talk on "Enakkuria Idam Enge", Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

The Divine Life Society: Meeting, Vasant Sadhan, AJ Block, 2nd St., 7, Anna Nagar, 5 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Charternite celebration, Hotel Ashoka, 5.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Chromepet West: Charternite celebration, Hotel Arasampatti, Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Celebration of Doctors day, Hotel Goldmine, Koyambedu, 7 a.m.

ExNoRa International: "Water for all day", 40, Vijayaragava Rd., Rams Apartment, Flat II/2, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Launch of S.D. Raajadevan's Publication, 1, Kanappar Salai, Ashok Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Assn., Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke's Church, 2nd Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matriculation School, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Goodsheperd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd., 7 p.m.

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[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 2 july 2009

RELIGION

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

Narayananeeyam: Jamadhagni, Srimath Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

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

Abaya Pradhana Saram: Valayapettai Ramachariyar, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7-30 p.m.

Panchadasi: K.Srinivasan, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, 8/20, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 6-30 p.m.

Bhujanga Sthothra of Sankara: C. L. Ramakrishna, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Dakshinamurthy Sthothram: Brahmayogananda, Sankara Mutt (1st floor), near Kasi Viswanathar Temple, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Sri Periya Azhwar: A. Achuthaiah, Sri Manavaala Mamunigal Sannidhi, 57, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 3 p.m.

Sri Rukmani Kalyanam: S. Janakirama Bhagawathar, Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6-30 p.m.

Thirupugazh: Desa Mangaiyarkarasi, Ayodhya Mandapam, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Sri Pidarimangkaliamman Sidhi Vinayakar Temple, Naduvankarai, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Department of Posts: Inauguration of exclusive domestic and international parcel centre, Flower Bazaar Post Office, 11 a.m.

The People's Educational Trust, Dr. Ambedkar Academy: Discussion on 'Position of Dalits after elections', L.73, Kavery Colony, 24th St., Anna Nagar East, 6 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Math: Distribution of aid to persons with leprosy, R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 3-30 p.m.

K.C.S. Kasi Nadar College of Arts and Science: Freshers Day, 96, Ellaya Mudali St., R.K. Nagar, 9 a.m.

Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College: Inauguration of first year classes, R.S.M.Nagar, Kavaraipettai, Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.

Dignity Foundation: Evening for Elders, 3, Jagannathan Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

YMCA: Meeting of Toastmaster Club, Royapettah grounds, 6-30 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Talk on Annavin Manitha Neyam by Manicka Shanmugam, 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 Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; St.Sebastian Church Thapal Petti Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 03 July 2009

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

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

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

Vivekachoodamani: P.M. Vijayaragavan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Kankodutha Kannappar: Desa. Mangayarkarasai, Ayodhya Mandapam,West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Thirumurai: Valli Umapathy, Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Buddha's Vipasana Meditation: K. Chandrasekaran, II floor, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6.30 p.m.

GENERAL

National Institute of Epidemiology: Course commencement function, V.M. Katoch, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director-General of ICMR, and V.K. Subburaj, Principal Secretary Health participate, R-127, 3rd Avenue, TNHB, Ayapakkam, 3.30 p.m.

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter, and Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute University: Student seminar on 'Newer technologies in IT and career opportunities,' IT Secretary P.W.C. Davidar participates, Dr. MGR University, Maduravoyal, 9.30 a.m.

Ajay Memorial Trust: Seminar on rights of persons with disability, Commissioner for the Disabled Meenakshi Rajagopal participates, Hotel Royal Plaza, Koyambedu, 10 a.m.

MMA: Seminar on 'Managerial excellence', Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 2.30 p.m.

The Bharat Scouts and Guides: Inaugural rally of District and Centenary of Indian Scouting, C.S.I. Monahan Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah, 3.30 p.m.

Kola Perumal Chetty Vaishnav SSS.: 37th school anniversary and inauguration of literary associations, Arumbakkam, 2 p.m.

The PSBB Millennium Group of Schools: 4th annual day celebration, Kamaraj Arangam, 6 p.m.

Valliammal Matric. HSS.: 'Kaladharshan', I Main Rd., Anna Nagar (East), 4 p.m.

Swami Vivekananda Social Service Centre: Anaemia Detection Camp, Lady Willingdon HSS., Triplicane, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers and Artistes Association: Awards ceremony, Kerala Samajam School Mandapam, 903, E.V.R.High Rd., 6 p.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Meeting, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Public Relations Society of India, Chennai Chapter: Presentation on 'Development of the British digital effects industry', Hotel Savera, 6.45 p.m.

SDNB Vaishnav College for Women: 'Fresher's day', Chromepet, noon.

Jaya Engineering College: Seminar on air safety, Thiruninravur, 9.30 a.m.

Global Hospitals & Health City: CME, Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Kizhakku Padippagam: Meeting, 33/15, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; C.S.I.Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mariyal Magadolana Church, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, 207, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

RELIGION

Gita: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Sunanda, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.; Pavithra Chaitanya, Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Kathopanishad: Brahmayogananda, Yoga Shanthi Gurukulam, Chakrapani St., Extn., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Kaivalya Upanishad: Mitrnanda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: C. L. Ramakrishnan, P.S. H.S.S., Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Tiruvasagam: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambaraeswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Thevaram: K. Kanniappan, AVM Colony, Muthukumaran Koil, Virugambakkam, 9 a.m.

Nalaiyradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West extn., 10-30 a.m.

Karaikkal Ammayar: Desa. Mangayarkarasi, Ram Samaj, 47, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Guru Paramparai: Aravindhalochanan, Sita Devi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, Kalamegham St., Tambaram, 6-30 p.m.

Alavandhar Vaibhavam: Sampat Dikshithar, Seetharamabhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-50 p.m.

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

Ramakrishna Math: Discourse by Vimrutananda, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Tiruvasaga-Tirumandiram Trust: Seminar on Tiruvasagam, Gokhale Sastri Hall, 16, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

CULTURE

Tourism and Culture Dept.: Cultural programmes, Sivan Park, P.T. Rajan Salai, K.K. Nagar, 6 p.m.

World Tirukkural Centre: Seminar, Valluvar Kottam, 10 a.m.

Sahitya Akademi: Symposium on 'Ilakiyathil pengal: andrum indrum', Ethiraj College for Women, 9-30 a.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Forum: Lecture on 'Sanga Thamizh — Purananru', Leo H.S.S., 5-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited: Inauguration of sea water desalination plant, Union Ministers Murali Deora, A. Raja, Dayanidi Maran, G. K.Vasan, Jitin Prasada and Praful Patel and Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin participate, Manali, 5 p.m.

TN Govt.: Inauguration of mobile blood bank, Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participate, Secretariat, 10-15 a.m.

Campaign Committee to Stop the War and Restore Democracy in Sri Lanka: Seminar on 'what next in Sri Lanka? Towards a political solution', German Hall, Prakasam Salai, T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Association for Tamil Computing: Tamil software exhibition, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Das Community Hall, Cathedral Rd., 4 p.m.

Vivekananda College and Scientific Research Association for Economics and Finance: Annual lecture series, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: Global Entcon 2009, Perumbakkam, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Government Collegiate Teachers' Assn.: Conference, Centenary building, Madras University, 10 a.m.

Tamizh Moodharingyar Kuzhu: Lecture on 'nuclear agreement and energy security', Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.

Tamil Heritage Group: Lecture on 'researching for Aalavai', Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Gulzarilal Nanda's birth anniversary celebrations, Sushwani Matha Jain Vidyalaya, Pulianthope, 10-30 a.m.

Bookshare.org: Free seminar on books without barriers, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

GE Capital India: Volunteers Day celebration, Good Life Centre, 12, Loganathan St., Tambaram West, 9-30 a.m.

Techruit: Job fair, Queen Mary's College, Marina, 9-30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Intellectuals' Forum: Lecture on 'nuclear agreement and energy security', Periyar Thidal, 6 p.m.

SMILE: Meeting, Guntur Subbiah Pillai School, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 3-30 p.m.

AU-KBC Research Centre and Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Centre: Seminar on 'careers in clinical research industry', MIT, Chromepet, 10 a.m.

Valliammal College for Women: Convocation, Anna Nagar East, 10-30 a.m.

SSS Jain College: Seminar on 'changing precepts in banking', Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

Meenakshi Sundararajan Engineering College: 'A week of E-Cube,' Kodambakkam, 10 a.m.

The Karadi Tales Company: Reading session, Crossword Bookstore, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sevalaya: Book discussion, Kasuva Village, Tiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Velammal M.H.S.S.: Meeting, Velammal Gardens, T.S. Krishna Nagar, Mogappair, 10 a.m.

Ashok Nagar Progressive Women's Assn.: Free ortho neuro camp, Lakshmi Hall, 40, 100 Ft. Rd., Ashok Nagar, 3 p.m.

All India Human Rights Protection Organisation: Meeting, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

Y's Men International: Meeting, HIET, St. Thomas Mount, 7 p.m.

Synergic Envision: Blood donation camp, 32, TTK Rd., Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

Jeeva Virutcham: Meeting, Dr. Radhakrishnan Stadium, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Metro North East: Blood donation camp, Christ King Church, 24th St., GKM Colony, 8 a.m.

Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture on 'building disciplined love for harmony', Alagappa School, Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Tattvaloka: K. Perumal speaks on 'astronomy and astrology', 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Dove Multimedia: Workshop, Padmavathy Kalyana Mandapam, Arcot Rd., 10 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Turning Point Group, Luz 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, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, JN Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mill Road, Peravallur; Williams Girls H.S.S.; P.S. H.S.S., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Tirukoil, Korkkupet, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 7 July 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madhivannan, Narada Gana Sabha Mini Hall, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabaratham: Vishwesha Theertha, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghavaiah Rd., T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamurthi, Kalyana Ganapathi Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Sunanda, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.; Pavithra Chaitanya, Rathnagireeswarar Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Brihandaranyaka Upanishad: S. Vasudevan, 11, First Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Hanumath Prabhavam: Anantha Padmanabhachariyar, Baktha Anjaneyar Temple, AG's Colony Fourth Cross St., Kottivakkam, 7 p.m.

Meenakshi Thirukalyanam: Desa. Mangayarkarasi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Thiruvarutpayan: S. Gangadharan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: Satyavratananda, Shirdi Sai Hall, Shenoy Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Nama Sangeerthanam: P.T. Seshadri, Ahobila Math Oriental HSS., West Mambalam, 9.30 a.m.

GENERAL

Science City: Workshop on 'Science and Technology' for students, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

Chennai Port Trust: Babu Jagajeevanram Memorial Day, Rajaji Salai, 8.45 a.m.

ICAI: Discussion on Union Budget, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce: Talk on 'Evolving trends in Indo-Australian business relations,' Sheraton Park Hotel and Towers, 5.30 p.m.

SAE College and Alcatel-Lucent: SAE career connect programme, Jayalakshmi Estates, 29/8, Haddows Rd., 11.30 a.m.

Dhamma Forum: Film exhibition on 'Seven years in Tibet', JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6 p.m.

S.D.N.B. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of College Union, Chromepet, 2 p.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on 'Robotics and Entrepreneurship', Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 9.15 a.m.

JHA Agarsen College: Freshers Day, Madhavaram, 9.30 a.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Workshop on 'Functional Samskrt', Nungambakkam, 2 p.m.

Kuppuswami Sastri Research Institute and Samskrta Academy: Lecture on 'The languages and cultures revealed by the Rig Veda', 84, Thiru-Vi-Ka Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Meeting, Madras Race Club, Guindy, 6.30 p.m.

The Mylapore Academy and Punjab National Bank: Presentation of ECG machine, 9/21, Sringeri Mutt Rd., R.A. Puram, 10 a.m.

Jaigopal Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya: Guru Poornima celebrations, West Mambalam, 9.30 a.m.

St. Louis Institute for the Deaf and the Blind: Launch of solar water heating system, Adyar, 9.30 a.m.

Vijaya Bank: Inauguration new bank branch premises, 25, Nagarjuna Nagar First St., Rangarajapuram, 9.30 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, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 07 July 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madhivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Mahabharatam: Vishweshar, Shri Krishna Shri Raghavendra Mutt, Raghaviah Rd., T. Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Keeranur Ramamoorthy, Kalyana Ganapathy Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Sunanda, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.; Pavitra Chaitanya, Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet; Jamadhagni, Vedha Dharma Trust, Srimath Arunagirinathar Hall, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Tirumoolar Thirumandiram: Sudha Seshayyan, Sri Ram Samaj, Ayodhya Aswamedha Maha Mandapam, 47, Arya Gowda Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Santh Ekanathar: T.Vijaya Krishna and T. Balaji Venkateswarar, Sri Arthanareeshwarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gnaniyar Adigal Vizha: K. Sivakumar, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

Guru Purnima: Sengalipuram Damodhara Dikshithar, Sri Adi Sankara Auditorium, Sri Ayyappa Seva Samajam, C-45, II Avenue, Anna Nagar, 5 p.m.; Satyavaratnanda Saraswati, Kesari High School, T. Nagar, 6 p.m.; The Art of Living, Ramakrishna School, T. Nagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram: Special meeting in honour of founder TKV Desikachar and exhibition of photographs by Kausthub Desikachar, The Hindu Managing Director N. Murali participates, 31, 4th Cross St., Ramakrishna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Dhamma Forum: 'Kundan,' a film exhibition, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6 p.m.

GENERAL

TN Govt.: Unveiling of the statue of Irataimalai Srinivasan and opening of a manimandapam, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin and Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participate, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 6 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of laptops to heads of various departments and zonal officers, Ripon Building, 10 a.m.

Observer Research Foundation: Seminar on Post-war Sri Lanka and India's Role, Sri Lankan High Commissioner C. Romesh Jayasinghe participates, Stella Maris College, Cathedral Road, 10 a.m.

Einstein Science Movement: Street side science, Thevar Thidal, Velachery, 6 p.m.

Tourism Authority of Thailand: 'Amazing Thailand Roadshow,' Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 6-30 p.m.

Science City: Lecture on 'Recent trends in mechanical engineering,' Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

YMCA Pattimandram: Debate, YMCA Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women: Inauguration of college union, George Town, 10-45 a.m.

S.K.R. Engineering College: Seminar on 'My idea programme,' Agarmel, Poonamallee, 10-30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Seminar on communication skill, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port & Dock Primary School, M.P.T Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 8 July 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madhivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabhatharam: Keeranur Ramamurthy, Kalyana Ganapathy Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Pavithra Chaitanya, Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

Hamsa Gita: R.Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Acharyarhal Vaibhavam: K.B.Devarajan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

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

Thirumoolar Thirumandiram: Sudha Seshayyan, Ayodhya Aswamedha Maha Mandapam, 47, Arya Gowda Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: S.Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue, Thiruvallur Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.

Tattuva Pragasam: V.Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agragaram Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

History of Santh Eganathar: T.Vijay Krishna and T.Balaji Venkateswarar, Sri Arthanareeswarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

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

Shri Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji's Peetharohana 70th Year Celebration Committee: Guruvandanam, Dr.U.Ramarao Kala Mantapa, Karnataka Sangha, Habibullah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre, Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dept. of French and Foreign Languages, University of Madras, and ICAF: Inauguration of Italian film festival, South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, 606, Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

World Storytelling Institute: Lecture on 'Places of Kannagi,' National Folklore Support Centre, 508, Fifth Floor, Kaveri Complex, 96, Nungambakkam High Rd., 11.30 a.m.

GENERAL

Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group: Meeting on 'Strengthening electricity regulation to improve service quality for domestic consumers in Tamil Nadu,' Hotel Raj Park, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

Exnora International and Student Exnora: 99999 lights out campaign, Gandhi Statue, Marina Beach, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, 10 a.m.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India: Public meeting on Union Budget 2009-10, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Symposium on Union budget, 23, 3rd Cross St., West CIT Nagar, Nandanam, 5.30 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting on Union Budget, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Luz Church Road, 6 p.m.

Pachaiyappa's College: Inauguration of Dr.Abdul Kalam Hall, Poonamallee High Rd., 11 a.m.

University of Madras: Special lecture, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Math: All India drawing competition, Vivekananda College, Mylapore, 3.30 p.m.

World Friendship Council: Special voice care awareness programme, Hotel Palmgrove, 5 p.m.

Dr.K.M.Cherian's Frontier Lifeline Hospital: Seminar on emerging trends in stem cell and tissue engineering research, First Floor, Ticel Bio Park Auditorium, Taramani, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Meeting, Hotel Benz Park, T.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Lions Club International: Meeting, Cosmopolitan Club, 7.30 p.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

KCG College of Technology: Lecture on power flow analysis with less computational efforts, Karapakkam, 10 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St. Luke's Church, Anna Nagar; Loyola Matriculation School, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd., 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 09 july 2009

Religion

Kamba Ramayanam: Mathivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabaratham: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.; Ramamurthy, Kalyana Ganapathy temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Navarathnamala Venkataramani, Jyothi Apartment, 11-B, Rameswaram Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

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

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

Bharatha Yogeswarar Charithram: Natarajan, 24, 3rd St., Ragava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Periya Puranam: Durai Namasivayam, Pidarimankaliammam Siddhi Vinayagar temple, Naduvankarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sivapragasam: S.Gangadharan, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Santh Ekanathar: T. Vijayakrishnan and T.Balaji Venkateswaran, Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Raghavendra Aradhanai: Raghavendra Swamy Trust, Ponmalar Rd., Medavakkam, 5 p.m.

Saptharathrotsava: Dakshina Mantralaya, Triplicane, 7 a.m.

General

Angala Parameswari and Kasi Viswanatha Swami Temple Trust: Kumbabishekam, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and State Ministers K.R.Periyakaruppan and Parithi Illamvazhuthi participate, Choolai, 9 a.m.

Hardum Team: Launch of web portal, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and actor Kamal Haasan participate, Annapoorna Hall, Raj Bhavan, 11.15 a.m.

Malcolm Adiseshiah Centenary Public Lecture Series: Presentation on 'Globalisation: An analysis of key aspects of the emergence of big malls and retails in India', Madras Institute of Development Studies, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3.30 p.m.

C.S.I Corley Higher Secondary School: Inauguration of the 'Corley TAG computer lab', Tambaram, 4 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras West: Opening of purified drinking water plant, Mayor M.Subramaniam participates, Corporation High School, M.G.R Nagar, 9 a.m.

The Tamil Chamber of Commerce: Budget analysis meeting, Hotel Comfort Inn Marina Towers, 6.34 p.m.

Tamilnadu Investor's Association: Discussion on 'Union budget - impact on capital market', Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Tamilnadu Small and Tiny Industries Association: Interactive session on 'Union budget,' TANSTIA FNF Hall, Guindy, 4 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting on 'Financial management in the period of recession', Prince Arcade, 2L, Rear Block, Second Floor, 22-A, Cathedral Rd., 6.15 p.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India: Discussion on Union Budget, ICWAI Bhavan, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6.15 p.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on SAP, 12, Vembuli Amman Koil St., West K.K. Nagar, 2.30 p.m.

Sairam Engineering College: Inauguration of Association of Computer Science Engineers, Saileo Nagar, West Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Vidhya Sagar Women's College: Welcoming ceremony for first year students, G.S.T Rd., Vedanarayanapuram, Chengalpattu, 10.30 a.m.

Women's Voluntary Service of Tamilnadu: 'World Population Day', 6, V.R. Ramanathan Rd.,Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Talk on the life of 'Dom Barry', Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association: Toastmaster club meeting, Royapettah grounds, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Northwest: Meeting, Hotel Residency Towers, 6.30 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 10 July 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Mathivannan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: Ramamurthi, Kalyana Ganapathi Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Padhuka Sahasram: M.V. Ananthapadmanachari, Ayodhya Aaswamedha Maha Mandapam, Arya Gowda Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: P.M. Vijayaraghava Sastri, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

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

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

Ramana Maharishi: K. P. Misra, Tattvaloka, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Santh Ekanathar: T. Balaji Venkateswaran, Ardhanareeswarar temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Vipassana Meditation: K. Chandrasekaran, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6.30 p.m.
Culture

Desiya Murasu Readers' Circle: Release of 'Kamaraj Oru Sahaptham', Union Minister G.K.Vasan and Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin participate, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 5.30 p.m.

Music Connoisseurs Club: Inauguration of music festival, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sahitya Akademi: S. Shanmugasundaram speaks about writer Nakulan, Connemara library, Egmore, 6 p.m.

General

Sree Ayyappa Bhaktha Sabha: Free distribution of school uniforms and note books, Union Minister S. Jagathrakshakan participates, Sir Madhavan Rd., Mahalingapuram, 3 p.m.

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department: Launch of construction for Annadhanam hall, Minister K.Periakaruppan participates, Mundagakanniamman Temple, Mylapore, 9.15 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Construction Workers' Welfare Board: Meeting, Hotel Marina Towers, Egmore, 3 p.m.

Institution of Engineers: Meeting on 'Nuclear Power in India', Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Workshop on 'First Time Manager', Hotel Deccan Plaza, Royapettah High Rd., 9.30 a.m.; Meeting, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Rangan Rd., Alwarpet, 5.30 p.m.

Chamber of Indirect Tax Professionals: Meeting on 'Union Budget 2009 - Impact on Indirect Tax Laws', Greams Dugar, 149, Greams Rd., Thousand Lights, 6.15 p.m.

State Bank of Travancore: Opening of branch, Medavakkam Main Rd., Sholinganallur, 10 a.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: Programme on 'Strategies for infection control in hospitals', Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Manidhaneyam Charitable Trust- Abbott India: Free thyroid screening camp, Soka Ikeda College, Madhanangkuppam, 9 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Music festival, Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Lecture on 'E-learning-its impact on academics', Chennai-Kolkata High Rd., Panchetti, 10 a.m.

Vels University: R.V. Ramanujan talks on 'Magnetic Nano Particles for Cancer Therapy', Pallavaram, 11 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on zoonotic disease, Vembuliamman Koil St., West K.K.Nagar, 3 p.m.

PSBB SSS.: Prize distribution function, Former Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswami participates, Thirumalai Rd., T.Nagar, 2 p.m.

Kalamandir Matric. HSS.: School day, Chakrapani St., West Mambalam, 9 a.m.

Aanmeega Maamandram- Ramanuja Mission Trust: Unveiling of portrait of Ramanujar, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Theosophical Society-Mylapore Lodge: M. S. Pandian speaks on 'Isis Unveiled', 17-B, Baliah Avenue, Luz, 6 p.m.

Periyar Self Respect Media Department: Screening of short films, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 7 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mary Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of God Church, 100 Ft. Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Mathivanan, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Kalyana Ganapathy Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: B.Sundar Kumar, Sanskrit College, 84, Thiru. Vi. Ka. Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Srimath Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Narada Bhakti Sutras: Vimurtananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

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

Periya Puranam: R. Narayanan, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5-30 p.m.

Thirumandiram: Kanaga Subramanian, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Sundarar Devaram: K.Sundaramurthy, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Saptha Kaadhai: K.B. Devarajan, Sri Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6-45 p.m.

Advaita and Guru Bhakti: S.Ganesa Sarma, Swami Vivekananda Hall, P.S.HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Padhuka Sahasram of Sri Vedanta Desikar: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhachariar, Ayodhya Mandapam, Arya Gowda Rd., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Namaazhwarum Thiruvengadamudaiyanum: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Seetharama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-50 p.m.

Santh Eknath: T.Vijayakrishnan and T.Balaji Venkateswaran, Sri Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Siddhar Subramaniar: J.R. Pugazhenthi, Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge), Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Sathsang: Abhiramananda, 668, School Rd., Anna Nagar West Extn., 5-30 p.m.

Prayers and Meditation: M.K.Ramaswami, Sri Aurobindo Society, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

TTDC: Poongavil Poongatru programme, Anna Park, United India Colony, Kodambakkam, 6 p.m.

Pooram Short Story Lovers Club: Launch of audio CD, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

WLCI College: Inauguration of Light and Art `09 annual design exhibition, 17, Murrays Gate Rd., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

GENERAL

Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society: Inauguration of Indian Intraocular Implant and Refractive surgery convention, Union Minister G.K.Vasan participates, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free colour TV sets, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Corporation ITI, Lloyds Colony, Royapettah, 10 a.m.; Member of Parliament T.K.S. Elangovan participates, J J Nagar, Korukkupet, 10 a.m. Corporation Higher Secondary School, Palavayal Salai, Ayanavaram, 11 a.m.

Rural Development & Panchayat Raj Department: Distribution of appointment orders to Assistant Engineers, Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin participates, TNPCB Auditorium, Guindy, 9 a.m.

IIT Madras, CDCC, NRCFoss, NIC, CSI and IEEE Computer Society: Workshop on `Green ICT – making it Fossible,' IC &SR Auditorium, IIT Madras, 9-30 a.m.

USIEF: Panel discussion on `Climate Change: Risks and Adaptations,' M.S.Swaminathan Research Foundation, 3rd Cross St., Taramani, 10 a.m.

Tobacco Cessation Centre, Cancer Institute WIA – Chennai Police - Smoke Free Chennai: Model Control Room, Police Commissionerate, Egmore, 10-45 a.m.

Science City: Inauguration of workshop on `Health and wealth from waste' for homemakers, Periyar Science and Technology Centre Campus, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 10 a.m.

SITU Council Educational Research – Indian Liberal Group (Chennai Chapter): Students Parliament to debate on `The Merits and demerits of school board examinations,' Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore, 10 a.m.

University of Madras: Grievance day for students of Institute of Distance Education, Senate House, Chepauk, 11 a.m.

Madras Institute of Retail Management: Launch of website, Darbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, 12-30 p.m.

SICCI: Interactive session on Union Budget, Esplanade, 9-30 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Inauguration of first annual workshop on `Modern procedures to correct diseases of voice box and preserve healthy voice,' Porur, 10-30 a.m.

Saraswathi Kendra Learning Centre for Children: Symposium on `alternate therapies for children with autism, dyslexia and learning disabilities,' C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation, 1, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

Parvathy Hospital: CME programme on `3D image-guided primary and revision knee replacement surgeries,' 241, GST Rd., Chromepet, 11 a.m.

State Platform for Common School System: Seminar on `equitable standard education,' NKT College of Education for Women, Dr. Besant Rd., 4-30 p.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants: Lecture on `TDS provision – recent procedural changes,' Madras Hire Purchase Association Hall, 4th Floor, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Citizens for Human Rights Movement: Meeting, AICUF hall, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Gremaltes Hospital and HelpAge India: Free cataract screening camp for senior citizens, Child Care Centre, WVS – Tamil Nadu, 93, Periya Koodal, Shenoy Nagar, 9 a.m.

Elite Educational Institute: Free workshop on Bank clerical and probationary officer exam, 148/38, Jani Jan Khan Rd., Royapettah, 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Valedictory of Quiz Wizard 2009, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 10-30 a.m.

J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, 3/4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5-30 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

Virugambakkam Thavamaiyyam: Meeting, Kamarajar Salai, Virugambakkam Community Hall, 6 p.m.

Karunakaran Memorial Thirukural Library: Birth anniversary of library founder Karunakaran, 5th St., 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar, 7-27 a.m.

Sevalaya: Discussion on Gandhiji and Tamils, Puzhal Prison II, Puzhal, 2 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Perungudi: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., R.A. Puram, 6-30 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; and P.S.HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Anna Salai Bus Stop, 6, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah; and Alagu Andavar Thirukoil, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

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

thehindu

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today

RELIGION

Gita: Satyavratananda, Shirdi Sai Temple, Shenoy Nagar, 6-30 p.m.; Sridharananda, Kamala Vinayagar Satsangh, I.C.F. North Colony, 6-45 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Ravi Kashyap, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, New Colony 5th Main Rd., Chromepet, 6-30 p.m.; B. Sundar Kumar, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Thiruvilayadal Puranam: M. Raghubai Ammal, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Sundaramurthi Swamigal: Aranga Ramalingam, 'Tattvaloka', 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

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

GENERAL

Guild of Service: Unveiling the bust of Mary Clubwala Jadhav, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran and Minister Parithi Ellamvazhuthi participate, 18, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of LPG gas stoves and aids, Minister A.V. Velu participates, Corporation Girls HSS., Tondiarpet, 5 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board: Inauguration of new office building, Ministers T.P.M. Mohideen Khan and T.M. Anbarasan participate, Maraimalai Nagar, 5 p.m.

TAITRA: Seminar and presentation of Taiwan machinery, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 11 a.m.

Vael's Institute of Business Administration: 'Budget Talk 2009' for students, Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, 11 a.m.

Lions Club of Avishkaar: International year of Astronomy celebration, Indira Gandhi Matriculation School, Adambakkam, 1-30 p.m.

Madras Management Association and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Video discussion on 'Big Mouth Billy', Natesan Institute of Co-operative Management, Anna Nagar, 5-30 p.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Training programme on 'Human Rights Education', Parivakkam, 9 a.m.

Hindustan Institution of Technology and Sciences: Technical seminar, Padur, 1-15 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Rotaract Club meeting, Dr. V.P.R. Nagar, Manimangalam, 2 p.m.

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Faculty development programme, Paiyanoor, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Mount: Presentation of Benchmark Leaders Award, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

South Indian National Association and Ranade Library: Lecture, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 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, Tharamani 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, 7 p.m.

hindu

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 14 July 2009

Religion

Bhagavatham: B. Sundar Kumar, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.; Ravi Kashyap Bhagavathar, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Sridharananda, Venkateswara Mahamandapam, ICF North Colony, 6.45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10.30 a.m.; Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Santh Ekanathar: T. Vijayakrishnan and T. Balaji Venkateswaran, Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

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

Trisakti Group: Launch of publication, Sivakami Pethatchi auditorium, 179, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6.45 p.m.

All India Muslim Personal Law Board: Launch of publication, New College, Royapettah, 7.15 p.m.

General

Anna University: Former chairman of UGC Arun Nigavekar delivers Dr. V.C. Kulandaiswamy endowment lecture on 'Redefining the role of universities in knowledge economy – can India transform its education system to serve the new role,' Vivekananda auditorium, Anna University, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Speech on 'Territorialising nature: forest conservation and management in the Central Western Ghats of south India,' 79, II Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3.30 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers (India): Meeting, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association: Talk on 'Kamaraj: a saga', YMCA Esplanade auditorium, 6 p.m.

Indian Institute of Materials Management: Presentation on Union Budget 2009, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 6.30 p.m.

Management Development Institute of Singapore: Lecture on 'attributes to success,' SKR Engineering College, Agarammel Village, Nazarathpet, Poonamallee, 10 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Science: Poetry festival, Thiruninravur, 10.30 a.m.

Lions Club of Madras Suncity: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m.

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

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Community Service Centre, 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, Port and Dock Primary School, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, Chromepet; Christ King Church, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; St. Bede's High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 15th July

Religion

Bhagavatham: Ravi Kashyap, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.; B. Sundar Kumar, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Sridharananda, Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, I.C.F. North Colony, 6.45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Arum Perum: Kidambi Narayanan, Vanamamalai Mutt, East Tank St., Triplicane, 6.45 p.m.

Dravida Vedam: Raza Narayanan, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

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

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

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

Tattuva Pragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Dakshajananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Culture

eParampara Infotainment: Launch of DVDs of dancer Chitra Visweswaran's recitals, The Hindu managing director and The Music Academy President N. Murali and Sankara Nethralaya chairman emeritus S. S. Badrinath participate, 'Tattvaloka' Hall, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Landmark: Launch of album 'Prana', Spencer Plaza, 5.30 p.m.

Vinnyasa Premier Art Galery: 'Strokes' painting exhibition, CIT Colony, Mylapore, 11 a.m.

MDMK: Launch of publications, P. Nedumaran and MDMK general secretary Vaiko participate, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

General

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Inaugural of 1st year classes, Madras High Court Chief Justice H. L. Gokhale, 5, Greenways Rd., 9 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: 'Education development day', Corporation Girls' HSS., Saidapet, 10 a.m.

Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: 'Project day', Satyamurthi HSS., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.; 'Kamaraj Day' celebration, Balamandir German Hall, T. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Andhra Mahila Sabha: Valedictory of Durgabhai Deshmukh's centenary celebration, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

The Mylapore Club: World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand and Bridge champion K. R. Venkataraman participate in colloquium, 39, Luz Church Rd., 6 p.m.

The Muslim Educational Association of Southern India: Inauguration of new building for Measi College of Education, 2, Demellows Rd., Choolai, 11.30 a.m.

RGNIYD: 'Pilot testing of training manual on youth & health', Sriperumbudur, 9.30 a.m.

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

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama and Sri B. Rangaswami Academy of Fiscal Research: Seminar on 'Spirituality and Corporate Governance', Ramakrishna Mission Matric. HSS., Bazullah Rd., T. Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

ICCW: Inauguration of Smt.Krishna Rao Community College, 5, 3rd Main Rd. West, Shenoy Nagar, 11 a.m.

Friends of Tribal Society, Mahila Samiti: Exhibition, Geetha Bhavan, Lloyds Rd., 10 a.m.

ISTE Chapter, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Valedictory of faculty development programme, Paiyanoor, 3 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Inauguration of association of electrical and electronics engineers, Manimangalam, Varadharajapuram Post, 2.15 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on open source projects, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

ISTE Chapter, Jerusalem College of Engineering: Inauguration of bridge course, Pallikaranai, 3.45 p.m.

Department of Visual Communication, Madras Christian College: 'Werkstatt', Tambaram, 9 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts & Science: Kamarajar birthday celebration, Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

K.C.S. Kasi Nadar Arts and Science College: Inauguration of Tamil literary club, Ellaya Mudali Street, R.K. Nagar, 1 p.m.

S.S. Shasun Jain College: Inauguration of NSS activities and Red Ribbon Club, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Savitri Ammal Oriental HSS.: Inauguration of literary association, Sanskrit College campus, 84, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 2 p.m.

Santhome HSS.: 'Education development day', Mylapore, 3 p.m.

Sri Saradha Middle School: Inauguration of 74th anniversary, West Mambalam, 3.30 p.m.

Velankanni Matric. HSS.: 'Mupperum vizha', Kamarajar Salai, Ashok Nagar, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, YMCA Guest House, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club Madras Esplanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Mambalam: Meeting, Hotel Matsya, T.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Silver Beach: Distribution of school uniforms to students, Manjakkollai, Aminjikarai, 10.30 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana 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, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke's Church, 2nd Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd., 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 15 July 2009

Religion

Bhagavatham: Ravi Kashyap, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.; B. Sundar Kumar, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Sridharananda, Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, I.C.F. North Colony, 6.45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Arunagirinathar Arangam, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Arum Perum: Kidambi Narayanan, Vanamamalai Mutt, East Tank St., Triplicane, 6.45 p.m.

Dravida Vedam: Raza Narayanan, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

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

Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

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

Tattuva Pragasam: V. Sivasubramanian, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Guided Meditation: Dakshajananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Triplicane, 7 p.m.

Culture

eParampara Infotainment: Launch of DVDs of dancer Chitra Visweswaran's recitals, The Hindu managing director and The Music Academy President N. Murali and Sankara Nethralaya chairman emeritus S. S. Badrinath participate, 'Tattvaloka' Hall, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

Landmark: Launch of album 'Prana', Spencer Plaza, 5.30 p.m.

Vinnyasa Premier Art Galery: 'Strokes' painting exhibition, CIT Colony, Mylapore, 11 a.m.

MDMK: Launch of publications, P. Nedumaran and MDMK general secretary Vaiko participate, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

General

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University: Inaugural of 1st year classes, Madras High Court Chief Justice H. L. Gokhale, 5, Greenways Rd., 9 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: 'Education development day', Corporation Girls' HSS., Saidapet, 10 a.m.

Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust: 'Project day', Satyamurthi HSS., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.; 'Kamaraj Day' celebration, Balamandir German Hall, T. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Andhra Mahila Sabha: Valedictory of Durgabhai Deshmukh's centenary celebration, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

The Mylapore Club: World Chess champion Viswanathan Anand and Bridge champion K. R. Venkataraman participate in colloquium, 39, Luz Church Rd., 6 p.m.

The Muslim Educational Association of Southern India: Inauguration of new building for Measi College of Education, 2, Demellows Rd., Choolai, 11.30 a.m.

RGNIYD: 'Pilot testing of training manual on youth & health', Sriperumbudur, 9.30 a.m.

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

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama and Sri B. Rangaswami Academy of Fiscal Research: Seminar on 'Spirituality and Corporate Governance', Ramakrishna Mission Matric. HSS., Bazullah Rd., T. Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

ICCW: Inauguration of Smt.Krishna Rao Community College, 5, 3rd Main Rd. West, Shenoy Nagar, 11 a.m.

Friends of Tribal Society, Mahila Samiti: Exhibition, Geetha Bhavan, Lloyds Rd., 10 a.m.

ISTE Chapter, Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Valedictory of faculty development programme, Paiyanoor, 3 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Inauguration of association of electrical and electronics engineers, Manimangalam, Varadharajapuram Post, 2.15 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Workshop on open source projects, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

ISTE Chapter, Jerusalem College of Engineering: Inauguration of bridge course, Pallikaranai, 3.45 p.m.

Department of Visual Communication, Madras Christian College: 'Werkstatt', Tambaram, 9 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts & Science: Kamarajar birthday celebration, Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

K.C.S. Kasi Nadar Arts and Science College: Inauguration of Tamil literary club, Ellaya Mudali Street, R.K. Nagar, 1 p.m.

S.S. Shasun Jain College: Inauguration of NSS activities and Red Ribbon Club, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Savitri Ammal Oriental HSS.: Inauguration of literary association, Sanskrit College campus, 84, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 2 p.m.

Santhome HSS.: 'Education development day', Mylapore, 3 p.m.

Sri Saradha Middle School: Inauguration of 74th anniversary, West Mambalam, 3.30 p.m.

Velankanni Matric. HSS.: 'Mupperum vizha', Kamarajar Salai, Ashok Nagar, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, YMCA Guest House, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club Madras Esplanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Mambalam: Meeting, Hotel Matsya, T.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Meenambakkam: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Silver Beach: Distribution of school uniforms to students, Manjakkollai, Aminjikarai, 10.30 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana 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, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Association, Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke's Church, 2nd Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; C.S.I. Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Walltax Rd., 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 16 July 2009

RELIGION

Mahabaratham: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Ravi Kashyap, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Sridharananda, Sri Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, I.C.F. North Colony, 6.45 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Vedha Dharma Trust, Ramana Kendiram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Charitham: B. Sundar Kumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

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

Dhakshinamurthy Sthothram: Brahmayogananda, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Periyapuranam: Durai Namasivayam, Sri Pidarimangaliamman and Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church: Catholicate centenary celebrations and Sunthroniso service, 33/34, Stringer St., St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral, Broadway, 5 p.m.

CULTURE

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre: Exhibition on wildlife painting, Vennirul Art Gallery, C.P. Art Centre, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

Natyacharya Music and Dance School: Launch of publication, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

TN Govt.: Inauguration of gym for MLAs, Omandur Government Estate, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free dictionaries to school students, Corporation High School, 8, Thiaga St., Kilpauk, 10 a.m.

Income Tax Department: Inauguration of new IT office (Business Range), 166, Ramakrishnan St., West Tambaram, 3.30 p.m.

Indian School of Social Sciences: Lecture on 'Budget view 2009,' Madras Kerala Samaj, Poonamallee High Rd., 6 p.m.

Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Seminar on 'NSIC services for SME sector,' Greams Dugar, South Wing, 149, Greams Rd., 5.30 p.m.

Satya Nilayam Research Institute: Lecture on 'Two trends in the early Jesuit presence in Tamil Nadu,' Thiruvanmiyur, 11.45 a.m.

Tamil Media Club: Health awareness seminar, Aditya Business Centre, 621, Anna Salai, 6.45 p.m.

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women: Majlis inauguration, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Investiture ceremony, Vepery High Rd., 10.30 a.m.

Software Process Improvement Network: Talk on 'Lean and clean for leadership in testing,' Anna University, 5.30 p.m.

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association, Thoraipakkam, 10 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on 'Java with XML,' West K.K.Nagar, 2.30 p.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: Workshop on 'Advanced technologies in telecom,' Thiruninravur, 1 p.m.

Kalaimagal Viddyalaya Mat. HSS.: Annual day, Rajah Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 5 p.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Talk on 'Emmozhi semmozhi,' Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association: Meeting, Royapettah grounds, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Talk on 'The future of Rotary is in your hands,' Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 17th July

Religion

Bhagavatham: Ravi Kashyap, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Sridharananda, Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, ICF North Colony, 6.45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendram, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

Arputha Thiruvanthathi: M.Balakrishnan, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Krishna Charitham: B. Sundarkumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: P.M. Vijayaraghava, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Vinai Kolgai: S. Kandasamy, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Andalum Acharyanum: Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, L.B.Rd., Perambur, 6.45 p.m.

Culture

Tamil Nadu Video and Photographers Assn.: Exhibition on 'Photography, Videography, Digital Imaging, Frame and Album Making', Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.

Thyagaraja Swami Nagaswaram and Thavil Kalaignargal Sangam: Music festival, 1, Kambar St., Mahalakshmi Nagar, Selaiyur, 6 p.m.

Art Exhibitions: P. Saraswati's artworks, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 11 a.m.; Pugazhendi's paintings, C.D.Nayagam HSS., Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Samskrta Academy: Launch of publication, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

General

FICCI: Conference on 'e-governance', Union Minister A.Raja and State Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participate, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10 a.m.

Periyar Maniammai University-CII: Launch of digital publishing course, Minister K. Ponmudy participates, Hotel Residency Towers, 11 a.m.

Tamil Valarchi Peravai: Kamaraj birth anniversary celebrations, Minister K.P.P. Sami participates, Kamarajar Matric. School, Sanjeeviroyan Temple St., Old Washermenpet, 6 p.m.

The Hindu Newspaper in Education: Young Journalists meet, Joint Editor of The Hindu Nirmala Lakshman participates, St.John's International Residential School, Nazrathpet, Palanchur, 10.30 a.m.

SBI: Home Fair, Major Ramanathan Chettiar Centre, MRC Nagar, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: V. Shanmugavel speaks on 'Electrical Safety in Power Plants', Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Madras Institute of Development Studies: Patrick Criqui speaks on 'Economic Approach to the Issues of Climatic Change', Second Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3.30 p.m.

Voluntary Health Services: B. L. Ratan memorial lecture on 'Life before Birth-Marvel of Creation', Taramani, 3 p.m.

Global Hospitals and Health City: Meeting on diagnostic of therapeutic radiology, Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Dignity Foundation: Meeting on 'How to Write a Will', AASI, 187, Anna Salai 5 p.m.

Calibre Academy: Workshop on child psychology, Hotel Savera, 9 a.m.

Surabharati Samiti: Meeting, Alagappa Matric. HSS., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Karunasagar-Arvind Outreach: Anniversary celebrations, Little Drops, Kalluri Salai, Koluthuvanchery, Paraniputhur, 10 a.m.

L&T: Mrityunjay Athreya talks on 'Indian Management and its Principles in the Time of Global Downturn', Manapakkam, 5 p.m.

Hindustan University: Anti-ragging day, Padur, 3 p.m.

SKR Engineering College: Inauguration of 'CSI Student chapter', Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9.30 a.m.

MOP Vaishnav College: MOP student parliamentary session, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: Founder's Day, Egmore, 9 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: Inauguration of Association of ECE, Palanchur, 10 a.m.

Vael's Institute of Business Administration: Lecture on training and development through movie review, Pallavaram, 11 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Seminar, Thiruninravur, 1 p.m.

S.S. Shasun Jain College: Leos installation meeting, T.Nagar, 10 a.m

Kalaimagal Matric. HSS.: Annual day, Rajah Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade Rd., 5 p.m.

Chinmaya Vidyalaya: Environment awareness campaign, Chinmaya Nagar, 10 a.m.

Talk on Athma Vichara Yoga: L.Ramadoss, Shree Kailash Mahal, Mounasamy Mutt Rd., Ambattur, 6.30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Math: Deshikatmananda talks on Raja Yoga, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Golden Palace: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of God Church, 100 ft. Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

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

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

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 18 July 2009

RELIGION

Bhagavatham: Alamelu and Subbaraman, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Koil St., Egmore, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Sridharananda, Sri Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, ICF North Colony, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: P.L.Balasubramanian, Asthika Samajam, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.; Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendiram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Charitam: B. Sundar Kumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 7 p.m.

Thondar Adipodi Azhwar Vaibhavam: Maduranthakam Raghuveera Bhattachariyar, Seetha Rama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-45 p.m.

Thirumandiram: Nithyanantham, Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge), Alagappa School, GK Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Pattinathar Padal: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Saptha Kaadhai: K.B.Devarajan, Sri Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6-45 p.m.

Viveka Choodamani: Brahmayogananda, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Ramana Sankirthanam: Abhiramananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

The Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M.K.Ramaswami, Sri Aurobindo Society (Chennai branch), 5 Smith Rd., off Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

TTDC: Poongavil Poongatru programme, Gill Nagar Park, Choolaimedu, 6 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamizh Peravai: Lecture on Naattupura Ilakkiam – Thaalattu, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West, 5-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority and Society for Community Organisation Trust: State level consultation on legal aid for Dalits, women, children and poor, Supreme Court Judge S.B. Sinha and Chief Justice of Madras High Court H.L.Gokhale participate, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 9-30 a.m.

South India Social and Cultural Academy: Award distribution ceremony, Ministers K.Ramachandran and U.Mathivanan participate, Hotel Palmgrove, 4 p.m.

Sri Vidyatheertha Foundation: Presentation of Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatheertha Mahaswamigal Rolling Cup to winners of inter-school essay competition, R.S.Ramanathan, judge, Madurai bench of Madras High Court participates, Ramakrishna Mission Matric HSS., Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Cancer Institute, Cancer AID Society, Pallium India: Workshop on palliative care, Cancer Institute, 38, Sardar Patel Rd., 9-30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Handicapped Federation Charitable Trust and Kalaivazhi Maatru Charitable Trust: Cultural competitions for differently-abled persons, Jaigopal Garodia Government Girls HSS., Tod Hunter Nagar, Saidapet, 9 a.m.

ICAI-SIRC: Seminar on tax and corporate laws, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd., 10 a.m.; V Sankar Aiyar Memorial Lecture, 6-15 p.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Meeting on `Finance function alignment to corporate strategy,' Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6-30 p.m.

MMA: Meeting, MMA House, 148-K, Thoraipakkam, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 3 p.m.

Sriram Ilakkia Kazhagam: Inaugural of Thirukkural Vizha 2009, Dr. MGR – Janaki College for Women, Durgabai Deshmukh Rd., R.A.Puram, 9-30 a.m.

Commercial Tax officers Association: Prize distribution ceremony, Commercial Taxes Office, Greams Rd., 10 a.m.

Computer Society of India and IEEE Computer Society: Talk on `Virtualisation – architecture, infrastructure, strategy,' CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, 6-30 p.m.

Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Tributes to Lakshmi Krishnamurthy, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

TN Forces and Loyola College: Consultation on `Migrant women construction workers,' Loyola College, 10 a.m.

The Academy of Ecumenical Indian Theology and Church Administration: Convocation, 94, Purasawalkam High Rd., Kilpauk, 5 p.m.

Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing, Chennai Chapter: Meeting, 60, 3rd Floor, Readymade Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, 6-30 p.m.

Family Planning Association of India and HDFC Bank: Training programme for Arivoli coordinators on `Sexual and reproductive health and rights,' Panchayat Union hall, Thirukazhukundram, Kancheepuram, 10-30 a.m.

Smt. Ramkuwar Devi Fomra Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Tree planting ceremony, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 8-30 a.m.

Kola Saraswathi Vaishnav SSS.: Inaugural of inter-school cultural bonanza, 41, Barnaby Rd., Kilpauk, 9 a.m.

Jaya Matric HSS.: Programme on social awareness, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 1 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara Montessori Teacher's Training School: Convocation, Sri Venkateswara Matric HSS., Alwarthirunagar, 4 p.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain Vidyalaya: Annual day celebrations, 96/154, Vepery High Rd., 5-15 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Seminar on `Getting started with sponsored research projects,' Dr.V.P.R.Nagar, Manimangalam, Varadharajapuram post, 2-15 p.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on career development and alumni meet, Thandalam, 10-30 a.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Lecture on yoga and education, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 2 p.m.

Alpha College of Engineering: Lecture on skills to remain unaffected by adversity, Thirumazhisai, 10 a.m.

JHA Agarsen College: Seminar on Web design, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Talk on Debt trap – the plight of the common man, P.S.HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Lecture on Vivekananda – Gnanadeepam, Sevalaya, Kasuva Village, Pakkam, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Pavalotru Thamizhkalam: Meeting, Thamarai Ammaiyar Hall, Medavakkam, 4 p.m.

J.K.Study Circle: Meeting, 3/ 4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5-30 p.m.

Lions District 324 A6: Meeting, Chennai Trade centre, 6-30 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., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Alagu Andavar Thirukoil, Korukkupet; P.S. HSS., R.K.Mutt Rd., Mylapore; Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Anna Salai Bus Stop, 6, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; and Williams Girls HSS., Peters Rd., Royapettah, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 20 July 2009

RELIGION

Bhagavatha Sapthaham: Krishna Premi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

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

Sri Krishna Charitham: B. Sundar Kumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Baktha Prahaladha: Kalyanapuram R. Aaravamudhachariar, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

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

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

GENERAL

Tourism and Culture Department: 'Ennangalil Vannangal'- training camp for art teachers, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Government College of Fine Arts, Park Town, 4 p.m.

Tamizhaga Cottage and Tiny Industries Association: Seminar on "Union and State Governments' role in

development of small tiny industries",

Minister Pongalur N. Palanisamy participates, K.S.P. Hall,

Kamaraj Salai, Gopal Naicker Nagar, Padi, 3 p.m.

Kapaleeswarar Temple: Inauguration of Library, Minister K. R. Periyakaruppan participates, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Centre for Environment Education: Workshop on 'Disaster risk reduction into coastal management in India', National Institute of

Ocean Technology, Pallikaranai, 10 a.m.

IIT-Madras: Release of Golden Jubilee book series, Adyar, 10-30 a.m.

B.S. Abdur Rahman University: Inauguration of 'Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers', G.S.T. Rd., Vandalur, 2 p.m.

SIRC-ICAI: V. Sankar Aiyar Memorial Lecture, 122, Nungambakkam High Rd.,

6-15 p.m.

Bank of Baroda: Blood donation camps, SIET College Avenue, Teynampet and 52,

Montieth Road, Egmore,

10 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: 'SRUJAN- Talent 2009', freshers' talent show, Vepery High Rd., 1 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Math: Swami Ramakrishnananda Jayanthi, Mylapore, 8-30 a.m.

Sri Balasubramania Batha Jana Sabha: Talk on 'Mahatma Gandhi' by S.K. Santhamoorthy, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meetings, Grace of the

Millennium group, CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; and

Reality group, CSI Good Shepherd Church, Tharamani

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, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 21 July 2009

RELIGION

Bhagavatham: Krishna Premi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 4 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Bhama Nagaratnam, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10-30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Charitham: B.Sundarkumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Taittiriya Saram: R.Krishnamurthy, Tattvaloka Auditorium, 6 p.m.
CULTURE

Illakkiya Cholai Pathippagam: Launch of publication, District Library, Anna Salai, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

The Banyan: Launch of two employment initiatives, Ministers Thangam Thennarasu and Poongothai Aladi Aruna participate, 66/5B Spurtank Rd., Chetpet, 5-45 p.m.

The Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India: Discussion on Union Budget, ICWAI Bhavan, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Golden jubilee celebrations, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Workshop on organic farming, Kasuva Village, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Vael's Billabong High International School: Dental camp, Neelankarai, 9 a.m.

PSBB: 52nd Anniversary celebrations, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: Commerce Association inauguration, Obul Reddy Auditorium, P.S.Sivaswami Rd., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

M.N.M. Jain College of Engineering: Inauguration of Association of ECE, Thoraipakkam, 11 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on importance of communication skills, West K.K.Nagar, 2-30 p.m.

St.Peter's Engineering College: Lecture, Avadi, 1-30 p.m.

SSN College of Engineering: Blood donation camp by Youth Red Cross, 10 a.m.

YMCA: Lecture, YMCA Esplanade Auditorium, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

Chamadhi Nethralayam: Free eye-screening camp, Velankanni Alayam, Gajalakshmi Nagar, Shenoy Nagar, 10 a.m.

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

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, Chromepet; Christ King Church, GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St.Bede's High School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[Power of silence]

In Chennai today - 23 July 2009

RELIGION

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendiram Trust, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

Periya Puranam: Durai Namachivayam, Sri Pidarimangaliamman Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Naduvakkarai, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Andal Kalyanam: R. Aaraavamudachariar, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Charitham: B. Sundarkumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Tiruvaimozhi: K. B. Devarajan, 258/5, Swati Apartments, East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6-45 p.m.

GENERAL

Organising Committee: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurates conference on 'Elimination of ragging in colleges', Raj Bhavan, 11 a.m.

Janta Roadways: Inauguration of new unit, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Raj Bhavan, 10-45 a.m.

TN Govt.: Launch of health insurance scheme, Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi and Deputy Chief Minister M.K.Stalin participate, Centenary Auditorium, University of Madras, 4 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin presents gold rings to babies, Anbagam, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

TFSC: Minister Pongalur N. Palanichamy inaugurates new building, B22, Industrial Estate, Guindy, 10 a.m.

India Chapter of American Concrete Institute: Seminar, ECC Convention Centre, Manapakkam, 10 a.m.

JBAS College: Inaugural meeting of the English Association, U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, Teynampet, 10-30 a.m.

Oxford University Press: Poet Vairamuthu launches English-English-Tamil dictionary, Anna University, Guindy, 5 p.m.

St. John's International Residential School: Symposium on education, Madras University Vice Chancellor S. Ramachandran participates, Hotel Savera, 5 p.m.

AMET University: Passing out ceremony of 5th batch, 135, East Coast Rd., 5 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: 'Inauguration of EEE Department', Thiruninravur, 1-30 p.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Talent search programme, Thoraipakkam, 8-45 a.m.; Inauguration of Mechanical Engineering Association, 9-30 a.m.

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Sairam Engineering College: Lecture, Sai Leo Nagar, West Tambaram, 11 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: 'Meet the entrepreneur' programme, Thandalam, 10 a.m.; Programme on 'Debugging', 2-30 p.m.

Department of Computer Science , Sriram Engineering College: Seminar, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.

L.M.Dadha School: 'Manjusha' interschool fest, 17/6, Krishnapuram, Choolaimedu, 9 a.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: Meeting, CIT campus, Taramani, 10-30 a.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6-15 p.m.

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

Lions Club International District 324 – A5: 6th cabinet installation, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Porur: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 8 p.m.

YMCA: Toast Master Club meeting, Royapettah Grounds, 6-30 p.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Meeting, Keep it simple group, St. Joseph High School, 12, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - today 24 july

Religion

Mahabaratham: Vadhirajaachar, Dharwad Madhwa Samaj, 27/13, Kuppiah St., West Mambalam, 6-30 p.m.

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

Vivekachoodamani: P. M. Vijayaraghava, 8, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Krishna Charitham: B. Sundar Kumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 7 p.m.

Krishna Madhurarnavam: R. Veeraraghavan, Tattvaloka auditorium, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

Thayumanavar: D. Gnanasundaram, Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Buddha's Vipassana Meditation: K. Chandrasekaran, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Culture
RASA: Youth festival, Bapalal Bhavan, 9/15, 1st Seaward Rd., Valmiki Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 8 p.m.

General
Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of parks, Deputy Chief Minister M. K. Stalin participates, Sivan Poonga, K.K. Nagar, 5 p.m.

M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation: Discussion on role of Jamsetji Tata National Virtual Academy and Training School in content creation and capacity building, Member of Parliament M. S. Swaminathan participates, Taramani, 2-45 p.m.

PTC Alliance Corp., and American Chamber of Commerce: Inauguration of PTC Alliance Precision Products, Sheraton Park Hotel, 7 p.m.

Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Workshop on 'tipping the balance through strategic costing', Hotel Chola Sheraton, 10 a.m.

Archeology Dept.: Lecture on 'Idaikala Tahmizhaga vanigam', Tamil Development Centre, Egmore, 4-30 p.m.

Young Women's Christian Association: Awareness programme on child trafficking, 1086, Poonamallee High Rd., 10-30 a.m.

College of Engineering: Orientation programme for Corporation School teachers, Guindy, 9-30 a.m.

Give India: Meeting, ICSA, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Institution of Highway Transport: Er. R. Thillainayagam endowment lecture on 'Imperatives of transportation infrastructures', Hotel Palmgrove, 6 p.m.

Madras Metallurgical Society Student Chapter: Lecture on 'Surface engineering', Paiyanoor, 10-05 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: Ar FB Pithavadian memorial lecture on 'Architecture and its effective communication,' 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Shamrao Vithal Bank: Meeting, AIEMA Technology Centre, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 4-30 p.m.

IATA Agents Association of India: meeting, Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 7 p.m.

Vidhya Sagar: Exposition inauguration, 10, GST Rd., Vedanarayanapuram, Chengalpattu, 10 a.m.

Valamudan Vazhuvom Foundation: Free dental camp, Vidhya's Eversmile Dental Clinic, 48, 5th Block, Mogappair East, 10-30 a.m.

Yuva Shakthi: Counselling programme, Dharmambal Girls Polytechnic, Taramani, 2 p.m.

Eswari Engineering College: Workshop on creating awareness on FOSS, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8 a.m.; workshop on 'application of micro controllers for embedded systems, 9 a.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: Inauguration of free and open source software, Thiruninravur, 9-30 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of the student chapter of the Indian Society for Training and Development, 96, Vepery High Rd., 11-30 a.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: WIPRO-Cambridge certification programme, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: Lecture on 'energy management', Palanchur, Nazarethpet, 1-30 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Seminar on 'open source – a way to success', Thiruninravur, 1-30 p.m.

Loyola College: Exhibition and seminar on 'recent trends in computer architecture', Nungambakkam, 10-05 a.m.

Sriram Engineering College: Guest lecture, Perumalpattu, 2 p.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on 'wholesome education: a vision', Poonamallee Bypass Rd., 2 p.m.

Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering: Seminar on climate change impacts, adaptation and policy initiatives, Nemili, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: Seminar on industrial awareness on PHP, Kodambakkam, 2-30 p.m.

Angel Matric. HSS.: 'Global warming awareness camp', Tonakela camp site, Avadi, 11 a.m.

D.Ahmed Ali Parpia Memorial MHSS.: Seerath-un-nabi Day, 2, Pachaiappan St., Mount Rd., 4 p.m.

Lions Club Madras Esplanade Central: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 8 p.m.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[kutty]

nice updates

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai today - 25 July 2009

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.; Madhivannan, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-45 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendram, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Rukmani Kalyanam: B. Sundarkumar, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatha Darsanam: Nochur Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Vibheeshana Geetha: Brahmayogananda, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Abhirami Anthathi: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam: S. Paramasivam, Leo HSS, Anna Nagar Extn., 5-30 p.m.

Andal Pasuram: Nadhamuni Ramanuja Dasar, Manavaala Mamunigal Sannithi, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 3 p.m.

Veda Mahimai: R. Krishnamurthy, P.S. HSS, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Soundarya Lahari: Goda Venkateswara Sastri, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

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

Mother's Prayers and Meditation: M. K. Ramaswami, Aurobindo Society, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Sri Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer Golden Jubilee Foundation: Anniversary celebration, The Music Academy, 6 p.m.

Ethiraj College: Inauguration of book exhibition and launch of publication, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Mudhra: GNB Birth Centenary celebration, Ramakrishna Mission School, Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Art World: Exhibition of paintings and sculptures, 1/12, Ganeshpuram, 3rd St., Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Bharathi Kalai Kazhagam: Poets Meet, Vazhga Valamudan Hall, 27th St., Nanganallur, 3 p.m.

Ilakkiya Sindhanai: Book review, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Mowbrays Rd., Teynampet, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Union Bank of India Backward Classes Employees Welfare Assn.: Felicitations to successful OBC and BC candidates in Civil Services Examination, Union Minister V. Narayanasamy participates, Devaneya Pavaanar Library, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Madras High Court: Inauguration of guest house, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, Madras High Court Chief Justice H. L. Gokhale and State Minister Durai Murugan participate, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, 30, P.S.K.R. Salai, R.A.Puram, 10-30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority: Workshop on 'Some of the recent developments in law', Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan and Madras High Court Chief Justice H. L. Gokhale participate, Tamil Nadu State Judicial Academy, R.A.Puram, 1-30 p.m.

Sindhi Model SSS: Inauguration of new block and annual day celebrations, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Kellys, 5 p.m.

Southern Railway: Workshop on diverse techniques in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Railway Hospital, Perambur, 10 a.m.

Our Lady Jecintho Welfare Trust: Distribution of welfare aid to Chennai Corporation school students, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, 9, Venkateswara Nagar, Kodungaiyur, 5-30 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of free television sets, Venkatapuram, Saidapet, 10 a.m.; Corporation playground, 11st Cross St., Sastri Nagar, 11 a.m.

Tourism Dept.: Inauguration of Banana Festival, Island Grounds, 9 a.m.

Department of Posts: Workshop for postmen of Chennai City Central division, P.S. HSS, Mylapore, 2-30 p.m.

Embassy of Switzerland: Friendship Cup, Velammal HSS, Mogappair, 10-30 a.m.

FICCI: Seminar on UNIDO's industrial development report 2009, Hotel Park Sheraton, 10 a.m.

Indian Dental Assn.: Inauguration of dental health and teachers training programme, MRC Centre, 5/6, Ritherdon Rd., Vepery, 8-30 a.m.

Indian Officers' Assn.: Seminar on ENT Care, Hotel Palmgrove, 11 a.m.

Senior Citizens Bureau: Meeting, Saraswat Assn., Ormes Rd., Kilpauk, 4-30 p.m.

B.D. Mangal Foundation: Talk on safety measures for citizens, Badalchand Sayarchand Chordia Jain Vidyalaya, General Muthiah St., Sowcarpet, 4-15 p.m.

Nesakkaram-Seeds: Distribution of notebooks, St. Thomas Community Hall, Little Mount, 4 p.m.

Deivanaipriya Kalai Mandram: Kamarajar Birthday celebrations, Amarajeevi Potti Sriramulu Memorial Hall, Thiru. Vi. Ka. First St., Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Institute of Engineering and Technology: Researchers Meet, Hotel Chennai Deluxe, Koyambedu, 9-30 a.m.

Indian Institute of Materials Management: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 6-30 p.m.

Muthamizh Aaivu Manram: V. Venugopal speaks on diabetes, Maheswari Lunch Home, 13th Central Cross Rd., MKB Nagar, 5-30 p.m.

Dr. Inturi Trust: Sri Inturi Venkateswara Rao Centenary celebrations, Ramakrishna Mission HSS, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

DBICA: Launch of 'Social Quotient Peace Conclave', Hotel Savera, 5 p.m.

SRM University: Hybrid Autorickshaw Exhibition, Kattankulathur, 4 p.m.

Prof. S.A. College of Education: Graduation day, Semmencheri, 3 p.m.

Gojan School of Business and Technology: Meeting on placement, Red Hills-Tiruvallur Rd., Edapalayam, 10 a.m.

Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matric. HSS: Open house session on educational reforms, Mannivakkam, 1-30 p.m.

Annual Day: Periyar Matric HSS, Thiruvalluvar Wedding Hall, Karthikeyan Salai, Periyar Nagar, 5 p.m.; Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SSS., The Music Academy, 5-30 p.m.

Theosophical Society-Kilpauk Lodge: A. R. Shanthilal Nahar speaks on 'Lessons Learnt in Life', Alagappa School, GK Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Sevalaya: Programme on Vivekananda, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Medley Toastmasters Club: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 4th Main Rd., Adyar, 3-25 p.m.

J.K. Study Circle: Meeting, 3/4, Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Greater: Inauguration of reverse osmosis water treatment plant, Kesari HSS, T.Nagar, 9 a.m.; Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 4 p.m.; Lions Clubs International: Meeting, Anna Arivalayam, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS, Peters Rd., Royapettah; P.S. HSS, Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 27 July 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: M.V. Ananatha Padmanabhachariar, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Musiri Subramaniam Salai, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Vasudeva Sastrigal and Srikantha Sarma, Sri Veda Vyasa Trust Mandapam, V.V. Colony, Adambakkam, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Bhagavatha Darsanam: Nochur Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramanakendram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Jayaram Sarma, Ayyappan Temple, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Sivabaktha Vijayam: Damodara Dikshithar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Sundaramurthy Swamigal: Sarala Rajagopalan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

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

General

Chennai Corporation: Public consultation on 'Ban on sale of plastic products on Marina beach', near Labour Statue, Marina, 9 a.m.

Community Development Organisation Trust and Thiruvanmiyur Kuppam Women Federation: Consultation on land and livelihood rights of Tsunami affected people, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Jayaraman St., Thiruvanmiyur, 10 a.m.

Dharma Paripalana Sabha: Launch of book, The Hindu Managing Director, N. Murali participates, Kanchi Mahaswamy Anantha Mandapam, Second Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 7-15 p.m.

Institution of Engineers: Talk on 'Parking of vehicles and road accidents', Transportation Engineering Department, Anna University, 4-30 p.m.

Andhra Chamber of Commerce: Felicitations to. P.M. Amza, Deputy High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in India, Madras Gymkhana Club, Island Grounds, 5 p.m.

Arumbakkam Exnora Women's Club: Meeting, 150/2, Perumal Koil backside, Arumbakkam, 10-30 a.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Inauguration of Association of Computer Engineers, Thoraipakkam, 9-30 a.m.

G.K.M. College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of ECE Association, Alapakkam-Mappedu Rd., G.K.M. Nagar, 2-30 p.m.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration and Image School of Technology: Signing of MoU, Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.

Nandini Consultancy Centre: Seminar on 'Investment opportunities in molasses based products', 54, First Main Rd., Thirumalai Nagar Annexe, Perungudi, 9-30 a.m.

Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College: Inauguration of Management Science Association, Minjur, 10 a.m.

Sevalaya: Distribution of note books and uniforms to students, Kasuva village, Thirunindravur, 11 a.m.

Prajapitha Brahma Kumaris Ishwarya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Workshop on 'Role of women in the present scenario', Sri Geetha Bhavan, 334 (233), Avvai Shanmugham Salai, Gopalapuram, 5-30 p.m.

Parampara: Workshop on 'Hindustani Bhajans of Lord Krishna', 46/38, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 3 p.m.

Awareness on Anti-Corruption & Crime: Meeting, Madras Race Club, Guindy, 6-30 p.m.

Madras Metro Round Table 95: Inauguration new classrooms, Lady Willingdon HSS., Triplicane, 8-30 a.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: 'Dine with Divine', Andhra Mahila Sabha Orthopaedic Centre, Adyar, 8 a.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, Tharamani 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, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai -  Today 28th july

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, 18, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: M.V.Anantha Padmanabhachariar, The Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Musiri Subramanian Salai, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Vasudeva Sastrigal and Srikantha Sarma, Sri Veda Vyasa Trust Mandapam, V.V.Colony, Adambakkam, 4 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramanakendram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Srivatsa Jayarama Sarma, Ayyapan Temple, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatha Darsanam: Nochur Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Sivabaktha Vijayam: Damodara Dikshithar, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Kasi Khandam: Shanmukha Sarma, Sri Sarada Bhavan Hall, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Mat. HSS., 71, Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE
Department of Indian Music, University of Madras: Inauguration of musical archives, Chepauk, 3 p.m.

GENERAL
Nasscom: Annual HR summit, Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 9 a.m.

M.T.S.Academy, Nehru Yuva Kendra and Rotary International: Summer Arivukklanjiyam award for children, Minister P.Geetha Jeevan participates, Sri Sivasamy Kalalaya SSS., 5, Sundareswarar St., Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Kamban Kazhagam: AVM memorial lecture, AVM Rajeshwari Marriage Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

Dina Thanthi: Honouring of S.S.L.C. toppers, DRBCCC Hindu HSS., Tiruvallur, 4.30 p.m.

Desiya Sindanaiyalar Peravai: Lecture, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Indiss Infotech Solutions: Seminar on Adobe e-learning solutions, Hotel GRT Grand, 10 a.m.

Saaol Heart Centre: Inauguration of Non-invasive Heart Care Clinic, 27/11, Soundarajan St., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.

Seeds: Annual day and Education development day, Kamalammal St., Kakkanji Nagar, Vyasarpadi, 6.15 p.m.

Anna University: Orientation workshop for NSS programme officers, Guindy, 10 a.m.

M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Inauguration of Business Administration club, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Sacred Heart College and Loyola College: Lecture on 'Intellectual competence and Jesuit mission for 21st century,' Thiruvanmiyur, 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on 'Power plant cycles,' Ambattur, 9.30 a.m.; Lecture on 'Higher studies and career guidance,' 12.50 p.m.

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College: Programme on 'Hot lines maintenance of high voltage lines,' Thoraipakkam, 1.30 p.m.

SRM University: Training programme on 'ELT – Integrating theory and practice,' Kattankulathur, 10 a.m.

The Madras Sanskrit College and Samskrta Academy: T.V.Ramachandra Dikshitar Centenary Memorial lecture, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Inauguration of Electrical and Electronics Association, Sriperumbudur, 2.30 p.m.

KCG College of Technology: Workshop on 'Web security and cyber crime,' Karapakkam, 9 a.m.

Ragas Dental College and Hospital: Workshop on 'Lab procedures of FPD,' Uthandi, 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Extra edge programme, Velammal Gardens, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

National Council of Churches in India: Study and public debate on repealing of Section 377 IPC, CSA Programme Centre, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10.30 a.m.

Y.M.C.A.: Meeting, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Road safety awareness campaign, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 9.30 a.m.

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

Rotary Club of Madras Marina: Meeting, Alumni Club, Boat Club Rd., 7 p.m.

Shri Shankarlal Sundarbhai Shasun Jain College for Women: Condolence meeting for D.K.Pattammal, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Narcotics Anonymous: Self help group, Community Service Centre, 17, Balfour Rd., Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Sankara Vidyalaya, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T.Colony, New Washermenpet; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivam Nagar, Madipakkam; and C.S.I. Church, O.T. Bus Stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 30th july

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillaiganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita Mahatmyam: RBN, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagni, Ramana Kendiram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Jayaram Sarma, Perambur Ayyappan Temple, 33, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 7 p.m.

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

Thiruvarutpayan: S. Saravanan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Siva Baktha Vijayam: Dhamodara Dikshithar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Virada Parvam: M. V. Ananthapadmanabhachariar, The Mylapore Fine Arts Club, 45, Musiri Subramaniam Salai, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

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

Dakshinamurthy Sthothram: Brahmayogananda, Sankara Mutt, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

General

Chennai Collectorate: Grievance day for army officers and their families, District Collector V. Shobhana participates, Rajaji Salai, 11.30 a.m.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Convocation, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India R. Chidambaram participates, SIPCOT IT Park, Padur Post, Siruseri, 3 p.m.

Apollo Hospitals Group: Inauguration of Apollo Children's Hospital, A.R. Rahman participates, 15, Shafi Mohammad Rd., Greams Rd., Thousand Lights, 2.45 p.m.

IIT Madras Alumni Association: Meeting, CLT, IIT-M, 7 p.m.

New College Institute of Management: Lecture on "Industrial expectations from the management", Peters Rd., Royapettah, 2 p.m.

Agarsen College: Inauguration of Computer Science department association, Madhavaram, 10 a.m.

Jaya College of Arts and Sciences: Dance festival, C.T.H.Rd., Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: 'My Idea' Programme, Jyothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Inauguration of "TIFAC-CORE in machine vision", Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Hindustan Institute of Technology and Sciences: CII Cluster programme, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Padur, 11 a.m.

The Society of Auditors: Talk on "Emerging role of educators in the financial sector", 33, TNHB Complex, 4 (180), Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of Sastha Mechanical Engineering Association, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Chembarambakkam, 3 p.m.

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce: "Meet Success First Hand" series, Hotel Taj Connemara, 8 a.m.

Nannan Kudi: Prize distribution function and launch of publication, former judge of Supreme Court S. Mohan participates, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras, T.Nagar: Meeting, Hotel GRT Convention Centre, 6.30 p.m.

Rotaract Club: Inaugural function, Vivekananda College, Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Chenna Patna: Literacy Award Evening, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Blood Donation Camp, Central Polytechnic College, Taramani, 10 a.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on "Performance measurement and bench marking", 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Periyar Library Reader's Circle: Discussion on Central-State budget, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

YMCA Toastmaster's Club: Meeting, Royapettah grounds, 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; Church of Victorious Cross, Ashok Nagar; St. Sebastian Church, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 31 July 2009

Religion

Ramayanam: Jaya Srinivasan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: RBN, TTD, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Bhagavata Darsanam IV: Nochur Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 7 a.m.

Raja Yoga: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Thiruvarutpayan: S. Saravanan, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Viveka Choodamani: P.M.Vijayaragavan, Sankara Gurukulam, 8, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Culture

Matru: Talk on 'European Feminist principles and Tamil society' by V. Geetha, Book Point, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

Thirukkural: V.V. Natarajan, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K.Rd., Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Scholastic India: Launch of publication, Landmark, Citi Centre, R.K.Salai, 4.30 p.m.

Madras Terrace House: Inauguration of 'Evanescence'- Photographic exhibition by Saravanakumar, 15, Sri Puram, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

General

Chennai Corporation: Foundation stone laying ceremony for additional over bridge, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Perambur Loco Works, noon.

Medicall: 'Medicall Expo 2009', Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9.30 a.m.

India–ASEAN-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Meeting, Francisco L. Benedicto, Ambassador of Philippines participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 4.30 p.m.

IIT-Madras: 46th convocation, Prof. Jagdish N. Bhagwati, Department of Economics, Columbia University, participates, Adyar, 4 p.m.

MCCI: Workshop on indirect tax laws, Hotel Savera, R.K.Salai, 9.30 a.m.

ICSI-SIRC: Foundation Day lecture, 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

The International Tamil University, USA: Meeting, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.

Department of Tamil Literature, University of Madras: G. Sundar, Director of Roja Muthiah Research Library delivers lecture, Marina campus, 3 p.m.

Alpha College of Engineering: Guest lecture, Thirumazhisai, 1.30 p.m.

Alpha Arts and Science College: Blood donation camp, Porur, 8.45 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: Inauguration of Society of Electrical and Electronics engineers, Palanchur, 10 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Inauguration of Society of Instrumentation Engineers, Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Guest lecture, Karapakkam, 3 p.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 10.15 a.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering & Technology: Guest lecture on 'Java technologies', Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 2 p.m.

Annai Veilankanni's Arts & Science College: 'Fresher's Day' celebration, 81, VGP Salai, Saidapet, 3 p.m.

SMOT School of Business: Career counselling programme, 7&8, II Cross St., Nehru Nagar, Perungudi, 5 p.m.

Shri Krishnaswamy Matric. HSS.: Annual Day, 6th Main Rd., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Programme on Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 4 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras and State Bank of Hyderabad: Diabetes awareness camp, Rangan St., T. Nagar, 10 a.m.

Global Hospitals & Health City: CME, Perumbakkam, 2 p.m.

Truematics: Meeting on overseas education, 16/21, Cenotaph 1st St., Teynampet, 10 a.m.

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T. Nagar; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; C.S.I. Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mariyal Magadolana Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, 207, 100 Feet Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai Today - 1 Aug 2009

RELIGION

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

Appar Devaram: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Sambandar Thevaram: K. Kaniappan, Pillayarkoil, AVM Colony, Virugambakkam, 6 p.m.

Thiruyundiar: V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

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

Navavitha Bhojanam: L. Sampathkumar, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Ulladu Narpadu: Nochur Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 7 a.m.

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

Virada Parvam: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Seetha Rama Bavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Road, Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

Katopanishad: Brahmayogananda, Yoga Santhi Gurukulam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Namasangirtanam: Abhiramananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

CULTURE

Tourism Department: 'Poongaavil Poongaatu', Corporation Park, Turnbulls Rd., Kotturpuram, 6 p.m.

Nrithyodaya and Swathi Soft Solutions: Launch of Padma Subrahmanyam's DVD 'Karana Prakaranam', Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Krishna Gana Sabha: Inauguration of 54th Gokulashtami Sangeetha Utsavam, 20, Maharajapuram Santhanam Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

Tamil Heritage Group: Lecture, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

University of Madras: Launch of publication, Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Marina Campus, 3.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Sevalaya: Annual Celebrations, Union Minister D. Napoleon participates, Kasuva Village, 11 a.m.

Anna University: Perarignar Anna Centenary Special Convocation, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala, Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, Minister K. Ponmudy and A.R. Rahman participate, Centenary Auditorium, University of Madras, Chepauk, 5.30 p.m.

Target Foundation: Lecture on 'Paediatric Radiology — Past, Present and Future,' Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna participates, Hotel Green Park, Noon.

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI: 'Talk your way to Japan' competition for Corporation and Government HSS. Students, 37 (110) Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 9 a.m.

World Breastfeeding Week: Saveetha Medical College Hospital, free Medical Camp, Mahatma Gandhi High School, Kuthampakkam, 9 a.m.; Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Rotary Club of Madras West and Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery, 'Project Chiranjeevi', Chief Secretary K.S. Sripathi participates, Radial Rd., Pallikaranai, 10 a.m.; Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Inauguration, Actor Vivek participates, 12-A Nageswara Rd., Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Department of Posts: Workshop for Postmen, A.M. Jain College, Meenambakkam, 3 p.m.

Centre for Security Analysis: Conference on 'Peace and Conflict Resolution: Emerging ideas,' Hotel Taj Connemara, 9.30 a.m.

Citizens' Alliance for Good Governance: Birth Centenary of Kakkanji, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya campus, Venkatnarayana Rd., 10.30 a.m.

Madras Management Association: Workshop on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 148-K, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 9.30 a.m.

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

Sakthi Mariamman Engineering College: Alumni Meet, The League Club, J.N. Rd., Arumbakkam, 11.30 a.m.

SKR Engineering College: Technical seminar, Agarmel, Poonamallee, 9.30 a.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Inauguration of skill development programme, Thoraipakkam, noon.

Saveetha University: Lecture, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Seminar on 'Career planning and goal setting,' Parivakkam, Poonamallee, 9 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of red ribbon club, Vepery High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

JBA Sayeed College for Women: Seminar, Teynampet, 9 a.m.

SSS Jain College for Women: Inter collegiate seminar, T.Nagar, 11.30 a.m.

Ashram Group of Institutions and TASSC Model Education: Launch of Anandhavana, 3/9 North Avenue, Srinagar Colony, Saidapet, 5 p.m.

R.M. Educational Trust: Free seminar on computer aided jewellery design, School of Design, Veerabadran St., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

The Madras Voluntary Blood Bureau: Awards distribution, Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of Arts and Science, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6 p.m.

JK Study Circle: Meeting, 3/4 Kamala St., Kumaran Kunram, Chromepet, 5.30 p.m.

PND Adarsh Vidyalaya Matric HSS: Eureka 2009, 39, Royapettah High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS: Oratorical competition, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 9 a.m.

Padma Sarangapani Matric HSS.: Annual Day, Virugambakkam, 5 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Meeting, 19/47, Perianna Maistry St., Periamet, 6.30 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Diabetes awareness and detection camp, AIEMA Technology Centre, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 10 a.m.

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In Chennai Today - 03 Aug 2009

Religion

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

Narayaneeyam: Jamadhagnee, Ramana Kendiram, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Thiruvilayadal Puranam: Raghubai Ammal, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Thirumurai Isai: Vaduganathan Odhuvar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Brahma Sutram: Goda Venkateswaran, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Vedantha Navaneetham: Nochur Venkataraman, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: Satyavratananda, Shridi Sai Hall, Shenoy Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Thirukkuralum Agananoorum: Sarala Rajagopalan, Azhagappa School, Purasaiwalkam, 6 p.m.

Culture

Pillaipakkam Jagannatha Perumal Trust: Launch of audio CD, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 7 p.m.

Visual Arts of the Deaf: 'Canvasses for Unspoken Words' painting exhibition by hearing impaired persons, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., Nungambakkam, 5 p.m.

General

CIPET: Laying of foundation stone for 'High Learning Centre', Union Minister M.K. Azhagiri and Ministers K. Ponmudy, T.M. Anbarasan and Thangam Thennarasu participate, T.V.K. Industrial Estate, Guindy, 10 a.m.

TCWF: Meeting, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswamy participates, Hotel Abu Palace, 9-30 a.m.

TANUVAS and Virginia-Maryland: Symposium on 'Changing scenario in veterinary medicine: Challenges for the veterinary students and practitioners', Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 9-45 a.m.

Kuruvilla Jacob Initiative: Lecture by Ramachandra Guha on 'Why India is the most interesting country in the world?' C.L.R.I. Campus, Adyar, 5 p.m.

Centre for Buddhist Studies-University of Madras: Lecture on 'Mahayana tenets and exploration of consciousness in Buddhism', Chepauk, 2-30 p.m.

Chinmaya Yuva Kendra: Youth festival 'Awakening Indians to India', Tamaraipakkam, 8-30 a.m.

Vel Tech Dr. RR and Dr. SR Technical University: Symposium 'Omzoic '09', Avadi, 9-30 a.m.

Anna Adarsh College for Women: 'World Breastfeeding Week 2009', Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.

Ethiraj College for Women: Anaemia screening and blood donation camps, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 9 a.m.; Red Ribbon Club inauguration, noon.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on 'Data mining and warehousing', Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 10-15 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Lecture on 'Power of motivation', Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 11 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of value education club, Vepery, 9 a.m.; Inauguration of health and nutrition club, 10-30 a.m.

Madras Christian College: Inauguration of Tamil research association, East Tambaram, 10-40 a.m.

M.N.M. Engineering College: Inauguration of information technologists association, Thoraipakkam, 10-30 a.m.

G.K.M. College of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of IEEE Students Chapter, Alapakkam-Mappedu Rd., G.K.M. Nagar, 2-15 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: Graduation day, Mylapore, 11 a.m.

K.J. Research Foundation: Launch of new medical equipment donated by SBI, 182, Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.

M.Ct.M. Chidambaram Chettyar International School: Inter-school quiz competition, 179, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 9-30 a.m.

Smt. Narbada Devi J. Agarwal Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Annual day celebration, Third Main Rd., Vyasarpadi, 5 p.m.

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

Lions Club of Central Madras: Dine with divine programme, Cancer Institute, Canal Bank Rd., Adyar, noon. Dental screening camp, 47, Thiruvenakatapuram, Choolaimedu, 3 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, Tharamani 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, 7 p.m.