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

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

RELIGION

Mahabaratham: Kalyanaraman, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.45 p.m.

Gita: Rukmini Ramamurthy, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 4 p.m.; Guruparananda, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Alagiri Samy Salai, K.K. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.; A. Venkateswara Rao, Aasthika Samajam, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.; Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Narayanaeeyam: Damal Ramakrishnan and Damal Perundevi, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Prahalatha Charitham: Kalyanapuram Aravamudhachariar, 81, Patel Rd., Perambur, 7 p.m.

Vedanta Sara: Satyavratananda, 5, 7th Cross St., R.K. Salai, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m.

Kandapuranam: V. Gopalakrishnan, Vidya Academy, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 5 p.m.

Thayumanavar: P. Venkatesan, Kothandaramar Temple, Old Washermenpet, 4 p.m.

Sundaramoorthy Swamigal: S. Rajarethinam Oduvamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

CULTURE

Paavai Publications: Launch of publication, Department of Tamil, University of Madras, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

Thiruvalluvar Painthamizh Illakiya Manram: Meeting, Haider Garden Matriculation School, Haider Garden 2nd St. Extn., Jamalia, 10.30 a.m.

Anaithindiya Thamizh Ezhuthalargal Sangam: Meeting, ICSA, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 5.45 p.m.

Madras Kerala Samaj: Onam celebrations, Annadhana Samajam, Meenakshi St., Perambur, 6 p.m.
GENERAL

State Bank of India Officers' Association: Meeting, Union Minister S. Regupathy participates, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 10 a.m.

The Triplicane Cultural Academy and The Kasturi Srinivasan Library: Discussion on "The Coalition Political Scenario", Member of Parliament E. M. Sudarsana Natchiappan and former Chief Election Commissioner T. S. Krishnamurthy participate, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

N.P. Ramajayam Trust: Inauguration, The Hindu Managing Director N. Murali participates, The Music Academy, 9 a.m.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Chithra Narayanaswami Satabishekam commemoration lecture on "The State of the Nation," East Mada St., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sri Vidyasagar Educational Trust: Distribution of scholarships, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 4 p.m.

Good Life Centre: Inauguration of 'Children's home', 9, Loganathan St., West Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi: Blood donation camp, 30, Nadabai Garden St., Tiruvottiyur, 10 a.m.

Kottur and Kotturpuram Exnora Innovators Club: Meeting on public transportation , 53, Vedachalam Apartments, Naidu St., Kottur, 5 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Highways Department Engineers Society: Meeting, Abirami Chidambaram Auditorium, Kotturpuram, 10.30 a.m.

Indian Society for Non-destructive Testing: Meeting, Module No.60, Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, 9 a.m.

International Medical Sciences Academy: Meeting, K.J. Hospital, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 11 a.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society Centre: Meeting, AP-514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Humour Club of Ambattur Rightchoice: Meeting, Mahaganesa Vidhyasala, North Park St., Ambattur OT, 4.25 p.m.

Anna Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, Krishnaswamy Matriculation School, Vaigai Colony, Anna Nagar West, 4 p.m.

Humour Club Perambur: Meeting, Montford HSS., Anandavelu St., Perambur, 4.15 p.m.

Jawahar Nagar Vasakar Vattam: Meeting, Public Library, Jawahar Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

Vaithika Sri: Meeting, 488, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 3 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, T.Nagar, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam, 4 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Theresa's Church, Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St.Mathews Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, and CSI Church, Gandhi Main Rd., Oragadam, 11 a.m.; CSI Cathedral Church, Vyasarpadi, and Dr.Boaz Hospital, Velachery Rd., Santhosapuram, 11.30 a.m.; St.Francis Xavier's Church, Broadway, 5.30 p.m. and Kesari High School, Teynampet, 7 p.m.


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Religion

Kandanum Kannanum: Mathivannan, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, 6.30 p.m.
Bhagavatham: K. Kalyanaraman, Sundara Vinayakar Temple, 16, 14th St., Jai Nagar, Arumbakkam, 6.30 p.m.
Tiruvasiriyam: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.
Panchadasi: S. Vasudevan, 11, 1st Avenue Rd., Thiruvalluvar Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 4.30 p.m.
Katopanishad: Omkarananda, Narada Gana Sabha, 7 a.m.
Sri Mahabaktha Vijayam: Pandurangasram Govindapuram, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.
Mahadeva Malai: J. Mahadevan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.
hirumandiram: T.V. Venkataraman, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.
Thiruvarutpayan: N. Sivasubramanian, Saiva Siddhantha Perumanram, Venkatesa Agraharam St., Mylapore, 5.45 p.m.
Srirangam Srimath Andavan Ashramam: Srirangam Srimath Andavan public reception, 31, Sir Desikachari Rd, 7 p.m.
Srikrishna Anubhavam: Akkarakkani Srinidhi Swamy, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Lakshmi Narayanan Perumal Koil St., Egmore, 6.30 p.m.
Guided Meditation: Atmashraddhananda, Vivekanandar Illam, Kamarajar Salai, 7 p.m.

General

Vels University: Inauguration by Governor Surjit Singh Barnala; N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, participates, Pallavaram, 11 a.m.
Tobacco Cessation Centre – Cancer Institute, State NSS Cell and State Tobacco Control Cell: Inauguration of tobacco control task force in the universities, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and State Minister Thangam Thennarasu participate, Centenary Auditorium, University of Madras, 5.30 p.m.
Madras Christian College: Conference on human rights and mental health, Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss inaugurates, Anderson Hall, MCC, Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.; 122nd year of Andhra Bhashabhiranjani Sanghamu, 2 p.m.
University of Madras and National Defence College: Distribution of M.Phil degrees in Defence and Strategic Studies, Senate House, Union Minister of State M.M. Pallam Raju participates, Madras Unviersity, 10.30 a.m.
Exnora International: Launch of voluntary office energy self-audit and inauguration of website www.99999.co.in, Union Minister of State S. Regupathy participates, Press Information Bureau, Shastri Bhavan, Haddows Rd., Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.
Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Opening of Chennai office, State Minister S.N.M. Ubayadullah participates, 35, 1st Street, Sait Colony, Egmore, 9.30 a.m.
Natesan Cooperative Management Insitute: Launch of MBA programme, State Minister Ko.Si. Mani participates, Natesan Cooperative Management Institute, 2377 A, Anna Nagar, 3.30 p.m.
SICCI: 98th annual general meeting, 6, Esplanade, 5 p.m.
Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine: HIV fellowship research presentations, Tambaram Sanatorium, 10 a.m.
Citizen, Consumer and Civic Action Group: State networking workshop of 'Grassroots reachout and networking in India on Trade and Economics', IMAGE auditorium, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.
Railway Protection Force: RPF Raising Day, Integral Coach Factory, 4.45 p.m.
FICCI: Switzerland business conference and networking meeting, Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.
Manufacturers Association of Information Technology: Workshop on 'Guidelines for environmentally sound management of e-waste', Hotel Radisson GRT, St. Thomas Mount, 10 a.m.
City School of Social and Managerial Sciences: Launch of PG Dip/ MSc in Strategic Business IT, The Rain Tree Hotel, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.
Bharathi Women's College: College union inauguration, Prakasam Salai, Broadway, 10.30 a.m.
Chellammal Women's College: Cultural fete, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.
Dakshin Railway Employees' Union: Blood donation camp, Perambur New Hall, near Railway Stadium, 10 a.m.
Madras Management Association: Meeting, 148-K, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Thoraipakkam, 5.30 p.m.
Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, The League Club, 100 Feet Rd., Koyambedu, 7.30 p.m.
Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6.30 p.m.
Meenakshi College of Engineering: Blood donation camp, 12, Vembuliamman Koil St., West KK Nagar, 9.30 a.m.
GSS Jain College: First aid training, Vepery High Rd., 8.30 a.m.; Talk on cancer awareness, 11.30 a.m.
Velammal Institute of Technology: Inauguration of creativity club, Panchetti, 2.30 p.m.
Women's Christian College: Exhibition of painted ostrich egg shells, College Rd., 10 a.m.
Easwari Engineering College: Technical symposium, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8.30 a.m.
KCG College of Technology: Technical symposium, Karapakkam, 9.30 a.m.
Saveetha Engineering College: Technical symposium, Thandalam, 9 a.m.
Gandhi Study Centre: Readers forum, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, 58, Venkatnaryana Rd., T. Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
Venkateswara Hospitals: Medical education programme on ECG, Nandanam, 6 p.m.
SIRC-ICAI: Study circle meeting, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6.15 p.m.
BSNL Chennai Telephones: Hindi fortnight celebrations, Community Hall, P and T Quarters, Anna Nagar, 4 p.m.
Hindustan University: Celebration of NSS Day in association with Madras Coastal Round Table 162 and Y's Men International, 2 p.m.
Sree Sastha Institute of Engineering and Technology: Inauguration of management association, Chembarambakkam, 11 a.m.
Valliammai Engineering College: Conference on 'Transformation of organisations in the global era', SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, 9.30 a.m.
Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology: Blood donation camp, Parivakkam, 10.30 p.m.
Industrial Estate Manufacturers Association: Programme on energy serving in association with Paryavaran Mitra, R.V. Tower, 10, GST Rd., Guindy, 4 p.m.
Theosophical Society, Adyar Lodge: Talk on 'Unity of life – an ecological perspective', 7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo India Assn., Ponniamman Koil Street, opp. Albert Theatre, Egmore; St. Luke's Church, 2nd Main Rd., Anna Nagar; Loyola Mat. School, United India Colony, Kodambakkam; CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; Kondithope Police Community Hall, Wall Tax Rd., 7 p.m.

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Ramayanam: Keeranoor Ramamurthi, Sundara Vinayagar Koil, Jai Nagar, Arumbakkam, 6.30 p.m.

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

Mahabhakta Vijayam: Pandurangasram Govindapuram, Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Bhagavatham: Srinidhi Swamy, 46/101, Gangu Reddy Rd., Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Kandhanum Kannanum: Mathivannan, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Thirumurai Isai: N.Swaminathan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Hanumath Vaibhavam: Vaddiparthi Padmakar, Andhra Mahila Sabha, 109, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Sangli Nachiar: Sarala Rajagopalan, Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K.Rd., Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Apang Sankeerthana Harikatha: Tukkaram Ganapati, Siva Vishnu Temple, Eswari Nagar, Pallavaram, 6.30 p.m.

Prahalada Charitram: K.Kalyanaraman, Chaitanya Maha Ganapathy Temple, 4, Ranganathan St., Senthil Nagar, Chromepet, 6.30 p.m.

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

Culture
Bharat Kalachar: Inauguration of Youth Cultural Festival, YGP Auditorium, 17, Thirumalai Pillai Rd., T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Papanasam Sivan Rasikar Sangam: Birth Anniversary, 1A, Saisakthi, 41, Umapathy St., West Mambalam, 5 p.m.

General

Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurates IASG CON Chennai 2008, Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam participates, Hotel Savera. R.K. Salai, 6 p.m.

Department of Drugs Control Administration: Seminar on Consumer Awareness and launch of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Minister of State D.K. Handique and Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participate, Image Auditorium, MRC Nagar, 11.30 a.m.

Madras Medical College and Govt. General Hospital: Inauguration of Surgical Technology Learning Centre and upgraded department of General Surgery, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Govt General Hospital, 11 a.m.

Govt. Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College: College Day, Arumbakkam, Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participates, 4 p.m.

Dept of Handlooms and Textiles: Diwali Special Handloom exhibition, Minister K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran participates, Vijay Mahal, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

The Hindu Initiative on Wellness: "Know Your Heart", Kumararajah Muthaiah Hall, Chettinad Vidyashram School Campus, M.R.C.Nagar, R.A.Puram, 6 p.m.

Karnataka Silks Industries Corporation Ltd.: Inauguration of exhibition-cum-sales of Mysore Silk Sarees, 23, Sir Thiyagaraya Rd., Pondy Bazaar, 11.30 a.m.

Pongu Tamizh Pannisai Manimandram: Dandapani Desikar centenary celebrations, PMK leader S. Ramadoss participates, Sir Pitti Thyagarayar Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

Adyar Poonga Trust: Nature photography exhibition, Adyar Poonga, M.R.C.Nagar, Santhome, 10 a.m.

Science City: Lecture on Recent Trends in Information Technology, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Planetarium Campus, 10 a.m.

Indian Science Monitor: Archaeological Exhibition, Member of Parliament E.M.Sudarsana Natchiappan participates, Gallery Sri Parvathi, 28/160, Eldams Rd., Alwarpet, 11.30 a.m.

Mechanical Transport Training Institute, Air Force: Passing Out parade, Avadi, 7.45 a.m.

Structural Engineering Research Centre: CSIR Foundation Day, CSIR Campus, Taramani, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Lecture on "The Ear and its Problems", Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Voluntary Health Association: Awareness programme on ban on smoking in public places, Hotel Breeze Ltd., 11.30 a.m.

TANSTIA-FNF Service Centre: Dissemination Meet on Enterprise Creation Study, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Indian School of Social Sciences: Talk on Periyar and Dravidian Movement, Book Point, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

World Tamil Research Institute: Book Launch, Taramani, 11 a.m.

Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital: Lecture on Timing of interventions in congenital heart diseases, Nageswara Rd., Nungambakkam, 3 p.m.

Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Lecture on "Solar Energy for Power Generation", H.C.Kothari Memorial Hall, 149, Greams Rd., 3 p.m.

MMA: "Building Brand India", All India Management Students Convention, Madras University, Chepauk, 10 a.m.

Catholic Syrian Bank: Inauguration of renovated branch with ATM, 3, 2nd Line Beach, George Town, 9.30 a.m.

Poompuhar: Inaugural of Indian Sarees exhibition, Sankara Hall, 281, T.T.K.Rd., Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development: Navarathri Utsavam- SHG products exhibition, Vasantham Marriage Hall, 51, Arya Gowder Rd., West Mambalam, 9.30 a.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain College for Women: Cynosure 2008 Commerce festival, 96, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 10 a.m.

Avinashilingam University of Women, Coimbatore: Mid Day Meal Recipe Competition, Queen Mary's College, Kamarajar Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Technical Symposium, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 9.30 a.m.

Valliammal Engineering College: Lecture on Personal Empowerment to Organisational Excellence, S.R.M.Nagar, Kattankulathur, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Arts and Science College for Women: Earth Conservation Rally, 1, Audiappa St., 9 a.m.

Institute of Engineering and Technology: Technical Symposium, Sree Sastha Nagar, Chembarambakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Anand Institute of Higher Technology: Blood Donation Camp, Kalasalingam Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Kazhipattur, 9.30 a.m.

Easwari Engineering College Lions Club of Golden Friends: Blood Donation Camp, SRM Speciality Hospital, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.

DMI College of Engineering: Valediction of National Conference on Innovative Computational Intelligence, Palanchur, Nazarapthpet Post, Kancheepuram, 4 p.m.

Dhanraj Baid Jain College: Inauguration of Computer Science Association, Jothi Nagar, Thoraipakkam, 11 a.m.

St.Johns Ambulance: First AID Training, Anjan Drug Pvt.Ltd., SIDCO Pharmaceutical Indl Estate, Mahabalipuram Rd., Aluthur, 10 a.m.

St.Peter's University: Inaugural of Technical symposium SPACE 2K8, Avadi, 3 p.m.

Maithree's Special Schools Vocational Training Centers and Caring Centre: 14th Annual Day Celebration, Bala Mandir German Hall, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Southern Railway Promotee Officers' Association: General Body meeting, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Park Town, 10 a.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Mahatmavai Vanaguvom, Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd., Guindy, 4 p.m.

Rotoract Club of D.G.Vaishnav College: Traffic Awareness programme, Arumbakkam, 10 a.m.

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

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

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29th sep

Ramayanam: Damal Ramakrishnan, Sundara Vinayakar Temple, Arumbakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: Srinivasa Chaitanya, Balavinayagar Temple, 3rd St., Baba Nagar, Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Bhagavatham: M.V.Anantha Padmanabhacharya, Rama Mandhram, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Sheelananda, Andhra Social and Cultural Assn., Vijayaraghava St., T.Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

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

Manickavasagar: Saraswathy Ramanathan, Sundaravinayagar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

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

Thiru.Vi. Ka: A. Nagalingam, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Sivagnanasithiyar: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Advaitananda: Gautamananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

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

Jehovah's Witnesses of India: District convention, Kamarajar Arangam, Anna Salai, 9.20 a.m.
Culture

Publications Division, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: Book exhibition, Rajaji Bhavan, Besant Nagar, 10 a.m.
General

Raj Television Network Limited: Distribution of 'Mudhalvan Awards 2008', Union Minister T.R. Baalu and State Minister K. Ponmudy participate, IMAGE auditorium, R.A. Puram, 6 p.m.

Govt. Royapettah Hospital and Diabetes Assn. of India: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurates workshop on 'Adolescent diabetes for students of women colleges', Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, 11 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of laptops and educational assistance to corporation school students, Minister M.K. Stalin and Mayor M. Subramanian participate, IMAGE auditorium, R.A.Puram, 9 a.m.

ESIC Employees' Union: Valedictory of golden jubilee year celebrations, Minister T.M. Anbarasan participates, ESIC Bhavan, 143, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 4.30 p.m.

Metropolitan Transport Corporation: Launch of new bus routes and distribution of awards to employees, Minister K.N. Nehru participates, Koyambedu CMBT, 6 p.m.

Govt. Kasturba Gandhi Hospital for Women and Children: Inauguration of international conference and live operative workshop in Urogynaecology, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 9.45 a.m.

Jaigopal Garodia Scholarship Centre: Scholarship distribution, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Anna Nagar, 4 p.m.

Govt. General Hospital: Launch of certificate course in diabetes, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Govt. General Hospital, 1 p.m.

Madras High Court Advocates' Assn and Manuneedhi Chozhan Festival Committee: Anniversary of Manuneedhi Chozhan statue installation, Madras High Court Chief Justice A.K. Ganguly participates, Madras High Court premises, 5 p.m.

Madras Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 11.30 a.m.

Society of Auditors: Meeting on technical scrutiny of balance sheet, TNHB Complex, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Advertising Club Madras: Southern Railway chief public relations officer Neenu Ittyerah speaks on 'Romancing the Railways', Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Anna University: Distribution of certificates to candidates of international refreshers course, Dept. of Media Sciences, Guindy, 11 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: MoU signing with National Centre for Biological Sciences, Porur, 2 p.m.

Madras Management Assn.: Workshop on 'Successful Negotiation Skills', Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.

ICWAI-SIRC: Seminar on indirect taxation, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Programme on Mahatma Gandhi, Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd., Guindy, 4 p.m.

Dignity Foundation: Meeting on 'Elevating the cause of children', Automobile Association of Southern India, 187, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Anbu Karangal Trust: Anniversary celebrations, S.S.K. Marriage Hall, M.S. Koil St., Royapuram, 6 p.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: Induction programme for freshers, Manimangalam, 10 a.m.

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering: National technical symposium 'Converita 2K8', Kalavakkam, 9 a.m.

Dept. of English, Ethiraj College: 'Athena'08' inter-collegiate fest, Egmore, 8.30 a.m.

Sri Krishna Engineering College: Inauguration of Consumer Club, Panapakkam, 3 p.m.

SSS Jain College: Certification Day, Madley Rd., T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Meenakshi College of Engineering: B. Sri Ramachandramurthy speaks on cellular and CDMA concepts, West K.K.Nagar, 3 p.m.

Jaya Engineering College: National symposium 'Rebellion'08', Thiruninravur, 9.15 a.m.

DMI College of Education: R. Pugazhendi speaks on programmable logic controllers, Palanchur, 10 a.m.

Sri Ramanujar Engineering College: Technical symposium, Vandalur, 10 a.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Technical symposium 'Innowiz'08', Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 9.15 a.m.

Sri Sairam Engineering College: Inauguration of national level best summer project contest, West Tambaram, 9.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: National technical symposium, Thandalam, 8 a.m.

Sakthi Engineering College: Inauguration of Computer Society of India and Microspark'08, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Kaligi Ranganathan Montford Matric. HSS.: 'Sangeetha Sangamam'inter-school music competition, Perambur, 8.30 a.m.

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

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

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Chennai today 30th Sep(08)

RELIGION
Mahabharatham: B. Sundar Kumar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Nagai Mukundan, Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Gita: Mitrananda, Chinmaya Mission, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., 6.45 p.m.

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

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

Navarathri celebrations: Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sri Mahaswami Vidya Peetam Trust and Sri Sivasthanam Nithyapooja Trust, Thenambakkam, 7 a.m.; Sri Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, 9, Thiruvalluvar St., Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery; Muthalamman Bhaktha Jana Sabha, West Mambalam; 7.30 a.m.; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, Audiappa St., GPO, 8 a.m.; Rajarajeshwari Ashram, 18/29, 16th St., T.G. Nagar, Nanganallur, 10 a.m.; Kapaleeswarar temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Argeeswarar Temple, Pammal, 6.30 p.m.; Sri Madras Dahima Brahmin Mahasabha Trust, 3, Managappan St., Elephant Gate, Sowcarpet, 7 p.m.

Bihar Association: Durga Pooja celebration, DGP K. P. Jain and Commissioner of Police R.Sekar participate, Rajendra Babu Bhawan, 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, 8.45 a.m.

Bhakthi Amudham: R. Javanthinathan, Mallikeswarar temple, Police Training College Complex, Ashok Nagar, 6 p.m.

CULTURE
YMCA Pattimanram: Discussion on 'Tamil Nadu 2020', Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home: Inauguration of 'Navatri Utsav', Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GENERAL
FICCI: Union Minister T. R. Baalu and Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participate in conference on 'The Warehousing (Development & Regulation) Act 2007: Issues & challenges', Hotel Le Royal Meridian, 10 a.m.

Sacred Heart Matric HSS.: Inauguration of centenary celebration, former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Union Minister D. Purandeswari, MP Kanimozhi, Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali and The Hindu Editor-in-Chief N. Ram participate, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

TANSACS, TN State Blood Transfusion Council and CAPACS: National Voluntary Blood Donation Day, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participate, Raj Bhavan, 5 p.m.

Labour Department: Minister T. M. Anbarasan inaugurates higher education and career guidance programme, Kancheepuram District Collector's office, 3 p.m.

NSS Cell, Anna University: 'NSS Day' celebration and award function, Minister T.P.M. Mohideen Khan participates, Guindy, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Teaching programme on nursing education and health care', former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam participates, Porur, 12.30 p.m.

Sri Ramaswami Mudaliar HSS.: Golden jubilee celebration, former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam participates, Ambattur, 3 p.m.

U.S. Consulate General and Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras: Panel discussion on 'Indo-U.S. Relations: Retrospect and prospects', Madras University Vice-Chancellor S. Ramachandran, participates, F-50 Hall, Chepauk campus, 11 a.m.

National conference and exhibition on 'Habitat development – Post-tsunami reconstruction perspective': Hotel GRT Grand Days, 9. 30 a.m.

Exnora International: Launch of 'Experts Exnora', Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Namma Veedu Vasantha Bhavan, 100-feet Rd., 5 p.m.

TANSTIA-FNF: Awareness programme, 10, GST Rd., Guindy, 3.30 p.m.

Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar's 128th birth anniversary, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Vels University: Valedictory of 'Man Meet '08', Pallavaram, 4 p.m.

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Missions University: Launch of 'Kaleidoscope' magazine, Paiyanoor, Noon.

Easwari Engineering College: Technical symposium, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8.30 a.m.
KCG College of Technology: Seminar on software development, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 11 a.m.
M.N.M. Jain Engineering College: Technical symposium, Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.
Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Guest lecture, Thandalam, 10 a.m.
Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering: Technical symposium, Sriperumbudur, 9. 30 a.m.
Asan Memorial College of Arts & Science: National seminar on 'Techniques to create employable hoteliers', Velachery-Tambaram Rd., Jaladampet, 9 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of value education club, Vepery High Rd., Noon.
Jaya College of Arts & Science: Seminar on 'Job opportunities in clinical research and regulatory affairs', Thiruninravur, 1.30 p.m.
Nazareth College of Education for Women: Inauguration of college union, Avadi, 10 a.m.
Sri Sankara Arts & Science College: Paper presentation contest, Enathur, Kancheepuram, 9 a.m.
Sree Venkateshwarar Matric HSS: 'Annual Day', 15, Gaudiya Mutt Rd., Royapettah, 6 p.m.
St. John Ambulance: First aid training, Egarasi Motors India, 13/15, Space 11, Tambaram, 10 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.

Indian Oil Retired Officers' Association: Meeting, Sangeetha Residency, Luz Corner, Mylapore, 4 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, GST Rd. Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., 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.

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

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today--30 sep,

RELIGION

Mahabharatham: Srinivasa Chaitanya, Balavinayagar Temple, 3rd St., Baba Nagar, Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Bhagavatha Sapthaham: Aseshanandaji (Malayalam), Ayyappa Temple, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Gita: Guruparananda, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.; Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore; Brahmayogananda, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 5.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: P.L. Balasubramanian, Aasthika Samajam, 124, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Sree Thuthi: Shyamala Srinivasa Gopalan, 9, 3rd Cross, Radhakrishna Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 6 p.m.

Thirumandiram: Ma. Ki. Ramanan, Balasubramaniar Thirupugazh Sabha, Village St., Tiruvottiyur, 10 a.m.

Abhirami Andhadhi: Gopalakrishnan, Vidya Academy, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 5 p.m.

Kandar Anthathi: Gomugam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thirukkural: S. Muthuswamy, Perambur Kalvik Kazhagam, 12/2, Gurumurthy Garden St., Perambur, 10 a.m.

Mahabali Mukthi: T.G. Narayanaswamy, 36/4, Nathamuni St., Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad: Krishna Jayanthi celebration, Perumal Koil East Mada St., Villivakkam, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Madras Theosophical Federation: Talk on Zoroastrian pilgrimage, Theosophical Society, Adyar, 4.30 p.m.

Dargah-E-Hazrath Syed Shah Murthuza Badsha Khadri and Asar-E-Shareef: Anniversary celebration, Big Street, Triplicane, 6.45 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses of India: Meeting, Kamaraj Arangam, Anna Salai, 9.20 a.m.
CULTURE

Harper Collins Publishers and Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Launch of publication, TAG Centre, 69, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Bharath Vikas Parishad: Group singing competition, Ranjani Hall, 15th St., Nanganallur, 2 p.m.
GENERAL

The Association of British Scholars Chennai: Launch of 'Madras (Chennai): A 400 year record of the first city of Modern India', Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Museum Theatre, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Forest Department: Launch of battery-operated vehicles, Ministers M.K. Stalin, T.M. Anbarasan and N. Selvaraj participate, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, 10 a.m.

Kancheepuram Collectorate: Inauguration of hospital, Ministers M.K. Stalin and T.M. Anbarasan participate, Kundrathur Sekkhizhar Government Boys HSS., Kundrathur, 4 p.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Tea Shop Owners' Association: Annual day celebration, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, 1, Hussain Alikhan St., Royapettah, 8.30 a.m.

Sri Ahobila Math Oriental HSS.: School day, 116, K.R. Koil St., West Mambalam, 2 p.m.

Rajan Eye Care Hospital: Conference on Glaucoma diagnostics and management, Vidyodaya East 2nd St., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.

26th International Montessori Congress: Montessori awareness walk, Besant Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.

Sri Suman Muniji Foundation: Medical camp, B.S. Mootha Girls SSS., Brindavan St., West Mambalam, 9 a.m.

U.K. Hospitals: Blood donation camp, D Block, 1st Main Rd., Anna Nagar East, 9 a.m.

Ashok Nagar Exnora Innovators Club: Discussion on civic issues, 87/2, Indra Colony, Ashok Nagar, 4 p.m.

Blessings Life Foundation Trust: Inauguration of charitable health services, 8, Periyanna Maistry St., Vepery High Rd., Periamet, 9.30 a.m.

National Service Scheme, Directorate of Technical Education: Leadership motivation camp, Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College, R.S.M. Nagar, Kavaraipettai, 9 a.m.

Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association: Annual day celebration, 100, Patel Rd., Perambur, 2 p.m.

V.Narayana Iyer Memorial Trust: Annual day celebration, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.01 p.m.

Mulakanadu Sabha: Annual day celebration, The Music Academy, 2 p.m.

Children's Club: P.Sriram talks on aerospace engineering, 96, V.M. St., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Baba Vidyalaya, T. Nagar, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Velachery: Meeting, Hotel Ambica Empire, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Royapuram: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 11.30 a.m.

Probus Club of Chennai: Meeting, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society Centre: Meeting, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Medical Practitioners' Association: Meeting, 306, E.V.R. Salai, Kilpauk, 1 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, T. Nagar, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam, 4 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Theresa's Church, Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St.Mathews Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, and CSI School, Gandhi Main Rd., Oragadam, 11 a.m.; CSI Cathedral Church, Vyasarpadi, and Dr.Boaz Hospital, Velachery Rd., Santhosapuram, 11.30 a.m.; St.Francis Xavier's Church, Broadway, 5.30 p.m.; and Kesari High School, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today---01 oct

RELIGION
Mahabharatham: Srinivasa Chaitanya, Balavinayagar Temple, 3rd St., Baba Nagar, Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Bhagavatha Sapthaham: Aseshanandaji (Malayalam), Ayyappa Temple, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Gita: Guruparananda, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, K.K. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.; Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore; Brahmayogananda, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 5.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: P.L. Balasubramanian, Aasthika Samajam, 124, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Sree Thuthi: Shyamala Srinivasa Gopalan, 9, 3rd Cross, Radhakrishna Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 6 p.m.

Thirumandiram: Ma. Ki. Ramanan, Balasubramaniar Thirupugazh Sabha, Village St., Tiruvottiyur, 10 a.m.

Abhirami Andhadhi: Gopalakrishnan, Vidya Academy, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 5 p.m.

Kandar Anthathi: Gomugam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thirukkural: S. Muthuswamy, Perambur Kalvik Kazhagam, 12/2, Gurumurthy Garden St., Perambur, 10 a.m.

Mahabali Mukthi: T.G. Narayanaswamy, 36/4, Nathamuni St., Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad: Krishna Jayanthi celebration, Perumal Koil East Mada St., Villivakkam, 4 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna: Deshikatmananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Madras Theosophical Federation: Talk on Zoroastrian pilgrimage, Theosophical Society, Adyar, 4.30 p.m.

Dargah-E-Hazrath Syed Shah Murthuza Badsha Khadri and Asar-E-Shareef: Anniversary celebration, Big Street, Triplicane, 6.45 p.m.

Jehovah's Witnesses of India: Meeting, Kamaraj Arangam, Anna Salai, 9.20 a.m.

CULTURE

Harper Collins Publishers and Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Launch of publication, TAG Centre, 69, T.T.K. Rd., Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Bharath Vikas Parishad: Group singing competition, Ranjani Hall, 15th St., Nanganallur, 2 p.m.

GENERAL

The Association of British Scholars Chennai: Launch of 'Madras (Chennai): A 400 year record of the first city of Modern India', Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Museum Theatre, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Forest Department: Launch of battery-operated vehicles, Ministers M.K. Stalin, T.M. Anbarasan and N. Selvaraj participate, Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Vandalur, 10 a.m.

Kancheepuram Collectorate: Inauguration of hospital, Ministers M.K. Stalin and T.M. Anbarasan participate, Kundrathur Sekkhizhar Government Boys HSS., Kundrathur, 4 p.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Tea Shop Owners' Association: Annual day celebration, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, 1, Hussain Alikhan St., Royapettah, 8.30 a.m.

Sri Ahobila Math Oriental HSS.: School day, 116, K.R. Koil St., West Mambalam, 2 p.m.

Rajan Eye Care Hospital: Conference on Glaucoma diagnostics and management, Vidyodaya East 2nd St., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.

26th International Montessori Congress: Montessori awareness walk, Besant Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.

Sri Suman Muniji Foundation: Medical camp, B.S. Mootha Girls SSS., Brindavan St., West Mambalam, 9 a.m.

U.K. Hospitals: Blood donation camp, D Block, 1st Main Rd., Anna Nagar East, 9 a.m.

Ashok Nagar Exnora Innovators Club: Discussion on civic issues, 87/2, Indra Colony, Ashok Nagar, 4 p.m.

Blessings Life Foundation Trust: Inauguration of charitable health services, 8, Periyanna Maistry St., Vepery High Rd., Periamet, 9.30 a.m.

National Service Scheme, Directorate of Technical Education: Leadership motivation camp, Sri Durgadevi Polytechnic College, R.S.M. Nagar, Kavaraipettai, 9 a.m.

Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association: Annual day celebration, 100, Patel Rd., Perambur, 2 p.m.

V.Narayana Iyer Memorial Trust: Annual day celebration, Asthika Samajam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 6.01 p.m.

Mulakanadu Sabha: Annual day celebration, The Music Academy, 2 p.m.

Children's Club: P.Sriram talks on aerospace engineering, 96, V.M. St., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Meeting, Thakkar Baba Vidyalaya, T. Nagar, 6 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Velachery: Meeting, Hotel Ambica Empire, 7 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras Royapuram: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 11.30 a.m.

Probus Club of Chennai: Meeting, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society Centre: Meeting, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Medical Practitioners' Association: Meeting, 306, E.V.R. Salai, Kilpauk, 1 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, T. Nagar, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam, 4 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Theresa's Church, Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St.Mathews Church, Kamarajar Salai, K.K.Nagar, and CSI School, Gandhi Main Rd., Oragadam, 11 a.m.; CSI Cathedral Church, Vyasarpadi, and Dr.Boaz Hospital, Velachery Rd., Santhosapuram, 11.30 a.m.; St.Francis Xavier's Church, Broadway, 5.30 p.m.; and Kesari High School, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

[sajiv]

Chennai Today --- 02nd Oct(08)

Religion

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Narada Gana Sabha mini hall, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.
Mahabharatham: B.Sundar Kumar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Nagai Mukundan, Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.
Gita: Brahmayogananda, Yoga Shanthi, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 6.30 p.m.
Taittireya Upanishad: Satyavratananda, Mylapore Club, 39, Luz Church Rd., 11 a.m.
Narayaneeyam: P.L. Balasubramanian, Asthika Samajam, 124, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Kaikeyee Varam: Ramakatha Theagarajan, Desikan Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., T.G. Nagar, Nanganallur, 6.50 p.m.
Dasa Sloki: Brahmayogananda, Yoga Shanthi, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 2.45 p.m.
Panchadasi: K.Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswamy St., Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.
Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 10.30 a.m.
Thirumandiram: M.K. Prabaharamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Kanchipura Mahathvam: Nagaraja Sharma, 24, 3rd Street, Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.
Venkatanathan: P. Sthalasayanachari, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T. Nagar, 6.45 p.m.
Durga Pooja: Rajendra Babu Bhawan, 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, 9 a.m.
Navarathri celebrations: Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, Thiruvalluvar St., Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery, 7.30 a.m.; Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Muthalamman Temple, Erikarai Street, West Mambalam, 6 p.m.; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, 1, Audiappa St., 6 p.m.; Amirthambikai Samedha Arkeeswarar Sooriyamman Temple, Pammal, 6 p.m.

The Great Saivite Saints: Chandilya Rama Krishnamurthy, Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home, P.S. Sivaswami Salai, Mylapore, 7.30 a.m.
Kingdom of God: T.G. Narayanaswamy, 36/4, Hayagrivar Apartments, Nathamuni St., Kizhnaduvankarai, Anna Nagar, 7 p.m.
The Tirupathi Umbrella Charities: Tirupathi umbrellas procession, 11, Kandappa Chetty St., 7 p.m.
Culture:
Gandhi Series: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurates art exhibition on 'Icon of Ahimsa – Gandhiji's Life', Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan, 10.30 a.m.

General

TN Govt: Photo and handicrafts exhibition, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala and Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participate, Gandhi Mandapam, Guindy, 5 p.m.
Pasumai Thayagam: Awareness campaign on ill effects of tobacco, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala flags off, Raj Bhavan, 9 a.m.

Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations: Cycle rally for peace, Gandhi Statue, Kamarajar Salai, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi flags off, 8.15 a.m.; Verkal – Vizhuthugal, Karthikeyapuram Cooperative Community Buildings, 2nd Cross Street, Madipakkam, 9.30 a.m.; Indian Confederation of Labour, Blood donation camp, Bharath Primary School, Vinobhaji 34th St., GKM Colony, 9.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Khadi Board, Silk and khadi exhibition, Minister K. Ramachandran participates, Kuralagam, 10 a.m.; The Mylapore Academy, Iswari Prasad Orthopaedic Centre, Andhra Mahila Sabha, Durgabai Deshmukh Road, R.A. Puram, 10 a.m.; Ramalingam Pani Mandram and AVM Trust, Vallalar – Mahathma Gandhi Vizha, AVM Rajeswari Hall, Mylapore, 10 a.m.; Women's Voluntary Service of Tamil Nadu, Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Lions Club of Chennai Periamet, Little Flower Convent, G.N. Chetty Rd., 11.45 a.m.; Special screening of film on Gandhi,

Oxford Bookstore, Haddows Rd., Nungambakkam, 4 p.m.; Indian Peacekeepers, SPECT Bharath Nursery and Primary School, Vijayaraghavan Rd., Old Washermenpet, 4.30 p.m.; Tree planting and prayer for peace, DC – II IAF Quarters, Air Force, Avadi, 4.45 p.m.; Chromepet New Colony Residents Welfare Society, New Colony 16th Cross St., 5 p.m.; Amarajeevi Potti Sreeramulu Memorial Society, Andhra Mahila Sabha Mahila Vidyalaya, 109, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 5 p.m.;

Nanganallur Eastern Sector Residents Welfare Association, Srinidhi Hall, 21st St., Nanganallur, 5.15 p.m.; Adyar Shastri Nagar Welfare Association, 5th Cross St., Shastri Nagar, Adyar, 5.30 p.m., People's Awareness Centre, AIDS awareness programme, near Kummananchavadi bus stop, Poonamallee, 5.30 p.m.; Kamarajar National Congress, Union Minister EVKS Elangovan participates, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Scheduled Tribe Employees Welfare Association: Seminar on 'Winning the rights of tribals of Tamil Nadu', Union Minister EVKS Elangovan participates, World University Service Centre, Chetpet, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai District Medical Services Deputy Directorate and The Chennai Hotels Association: Awareness programme on dermatological diseases and leprosy, Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Adyar Ananda Bhavan, L.B. Road, Adyar, 10 a.m.

Parent Choice International School: Anniversary celebrations, US Consul General in Chennai Andrew Simkin participates, Tattvaloka auditorium, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Madras School of Social Work: Alumni association inauguration, 32, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Community Access: Launch of forum for creative corporate – community organisations engagement, Adyar Poonga, Greenways Rd., 3 p.m.

TN Electricity Employees Congress: Launch of publication, Jeevan Jyothi, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.
Yuva Shakthi: Anniversary celebrations, Mechanical Block, Anna University, 3.30 p.m.
TNCC: Anti-terrorism meeting, Sathyamurthi Bhavan, 10.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai East R.A.Puram: Inauguration of bakery project for inmates of Puzhal prison, Puzhal, 10.30 a.m.
Tamil Nadu Health Development Association: Signature campaign for children's health, Labour Statue, Marina, 4 p.m.

Exnora International: Launch of zero waste programme, Officers' Colony Children's Park, Adambakkam, 7 a.m.
Exnora International: Street park programme, Shantiniketan, Avenue Road, Nungambakkam, 8 a.m.
The Indian Officers' Association: Annual day celebration, Hotel Palmgrove, 10.30 a.m.

TIME: Awarding of scholarships for IIT JEE achievers, 3, Daniel Complex, Bajanai Koil St., Velachery, 4 p.m.

The Young Men's Indian Association: Mylapore branch day, Royapettah High Rd., 6 p.m.
Madras Christian College: Conference on 'Frontiers in chemical sciences', Tambaram, 9 a.m.

KKR Construction Workers Welfare Association: Awareness exhibition on ill effects of tobacco and drugs, A.R. International Hall, CLC Road, Chromepet, 10 a.m.
Raju Poly Clinic: Screening camp for children with attention and learning problems, AC–123, 2nd Avenue, Anna Nagar, 9 a.m.

Nandini Voice for the Deprived: Meeting on discouraging the habit of drinking among youth, Youth Hostel, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 4.45 p.m.

Rotary Clubs of Madras Northwest and Ranipet Sipcot: Community service award ceremony, Raja Annamalai building, Marshalls Rd., Egmore, 7.30 p.m.

Friends City Welfare Association: Blood donation camp, Gandhiji Matriculation School, 2/2, Narasayyar St., Old Washermenpet, 9 a.m.

Baskar Dental Foundation: Dental camp for senior citizens, 54, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.
Pooram Short Story Lovers Club: Meeting, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 10 a.m.
Don Bosco Past Pupils: Meeting of St. Gabriel's unit, St. Gabriel's HSS., 28, Prakasam Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Sri Nataraja Kalvi Kazhagam: Release of diamond jubilee souvenir, 13/41, Mallan Ponnappan St., Triplicane, 6 p.m.
Varahas Gurucool: Lecture on 'Understanding the triangle of terror', 8/4, MIG Flats, Mahalakshmi Colony, 11th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Chennai Video Photographers Association: Meeting, Hemamalini Wedding Hall, Lloyds Rd., Gopalapuram, 9 a.m.
People's Educational Trust: Lecture on 'Pandit Ayothi Dasar and social justice', Ambedkar Academy, L 73, 24th St., Kavery Colony, Anna Nagar East, 6 p.m.

Ulaga Thirukkural Maiyam: Release of 'Vazhviyal Valluvam', Valluvar Kottam, 9 a.m.
Gayathri Theertham Sirartha Mandapam: Inauguration, Chandraprabha Avenue, Annai Sathya Nagar, Moolakadai, 9 a.m.
Periyar Library Readers Circle: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, 6.30 p.m.

Al Anon: Meetings, Church of Christ, W–76, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane High Rd.; St. Sebastian Church, near Antony Hospital, Post Box bus stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

Religion

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabharatham: Nagai Mukundan, Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Gita : Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Brahmayogananda, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Sivagnanasithiyar: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Saivite Saints: Chandilya Rama Krishnamurthy, Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home, Mylapore, 7.30 a.m.

Navarathri celebrations: Gnana Sithi Vinayakar Thiruarut Sangam, Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery, 7.30 a.m.; Amirthambigai Argeeswarar Temple, Pammal; Kanchi Kamakoti Mahaswami Vidya Peetam Trust, Thenampakkam, Kancheepuram, 8 a.m.; Bihar Assn., Rajendra Babu Bhawan, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram; Sarvamangala Rajarajeswari Ashram, T.G.Nagar, Nanganallur, 9 a.m.; Karpagambal Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, Audiappa St., George Town; Muthalamman Bhaktha Jana Sabha, Erikarai St., West Mambalam; Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Thiruarutpa: Sivaprakasam, AVM Rajeswari Marriage Hall, Mylapore, 7.30 a.m.

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

Jehovah's Witnesses: District Convention, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 9.20 a.m.

General

Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department: Launch of subsidised provision items, Union Minister T.R.Baalu participates, TUCS shop, Kotturpuram; Minister K.Anbazhagan participates, Amudam Co-operative Store, Gregory St., Seven Wells, 9 a.m.; Minister M.K.Stalin participates, TUCS shop, Dr.Thomas Salai, T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Office of the Textile Commissioner, Govt. of India: Inauguration of handlooms exhibition, Minister K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran participates, Hindi Prachar Sabha, T.Nagar, 3 p.m.

Dr.Agarwal's Eye Hospital and Eye Research Centre: 'Kalpavriksha 2008'-CME programme, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, Hotel Savera, 11 a.m.

Aim Multimedia: 'Rewards'08', Mayor M.Subramanian participate, Hotel Green Park, 7 p.m.

Office of the Advisor for Tamil Nadu to the Supreme Court Commissioner on Food Security: Public hearing on food security and entitlements issues covering villagers along the East Coast Road, Bruno Palace, Kovalam, 10.30 a.m.

Anniversary Celebration Committee: Ma.Po.Sivagnanam anniversary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Programme on 'An interface with women entrepreneurs,' Vepery, 11.30 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Soft skill development programme, Velammal International School, Panchetti, 9 a.m.

Jayagovind Harigopal Agarwal Agarsen College: Inauguration of Students' Development Cell, Madhavaram, 3 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; C.S.I. Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; AG Church, Arumbakkam; and Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

Religion

Ramayanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Mahabaratham: B. Sundar Kumar, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Nagai Mukundan, Ganapathy Sachchidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: S. Srinivasa Sarma, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.; Brahmayogananda, Yoga Shanthi, 25 (9/1), Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 6.30 p.m.

Navarathri celebrations: Muthalamman Temple, Nallangkuppam, West Mambalam, 7.30 a.m.; Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, Indira Nagar, Velachery, 7.30 a.m.; Kanchi Kamakoti Mahaswami Vidya Peetam Trust, Thenampakkam, Kancheepuram, 8 a.m.; Rajendra Babu Bhavan 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, 9 a.m.; Sarvamangala Sri Rajarajeswari Ashram, T.G. Nagar, Nanganallur, 10 a.m.; Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association, Adyar Unit, Yogalaya, 3rd Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 4.30 p.m.; Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, 1, Audiappa St., George Town, 6 p.m.; Amirthambigai Argeeswarar Temple, Pammal, 6 p.m.; Sethu Kshethram, Porur, 7 p.m.; Bengal Association, 29, Giri Rd., T. Nagar, 7 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Acharya Vaibhavam: V. Srivatsankagaru, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T. Nagar, 6.45 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar, 4 p.m.

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

Kannanum and Beeshmanum: R. Ramamoorthi, Seetha Rama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

Mahaperiyavalin Anubhava Mahimaigal: P.N.Parasuraman, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6.45 p.m.

The Great Saivite Saints: Chandilya Rama Krishnamurthy, Ramakrishna Mission Students' Home, 7.30 a.m.

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

Jehovah's Witnesses: District convention, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 9.20 a.m.

Culture

Tamil Heritage: Launch of website, N. Murali, managing director of The Hindu participates, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

Sri Kala Sudha Telugu Association: Anniversary, The Music Academy, 5 p.m.

Tamil Maiyam: Ballet presentation, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Connemara Library: Meeting, Egmore, 5.30 p.m.

Swachid Academy: Launch of publication, Pattumedu Community Hall, Srinivasapuram, Pattinapakkam, 4 p.m.

National Book Trust and New Century Book House: Book festival, opp. La Chatelaine School, Valasaravakkam, 5 p.m.

HarperCollins Publishers India and Madras Book Club: Launch of publication, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.

Pannattu Tamizhuravu Manram: Launch of publication, 34, Ellaiamman Koil St., West Mambalam, 4.30 p.m.

Zak Trade Fairs and Exhibitions: Inauguration of Jewels 2008, Hotel Taj Coromandel, noon.

General

Indo-Russian Cultural and Friendship Society and Russian Centre for Science and Culture: Felicitation meeting, Chief Minister M.Karunanidhi participates, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Committee of Hosts: Eid Milan Party, Madras High Court Chief Justice A.K. Ganguly participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Chennai Kodambakkam: For the sake of Honour award presentation, N.Murali, managing director of The Hindu participates, Meenakshi College, Kodambakkam, 7 p.m.

Niamath Science Academy: Valedictory of national seminar on herbal Unani medicine, Sir Pitti Thiyagaraya Hall, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

Andhra Chamber of Commerce: J.V. Somayajulu memorial lecture, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Institute of Mathematical Sciences: Science club meet, Taramani, 9.30 a.m.

CHILDS Trust Medical Research Foundation: Workshop on laboratory diagnosis of endocrine and metabolic disorders, KKCTH, Nungambakkam, 1.30 p.m.

Dignity Foundation: World Elders Day celebrations, Little Sisters of the Poor, 11, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 4.30 p.m.

The Banyan: Initiation of forum for the rights of people with mental illness, Kuchalambal marriage hall, Chetpet, 3.30 p.m.

Thamizhaga Mutharingyar Kuzhu: Anna centenary festival, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamizh Peravai: Meeting, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Ramzan celebrations, Kasuva village, Pakkam P.O., Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

Deivanaipriya Kalai Manram: Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary celebration, Potti Sriramulu Memorial hall, 215, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Friends Society: Felicitation meeting, in front of Parthasarathy temple, Triplicane, 6 p.m.

IIT-M: Open House, Guindy, 9 a.m.

Vel High Tech Engineering College: Scholarship distribution, Avadi, 3 p.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Entrepreneurship development cell meeting, 96, Vepery High Rd., Vepery, 11 a.m.

Sri Krishna Engineering College and Lions Club of Padappai: Blood donation camp, Panapakkam, 9 a.m.

Nehru Children's Cultural Association: Talent contest, P.S. HSS., 215, R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: English teachers' workshop on ELT, Velammal Gardens, T.S. Krishna Nagar, Mogappair, 1.30 p.m.

Lions Club Chennai Golden Century: Inauguration of pure drinking water plant, Corporation Boys High School, Saidapet, 9.15 a.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; and Community Service Centre, 17, Balfours Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore; and Alagu Andavar Tirukoil, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today

RELIGION

Mahabharatham: B.Sundarakumar, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Nagai Mugundan, Ganapathi Sachidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Vedantacharya: V. Veeraraghavachariar, 7/19, Nathamuni St., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

Thirumurai: Aranga Ramalingam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Saivite Saints: Chandilya Rama Krishnamurthy, Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, P.S.Sivaswami Rd., 7-30 a.m.

Navarathri Celebration: Talk by Sirkazhi K. Ramakrishnan, Amirthambikai Sameda Arkeswarar Suriamman Temple, Pamal, 6 p.m.; K.V. Sreedharan, Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Velachery, 6-30 p.m.

Sethu Kshethra Baktha Jana Sabha: Navarathri Celebration, Sethu Kshethram Temple complex, Porur, 7 p.m.

Thiruvarutpaa: Kovai Sivaprakasa, A.V.M. Rajeswari Hall, Radhakrishnan Rd., 7-30 a.m.
CULTURE

Department of Museums: Geology exhibition, Government Museum, Egmore, 10 a.m.

ICAF: Turkish film festival, The South Indian Film Chamber Theatre, Anna Salai, 6-15 p.m.
GENERAL

UN-HABITAT: Workshop on affordable housing, School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, 9-30 a.m.

YWCA Madras: Inauguration of IT school for underprivileged women, 1086 Poonamallee High Rd., 2-30 p.m.

Consumers Association of India: Seminar on responsibilities of consumers and banks in banking services, Abirami Charities Auditorium, Kotturpuram, 9-30 a.m.

MSME-Development Institute: Seminar on solar photo voltaics, Kathipara Junction, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Society of Structural Engineers: Lecture, College of Engineering, Guindy, 5-30 p.m.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College: World Animal Day celebration, Obul Reddy Auditorium, Mylapore, 1 p.m.

SRM University: National conference on recent trends in water waste management, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: College day celebrations, Thandalam, 3 p.m.

Eswari Engineering College: TCS best student award function, Ramapuram, 11 a.m.

S.S.S. Jain College for Women: Inauguration of certificate course in New Write system of Shorthand, T.Nagar, 10-30 a.m.

AVM Foundation: Arulpragasa Vallalar-Mahatma Gandhi Celebrations, A.V.M. Rajeswari Hall, Radhakrishnan Rd., 10 a.m.

Satheesh Balaji Matriculation School: Vanamahotsav rally, Kallikuppam, 9 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Exhibition, Emu industry prospects, Madras Veterinary College, Vepery, 9-30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Rotary Centre, Marshall Rd., Egmore, 7-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Central: Meeting, The Park, 6-30 p.m.

South Madras Cultural Association: Sharadotsav, 2008, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 11 a.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Meston College, Royapettah; Our Lady Lourdese Church, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, Perambur; Our Lady Lourdese Church, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam; E.C.I. Christ Church, Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

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Chennai: Power supply will be suspended on Tuesday in the following areas between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for maintenance work.


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[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today-7th oct

Religion

Mahabharatham: B. Sundar Kumar, Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Villi Bharatham: Nagai Mukundan, Ganapathy Sachidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.

Navarathri celebrations: Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Sri Mahaswami Vidya Peetam Trust and Sri Sivasthanam Nithyapooja Trust, Thenambakkam, 7 a.m.; Gnana Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, 9, Thiruvalluvar St., Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery; Muthalamman Temple, West Mambalam; , 7.30 a.m.; Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 9 a.m.; Rajarajeswari Ashram, 18/29, 16th St., T.G. Nagar, Nanganallur; Velammal Matric HSS., West Mogappair, 10 a.m.; TMG College of Arts and Science, 85, Mudichur Rd., Manimangalam, 10.30 a.m.; Sundaram Infotech, 9th floor, Raheja Towers, Anna Salai, 4 p.m.; Ayyappa temple, Anna Nagar; Kapaleeswarar temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Talk by K. Ramakrishnan, Argeeswarar temple, Pammal; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, Audiappa St., George Town; Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, 2, College Rd., East Puduvai Nagar, Railway border line, Chromepet, 6 p.m.; Sethu Kshethra Baktha Jana Sabha, 109, Mount-Poonamallee Rd., Porur, 7 p.m.

Durga pooja: Bengal Association, 29, Giri Rd., T.Nagar, 7.30 a.m.; Bihar Association, Rajendra Babu Bhawan, 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, 10 a.m.

Varah Avatar: Prema Pandurang, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 5.30 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thiruvarutpa: Kovai Sivaprakasam, A.V.M. Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam, Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, 7.30 a.m.

Culture

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Chennai: 'Russkaya Fe'eria' – show of Russian folk and modern dance, Russian Centre of Science and Culture, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 7 p.m.

Ramalingar Pani Mandram and A.V.M. Trust: 'Vallalar, Mahatma Gandhi vizha', A.V.M. Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam, Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, 7.30 a.m.

South Madras Cultural Association: 'Sharadotsav' – cultural programme, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 7 p.m.

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

General

Loyola SIFE: Women empowerment programme, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Nungambakkam, 11.30 a.m.

Hope International Academy: Minister N. Suresh Rajan inaugurates air hostess academy, 34, Sakthi Vijayalakshmi Nagar, Velachery, 9.30 a.m.

Bhagat Singh's centenary: MDMK general secretary Vaiko delivers valedictory address, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Department of Medical Sociology, Loyola College: Launch of 'Danger Is Evident', Director of Fire and Rescue Services K. R. Shyam Sundar participates, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: Satish Kulkarni, science counsellor, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, speaks on 'Trends in science education in the United States', Kotturpuram, 11.30 a.m.

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

Sri Ramachandra University: Talk by Head of Psychiatry Department, Stanley Medical College, M. Thirunavukkarasu, Porur, 10 a.m.

SRM University: 'Chemference 2008' - National symposium, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.

St. Peter's University: 'Reactions 2008' – technical symposium, Avadi, 9 a.m.

Dhanalakshmi College of Engineering: National conference on networks and communication, Manimangalam, Varadarajapuram post, 9 a.m.

KCG College of Technology: Seminar on AIDS awareness, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Karapakkam, 2 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: 'Disaster management day', Thandalam, 8.30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Cultural programme, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 3 p.m.

GSS Jain College: 'World vegetarian day' celebration, 96, Vepery High Rd., 11.30 a.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, 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; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan 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.

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Chennai Today-08 oct

RELIGION

Villibharatham: Nagai Mukundan, Ganapathy Sachidananda Ashram, Velachery, 7 p.m.Shrimad Bhagavath Gyanayagna: Prema Pandurang, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Paduka Pattabishegam: B.Sundar Kumar, Vedantha Desika Bhavanam, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Abirami Mahimai: Chandilya R. Krishnamurthy, Karpaga Vinagayar Temple, 2nd Cross St., R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.

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

Periya Thiruvanthathi: Venu. Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, Mint, 6 p.m.

Navaratri celebrations: Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, Thiruvalluvar St., Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery, 7.30 a.m.; Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Muthalamman Temple, Erikarai Street, West Mambalam, 6 p.m.; Amirthambikai Samedha Arkeeswarar Sooriyamman Temple, Pammal, 6 p.m.; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, 1, Audiappa St., 9 p.m.

Durga Pooja: Rajendra Babu Bhawan, 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, opp. Stella Maris, 10 a.m.; South Madras Cultural Association, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 10.30 a.m.; Sri Durga Mata Pooja Committee, Krishna Iyer Street, Sowcarpet, 10.30 a.m.; The Bengal Association, 29, Giri Rd., T. Nagar, 11 a.m.

GENERAL

Vallalar-Mahatma Gandhi celebrations: Meeting, Union Minister R.Velu participates, A.V.M. Rajeswari Hall, Radhakrishnan Salai, 6 p.m.

Guts Guys Club: Global Warming awareness programme for slum dwellers, Corporation School, Besant Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Papanasam Sivan Rasikar Sangam: Papanasam Sivan Birthday Celebrations, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

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

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

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

For Thursday

Religion

Ramayanam: Veerapuram Sampat Dikshidhar, Desikan Swamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Shrimad Bhagavath Gyanayagna: Prema Pandurang, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 5.30 p.m.

Vijayadasami: Anna Nagar Ayyappa Temple, 8 a.m.; Thyagaraja Sangeetha Vidyalayam, Balaji Complex, 21/1 (10/1), Brahmin St., Saidapet, 5.30 p.m.; Gita recitation, 75/15, Vellala St., Purasawalkam, 4 p.m.; Chennai Om Sri Skandasramam, Selaiyur, 6 p.m.

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

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

Thotakastakam: Goda Venkateswara, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Sukreeva Pattabishegam: B. Sundarkumar, Vedantha Desika Bhavanam, 30, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: M. K. Prabaharamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Navaratri celebrations: Gnana Siddhi Vinayakar Thiru Arut Sangam, Thiruvalluvar St., Annai Indira Nagar, Velachery, 7.30 a.m.; Sri Selva Vinayagar Sri Jaya Durgai Amman Thiruppani Mandram, 6, 3rd St., Kamaraj Nagar, Nagalkeni, Chromepet, 4 p.m.; Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore, 5 p.m.; Muthalamman Temple, Erikarai Street, West Mambalam, 6 p.m.; Amirthambikai Samedha Arkeeswarar Sooriyamman Temple, Pammal, 6 p.m.; Ashok Nagar Sath Sangh, Indira Nagar, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.; Kanyaka Parameswari Devasthanam, 1, Audiappa St., 8 p.m.

Durga Pooja: The Bengal Association, 29, Giri Rd., T. Nagar, 8.30 a.m.; South Madras Cultural Association, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 8.30 a.m.; Rajendra Babu Bhawan, 17, Damodaran St., Gopalapuram, opp. Stella Maris, 10.30 a.m.; Sri Durga Mata Pooja Committee, Krishna Iyer Street, Sowcarpet, 10.30 a.m.

Culture

Seva Swamy Memorial Foundation: Release of Dayasathakam Stotra of Vedanta Desika, Mani Mandapam, Sri Hayagrivar Sannidhi, 42, Sannidhi St., Villivakkam, 10 a.m.

General

Kalvipani Trust: Inauguration of Gnanam Nayagam Library, C.D. Nayagam birth anniversary celebrations and valediction of diamond jubilee celebrations of schools, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, C.D. Nayagam Theagarayanagar HSS., Venkatnarayana Salai, T. Nagar, 4 p.m.

Savitri Ammal Oriental HSS.: Unveiling of statue of K.Savitri Ammal, Sanskrit College campus, Royapettah High Rd., Mylapore, 4.30 p.m.

Newrite Foundation India: Inauguration of learning centre, New No. 239, R.K. Mutt Rd., Mandaveli, 10.30 a.m.

Institute of Company Secretaries of India: Students meeting, ICSI-SIRC House, New No. 9, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 3.30 p.m.

Dr. G.D. Boaz Memorial Hospital School: Inauguration of course on training care givers for the mentally ill, Santhoshapuram, Velachery Main Rd., Gowrivakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Senior Citizens Forum: Inauguration at Nanganallur, No. 27, 44th St., Rajkumar Sulochana Mat. School, 3.30 p.m.

Humanitarian International Service Mission: Inauguration, Kalyana Nagar Association Hall, , Mandavelipakkam, 4 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T. Nagar: Meet, Residency Towers, 6.30 p.m.

Al Anon: Meets, Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane High Rd.; 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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In Chennai Today

RELIGION

Seetharama Pattabhishegam: B. Sundar Kumar, Sri Vedantha Desika Bhavanam, 30, Venkatesa Agraharam, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Ravisharma, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabhandham: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 4 p.m.

Thevaram: K.Sundaramurthy, Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Kandha Perumanar temple, East Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Abhirami Andhadhi: R. Ramamoorthy, Seetharama Bhavanam,7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.40 p.m.

Srinivasa Kalyanam: Keeranur Ramamurthi, Ranjani Hall, 15th St., Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Venkatesa Mahathmiyum: Kalyanapuram R. Aravamudhacharier, Kalyan Nagar Association Hall, 29, West Circular Rd., Mandavelipakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Thiruthondarpuranam – Thirukurippu Nayanar Varalaru: R. Narayanan, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West, 5.30 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramaniyan, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Vazhvandu Vazhalam: Mathivannan, P.S.HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

CULTURE

WPSI/ Soka Ikeda College of Arts and Science for Women/ Bharat Soka Gakkai: Poets convention, Hotel Woodlands, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Valluvarum and Gandhi Adigalum: J. R. Pugazhenthi, Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge), Alagappa School, G.K.Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

TANSI: Inauguration of head office, Union Minister T. R. Baalu participates, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Pasumai Thayagam: Seminar on Alcohol Control Policy, Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A. Puram, 10.30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry Association of Urologists: Inauguration of TAPASUCON 2008, Ministers K. Ponmudy and M.R.K. Panneerselvam participate, Fortune Chariot Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram, 11.30 a.m.

Madras Institute of Retail Management/ SDNB Vaishnava College for Women: Inauguration of project display, The Hindu Managing Director N. Murali participates, Chromepet, 11 a.m.

Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar Memorial Trust: Distribution of award, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

Directorate of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy/ Department of AYUSH: State Workshop on Healthy Mother and happy child, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., 9.30 a.m.

NCRM: Third anniversary celebrations, Hotel Savera, noon.

MCCSS: Awareness-cum-sensitisation programme on transgender, Mar Gregorios College, Block 8, Mogappair west, J.J.Nagar West, 10.30 a.m.

Malaragam: Workshop on activity based learning, Sir Muthiah Chettiyar HSS., Purasawalkam, 9.30 a.m.

Public Relations Syndicate: Presentation of outstanding couple awards, Russian Centre for Science and Culture, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

Chettinad Health City: Seminar on freedom to joint pain, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Christian Workers Association (Chennai – Mylai Arch Diocese) and Unorganised Workers Conference: Meeting, Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 9 a.m.

All India Confederation of Organisations for Persons with Mental Disability: Camp for parents of persons with mental disability, R.K. Mahal, opposite Brinda Theatre, Perambur, 9.30 a.m.

Nizhal: Third anniversary celebrations, Rain Centre, 4, Third Trust Link St., Mandavelipakkam, 4 p.m.

Hindustan University: Graduation day for Hindustan College of Engineering, Padur, 2.30 p.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants: Meeting, Madras Hire Purchase Association Hall, Golden Complex, 4th Floor, 128, NSC Bose Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Prabhavati Devi Trust: 106th birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, Prabhavai Jayaprakash Seva Kendra, GST Rd., Nandivaram Village, Guduvancherry, 11 a.m.

Toastmasters International: Meeting, Gandhi Nagar Club, 73, 4th Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 3.30 p.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

Tamil Nadu - Chennai      11th oct

Power shutdown today

CHENNAI: Power supply will be suspended from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday for maintenance work in the following areas.

Mandaveli: 3rd, 4th, 5th Trust Cross Streets, Norton Road and Sadayappan Street.

Egmore: E.V.K.Sampath Road, Ritherdon Road, Jermaiah Road and parts of Egmore, P.H.Road and Vepery.

Balaji Nagar: Balaji Nagar 1 to 4th Street, V.M. Street, Nallana Mudali Street and Lane, Iyyam Perumal Street, P.P.Rao Road and Masilamani Main Road.

Mannady: Armenian Street, Post Office Street and Mannady Street.

Kadaperi: MEPZ, Chitlapakkam, Nagappa Nagar, Nehru Nagar, Nagalkeni, Radha Nagar, Lakshmipuram, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet and GST Road.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today-13 oct

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Kalyanapuram Aravamudhachariar, Vani Mahal, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Mitrananda, Bala Vidya Mandir School, Crescent Park Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6.45 p.m.

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

Sri Krishna Charithram: V.S. Karunakaran, Sri Sowmya Damodara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, 7.15 p.m.

Thirumurai: Aranga Ramalingam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Yoga Vaasishtam: Manidravid, Sri Sankara Gurukulam, C.P. Ramaswami St., Abhiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.

CULTURE

Art Exhibition: Painting and drawings exhibition by S. Arunagiri and K. Srikumaran, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Road, 11 a.m.

GENERAL

Directorate of Social Welfare & Nutritious Meals Programme: World Elders Day, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Sir Pitti Theagaraya Hall, G.N. Chetty Rd., T. Nagar, 5 p.m.

World Friendship Centre: Periyar-Anna birthday celebration, Minister Suresh Rajan participates, Hotel Palmgrove, 5 p.m.

Social Welfare Department: Children's Day, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, AVM Rajeswari Kalyana Mandapam, Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Computer education training for Corporation school teachers, ELCOT Complex, 692, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Micro, Small and Medium Industries Development Institute and TN Small & Tiny Industries Association: Awareness programme on 'National Manufacturing Competitiveness Programme', Hotel Savera, 10 a.m.

Computer Society of India and Infycareer: Launch of IT-Finishing School Project, Hotel Palmgrove, 5 p.m.

Bala Vidyalaya Institute for Teacher Training: Inauguration of orientation programme for teachers of early intervention centres of infants with hearing impairment, 14/18, First Cross St., Shastri Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Oxford Book Store and Madras West Round Table-10: Inter-school drawing competition on World Sight Day, Corporation Park, Haddows Rd., Nungambakkam, 4.30 p.m.

Office of the Administrator General and Official Trustee of TN.: Birth anniversary of Sir Ramasamy Mudaliar, 4, Poonamallee High Rd., Park Town, 9.15 a.m.

Karunai Trust for Special Children: Camp for parents of special children, Corporation School, CIT Nagar IV Main Rd., 9.30 a.m.

St. Peter's University: Training programme on 'Application of geomatics in urban transportation planning and management', Avadi, 9.30 a.m.

N.K.T. National College of Education for Women: Health programme 'Triple Q', Dr. Besant Rd., Triplicane, 10 a.m.

JBAS College for Women: Workshop on 'Adolescent diabetes', Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Sri Maharishi Vasudeva Vidyalaya: Birthday celebrations of S.Vasudevachariar, 117, K.R. Koil St., West Mambalam, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

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

Al-Anon: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Gandhi 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, Gandhi Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, (opp. Liberty theatre), Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today14 oct

Religion

Ramayanam: Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan, Krishna Gana Sabha, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar; Aravamudhachariar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Mitrananda, Balavidya Mandir School, Crescent Park Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6.45 p.m.

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

Narayaneeyam: Ravisarma, Sundaravinayagar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V.Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thiruvaimozhi: K.B.Devarajan, Swati Apartments, East Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 6.45 p.m.

Krishna Charitham: V.S.Karunakaran, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, 7.15 p.m.

Lakshmi Puja: Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 7 p.m.; South Madras Cultural Association, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 7.30 p.m.

Culture

Sentamizh Virumbigal Mamandram: Distribution of literary awards, Hotel Palmgrove, 4.30 p.m.

General

Co-optex: Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran inaugurates handloom exhibition, Vanavil, Anna Salai, 11 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Launch of free freezer box and ambulance services, Mayor M.Subramanian participates, South Chennai Vehicles Depot, Pudupet, 10 a.m.

Bureau of Indian Standards and Institute of Standards Engineers: World Standards Day, Hotel Breeze, 6.45 p.m.

Consultative Committee of City Chambers of Commerce: Meeting, U.S. Consul General in Chennai Andrew T.Simkin participates, Hotel GRT Convention Centre, 5.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Voluntary Health Association: Training programme for co-ordinators of non-governmental organisations, 42, Sri Balaji Nagar, Kattankulathur, 9.30 a.m.

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Training programme on career guidance, Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.

Krishnapuram Residents' Welfare Association: Meeting, Krishnapuram park, Mukundan St., Ambattur, 6 p.m.

Extramarks.Com: Seminar on information technology in education for school principals, Russian Cultural Centre, Kasturi Ranga Rd., 11 a.m.

SRM University: National workshop on bone densitometry, Kattankulathur, 11 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Humour Club meeting, Mogappair West, 2 p.m.

YMCA Pattimanram: Talk on chronological commentaries of Thirukkural, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today  15 oct

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar; Kalyanapuram Aaravamudhachariar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Gita: Mitrananda, Bala Vidyamandir School Auditorium, Crescent Park Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6-45 p.m.

Kathopanishad: V. Purushothaman, Sri Aurobindo Society Centre, AP – 514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Ravisharma, Sundara Vinayakar Temple, 5th Main Rd., New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Periayapuranam: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasundaram, 8/20, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

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

Sri Appaya Deekshitar Charithram: Kannamani, Vijayaganapathi Temple, Palavakkam University Nagar, 10-30 a.m.

Drg Drisya Vivek: Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

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

Durga Puja: Sri Lakshmi Puja, The Bengal Association, Giri Rd., T.Nagar, 8 a.m.

GENERAL

Builders' Association of India: Builders Day celebrations, Minister Arcot N.Veeraswami participates, Anna Arivalayam, 5 p.m.

The Hindu Young World Quiz 2008: Preliminary round, 11 a.m., Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet; Prize distribution, Gautham Vasudev Menon participates, 2 p.m.

Anna University: Launch of Society of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineers, Member of Parliament M.S.Swaminathan participates, Henry Maudslay Hall, 4 p.m.

India Post: Launch of Address Proof cards, Principal Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Indira Krishnakumar participates, South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce auditorium, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: World Hand washing day, Corporation HSS., Chintadripet, 10 a.m.

FICCI: Energy and environment meet, Hotel Park Sheraton, 10 a.m.

National Coastal Womens' Association: Rural Women's Day, Pudhusurangudi Nadar Uravinar Maligai, Royapuram, 11 a.m.

World White Cane Day: National Institute for the Visually Handicapped (Regional Centre), Awareness campaign, 522, Trunk Rd., Poonamallee, 10 a.m.; All India Service Society for the Blind, distribution of canes, Hotel Pandian, Kennet Lane, Egmore, 11-30 a.m.

Big 92.7 FM/ SAE College: Passing out ceremony of Radio Jockey batch, Hotel Taj Connemara, 11-45 a.m.

Alcat Worldwide: Launch of Food and Health Labs, 21, Lynwood Avenue, K.G. Palmlands, Mahalingapuram, 11-30 a.m.

MMA and Konrad Adenauer: Workshop on Work life Balance, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 9-30; Video discussion, 5-30 p.m.

HOPE Foundation: Inauguration of Dell Computer Centre of HOPE, 5/16, Swami Thiru Neelagandan Nayanar St., Kondithope, 5 p.m.

Asan Memorial Institute of Management: Inter-collegiate management meet, Jaladampet, Velachery – Tambaram Rd., 9-30 a.m.

TMG College of Arts and Science: NSS camp, Tambaram Municipality, 10 a.m.

Anna Centre for Public Affairs: Lecture on Anna's feministic perspectives, Anna University Centenary Hall, 10-30 a.m.

DDGD Vaishnav College: Cellutions – 2008, Arumbakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Crescent Engineering College: Inauguration of workshop – TILT 2008,Vandalur, 9-30 a.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Topper of Toppers Day, West Mogappair, 8-30 a.m.; Science Project day for middle school, 10-30 a.m.

D.B. Jain College: Career development programme, Thoraipakkam, noon.

Easwari Engineering College: Technical symposium, Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 9 a.m.

VIBA: Release of placement prospectus, Velan Nagar, P.V. Vaithiyalingam Rd., Pallavaram, 2-30 p.m.

Tamil Music College: Distribution of certificates, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Esplanade, 4-30 p.m.

International Centre for Tamils: Launch of publication, ICSA Centre, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 5-30 p.m.

Sir Ramaswami Mudaliar HSS.: Inter-school elocution competition, Ambattur, 2-30 p.m.

Gandhi Study Circle: Meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5-45 p.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting on Resolving clinical challenges, MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 2-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras: Meeting with students of Semester at Sea, Hotel Taj Connemara, 7 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras East: Award presentation ceremony, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6-30 p.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

[bgcolor=#FF6B00]In Chennai Today[/bgcolor]

[bgcolor=#2700FF][bgcolor=#2700FF]Religion[/bgcolor][/bgcolor]

[bgcolor=#2700FF]Ramayanam:[/bgcolor] T. N. Seshagopalan, Krishna Gana Sabha, T.Nagar; Kalyanapuram Aravamudhachari, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

[bgcolor=#2700FF]Bhagavatham[/bgcolor]: Visaka Hari, Narayana Pravasana Mandapam, Utthara Guruvaurappan Temple, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

Gita: Radhika Krishnakumar, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.; Mitrananda, Bala Vidya Mandir School, Crescent Park Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 6-45 p.m.

[bgcolor=#2700FF]Narayaneeyam:[/bgcolor] Ravi Sarma, Sundara Vinayagar Alayam, New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

[bgcolor=#2700FF]Vivekachoodamani:[/bgcolor] P. M. Vijayaraghava Sastrigal, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

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

Krishna Charithram: V. S. Karunakaran, Sowmya Damodara Perumal Temple, Villivakkam, 7-15 p.m.

Pareekshith Vaibhavam: Neela Bala Sarma, Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Swami Mandapam, 43, Noor Veerasami St., Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

Sivagnanasithiyar: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

[bgcolor=#FF6200]Culture[/bgcolor]

Dharmakesari Solar K.S. Subramaniya Iyer Trust: Inauguration of Samskrutha Natak Utsav, PS High School, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m.; release of special postal cover, 3-30 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0027FF]The Madras Terrance House:[/bgcolor] Painting exhibition, lecture by Shekar Dattatri, 15, Sri Puram, II St., Royapettah, 7-30 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0027FF]World Tirukkural Centre:[/bgcolor] Launch of publication, Connemara library, Egmore, 5 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0027FF]Dhamma Forum:[/bgcolor] Buddha's vipassana meditation, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., Aminjikarai, 6-30 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0027FF]Parle Products:[/bgcolor] Awards presentation of golu galata contest, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 5-30 p.m.

Crescent School: Cresfest '08, Vandalur, 4-30 p.m.

[bgcolor=#FF3100]General[/bgcolor]

Kaligi Ranganathan Montford MHSS.: Inauguration of 'smart class', Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and Union Minister of State S. S. Palanimanickam participate, 8, Anandavelu St., Perambur, 4 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]Institution of Valuers[/bgcolor]: Seminar on techno-legal aspects on valuation of immovable properties, Chief Justice A. K. Ganguly and Justice S. J. Mukhopadhaya participate, Hotel GRT Grand, Thyagaraya Rd., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

British Council and Centre for Biotechnology, Anna University: Seminar on 'Biotechnology: UK and Indian perspectives,' Anna University, 9-30 a.m.

Schizophrenia Research Foundation: Inauguration of international conference, Hotel Savera, 7 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]State Resource Centre for Adult and Continuing Education:[/bgcolor] Seminar on literacy and continuing education programme, University of Madras, Marina campus, noon.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]Chennai Corporation[/bgcolor]: Sathya Sai teachers training programme inauguration, Corporation Boys HSS, 29, Gangadeeswarar Temple St., Purasawakkam, 9 a.m.

Automation Industry Association: 'Water Tech 2008', Hotel Chola Sheraton, 9-30 a.m.

Indian Society Heating refrigerating and air conditioning Engineers: Quiz contest, St. Joseph's College of Engineering, OMR-Sholinganallur Rd., 9-30 a.m.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and IEEE-Power Electronics Society: Presentation on 'global warming', Hotel Palmgrove, Kodambakkam High Rd., 6 p.m.

Harijan Sevak Sangh: Nirmala Deshpande's jayanthi celebration, SRS Sarvodaya Girls Hostel, 77, McNicholas Rd., Chetpet, 6 p.m.

Surabharathi Samiti: Sanskrit meeting, Dr. Alagappa Matric. School, 49, Gangadharaeswarar Temple St., Purasawakkam, 6 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]Tamil Nadu Government Employees'[/bgcolor] Association: Meeting in front of State Welfare Department, Chepauk, 1-30 p.m.

Trinity Edu Systems: Conference on international financial reporting standards, Hotel Le Royal Meridian, 9-30 a.m.

The Banyan: 'Spandan', Loyola College, 10 a.m.

Thennindhiya Vaaniyar Sangam: Birth anniversary of R.K.Shanmugam Chettiar, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 3-30 p.m.

Young Men's Christian Association: Oratorical contest for college students, Esplanade, George Town, 2 p.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]Hindustan University: [/bgcolor]Management meet, Padur, 9-30 a.m.

Bharathidasan Institute of Management: 'Crescita 2008', Hotel Accord Metropolitan, T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

Women's Christian College: Renuka Mukerji Somasekhar endowment lecture, College Rd., 10 a.m.

GSS Jain College: Lecture by poet Tamizhachi Thangapandian, 96, Vepery High Rd., 10-30 a.m.

Pachaiyappa's College: Lecture, Shenoy Nagar, 10-15 a.m.

Guru Nanak College: Students council inauguration, Velachery High Rd., 10 a.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Symposium 'Juventus 08', Thoraipakkam, 9 a.m.; Lecture on 'learning to live without fear', 11 a.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]Presidency College:[/bgcolor] Workshop on applied statistical techniques using SPSS, Triplicane, 10 a.m.

[bgcolor=#0009FF]St. John Ambulance:[/bgcolor] First Aid demonstration and training, Sri Ram Fibres, K1, SIPCOT Industrial complex, Gummidipoondi, 10 a.m.

Institute of Research and Development for the Rural Poor: Discussion with advocates, P.S. High School, Mylapore, 3.30 p.m.

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Schools: Inter-school commerce fest, Sir Pitti Theyagaraya hall, G.N. Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 9 a.m.

TST Rajah Girls' MHSS.: 'Talents expo 2008', Kumbalamman Koil St., Tondiarpet, 9-30 a.m.

Hindu HSS and Barath Vikas Parishad: Teachers day seminar, Indira Nagar, Adyar, 2 p.m.

I.C.F. Higher Secondary School: Inauguration of North Chennai educational district science exhibition, ICF Colony, 10 a.m.

Velammal MHSS.: Talk by Syed Kirmani and Roger Binny, Hotel Pearl Palace, Mogappair, 10 a.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, Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boys High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St. Mariyal Magadalona Church, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai Today 18th oct

Religion

Ramayanam: C.Palani, Leo Matric. HSS, Anna Nagar West Extn., 5.30 p.m.; V.Ramamurthy, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Vellala St., Purasawalkam; Aravamudhachariar, Vani Mahal, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: M.V.Ananthapadmanabhan, Asthika Samjam, Venus Colony, Alwarpet, 10.45 a.m.; Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, 6.30 p.m.

Jabala Upanishad: Mani Dravid, P.S.HSS, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Ravi Sarma, Sundara Vinayagar Temple, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Abhirami Andhadhi: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Seetha Rama Bhavanam, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.40 p.m.

Kapila Upadesam: Neela Bala Sharma, 43, Noor Veeraswamy Lane, Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 4 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V.Sivasubramaniam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: Kanaga Subramaniam, Ekambareswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Manavala Maamunigal: K.B.Devarajan, 84, Sanjeevaroyan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.

Word of God: D.Arulraj, YMCA-Madras, Ritherdon Rd., Vepery, 9 a.m.

Zen Buddhism: J.Chandrasekaran, Alagappa School, GK Rd., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

Mother's prayers: K.Ramaswamy, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Aazhi Pathippagam-Dharma Research Centre: Workshop on translation of Buddhist literature into Tamil, 32th St., O Block, Anna Nagar East, 10 a.m.

D.S.K.S. S.I. Trust: Samskrita Nataka Utsav decennial celebrations, P.S.HSS, Mylapore, 3.30 p.m.

Sahitya Akademi: Symposium on '20th Century Tamil Literary Trends', Connemara library, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Tamizh Mozhi Academy: Languages conference, 36,Royapettah High Rd., 9.30 a.m.

General

Ennore Port Limited: Signing of MoU between Ennore Port Limited and Nissan Motors, Union Minister T.R.Baalu participates, Hotel Taj Connemara, 10 a.m.

Bharatiya Yuva Shakthi Trust: Conference on entrepreneurship, Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi participates, Image Auditorium, R.A. Puram, 9.45 a.m.

Indian Peptide Society-University of Madras: Samir K.Brahmachari speaks on 'Deciphering Biological Functions From Genome Variation', Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, 3 p.m.

MCCI: Seminar on occupational safety and health, Hotel GRT Grand, 9.30 a.m.

Kannadasan Viswanathan Trust: 'Kaviarasar Kannadasan Vizha,' Kumararajah Muthiah Hall, R.A.Puram, 6 p.m.

Srinivasa Ramanujan Academy of Maths Talent: Seminar on vector-three dimensional geometry, P.S.HSS, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch: Programme on entrepreneurship, Ma Foi Management Consultants, 309, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 6.30 p.m.

Shabnam Resources: Programme to sensitise children about poverty, 5, Buddha St., Kodambakkam, 12.30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Meeting, Kasuva village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

IEEE: Presentation on global warming, Hotel Palmgrove, 6 p.m.

Visually Impaired Women's Assn: International convention on rights of disabled, SRTC Hall, K.K.Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

St.John Ambulance: First Aid training programme, Ultra Solutions, North Phase, Ambattur Industrial Estate, 10 a.m.

Apollo Clinic: Breast cancer patients and spouses support meeting, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., Kotturpuram, 5 p.m.

Anna University-British Council: Seminar on biotechnology, Guindy, 2.30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies-National Centre for Industrial Harmony: Late G.Ramanujam Memorial Endowment Lecture, University of Madras, Marina campus, 2 p.m.

Velammal Engg. College: Conference on retailing, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 9.30 a.m.

The Hindu HSS Old Boys Assn: Seminar on Astrophysics, Big St., Triplicane, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyalaya Girls' HSS: Old Students' Day, Usman Rd., T.Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Rajkumar-Sulochana Matric. School: Annual Day, Nanganallur, 5.30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, Balfours Rd., Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Williams Girls HSS, Peters Rd., Royapettah; Risen Christ Church, Paper Mills Rd., Peravallur; P.S.HSS, Mylapore; Alagu Andavar Temple, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today 20th oct

Religion

Ramayanam: Anirudh Chaitanya, Sri Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, ICF North Colony, Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.

Sundarakandam: B.Sundarkumar, Sri Raja Vinayagar Baktha Mandali, V.V. Colony III St., Brindavan Nagar, Adambakkam, 7 p.m.

Vamana Avatharam: Neela Bala Sharma, Nungambakkam Seva Samajam Trust, 43, Noor Veeraswamy St., Nungambakkam, 7 p.m

Kandhar Andhathi: Gomugam, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Pattinathar: P.Venkatesan, Kothandaramar Temple, Old Washermenpet, 6.30 p.m.

Maha Baktha Vijayam: Vijayakrishna and Balaji, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Shanthi Nagar, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Yoga Vaasistham: Manidravid, Sankara Gurukulam, C.P.Ramaswamy St., Abiramapuram, 6.45 p.m.

Culture

Sruti Magazine and Forum Art Gallery: Photo Exhibition on 'Legendary Divas of Indian Dance', Padmanabha Nagar 5th St., Adyar, 10.30 a.m.

General

Airports Authority of India: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi lays foundation stone for development and modernisation of Chennai Airport, Union Ministers T.R. Baalu, G.K. Vasan and Praful Patel participate, Meenambakkam, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of sanitary napkins, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Corporation Girls HSS., Madhavaram High Rd., Perambur, 10 a.m.

Community Forum for Intellectuals: Meeting, Appadurai St., Teynampet, noon.

The Madras School of Social Work: Seminar on Social Harmony, 32, Casa Major Road, Egmore, 11.30 a.m.

Rajalakshmi College of Nursing: Inauguration, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, 11.30 a.m.

GSS Jain College: Blood donation camp, Vepery, 9.30 a.m.

SSI Development Society: World hand washing day for industrial workers, 18, Second St., TAS Industrial Estate, Ambattur, 4.30 p.m.

Velammal MHSS.: Poet Bharathidasan Tamil Mandram literary meet, West Mogappair, 2 p.m.

Thirumal Adiyar Kuzham: Seminar on 'Vaishnavism', Sri Embar Jeeyar Math, Sriperumbudur, 4 p.m.

International Association of Lions Clubs: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Central: Meeting, The Park Hotel, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Meeting, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Our Lady of Lourde Shrine, Paper Mills Rd., Perambur; Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Gandhi Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah; Risen Redeemers Church, (opp. Liberty theatre), Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meets, Our Lady of Lourdese Church, Gandhi Nagar III Cross, Madipakkam; Meston College, Royapettah, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

Religion

Ramayanam: Anirudh Chaitanya, Kamala Vinayagar Temple, ICF North Colony, Villivakkam, 6.45 p.m.; B. Sundarkumar, Raja Vinayagar Bhaktha Mandali, Adambakkam, 7 p.m.

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

Sri Ramavadharam, Sri Krishnavadharam: Neela Bala Sharma, 43, Noor Veeraswamy Lane, Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

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

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

Tirukkovaiyar: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Maha Bhaktha Vijayam: Vijayakrishna and Balaji, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Shanthi Nagar, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Kumara Guruparar Vizha: K. Sivakumar, Saiva Siddhantha Perumandram, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 5.45 p.m.

General

Rotary International District 3230: Meeting, Governor Surjit Singh Barnala participates, Raj Bhavan, 5.30 p.m.

Govt. of Gujarat: Investors' Summit 2009, Gujarat Minister Saurabh Patel participates, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 11.30 a.m.

Quaid-E-Milleth Government Women's College: Anna centenary building inauguration, Ministers M.K. Stalin and K. Ponmudi participate, Anna Salai, 10 a.m.

Tourism Department: Conference on 'capacity building: waste management training and skill development', Minister N. Suresh Rajan participates, Hotel Residency Towers, 10 a.m.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India-SIRC and Society of Auditors: Birth centenary celebrations of P. Brahmayya, N. Murali, Managing Director, The Hindu, participates, ICAI Bhawan, Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Police Academy: Commemoration parade, Vandalur, 8 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: In-service training for teachers, Community College, Alwarpet, 10 a.m.

MDMK: Meeting, Vaiko participates, Raja Annamalai Manram, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Institute of Remote Sensing: Training programme on 'remote sensing and GIS applications in urban and regional planning', Anna University, 10 a.m.

Bala Mandir Research Foundation: Seminar on 'Tao of schooling', 31, Prakasam St., T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

The Banyan: Inauguration of training programme, Adaikalam, 6th Main Rd., Mogappair Eri Scheme, 9.30 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: Workshop, Alumni Centre, Anna University, 10 a.m.


International Association of Lions Clubs: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari , 7.30 p.m.

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


Al Anon: Meeting, 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, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidhyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai today

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Anirudh Chaitanya, Venkateswara Maha Mandapam, ICF North Colony, 6.45 p.m.; B.Sundarkumar, Raja Vinayagar Bhaktha Mandali, Adambakkam, 7 p.m.

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

Krishna Leelaikal: Neela Bala Sharma, Nungambakkam Seva Samajam Trust, Noor Veeraswamy Lane, Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

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

Lalitha Sahasranamum: V.Abhirama Sundaram, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Narada Bakthi Suthram: Damadora Dikshithar, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matric HSS., East Tambaram, 6.45 p.m.

Drg Drsya Viveka: R.Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Maha Baktha Vijayam: Vijayakrishna, Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

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

Upadesa Rathina Malai: Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Lalit Kala Akademi: 'Changing image –The north east of India' art exhibition, Greams Road, 11 a.m.

Chennai Mathematical Institute: Seminar on outsourcing literature, Siruseri, 2 p.m.

GENERAL

The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University: Minister M.R.K. Paneerselvam issues admission cards to students of non-clinical courses, Guindy, 11.30 a.m.

Rajasthan Hasta Kala Samithi: Minister K.Ramachandran inaugurates exhibition, Sankara Hall, Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Chennai Collectorate: Anna Centenary photo exhibition, Collector Mythili K.Rajendran participates, CMBT, Koyambedu, 10 a.m.The Institute of Company Secretaries of India-SIRC: Discussion on amendments by MCA in E-forms, Wheat Crofts Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu SC/ST Employees Welfare Association: Free eye-screening camp, Govt. Museum, 10 a.m.

Guru Shree Shantivijai Jain Vidyalaya: Inter school contest 'Skillorama-2008,' Vepery High Rd., 9 a.m.

RKM Vivekananda College: Lecture on stock market and financial crisis, Mylapore, 10.30 a.m.

DRBCCC Hindu College: Annual Day celebrations of Seethamma Institute of Management and Computer Applications, Pattabiram, 2 p.m.

Presidency College: Launch of publication, 11.30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Lecture on Intellectual Property Rights, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: Lecture on Employability skills, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Park Sheraton, 6.30 p.m.

Indian Red Cross Society: National voluntary blood donation day, Montieth Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Prize distribution function, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, T.Nagar, 11 a.m.

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

[dwarakesh]

Chennai today

Religion

Ramayanam: Anirudh Chaitanya, Venkateswara Mahamandapam, near Kamala Vinayagar Temple, ICF North Colony, 6.45 p.m.; B. Sundarkumar, Raja Vinayagar Bhaktha Mandali, Adambakkam, 7 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, The Mylapore Club, 39, Luz Church Rd., 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Ravisharmaji, Sundaravinayagar Temple, New Colony, Chromepet, 7 p.m.

Panchadasi: K. Srinivasan, Sankara Gurukulam, Abhiramapuram, 6.30 p.m.

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

Rukmini Kalyanam: Neela Bala Sharma, Nungambakkam Seva Samajam Trust, 43, Noor Veeraswamy Lane, Nungambakkam, 7 p.m.

Sugreeva Sakyam: Valayapettai Ramachariar, Sri Desikan Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

Naradar Bakthi Suthram: Damodara Dikshithar, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, 2, Kalamegam St., East Tambaram, 6.45 p.m.

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

Mahabaktha Vijayam: Vijayakrishna and Balaji, Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Pandurangan Temple, Adambakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Upadesa Rathina Malai: Kidambi Narayanan, Srinivasa Perumal Koil, Lakshmi Narayana Koil St., Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nadaga Manram: Cultural show, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Adyar Tamil Sangam: Talk on 'Athiamaan through inscriptions', Indra Nagar Youth Hostel, 6.30 p.m.

The Samskrta Academy: Mahakavi Kalidasa Day and Vedanta Desikar Day, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.
General

Tamil Nadu Folk Artistes Welfare Board: Distribution of membership cards to artistes in Chennai district, Government Music College, Greenways Rd., 10 a.m.

TN Fire and Rescue Services: Demonstration on fire safety during Deepavali, 12, Rukmini Lakshmipathy Rd., Egmore, noon.

All India Confederation of Organisations for Persons with Mental Disability: Heads of special schools meeting, State Resource cum Training Centre, behind Govt. Peripheral Hospital, K.K. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

Madras Christian College HSS.: Inter-school science exhibition, Chetpet, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Northwest: Vocational service awards, The Rotary Centre, Raja Annamalai building, Marshalls Rd., Egmore, 7.30 p.m.

Madras Metropolitan South Lions Club: Diwali mela, SOS Children's Village, 1st Main Rd., Professors Colony, East Tambaram, 5.30 p.m.

University of Madras and Indian School of Social Sciences: D.D. Kosambi centenary memorial lecture on 'South Indian historiography after Kosambi', F-50, Centenary Building, University of Madras, 5 p.m.

T.I.M.E.: City and regional finals of science quiz, Kamarajar Arangam, Anna Salai, 9.30 a.m.

Velammal Mat. HSS.: Demonstration on safety during Deepavali fireworks, West Mogappair, 8.30 a.m.; Lecture on 'Teaching techniques in Physics', 9.30 a.m.

National Folklore Support Centre: Talk on 'Social uses of Wiki', Indian School of Folklore, 505, 5th Floor, Kaveri Complex, 96, Nungambakkam High Rd., 6 p.m.

St. John Ambulance: First aid demonstration and training, 714, Rukmini Wedding Hall, Padi, Mannurpet, Ambattur, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T. Nagar: Meeting, Residency Towers, 6.30 p.m.

YMCA Toastmaster Club: Meeting, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

The Study Circle: Meeting, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Jawahar Vidyalaya SSS.: Annual Day, Mahodaya auditorium, 36, 4th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

The Chartered Accountants Study Circle: Meeting, Prince Arcade, 2 – L, Rear Block, 22-A, Cathedral Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Madras Students Social Service League: Meeting, Bharat Sewak Samaj, Rajaji Hall, Omandurar Government Estate, Anna Salai, 4.45 p.m.

Tagore Engineering College: Community development programme, Vandalur, noon.

Aathman Awareness Centre: Talk on 'Meditation and its usefulness for frequent travellers', 48, 1st floor, Madhavan Nair Rd., Mahalingapuram, 7 p.m.

Al Anon: Meetings, Church of Christ, W – 76, near Tower, Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane High Rd.; 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]

Chennai Today 27 oct


GENERAL
East Coast Constructions: 'Fathiha and Bhoomi Puja' for new Legislative Assembly complex, Omandurar Government Estate, 9.30 a.m.

Malankara Catholic Youth Movement: MCC-ETRI MCYM convention, Sacred Heart MHSS., Sathya Nagar, Padi, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha: Talk on 'Mahatma Gandhi' by S.K. Sathiyamoorthy, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 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, (opp. Liberty theatre), Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

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

FOR TUESDAY

RELIGION
Pannisai: M.D.G. Rajkumar, 39, Diwan Rama Iyengar Rd., Purasawalkam, 10.30 a.m.

Kali Pooja: South Madras Cultural Association, TNHB Community Hall, Besant Nagar, 8.30 p.m.; The Bengal Association, Giri Rd., T.Nagar, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 9 p.m.

GENERAL
Mariyalaya: Anniversary celebration, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Raja Annamalai Mandram Hall, Esplanade, 3.30 p.m.

Malankara Catholic Youth Movement: Valedictory of MCC-ETRI MCYM convention, Sacred Heart MHSS., Sathya Nagar, Padi, 12.30 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, G.S.T. Rd., Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony, Butt Medu; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Sadasivan Nagar 1st Main Rd., Madipakkam; and CSI Church, Ambattur O.T., 7 p.m.; and St. Bede's High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

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

[dwarakesh]

RELIGION

Lalitha Sahasranamam: V. Abhiramasundaram, 8/20, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

Azhwars and Srinivasan: N. Chakravarti, 19/7, Nathamuni St., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

Skanda Sashti Vizha: Thiruppugazh, V. Vemban, Vaaniar Mandapam, East Mada St., Mylapore, 4-30 p.m.; Kanda Puranam: M. A. Manickavelu, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah; Vaakirku Arunagiri, Allathur Nathamani Ramanuja Koodam, 52/37, Singrachari St., Triplicane; K. P. Arivanandam, Saiva Samaya Bhakthajana Sabai, 222, Mint St., 6-30 p.m.

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

Drg Drsya Viveka: Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

Dhayanasvarupam: Dhayananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.


CULTURE

Indo Cine Appreciation Foundation: Retrospective of Guru Dutt Films, South Indian film Chamber Theatre, Anna Salai, 6-25 p.m.

Marumalarchi Readers Circle: Launch of publication, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Students of Kuchipudi Art Academy: 80th Birthday celebrations of Vempati Chinna Satyam, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam participates, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6 p.m.

GENERAL

TNRDC: Inauguration of IT Corridor (Rajiv Gandhi Salai) and launch of Orgadam Industrial Park Road Development Scheme by Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, Union Minister T. R. Baalu and State Ministers M. P. Saminathan and T. M. Anbarasan participate, Sholinganallur junction, 5 p.m.

SDAT: Inauguration of synthetic athletic track, Minister T. P. M. Moideen Khan participates, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 5 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University: Inauguration of Bench-Bar lecture series, Madras High Court Chief Justice A. K. Ganguly participates, 5, Greenways Rd., 5-15 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University: Inauguration of post graduate diploma course in learning disabilities, U.S. Consul-General Andrew T. Simkin participates, Guindy, 11-30 a.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on Herbal Analysis and Applications, Chemical Sciences Auditorium, Guindy Campus, 9-30 a.m.

MCC: Workshop on "Introduction to Bioinformatics" for Biology teachers of higher secondary schools, East Tambaram, 9-30 a.m.

SRAEF: Public lecture on "Global economy: What just happened now? And Where do we go from here?" by Sunder Ramaswamy, Frederick Dirks Professor of Economics, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, Srinivasa Sastri Hall, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

ABS: Talk on archiving library material and modern conservation practices by Sundar Ganesan, British Council, 737, Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

The Deaf Way: 51st International Week of the Deaf and Inter-school painting and quiz competition for hearing impaired, AVM Rajeshwari Thirumana Mandapam, Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, 11 p.m.

St.John Ambulance: First aid demonstration and training, Madras Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd., Ambattur Industrial Estate, 10 a.m.

Gandhi Study Centre: Readers Forum meeting, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya campus, 58, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

RELIGION

Sugreeva Pattabishekam: Valayapettai Ramachariar, Sri Desiganswamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 7 p.m.

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

Thiruppugazh: Madhivannan, Ramanuja Koodam, Singarachari St., Triplicane, 6-45 p.m.

Dhayanasvarupam: Dhyanananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

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

Peria Puranam: D. Thyagarajan, Kanniamman Temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

Kumarasambavam: C. L. Ramakrishnan, 24, Third St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Kanda Puranam: Nagai Mukundan, Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Kabali Nagar, Neelankarai, 6-30 p.m.

Kanda Sashti: S. V. Subramanian, Vaaniar Mandapam, East Mada St., Mylapore, 4-30 p.m.; Sudha Seshaiyan, Sree Sath Sangam, Madipakkam, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Directorate of Small Savings: World Thrift Day, Union Minister T. R. Baalu and State Ministers K. Anbazhagan and Parithi Illamvazhuthi participate, Sir Pitti Thyagaraya Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: Anna Centenary Celebrations, Second Main Rd., CIT campus, Taramani, 10-30 a.m.; Launch of publication, 3 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Workshop on Business Communication, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.

Indian Science Congress of Association, Chennai Chapter: Meeting, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Vepery, 4 p.m.

MEASI Academy of Architecture-Dept. of Disaster Management and Mitigation: Training programme in earthquake resistant design, Peters Rd., Royapettah, 9-30 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University: Conference on impact of biomechanics on excellence in sports, Madras High Court Judge D.Murugesan participates, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Periamet, 9 a.m.

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights: Tamil Nadu state consultation on the right to education and abolition of child labour, IMAGE Auditorium, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.

GSS Jain College for Women: Inauguration of 'Knowledge Forum', Vepery, 10 a.m.

Alpha College of Engineering: Inauguration of Mathematics Association, Thirumazhisai, 2 p.m.

MEASI Institute of Management: Release of placement brochure, Peters Rd., Royapettah, 5 p.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: National conference on paradigm shift in human resource management, Ambattur-Red Hills Rd., 8-45 a.m.

Theosophical Society-Mylapore Lodge: Meeting, 17 B, Baliah Avenue, Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

National Public School: Annual Day celebrations, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 5-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar: Meeting, Hotel Residency Towers, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Central Madras: Meeting, Hotel Savera, 7-30 p.m.

YMCA: Toastmasters Club meeting, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

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

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai - october 31

RELIGION

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

Dhayanasvarupam: Dayananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6-45 p.m.

Acharya Upakaram: Veerapuram Sampath Diksthidar, 23/8, Sankarapuram 3rd St., Choolaimedu, 3-30 p.m.

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

Kandha Sashti Celebrations: Singaravelar Thiruppugazh Sabai, Vaaniar Mandapam, East Mada St., Mylapore, 3 p.m.; Murugan Thiruvarut Sangam, Allathur Nadamuni Ramanuja Hall, 52/37, Singarachari St., Triplicane, 3-30 p.m.

Kandhar Anupoodi: Madhivannan, Ramanuja Hall, Singarachari St., Triplicane, 6-30 p.m.

Skanda Puranam: Nagai Mukundan, Siddhi Vinayakar temple, Kabali Nagar, Neelankarai; K.P. Arivanandam, Saiva Samaya Bhaktajana Sabhai, 222, Thangasalai St., Poonga Nagar, Park Town, 6-30 p.m.

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

Annaiyin Arul: D. Thyagarajan, Kanniamman temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

CULTURE

ICCR and Shri Ariyakudi Music Foundation: Monthly 'horizon' programme, P.S. HSS., R.K. Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

Dhamma Forum: Buddha's Vipasana Meditation, 2nd floor, JVL Towers, 117, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Ramana Kendra: 'Founder's Day'41, Alarmelmangapuram, Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

CMDA: Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi inaugurates seminar on second master plan, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 10 a.m.

Lions Club International: Minister Geetha Jeevan participates in 'Lions Fest', Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

IACC, U.S. Consulate General and EVAA: Discussion on 'U.S. presidential elections 2008: Impact on India', U.S. Consul General Andrew T. Simkin participates, Hotel Savera, 4 p.m.

NCPCR, UNICEF and ILO: Consultation on Right to Education and abolition of child labour, NCPCR chairperson Shantha Sinha participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, R.A.Puram, 10 a.m.

IIT-Madras: Launch of Centre for Innovation, R. Chidambaram, Principal scientific advisor to Government of India, 3-30 p.m.

Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel Memorial Trust and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan: Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel, V.R. Lakshminarayanan participates, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, East Mada St., Mylapore, 6-15 p.m.

TFSC: Meet on 'Empowering women through entrepreneurship', Hotel Benz Park, 9-30 a.m.

MCC Matric. HSS.: School day, Commissioner of Police R. Sekar participates, Chetpet, 3 p.m.

Department of Museums: Art competition, Egmore, 9 a.m.

The Mylapore Mandaveli CPE Study Circle of SIRC, ICAI: Talk on investments, 42, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Bharat Sewak Samaj: Talk on 'Mahathmaavai Vananguvom', Gandhi Mandapam, Sardar Patel Rd., Guindy, 4 p.m.

Women's Voluntary Service of Tamil Nadu: Death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, 19, Mayor V.R. Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Science and Technology Centre: 'Meet your medical expert' programme, Periyar Science and Technology Centre, Gandhi Mandapam Rd., 2-30 p.m.

Madras Management Association: 'Workshop on six sigma green belt', GRT Convention Centre, T. Nagar, 9-30 a.m.

Worldwide Educational and Social Welfare Trust: Breast cancer awareness signature campaign, Gandhi statue, Marina, 7-30 a.m.

Department of Journalism and Communication, University of Madras: Monthly conference, Chepauk Campus, 10-30 a.m.

IIMM: Presentation on 'Nuances in occupational health', Hotel Days Inn Deccan Plaza, 6-30 p.m.

Institute of Engineers: 86th annual session of Tamil Nadu State centre, 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, Chepauk, 6 p.m.

St. John Ambulance: Demonstration on first aid, 309/2, A block, 100, Chetipatu Village, Thandalam, 10 a.m.

Park Global School of Business Excellence: Guest lecture, 78, Greams Rd., 2 p.m.

GSS Jain College: Entrepreneurship development cell activities, Vepery High Rd., 10 a.m.

Sindhi Model School: 'Elders' day' celebration, Damodar St., Kilpauk, 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: 'UNO Day' celebration, West Mogappair, 8-30 a.m.

Texas Instruments: 'Jack Kilby Science and Technology quiz', Chinmaya Heritage, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 9-30 a.m.

Anakaputhur Municipality: Felicitation to Hithendran's parents, Municipality office, 10 a.m.

RIPE International: Launch of out-bound activities, 26, 1st Main Rd., Nanganallur, 9-30 a.m.

Eva Stalin IAS Academy: Inauguration, Arasampatti Restaurant, West Tambaram, 4 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, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of Gods Church, 207, 100-feet Rd., Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai Today

Religion

Gita: Sakthi Srinivasan, P.S. SSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Vaibhavam: Keeranoor Ramamoorthy, Seetharamabavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.40 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: Goda Venkateswara, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandham: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 4 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V.Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Murugan Perumal: Kanagasubramaniyan, Ekambara Easwarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Kandha Sashti Celebrations: Singaravelar Thiruppugazh Sabai, Vaaniar Mandapam, East Mada St., Mylapore, 3 p.m; Murugan Thiruvarut Sangam, Allathur Nadamuni Ramanuja Hall, 52/37, Singarachari St., Triplicane, 3.30 p.m.; Srinivasa Bhakta Jana Sabha, Kanniamman Temple, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

Skanda Puranam: Nagai Mukundan, Siddhi Vinayakar temple, Kabali Nagar, Neelankarai; K.P. Arivanandam, Saiva Samaya Bhaktajana Sabhai, 222, Thangasalai St., Poonga Nagar, Park Town, 6-30 p.m.

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

Dhayanasvarupam: Dayananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

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

Aurobindo Society: The Mothers Prayers and Meditations, M.K.Ramaswamy, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Culture

Gandhi Study Centre: Screening of documentary "Tamil Diaspora", Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Lakshana Art Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings by K.C.Murukeson, 8/17, Judge Jambulingam Rd., Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Oxfam International: Launch of publication "Indian Ocean Tsunami through the Gender Lens: Insights from Tamil Nadu, India", Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Madras, 3 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: M.Ilangovan on Sanga Tamil, Leo MHSS., Anna Nagar West Extn. 5.30 p.m.

General

National AIDS Control Organisation, Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society, Indian Nursing Council and William J.Clinton Foundation: Foundation Stone Laying for Indian Institute of Advanced Nursing, Union Ministers Anbumani Ramadoss, T.R.Baalu, Panabaka Lakshmi and State Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participate, Government Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Tambaram, 11 a.m.

Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority: Valediction of seminar on second master plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, Hotel Le Meridien, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Local Body Day and Awareness programme on Child Labour Abolition, Hotel GRT Grand, 10.30 a.m.

Observer Research Foundation: Discussion on 'Sri Lankan Situation: An Update', 144-145, Kodambakkam High Rd., 11 a.m.

Southern Railway Catholic Welfare Association: Meeting on Communal Harmony, St.Joseph's Anglo Indian School, Perambur, 9.30 a.m.

Anna University and Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: University level poster competitions on Millennium Development Goals theme, Anna University, 10.30 a.m.

Stanley Medical College and Hospital: Inauguration of Adolescent Health Clinic, George Town, 10.30 a.m.

Swadeshi Jagran Manch: Talk on "Pathai Payanam Paarvai" Entrepreneurial experiences by Charulatha Mani and "Chandrayan- The Moon Mission" by Badri Seshadri, 309, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 6.30 p.m.

The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, SIRC: Member's Meet, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Sevalaya: Book Review, Kasuva Village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

D.R.B.C.C.C. Hindu College: Meeting, Pattabiram, 10 a.m.

Velammal MHSS.: Seminar on 'C' Programming, West Mogappair, 2 p.m.

Valliammal MHSS.: Orientation programme for Std. X science teachers, 1st Main Rd., Anna Nagar East, 9.30 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai, Periamet: Meeting, Hotel Breeze, 6.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Adyar: Workshop on Profitability through Innovation and Creativity, Hotel Taj Coromandel, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Family Fellowship, MRC Club, Guindy, 7 p.m.

The Theosophical Society (Kilpauk Lodge): Lecture on "The Objects of Theosophy", Mohan Sundar Pandian, Alagappa School, G.K. Rd., Purusawalkam, 6 p.m.

Y's Men Club of Mylapore: Meeting, 2/224, Chinnadikuppam Rd., Off East Coast Rd., Injambakkam, 7 p.m.

Entrepreneur Promotional Institute of Chennai: Skill development training programme in food processing industry, 81, Lakshmanaswamy Salai, K.K.Nagar, 10 a.m.

The Tamil Nadu Intellectual's Forum: Book Review, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets, St.Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar 8 a.m.; Community Service Centre, Balfours 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.

[dhilipkumar]

Today in chennai3rd Nov


RELIGION

Ramayanam: Kaliyan Sampath, 12/2, Gurumurthy Garden St., Perambur, 10 a.m.

Mahabharatham: Gamatam Madhavachariar, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, Samskrita Bharati, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m.; Rukmini Ramamurthy, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 4 p.m.; Guruparananda, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Alagiri Samy Salai, K.K. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.; Gautamananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Vishnu Sahasranamam: K. Hariharan, 18, 2nd St., Ayyappa Nagar, Pammal, 10 a.m.

Ruh Rihan: Dada J.P. Vaswani, Sindhi Hindu Mandal, 13, Halls Road, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

Rahasyatraya Saram: Aasuri Madhavachar, 13/1, Kesava Perumal Sannadhi St., Mylapore, 3 p.m.

Skandapuranam: Nagai Mukundan, Ishta Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Kabali Nagar, Neelankarai, 6.30 p.m.

Thiruvasagam: S.Rajarethinam Oduvamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 9 a.m.

Kandar Anuboothy: Durga Selvam, Kanniamman Kovil, Srinivasa Nagar, Kolathur, 6 p.m.

Abirami Andhadhi: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.30 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: Goda Venkateswara Sastrigal, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Ramanakendra: B.R. Kumar, 41, Alamelumangapuram, Mylapore, 5 p.m.

Dhayanasvarupam: Dayananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Skanda shasti celebration: Vanniar Mandapam, East mada St., Mylapore, 3 p.m.; Murugan Thiruvarut Sangam, Allathur Nathamani Ramanuja Koodam, Singrachari St., Triplicane, 4 p.m.; Saiva Samaya Bakthajana Sabha, Mint St., Park Town, 6.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Mayuri Bharathanatyam and Music Training School: Anniversary celebration, Mahodaya Hall, 4th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 4 p.m.

GENERAL

The Ma Foi Foundation and Disha Scholars: Young achievers award function, Kamaraj Arangam, Teynampet, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Nanganallur: Vocational excellence award function, B.M. Hospital, Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 6.30 p.m.

The Mylapore Academy: Painting and fancy dress competition, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Rajaji Centre for Public Affairs: Meeting, YMIA, Mylapore, 5.45 p.m.

The Madras Ortheopaedic Society: Health camp, Centenary Building, Chennai Port Trust, 10.15 a.m.

Makkal Kalvi Arakattalai: Meeting, Dr. Ambedkar Academy, L-73, 24th St., Cauvery Colony, Anna Nagar East, 6.15 p.m.

Adyar Thirukkural Peravai and Adyar Gandhi Nagar District Library: Meeting, 4th Main Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 4.45 p.m.

Besant Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, RBI Staff Quarters, Besant Nagar, 4 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society Centre: Meeting, AP514, J Block, 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Vaithika Sri: Meeting, Rathnagireswarar Temple, 6th Cross St., Besant Nagar, 3 p.m.

Tamil Poets' Association: Meeting, Marina Beach, Behind Thiruvalluvar's statue, 6 p.m.

Vaasal: Meeting, Vyabarigal Sanga Thirumana Mandapam, V.O.C. Salai, Madipakkam, 3.30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, T. Nagar, 11 a.m., and Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam, 4 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St.Theresa's Church, Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St.Mathews Church, K.K. Nagar and CSI School, Gandhi Main Rd., Oragadam, 11 a.m.; CSI Cathedral Church, Vyasarpadi and Dr.Boaz Hospital, Velachery Rd., Santhosapuram, 11.30 a.m.; St.Francis Xavier's Church, Broadway, 5.30 p.m.; and Kesari High School, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 4th NOV

Religion

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

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Skandapuranam: Nagai Mukundan, Sri Ishta Siddhi Vinayakar Temple, Kabali Nagar, Neelankarai, 6.30 p.m.

Kandasashti Vizha: Madhivannan, Allathur Nathamuni Ramanuja Hall, 52/37, Singarachari St., Triplicane, 6 p.m.; Tiruchi Kalyanaraman, Srinagar Colony Sath Sangam, 9/6, West Mada St., Saidapet, 6.30 p.m.

Aathman Awareness Centre: Talk on 'Meditating in Jeeva Samadhi shrines', 48, Madhavan Nair Rd., Mahalingapuram, 7 p.m.

Culture

Tattvaloka: Launch of Tamil translation of Roy Eugene Davis' books 'How I live consciously in God' and 'Paramahansa Yogananda as I knew him', 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

General

The Madras Science Foundation: Dr. C.R. Krishnamurthi endowment lecture on 'Toxicology: What a common man should know about it', Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, 6, Conran Smith Rd., Gopalapuram, 4.30 p.m.

Air Force Station, Avadi: Flagging off of motorcycle expedition, Station parade ground, 8.15 a.m.

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

KCG College of Technology: MAT lab applications in engineering, Karapakkam, 2.30 p.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Workshop on electronics and communication, Ambattur – Red Hills Rd., 9 a.m.

RMK and RMD Engineering Colleges: Wipro best performer award ceremony, Kavaraipettai, 10.30 a.m.

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences: Seminar, Taramani, 3.30 p.m.

Tagore Engineering College: Lecture on MSME, Vandalur, 10.30 a.m.

YMCA: N.S. Krishnan Centenary celebration, Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Al Anon: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, opposite Veterinary College, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., near Vetri Theatre, Chromepet; Christ King Church, 24, Achin Lake St., GKM Colony; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam and CSI Church, O.T. Bus stand, Ambattur, 7 p.m.; and St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 5th Nov

RELIGION

Krishna Vaibavam: Keeranoor Ramamoorthi: Seetha Rama Bavanam, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6-40 p.m.

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

Periya Tiruvanthathi: Venu Raza Narayanan, Santhana Venugopalaswamy Temple, Mint, 6 p.m.

Kanthapuranam: S. S. M. Sundaram, Selvavinayagar Kothandaramar Temple, West Tambaram, 7-15 p.m.

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

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

Utsava Bali: Perambur Ayyappa Bhaktha Jana Trust, 10 a.m.

CULTURE

Gandhi Study Centre: Lecture on 'Illakkia Padagu,' Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-45 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation: 'Jewel Expo 2008', 108, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Marrumalarchi Arts Academy: Distribution of awards, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 6-30 p.m.

Chitiram: Launch of publication 'Tamilarin Koothiael,' Connemara Library, Egmore, 4-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Mohana Motors: Inauguration of showroom and automated workshop, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi participates, Velachery Bypass Rd., 10 a.m.

University of Madras: International conference on corporate social responsibility: Development with equity, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu N. Ram participates, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 2-30 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of deworming tablets to corporation school students, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Corporation High School, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Velachery, 10 a.m.

Dun & Bradstreet: Panel discussion on 'Using technology to improve competitiveness of SMEs,' Hotel Taj Connemara, 5-30 p.m.

MCCI: National conference on 'GST for accelerated economic growth and competitiveness,' Sajjan Jindal, President, Assocham participates, Hotel Park Sheraton, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Management Association: Video discussion on Motivating a team, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Velammal College of Management and Computer Studies: Lecture on significance of CRM, Velammal Nagar, Ambattur-Redhills Rd., 3 p.m.

Rotary International District 3230: Launch of Rotary-IOB sampoorna micro credit scheme, Chief Secretary K. S. Sripathi participates, Hotel Savera, 4-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Aarch City Madras: Presentation of 'For the sake of Honour Award,' Madras High Court Judge S. Rajendran participates, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 7-30 p.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Lecture on isomerism, 2 p.m.; Lecture on coordination chemistry, Mogappair, 4 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 06th Nov

RELIGION

Ramayanam: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desigan Swami Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

Mahabharatham: M.R.Seshadri, 71/24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, The Mylapore Club, 39, Luz Church Rd., 11 a.m.; Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Kandapuranam: S.S.M.Sundaram, Sri Selvavinayakar Sri Kothandaramar Temple, West Tambaram, 7.15 p.m.

Sri Poigai Azhwar Vaibhavam: K.B.Devarajan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sri Poigai Azhwar Pasuram Sevithal: Nadhamuni Ramanuja Dasar, Sri Manavaala Mamunigal Sannithi, 57, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Thirupugazhil Ramayanam: Mathivannan, Sanskrit College, 84, Thiru Vi Ka Rd., Mylapore, 6.15 p.m.

Thirumandiram: M.K.Prabaharamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur; K.Sivakumar, Saiva Samaya Bhaktajana Sabha, 222, Mint St., 7 p.m.

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K.Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal St., T.Nagar, 3.30 p.m.


CULTURE

World Friendship Centre: Launch of publication, Union Minister K. Venkatapathy presides, Hotel Palmgrove, 5.30 p.m.


GENERAL

Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University: University Day celebration, Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam and Madras High Court Chief Justice A.K.Ganguly participate, Guindy, 5.30 p.m.

CII Institute of Logistics: Inauguration of Auto SCM India 2008, Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami participates, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 9.15 a.m.

Hindustan Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Day Celebration, GRT Convention Centre, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

The U.S. Consulate General and American Library: Roundtable discussion on U.S. Elections, Gemini Circle, 3.30 p.m.

The American India Foundation Trust: Inauguration of Digital Equaliser Laboratory, Guruswamy Mudaliyar TTV HSS., Amman Koil St., Sowcarpet, 2 p.m.

Department of Management Studies, IIT Madras: Talks on Ethics and Values in business, Room MS 101, 12.30 p.m.

Jerusalem College of Engineering: Red Ribbon Club orientation and AIDS Awareness training programme, Velachery Main Rd., Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, 9 a.m.

Vels University: Inter-school cultural and cooking competitions, Ishari K. Ganesh Chancellor Vels University participates, Pallavaram, 9 a.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Physical and mental fitness programme, West Mogappair, 9 a.m.

Dignity Foundation: Evening for Elders, YWCA Club Room, Poonamallee High Rd., 4.30 p.m.

The Mount Lodge No.14: Meeting, Freemasons' Hall, 14, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, 6.15 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Shifa Hospital, Triplicane High Rd.; Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur; St.Sebastian Church, Thapal Petti bus stop, Madhavaram; St. Velankani Church, Besant Nagar; Church of Christ, W-76, Anna Nagar; and Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 7th Nov

Religion

Mahabharatham: Kesava Dikshithar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

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

Thiruppugazhil Ramayanam: Mathivannan, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6-15 p.m.

Kandapuranam: S.S.M. Sundaram, Selvavinayakar Kothandaramar Temple, West Tambaram, 7-15 p.m.

Thirumurai: Valli Umapathy, 5, TTK Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Sivagnana Sithiyar: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

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

Atma Bodh: Suvijnanananda, Swami Vivekananda Study Centre, V-31, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Bhoodath Azhwar: Nadhamuni Ramanuja Dasar, 57, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.; K. B. Devarajan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Buddha's Vipassana Meditation: K. Chandrasekaran, Dhamma Forum, JVL Towers, Nelson Manickam Rd., 6-30 p.m.

Perambur Ayyappa Bhaktha Jana Trust: Annual Festival, Ayyappan Temple, Perambur, 10 a.m.

Culture

Sunadham: Aradhna celebrations of Sulamangalam Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, Managing Director of The Hindu N.Murali participates, Raga Sudha, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, 5-45 p.m.

Brahma Gana Sabha: Release of lyricist Vaali's books, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

General

Chennai Corporation: Distribution of dual desks to Corporation schools, Madhavaram Girls HSS., Madhavaram High Rd., 10 a.m.

India Meteorological Dept-United Nations Development Programme: Workshop on 'Weather Service for Community', Hotel Residency Towers, 9-30 a.m.

Vigilance Awareness Week: Food Corporation of India, Haddows Rd.; CPCL: 536, Anna Salai, Teynampet, 3 p.m.; Integral Coach Factory, D & D auditorium, ICF, 3-30 p.m.

International Labour Organisation: Signing of MoU for promotion of youth employment in textile sector, Hotel Savera, 9 a.m.

HelpAge India: Seminar on value education in schools on age care, Hotel Breeze, 10 a.m.

Tattvaloka: Vijay S. Shankar talks on self enquiry, 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 6 p.m.

State Bank of Mysore: Inauguration of branch, Gandhi Rd., Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.; 65th anniversary celebrations of Chennai main branch, NSC Bose Rd., George Town, 4 p.m.

Vinayaka Missions University: International conference on 'Trends in international management experiences-Time 2008', Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 9-15 a.m.

Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering: Workshop on 'Real time simulations and systems using OPAL-RT', Kalavakkam, 9 a.m.

M.N.M.Jain Engineering. College: Lecture on 'Implications of Right to Information Act 2005 on Public Service', Thoraipakkam, 2-45 p.m.

Vael's Institute of Business Administration: B. Vivek Naidu speaks on 'Current Financial Crisis in the Banking Sector,' Pallavaram, 11 a.m.

Bharath University: International symposium on 'Global Financial Meltdown', Selaiyur, 10 a.m.

St.John's International Residential School: 'Students Laud Obama' programme, Palanjur, 2 p.m.

Velammal Matric.HSS.: Maths presentation for class VI students, Mogappair West, 3-15 p.m.

Mercy Niketan School for Special Children: Annual Day, SVN Marriage Hall, Pillaiyar Koil St., Tondiarpet, 5 p.m.

Sankara Eye Hospital: Orientation programme to teacher volunteers of Govt. High and Higher Secondary Schools, Presidency Govt. Girls HSS., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Fort: 'Gift of Sight' project, Rotary News Trust Conference Hall, Marshalls Rd., Egmore, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: Launch of 'Anna Lakshmi' project, Chennai Food Bank, Saravana Mudali St., T.Nagar, 4-30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Kevin School, Arathoon Rd., Royapuram; Kesari High School, T.Nagar; Fathima Church, Velachery Rd., East Tambaram; Singaram Pillai Boy's High School, Villivakkam; CSI Zion Church, Chintadripet; St.Mary Magdalene Church, Ezhil Nagar, Poonamallee; and Assembly of God Church, Arumbakkam, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Singaram Pillai Boy's High School, Villivakkam, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today 8th Nov

Religion

Mahabaratham: Kesava Dikshitar, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar, T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.; Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Naalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W 146, Anna Nagar West Extn., 4 p.m.

Krishna Vaibhavam: Keeranoor Ramamoorthi, Seetha Rama Bhavanam, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.40 p.m.

Peyazhvaar Vaibhavam: K.B. Devarajan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 4 p.m.

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Manithan Maamanithanaga: C. Vidyasagar, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6 p.m.

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

Manavala Maamunigal: P.T. Seshadri, Andalammal Matam, Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.

Kandha Puranam: S.S.M.Sundaram, Selva Vinayakar Kothandarama Temple, Tambaram, 7.15 p.m.

Thirupugazhil Ramayanam: Mathivannan, Sanskrit College, Mylapore, 6.15 p.m.

Guru Paramparai – Ramanuja Vaibhavam: Parasara Badri Narayanma Battar, Sita Devi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya, 2, Kalamegham St., Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

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

Vaishnava Maha Sangam: Pasuram Sevithal, Manavaala Mamunigal Sannithi, 57, Bhimanan Mudali 2nd St., Alwarpet, 5 p.m.

Perambur Ayyappa Bhaktha Jana Trust: Annual Festival, Ayyappan Temple, Perambur, 10 a.m.

Culture

Maharajapuram Viswanatha Iyer Trust: Presentation of awards and inauguration of music festival, P.S. High School, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Organising Committee: Launch of book on Urdu contributions to educational and literary organisations of TN, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Devi Kalaikoodam: Silver jubilee celebrations, PMK founder S.Ramadoss participates, Raja Annamalai Manram, Esplande, 5.30 p.m.

Kunnakkudy School of Music: Annual Day, Vijaya Raja Kalyana Mandapam, Adyar, 6.30 p.m.

South India Social and Cultural Academy: Presentation of awards, Hotel Palmgrove, 4 p.m.

Oxford Bookstore: Launch of publication, Apeejay House, Haddows Rd., Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

General

Chennai Port Trust: Inauguration of conference hall and commissioning of haemo-dialysis unit, Union Minister T.R. Baalu and State Minister K.Anbazhagan participate, Chennai Port Diabetic Speciality Centre, Rajaji Salai, 10 a.m.

Institute of Town Planners – India: World Town Planners Day celebrations, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, School of Architecture and Planning campus, Anna University, 10 a.m.

Christian Literature Society: Anniversary celebrations, Ministers K.Anbazhagan and Geetha Jeevan participate, Memorial Hall, Park Town, 9 a.m.

Chennai Goods Transport Association Charitable Trust: Annual students scholarship presentation, Legislative Assembly Speaker R. Avudaiappan participates, Hotel Breeze, 6 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Employees Central Organisation: Meeting, Shreyas Auditorium, Triplicane, 9.30 a.m.

Madras Management Association, The Institute of Internal Auditors (Madras Chapter) and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Seminar on 'emerging role of internal audit in the SME sector', GRT Convention Centre, T. Nagar, 9.30 a.m.

Employment Exchange and Training Department: Job fair, St. Theresa Women's Higher Sec. School, Pallavaram, 9 a.m.

Citizens' Alliance for Sustainable Living and North Chennai Peoples' Rights Federation: Workshop inauguration, Thanga Maligai, 11, Tiruvottiyur High Rd., Toll Gate, 10 a.m.

India Medtronic: Symposium on management of cardiac rhythm disorders, Kences Towers, North Usman Rd., T. Nagar, 3 p.m.

MedIndia Institute of Medical Specialities: Inauguration of 'Gastro-fiesta 2008', Hotel Ambassador Pallava, 6.15 p.m.

Seafarers Port Welfare Association: Symposium on 'present day crisis faced by seafarers', The Seafarers' Club, Rajaji Salai, 10 a.m.

eBite Consultancy: USA Education Fair, Hotel Chola Sheraton, 11.30 a.m.

Shanmuga Sundaram Educational Trust: Meeting, Gokhale Sastri Institute, 16, Karpagambal Nagar, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Varahas Gurucool: Lecture on 'Social consciousness in politics', 8/4, MIG Flats, I floor, Mahalakshmi Colony, 11th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Sevalaya: Book review, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

Adolescent Awareness, Counselling and Empowerment Project: Adolescent convention -2008, Velan Kalyana Mandapam, Korukkupet, 4 p.m.

SSS Jain College for Women: Interactive session for school principals on quality education, Madley Rd., T. Nagar, 9 a.m.

Jerusalem College of Engineering: Red Ribbon Club and AIDS awareness training programme, Pallikaranai, 9 a.m.

Vel Tech Engineering College: Lecture on 'Electrical system of FBTR and prototype fast breeder reactor', Avadi, 11.30 a.m.

SRM University: Forum on HR re-engineering, Kattankulathur, 9 a.m.

Hindustan University: Round Table of India project week inauguration, Guindy, 11 a.m.

Don Bosco Matric. HSS.: Inter school science expo, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 8.30 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Training camp, Mogappair, 9 a.m.

Jaya Matric. HSS.: Orientation programme for students, CTH Rd., Thiruninravur, 2 p.m.

St. John's International Residential School: Panel discussion on issues related to Indo-U.S. relationships, Palanjur, 2 p.m.

Humour Club of Ambattur Rightchoice: Meeting, Mahaganesa Vidhyasala, North Park St., Ambattur O.T., 4.25 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Drive safe programme, Andhra Mahila Sabha, 9.30 a.m.

Rotary Club of Tambaram: Meeting, Rotary News Trust, Dugar Towers, Egmore, 6.30 p.m.

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

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

Anna Nagar Tamil Peravai: Lecture on Thiruthondar Puranam, Leo HSS., Anna Nagar West, 5.30 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar, 8 a.m.; and Community Service Centre, Kilpauk; ECI Zion Church, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ekkaduthangal; Risen Christ Church, Peravallur; Williams Girls HSS., Royapettah; P.S. HSS., Mylapore, and Alagu Andavar Tirukoil, Korukkupet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - today 10 Nov

RELIGION

Narayaneeyam: D. Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7-15 p.m.

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

Thayumanavar: D. Gnanasundaram, Sri Balasubramania Baktha Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K. Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

Thirumurai: T. A. Thirugnanasambandam, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Thirumoolar Vizha: K. Sivakumar, Saiva Siddhantha Perumandram, 4, Venkatesa Agraharam Salai, Mylapore, 5-45 p.m.

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K. Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal Street, T. Nagar, 3-30 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Math: Lecture on 'Life teachings of Swami Subodhananda' by Gautamananda, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Brahma Gana Sabha: Launch of publication, Hotel New Woodlands, Mylapore, 7 p.m.

GENERAL

Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Maintenance Department: Minister K.N. Nehru inaugurates new office building, Velachery Main Rd., Velachery Checkpost, Noon.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Intel Education: 'Technology in Education' awards ceremony, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Anna Institute of Management, Greenways Rd., R.A. Puram, 3 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Autorickshaw and Taxi Drivers Welfare Board: Meeting, Minister K. N. Nehru participates, Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Board office, D.M.S. campus, Teynampet, 4 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Mayor M. Subramanian inaugurates new street lamps, Gandhi Nagar, Ekkatuthangal, 6-30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology: Lecture on 'Needs of Research for Nation Building', DOTE Campus, Guindy, 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Intellectuals' Forum: Discussion on resolving the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, IMAGE Auditorium, M.R.C. Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

Murthuzaviya Educational and Cultural Foundation of South India: Students Welfare Day, Prince of Arcot Nawab Mohammed Abdul Ali participates, 12/ 186, Big St., Triplicane, 4 p.m.

Institute of Hotel Management: Regional Cuisine Workshop, CIT Campus, Taramani, 9 a.m.

Sri Ramachandra University: Free dental camp for children, Porur, 8 a.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on 'Social Justice and Higher Education', F-50, Centenary Building, Chepauk, 10-15 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Seminar on 'Display Phosphors and Applications', Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, 9-30 a.m.

Jaya Engineering College: Eye camp, Prakash Nagar, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies: Lecture on 'Innovation in the era of Globalisation' by IIT-M Director M. S. Ananth, MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Deepam Hospital: Inauguration by Suburban Police Commissioner S. R. Jangid, 26, Pammal Main Rd., Muthamizh Nagar, Pammal, 5 p.m.

Madras Management Association and All India Management Association: Workshop on 'Negotiating Effectively', GRT Convention Centre, 9-30 a.m.

Vael's Institute of Business Administration: Lecture on 'Introduction to Foreign Trade', Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, 2-30 p.m.

Sir Sivaswami Kalalaya SSS.: Book week celebrations, 5, Sundareswarar St., Mylapore, 9-30 a.m.

Sri Sayee Vivekananda Vidyalaya MHSS: Inauguration of additional classrooms, Muthamizh Nagar, 10 a.m.

A.S.G. Rajammal Trust: Professor A. S. Gnanasambandan birthday celebrations, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Musiri Subramaniam Salai, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: 'Go green seminar', Hotel Taj Connemara, 5-30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Rotary Centre, Marshalls Rd., Egmore, 7 p.m.

Lions Clubs International: Diabetic awareness and detection camp, Tambaram bus stand; Sankara Vidyalaya School, East Tambaram, 9 a.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6-30 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, (opp. Liberty theatre), Kodambakkam; and E.C.I. Christ Church, Padi Kuppam Rd., Anna Nagar West, 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - today11Nov

Religion

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

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

Sivaprakasam: V. Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Culture

Tamil Nadu Progressive Writers' Association: Launch of publication, Platinum Jubilee auditorium, Madras University, Marina campus, 6 p.m.

General

Social Welfare Department: Awareness programme on adoption, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, Hotel Savera, 2 p.m.

Dr. A. Ramachandran's Diabetes Hospitals and India Diabetes Research Foundation: World Diabetes Day events, Madras High Court Chief Justice A.K. Ganguly participates, Ethiraj College, 5 p.m.

MV Hospital: Awareness programme for schools on prevention of childhood obesity and diabetes, YMCA Hall, 6/74, Ritherdon Rd., Vepery, 3 p.m.

Swiss Embassy: Quiz competition, Vani Vidhyalaya Mat. School, Vembuliamman Koil St., Virugambakkam, 2 p.m.

St. Joseph's College of Engineering: Merit scholarship awards function, Jeppiaar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 1-30 p.m.

Velammal Engineering College: Lecture on electronics and communication, Ambattur–Red Hills Rd., 2-30 p.m.

Hindustan University: Workshop on attitudinal and study skills, Padur, 9-30 a.m.

Saveetha Engineering College: Seminar, Thandalam, 9 a.m.

YMCA/YWCA: Talk on human rights, YMCA Esplanade, 6 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Meeting, Hotel Deccan Plaza, Royapettah, 6 p.m.

The Institution of Engineers: Lecture on 'Soil stabilisation and substructures restoration', 19, Swami Sivananda Salai, 6 p.m.

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

Rotary Club of Chennai Samudra: Vocational excellence awards ceremony, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

Al Anon: Meets; Port and Dock Primary School, MPT Colony, New Washermenpet; St. Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, 1st Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; and CSI Church, Ambattur O.T.; 7 p.m. and St. Bedes High School, Santhome, 7-30 p.m.

[dwarakesh]

In Chennai- today 12 Nov

Religion

Gita: Mitrananda, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6-45 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Ayodhya Aswetha Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

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

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

Periya Thiruvanthathi: Venu.Raza Narayanan, 115, Pedariyar Koil St., Mint, 6 p.m.

Drig Dishya Vivek: Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

'Moovinba Ragasiyam': Saram Adigalar, Chidambaram Periyasamy Temple, Velachery Main Rd., Velachery, 6 p.m.

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

Life and Teachings of Vijnanananda: Nishtatmananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5-30 p.m.

Culture

'Tamizhagha Arasiyal': R. Nallakannu launches publication, Sivagami Pethachi Hall, MTCM HSS., Mylapore, 6-30 p.m.

International Institute of Tamil Studies: 'Koothu Isai' audio CD launch, CIT Campus, 2nd Main Rd., Taramani, 3-30 p.m.

General

Prasar Bharathi: Union Minister S.S. Palanimanickam inaugurates workshop for Prasar Bharathi part time correspondents, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, RA Puram, 10-30 a.m.

Chettinad Health City: 'Fusion Chettinad'inter medical and dental college cultural festival, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Kelambakkam, 10 a.m.

Malar Hospitals: Inauguration of 'Kids and Teen Health Camp', Minister M.R.K. Panneerselvam participates, Adyar, 8-45 a.m.

Indian Federation of United Nations Assn and Coalition of Chennaiites for Cycling: Distribution of bicycles to Adyar Poonga Trust, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Adyar Park, 10 a.m.

Chennai Corporation and St. John's International Residential School: Distribution of prizes to winners of painting contest, Mayor M. Subramanian participates, Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 12-30 p.m.

District Rehabilitation Centre, Chennai: State level competition for physically challenged persons, St. Louis Institute for Deaf and Blind, Canal Bank Rd., Gandhi Nagar, Adyar, 9 a.m.

Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry: Reception to Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Ryuzan Fujita, Hotel Savera, 12-30 p.m.

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry: Meeting on 'Indo-US relations in the post US elections scenario', Hotel Taj Connemara, 4 p.m.

Dept. of Surgical Gastroenterology, Govt. General Hospital: Continuing medical education programme on management of gastrointestinal diseases, Madras Medical College, 1-30 p.m.

University of Madras: K. Sriram Iyer speaks on 'Global delivery model in new business', Dept. of Management Studies, Chepauk, 2-30 p.m.

Anandha Charitable Trust: Programme on naturopathy and yoga, Anuppampattu, Ponneri, 10 a.m.

Madras Management Assn: Meeting on 'Legal and effective interviewing', MMA House, Old Mahabalipuram Rd., Thoraipakkam, 5-30 p.m.; M.Murali speaks on success stories, Hotel GRT Grand, 6 p.m.

Krishnapuram Residents' Assn.: Meeting, Mukundan St., Krishnapuram, Ambattur, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras East: M.R. Shivaraman speaks on global financial crisis, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Golden Fort: Inauguration of renovated Anganvadi, 15th block, 17th St., Thirunagar, Villivakkam, 9-30 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Anglo Indian Assn., Ponniamman Koil St., Egmore; St.Luke's Church, Anna Nagar; Loyola Matric HSS., United India Colony, Kodambakkam; CSI Good Shepherd Church, Taramani Link Rd., Velachery; and Kondithope Police Community Hall, Wall Tax Rd., 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - today13th Nov

RELIGION
Gita: Mitrananda, Dakshinamoorthy Auditorium, P.S. HSS., Ramakrishna Mutt Rd., Mylapore, 6.45 p.m.

Taittireyaopanishad: Satyavratananda, The Mylapore Club, 39, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 11 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Sri Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

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

Soundarya Lahari: Ganapathy Dasan, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: M.K. Prabaharamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K.Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal St., T.Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

CULTURE

Organising Committee: Art exhibition, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Lalit Kala Akademi, Greams Rd., 6 p.m.

GENERAL

Sri Guru Nanak Sat Sangh Sabha: 540th Prakash Divas of Sri Guru Nanak, Gurudwara Sahib, 127A, G.N.Chetty Rd., Teynampet, 11 a.m.

Chennai Corporation: Launch of fine arts training, Corporation Middle School, Avadhana Pappaiya St., Choolai, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University and UNICEF, Chennai: Workshop on achieving maternal and child health related MDGs in Tamil Nadu, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 9.30 a.m.

LIBA: Inauguration of symposium 'INSIGHT'08 – Management in Challenging Times', Hotel Green Park, 10 a.m.

Sathyabama University and ISRO: Conference on 'Emerging Scenarios in Space Technology and Applications – 2008', ISRO Chairman G. Madhavan Nair participates, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Jeppiaar Nagar, 10 a.m.

Indian School of Social Sciences: V.P.Chintan Memorial Lecture on Challenges before the Indian Democracy by economist V.B. Atreya, Raja Annamalai Mandram, Broadway, 6 p.m.

State Bank of India: Launch of SBI- NAF Joint project on Agricultural Productivity Improvement, NAF R&D Centre, Taramani, 10 a.m.

Udhayam Welfare Association: Training programme for transgenders and transsexuals, 117, Kamaraj Flower Market, Koyambedu Flower Market, 11 a.m.

Unorganised Workers Federation: Seminar on Unorganised Sector Social Security Bill 2007 and Amendments 2008, Memorial Hall, Park Town, 11.30 a.m.

St. John's International Residential School: Two-day workshop on leadership training, Palanjur, Nazarathpet Post, 8.30 a.m.

Shri Natesan Vidyasala Matriculation HSS.: Science and arts exhibition, Mudichur Rd., Mannivakkam, 9 a.m.

Hakeem Nursery & Primary School: Painting competition, 281, Triplicane High Rd., 2.30 p.m.

Tambaram Asthika Sabha: Children's Day celebrations, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya Matriculation HSS., Kalamegham St., East Tambaram, 6.30 p.m.

Sarvani Vignyana Vedika Trust: Talk on 'Violence and Public Peace' by Sivananda Murthy, Sri Saradha Bhavan Hall, Sri Ramakrishna Mission High School, 71, Bazullah Rd., T.Nagar, 6 p.m.

St.John Safety and Health Society: Occupational safety training programme, 714, 1st Floor, MTH Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 10 a.m.

Aathman Awareness Centre: Talk on Meditation – The Thumb rule for people working in shifts, 48, 1st floor, Madhavan Nair Rd., Mahalingapuram, 7 p.m.

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

Lion's Club of Madras Cosmopolitan: Meeting, Madras Race Club, Guindy, 7 p.m.

YMCA (Royapettah) Toastmaster Club: Meeting, West Cott Rd., 6.30 p.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai in today

14 nov

RELIGION

Gita: Mitrananda, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6-45 p.m.


Narayaneeyam: Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Sivagnanasithiyar: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: P.M.Vijayaragava, Sankara Gurukulam, 20, C.P.Ramaswamy Iyer St., Abhiramapuram, 7 p.m.

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

Atma Bodh: Swami Suvijnananda, Swami Vivekananda Study Centre, V-31, Anna Nagar, 6-30 p.m.

Abirami Andathi: M.A.Manickavelu, Bhakta Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K.Salai, Royapettah, 6-30 p.m.

CULTURE

Landmark: Launch of publication "Crocodile Tears and Dosas", Citi Centre, Dr.Radhakrishnan Salai, 6-30 p.m.

Indian Council for Cultural Relations: Comic Pantomime show by Valery and Gleb from Russia, Narada Gana Sabha, Alwarpet, 6-30 p.m.

GENERAL

Department of Social Welfare: Handicrafts exhibition, Ministers M.K.Stalin and Geetha Jeevan participate, Valluvar Kottam, 4 p.m.

Anbu Paalam: Mupperum vizha, Minister K. Anbazhagan participates, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University and UNICEF: Workshop on achieving maternal and child health related MDGs in Tamil Nadu, Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participates, Hotel Accord Metropolitan, 3-45 p.m.

Diabetes Association of India: World Diabetes Day, Minister M.R.K.Panneerselvam participates, Govt. Royapettah Hospital, 9 a.m.

Children's Day Celebration: Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children, Ministers M.R.K.Panneerselvam and Parithi Illamvazhuthi participate, Egmore, 1-30 p.m.; State Child Labour Rehabilitation cum Welfare Society, Minister T.M.Anbarasan participates, Gandhi Mandapam, Adyar, 2 p.m.; Directorate of School Education, Minister Thangam Thennarasu participates, Santhome HSS., 3 p.m.; Velammal MHSS., West Mogappair, 8-30 a.m.; T.S.T. Rajah Girls' Matriculation HSS., Kumbalamman Koil St., Tondiarpet, 9 a.m.; Lions Club of Chennai Ambassadors: Dental camp for children, T.P.Chatram, 9 a.m.; Madarasu Telugu Abhiyudaya Samajamu: Drawing competition, Sir Theagaraya Primary School, Basuvayan St., Old Washermenpet, 9 a.m.; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Pammal, 9-30 a.m.; B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, 9-30 a.m.; Congress Natpagam, Corporation Middle School, Thiruvengadam St., Pulianthope, 10 a.m.; Sakthi Engineering College, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.; Deivanaipiriya Kalai Mandram, Corporation Primary School, Appa Durai St., Thiruvalluvar Salai, Teynampet, 10 a.m.; Lions Club of Chennai Golden Palace: Blood donation camp, Arignar Anna Govt.HSS., Poonamallee, 10 a.m.; Montfort High School, Alandur, 10 a.m.; Frontier Lifeline Hospital: Heart care camp for children, Mogappair, 10 a.m.; Sevalaya, Government Hospital Tiruvallur, 10 a.m.; Rajalakshmi Vidyashram, Kaakum Karangal Old Age Home, Santhome High Rd., noon; Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Geeta Bhavan, Avvai Shanmugam Salai, Gopalapuram, noon; Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, 332, Ambujammal St., Alwarpet, 2-30 p.m.; Jawahar Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School, 4th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 3 p.m.; Senior Citizens Forum, Sudarshan Kalyan Mahal, 46th St., Nanganallur, 3-45 p.m.; Big Bazaar, 45-47, Arcot Rd., Saligramam, 5 p.m.

Bite Consultancy: US Education Fair, Anna University Vice Chancellor P. Mannar Jawahar participates, Hotel Chola Sheraton, 11-30 a.m.

Loyola Institute of Business Administration: Management meet, Hotel Green Park, 9 a.m.

Cancer Institute: Workshop on 'Tobacco Control Law and Measures', Chief Secretary K.S. Sripathy participates, Adyar, 10 a.m.

Sangama: Meeting, Nepal Member of Parliament Sunil Pant participates, Corporation Marriage Hall, 3rd Main Rd., CIT Nagar, 2 p.m.

Bharat Scouts and Guides: Award function, Wenlock Park, Triplicane, 3 p.m.

Power Grid Corporation of India: Painting competition valedictory function, Anna University, Guindy, 4-30 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University: Inauguration of Animal science park, Madhavaram Milk Colony, 10 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Southwest: Competition for hearing impaired children, Little Flower Convent, G.N. Chetty Rd., 9 a.m.

Veta Safety Club: Meeting, Sankara Vidyashram MHSS., 1, South Avenue, Kamaraj Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, 11 a.m.

Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology: Meeting, Paiyanoor, 10 a.m.

Smt.Krishna Moolchand Maheswari Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Talent show, C.T.H.Rd., Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

The Theosophical Society: Meeting, 17-B, Baliah Avenue, Luz Corner, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

SSI Development Society: World Diabetes Day celebration, 714, C.T.H.Rd., Mannurpet, Padi, 10 a.m.

Department of Posts: Stamp designing contests, Shree Padmam Kalyana Mandapam, Radhakrishnan St., T.Nagar, 10-30 a.m.; Anna Rd., HPO, 11 a.m.; Maharishi Vidya Mandir HSS., Dr.Gurusamy Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

Goethe-Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan: Conference on 'Utopia and the city', Biotech Seminar Hall, IIT Madras, 9.30 a.m.

Campus Abroad: Student interaction, Asiad Colony, Anna Nagar West, 11 a.m.

St.Joseph's College of Engineering: Best project award function, Jeppiar Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 2 p.m.

Vael's Institute of Business Administration: Talk on Customer Relationship Management, P.V.Vaithiyalingam Rd., Pallavaram, 2 p.m.

University of Madras: Lecture by President of Maastricht University Jo Ritzen, Chepauk, 11-30 a.m.

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Anna University: Workshop, Guindy, 10 a.m.

Sishya: Model United Nations Conference, Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, 8 a.m.

National Public School: Annual Day celebration, 228, Avvai Shanmugam Rd., Gopalapuram, 5 p.m.

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan SSS.: Inauguration of Media Club, 17, Thirumalai Rd., T.Nagar, 2 p.m.

Kola Saraswathi Vaishnav SSS.: Inauguration of book fair, Barnaby Road, Kilpauk, 9-30 a.m.

Everwin MHSS.: Cultural programme, Kolathur, 9-30 a.m.

St.Bede's Anglo-Indian HSS: Meeting, Santhome, 9 a.m.

Valliammal MHSS: Exhibition, Anna Nagar East, 9-30 a.m.

Jaya Matriculation School: Science exhibition, C.T.H.Rd., Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

Oxford Bookstore: Painting competition for children with learning disability, Presidency Govt.Middle School, Egmore, 11 a.m.

MMA: Workshop on 'Customer retention by building relationship', Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9-30 a.m.

Vasan Eye Care Hospital: Awareness rally on diabetic retinopathy, 3rd Avenue, Anna Nagar East, 9 a.m.

International Fiscal Association, Southern Regional Chapter: Meeting, CA Study Circle, Prince Arcade, Cathedral Rd., 6 p.m.

Cognizant: Prize distribution ceremony of inter-school talent competition, 5/535, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 3-30 p.m.

MCCI: Seminar on Improving Business performance through IT, Hotel Le Royal Meridien, 9-30 a.m.

Mothercare: Parenting workshop, Kuppu Arcade, 60, Venkatnarayana Rd., Near Panagal Park, T.Nagar, 5 p.m.

Tambaram Asthika Sabha: Nehru's birthday celebrations, Sitadevi Garodia Hindu Vidyalaya MHSS., 2, Kalamegham St., East Tambaram, 6-30 p.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Periamet: Commemorating Nehru's birthday, B-2, Jamals Fenton Court, Ritherdon Lane, Vepery, 6-30 p.m.

International Association of Lions Clubs: Inter-school quiz competition, Jaigopal Garodia National Higher Secondary School, Bharatmata St., East Tambaram, 9-30 a.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - today 15Nov

RELIGION

Gita: Satyavratananda Saraswati, Kesari HS., Pondy Bazaar, 6.30 p.m., Mitrananda, Sri Dakshinamoorthy Auditorium, P.S.HSS, R.K.Mutt Rd., 6.45 p.m.

Thirumurai Thirunerigal: Muthukrishnan, P.S.HSS, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Sri Krishna Vaibavam: Keeranoor Ramamurthy, Seetha Rama Bavanam, Hariharan Hospital Road, Nanganallur, 6.30 p.m.

Annaiyudan Oru Nal: Vimurtananda, Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Mundaka Upanishad: Brahmayogananda, Yoga Shanthi, No 25(9/1), Chakrapani St. Extn, West Mambalam, 6.30 p.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damal Ramakrishnan, Ayothya Aswetha Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

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

Sivaprakasam: N.Sivasubramanian, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Thirumandiram: T.Murugan, Alagappa Matric School, Gangadeeswarar Koil St., Purasawalkkam, 6 p.m.

Pattinathar: Kanagasubramaniam, Ekambara Eswarar Temple, Park Town, 6 p.m.

Manavala Maamunigal: P.T. Seshadri, Andalammal Matam, 84, Sanjeevarayan Koil St., Old Washermenpet, 6.45 p.m.

Nalayiradivyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146 Anna Nagar West Extn, 4 p.m.

CULTURE

IPCCI: Polish cultural show, Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi participates, Kalaivanar Arangam, Wallajah Rd., 6.30 p.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Forum: Lecture on Kambaramayanam, Leo HSS, Anna Nagar West Extn, 5.30 p.m.

World Thirukkural Centre: Thirukkural conference, Valluvar Kottam, Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

GENERAL

Indian Society for Dental Research: National Conference on current research and future directions, Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss participates, GRT Grand Convention Centre, T. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.

Chettinad Health City: First Anniversary Celebration, Minister M.K.Stalin participates, Kelambakkam, 5 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Commercial Tax Officers Association: Meeting, Minister S.N.M. Ubayadullah participates, Hotel Radha Regent, Arumbakkam, 8.45 a.m.

CMDA: Public consultation on the creation of new municipal corporations, TGP Kalyana Mandapam, Rajaji Rd., West Tambaram, 10 a.m.

The Hindu HSS. Old Boys Association: Valedictory function of the centenary celebrations, The Accord Metropolitan, Chief Secretary K.S.Sripathi participates, 6.30 p.m.

Careers Junction: Train the trainer programme, K. Venugopal, Joint Editor, The Hindu Business Line, participates, Stella Maris College, 2 p.m.

M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation: Release of Food science and Nutrition science curriculum, Sambasivan Auditorium, Taramani, 10 a.m.

National Thinkers Forum: Children's Day, South Indian Film Chamber Hall, Anna Salai, 5.30 p.m.

MCCI: Round Table Conference, Sheraton Chola Hotel, 10.30 a.m.

People's Union for Civil Liberties: Panel discussion on Identity politics, nationality issues and human rights response, AICUF House, 125, Sterling Rd., Nungambakkam, 2.30 p.m.

Institute for Child Health and Hospital for Children: Golden Jubilee celebration, Halls Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Trinity: Launch of 'Spoken English for work examinations', Hotel Marina Towers, Egmore, 11 a.m.

ICWAI: Meeting on Treasury and fund management, 4, Montieth Lane, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Karunalaya: Debate on Child abuse, Memorial Hall, Park Town, 3 p.m.

South India Hotels and Restaurants Association: Meeting, Hotel Savera, R.K.Salai, 6.30 p.m.

Frontline Eye Hospital: Workshop for children 'Hands on colours,' Sri Ram Nagar, Alwarpet, 9.30 a.m.

Consumers Association of India: Consumer festival 2008, MOP Vaishnav College for women, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

St.John Ambulance: Fire prevention safety training, M.T.H. Rd., Mannurpet, 10 a.m.

Max Mueller Bhavan: Conference on creating liveable cities, Biotech Seminar Hall, IIT- Madras, Guindy, 9.30 a.m.

Advocates Academy: Anniversary celebration, S.V.S. Club, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

FICCI FLO: One-day workshop on Entrepreneurship for students, Ethiraj College for Women, 9.30 a.m.

Association of Chartered Accountants: Lecture, Madras Hire Purchase Association Hall, NSC Bose Rd., 6.15 p.m.

Rotary Centenary Charitable Trust: 'Schools into smiles,' Painting contest, Sir M.Ct. M.Boys HSS., Purasawalkkam, 9.30 a.m.

Petrofac: Health sprint, Elliots beach, 6.30 a.m.

SIP Academy: Fifth national Abacus and Brain gym competition, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 9 a.m.

State Bank of Hyderabad: Inauguration of Anna Nagar Branch, 18th St., Anna Nagar East, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Discussion on 'Obama-Change and Hope', P.S.HSS, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Bro.Siga Animation Centre: Meeting, Dr. P.Sivanthi Aditanar Hall, Dr. Ambedkar College Rd., Vysarpadi, 3 p.m.

IEEE: Lecture on Trends in computer architecture, Hotel Palmgrove, 5.30 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Certificate course in Human Resource Management, MMA House, Thoraipakkam, 3 p.m.

TN Government Dental College and Hospital: Clinical society meeting, George Town, 11 a.m.

MNM Jain Engineering College: Interactive discussion of Executives, Adyar Park Sheraton, 6.30 p.m.

Jaya College of Pharmacy: Meeting, Thiruninravur, 10 a.m.

Sivaswami Kalalaya Senior Secondary School: Book week celebration, Mylapore, 9.30 a.m.

St.John's International School: Seminar on 'New generation children and school education,' Palanjur, 9.30 a.m.

DAV Girls SSS: Children's Day celebration, Maharishi Dayanand Auditorium, Lloyds Rd., Gopalapuram, 10.30 a.m.

Lady Sivaswami Ayyar Girls' HSS: Exhibition, Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: One-day business camp, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 1.30 p.m.

The World of Titan: Sudoku competition, Purasawalkkam, 2.45 p.m.

Sevalaya: Discussion on child rights, Kasuva Village, 11 a.m.

Broadcast Engineering Society: National Public Service Broadcasting Day, All India Radio, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Velammal Matric HSS: Yoga Youth Championship-2008, West Mugappair, 2 p.m.

T.I.Matric HSS: Varnotsav-08, Ambattur, 10 a.m.

Jeeva Jyothi: Children's Convention, Dharma Prakash Marriage Hall, Raja Annamalai Rd., 10 a.m.

Varahas Gurucool: Lecture, Sastri Arunachala, 11th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

National Public School: Waves-2008, Gopalapuram, 5 p.m.

Lalaji Memorial Omega International School: Book exhibition, Kolapakkam, 8.15 a.m.

All India Tamil Writers' Association: Meeting, Ambal Matric School, Jaganathan Nagar, Arumbakkam, 4.30 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community service centre, 17 Balfours Rd., 7 p.m.

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

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - today15th Nov

RELIGION

Gita: Satyavratananda, Samksrita Bharati, Mylapore, 8.30 a.m.; Rukmini Ramamurthy, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 4 p.m.; Guruparananda, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan, Alagiri Samy Salai, K.K. Nagar, 4.30 p.m.; Brahmayogananda, 25, Chakrapani St. Extn., West Mambalam, 5.30 p.m.; Mitrananda, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 6.45 p.m.

Svetasvatara Upanishad: Atmashraddhananda, Sri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Bhagavat Vishayam: Sridhara Satakopachar, 143/A, Nyniammal St., Ambattur, 3 p.m.

Vishnusahasranamam: Ranganathan, 17, 2nd Cr. St., Sankar Nagar, Pammal, 10 a.m.

Narayaneeyam: Damal Ramakrishnan and Perundevi, Ayodhya Mandapam, West Mambalam, 7 p.m.

Azhwargalum Venkadamudaiyanum: Kaliyan Sampath, 7, Hariharan Hospital Rd., Nanganallur, 6.30 p.m.

Vivekachoodamani: V. Abhiramasundram, Aasthika Samajam, 3rd St., Venkateswara Nagar, Pozhichalur, 5 p.m.

Thiruvilayatalpuranam: S. Ramadoss, 12/2, Gurumurthy Garden St., Perambur, 10 a.m.

Sivapuranam: Damodara Deekshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A. Puram, 7 p.m.

Thirumurai: S. Rajarethinam Oduvamoorthy, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvamiyur, 9 a.m.

CULTURE
Tattvaloka: Talk on 'Introduction to Carnatic music', 76, Eldams Rd., Teynampet, 4 p.m.

GENERAL
Desiya Murasu: Launch of magazine, Union Minister G.K. Vasan participates, 756, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 10 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Metro North: Fund raising programme, Member of Parliament Kanimozhi participates, Daya Kendra Old Age Home, Mabuskhanpet, Red Hills, 4 p.m.

Madras Kerala Samaj: Anniversary of E.M.S. Namboodiripad, 903, Poonamallee High Rd., 4 p.m.

Tamil Nadu Science Forum: National Children Science Congress, Centenary Building, University of Madras, 10 a.m.

Samudhra: Anniversary celebration, Mylapore Fine Arts Club, Musiri Subramaniam Rd., Mylapore, 4 p.m.

Villivakkam Exnora Innovators Club: Meeting, 9/5, First North St., Thirumalai Nagar, Villivakkam, 6 p.m.

Ambedkar World Federation of Employee Associations: Seminar, ICSA Centre, 107, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

The Mylapore Academy: Children's Day celebration, P.S. HSS., Mylapore, 9.45 a.m.

Robotix Lab: Robot fair, Vijaya Mahal, 33, Pondy Bazaar, 10 a.m.

Cipla: Medical camp, Kensington Hospital, Poonamallee High Rd., Kilpauk, 9 a.m.

Nalmanam: Eye camp, 1/23, 1st St., South High Court Colony, Villivakkam, 8 a.m.

BRS Hospital: Obesity detection camp, 28, Cathedral Garden Rd., Nungambakkam, 10 a.m.

Indian Medical Association: Diabetes Day Celebration, Rajan Eye Care Hospital, T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Pammal Sankara Eye Hospital: Eye screening camp, Our Lady School, Kaladipettai, Tiruvottiyur, 9 a.m.

Raam Clinic: Dental camp, 39/1, Vanniar St., Choolaimedu, 9 a.m.

Lions Club of Chennai Ambassadors: Painting Competition, Rajeswari Matriculation School, T.P. Chatram, 3 p.m.

Krishnapuram Residents' Association: Children's day celebration, Krishnapuram Park, Ambattur, 2.45 p.m.

Sevalaya: Children's Day celebration, Kasuva Village, Pakkam Post, Thiruninravur, 11 a.m.

Indian Radiological and Imaging Association: Seminar on PC and PNDT Act, D.G. Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam, 9 a.m.

Sishya: Model United Nations conference prize distribution, Padmanabha Nagar, 2nd St., Adyar, 9 a.m.

P.L. Raj Memorial IAS Study Circle: Seminar for TNPSC examination, 1/171, Mullai Ckolony, 4th Avenue, 12th Main Rd., Anna Nagar West, 10 a.m.

Varahas Gurucool: Talk on personality development, Kasturba Nagar Residents' Welfare Association Community Hall, Kasturba Nagar, 3rd Cr. St., Adyar, 6.30 p.m.

Jain Elaignar Manram: Meeting, 16, Gandhi Salai, Vanuvampet, Adambakkam, 10.30 a.m.

Chennai Regional Petroleum Dealers Association: Meeting, Hotel Breeze, Poonamallee High Rd., 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Investors' Association: Investors' awareness programme, 2, Guild St., T.Nagar, 10 a.m.

Chennai Plastics Manufacturers and Merchants Association: Meeting, Hotel Ashoka, Pantheon Rd., Egmore, 10 a.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Meeting, 5, Smith Rd., Anna Salai, 10.30 a.m.

Humour Club International: Meeting, Rajaji Hall, Anna Salai, 3.30 p.m.

T.Nagar Humour Club: Meeting, 1, Guild St., T.Nagar, 4 p.m.

Vaithika Sri: Meeting, Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple, 2nd Main Rd., Gopalapuram, 3 p.m.

Aathman Awareness Centre: Meditation awareness talk, 48, Madhavan Nair Rd., Mahalingapuram, 11 a.m.

Al-Anon: Meetings, Holy Angels Convent, T.Nagar, 11 a.m.; and Risen Redeemer's Church, Kodambakkam, 4 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, St. Theresa's Church, Nungambakkam, 10.30 a.m.; St. Mathews Church, K.K. Nagar and CSI School, Gandhi Main Rd., Oragadam, 11 a.m.; CSI Cathedral Church, Vyasarpadi and Dr.Boaz Hospital, Velachery Rd., Santhosapuram, 11.30 a.m.; St. Francis Xavier's Church, Broadway, 5.30 p.m.; and Kesari High School, Teynampet, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - Today 17th NOV


RELIGION

Gita: Satyavratananda: Shirdi Sai temple, Shenoy Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Sristhuthi: M.V. Ananthapadmanabhan, T.T.D. Centre, Venkatanarayana Rd., T. Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Siva Puranam: Damodara Dikshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A. Puram, 7 p.m.

Kandar Andhathi: Gomugam, Marundeeswarar temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Pattinathar: P. Venkatesan, Kothandaramar temple, Washermenpet, 6.30 p.m.

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K. Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal St., T. Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

GENERAL

Office of State Commissioner for the Disabled: Inauguration of Disability Information Line, Minister Geetha Jeevan participates, State Resource and Training Centre, K.K. Nagar, 11 a.m.

Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple: Foundation stone laying for a new library building and launching of security cameras, Minister K.R. Periyakaruppan participates, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Public Works Department: Training programme on 'Artificial recharge to ground water through dugwells', National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Taramani, 9.30 a.m.

T.N. Social Welfare Board and Karmaveerar Kamarajar Educational Trust: Training programme for women, Tsunami rehabilitation centre, Injambakkam, 9 a.m.

Indian Coast Guard: Inauguration of Maritime Security Training Programme, Hotel Aruna, Nungambakkam, 8.45 a.m.

IIT-Madras: Workshop on 'Computational models and methods driven by industrial problems', IIT-M Director M.S. Ananth participates, Tharamani, 9 a.m.

Directorate of Public Libraries: National Library Week Celebration, Thiru-Vi-Ka Higher Secondary School, Shenoy Nagar, 3 p.m.

Easwari Engineering College: Staff development programme on 'Introduction to VLSI design techniques', Bharathi Salai, Ramapuram, 8.30 a.m.

Vidya Sagar: Awareness programme on difficulties of disabled commuters, T. Nagar bus terminus, 11 a.m.

All India Staff Association: Meeting, CPCL office, Teynampet, 1 p.m.

Rotary Club of Madras Midtown: Presentation of vocational excellence award, Hotel Taj Connemara, 6.30 p.m.

Citizen's Association for Rights and Duties: Meeting, 10/43, First Main Rd., Shenoy Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya: Meeting, Rotary Centre, Egmore, 7 p.m.

Probus Club of Chennai and Russian Centre of Science and Culture: Children's day celebration, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., 2.30 p.m.

Sri Aurobindo Society: Audio show on 'The voice of The Mother', AP-514, J Block 8th St., Anna Nagar, 6 p.m.

Velammal MHSS: Library inauguration, West Mogappair, 8.25 a.m.; Library Week celebration, T.S. Krishna Nagar, 9 a.m.

Pudhumai Ilakkiya Thendral: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 6.30 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets, 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.

[dhilipkumar]

Awareness programme

17th NOV Chennai

Chennai: Indian Council of Child Welfare organised an awareness programme at Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, West Velachery, recently. A.P. Irungovel, manager-medical sociology, Sankara Nethralaya, delivered a lecture on eye care and eye donation.


Eye camp


CHENNAI: An eye screening camp was recently held for students in connection with World Diabetes Day and Children's Day at the Indira Eye Institute for Diabetes, a unit of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre, Gopalapuram. Class IX student of the Ganapathy Iyer Girls' High School participated. Rema Mohan, chief ophthalmologist and managing director of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre, spoke.

Geetha and Rajalakshmi consultant ophthalmologists, spoke on eye hygiene, eye infections and injuries in children and eye complications in diabetes.

[dhilipkumar]

KARAIKAL: A free health camp was conducted by the Bharatiraja Hospital at the H.M.T.S bungalow in Kamarajar Road on Saturday, as part of the Anna birth centenary celebrations.

The camp was organised by the district DMK with A.M.H. Nazim, Opposition Leader in the Puducherry Assembly, presiding and V.M.C. Sivakumar, MLA and executive committee member, inaugurating the camp.

The camp was conducted by the director of the hospital, C. Natesan, A doctors team which included cardiologists, diabetologists, ENT specialists screened the beneficiaries.

The camp provided the people with advice on maternity care, diabetes, paediatric diseases etc.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai - Today 18th Nov

Religion

Bhagavatha Sapthagam: Sundar Kumar, 7, 3rd Cross St., Vijayanagar, Velachery, 4 p.m.

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

Thirukovaiyar: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Siva Puranam: Damodara Deekshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.

Thiruarutpa: Kanagasubramaniam, Kandakottam Library, Park Town, 6 p.m.

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

Sri Stuthi: M.V.Anantha Padmanabhan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

General

Chennai Corporation: Inauguration of parks, Ministers M.K.Stalin and Arcot N.Veeraswami participate, Thiru.Vi.Ka. Park, Shenoy Nagar, 5 p.m.

Indo-Australian Chamber of Commerce: Workshop on 'Offshoring and Outsourcing Opportunities in Australia and Asia-Pacific', Hotel Residency Towers, 10 a.m.

Institution of Engineers: V.Shanmugasundaram speaks on 'Prevention of Rail Road Accidents,' Department of Transportation Engineering, Anna University, Guindy, 4.30 p.m.

Indian Society for Non-Destructive Testing: Programme on 'Biodegradable Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing For Automatic Applications', Module No. 60, Garment Complex, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Guindy, 6.30 p.m.

Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development: Programme on 'A Day with Transgenders,' Sriperumbudur, 10 a.m.

LCR College of Engineering and Technology: Debate on the nuclear deal, Kanchipadi, 3 p.m.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College: V.Senthil Kumar speaks on 'Leadership and Team Building,' Thandalam, 1.30 p.m.

University of Madras: Inauguration of symposium on biological sciences, Guindy campus, 9.30 a.m.

Saveetha University: Valedictory of vicennial year celebrations, 162, Poonamallee High Rd., 11 a.m.

St.John Safety and Health Society: Training programme on driver safety, CTH Road, Mannurpet, 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS.: Prize distribution ceremony, Mogappair West, 8.30 a.m.

YMCA Madras: Inter-collegiate oratorical contest, YMCA Royapettah, 10 a.m.

YMCA, Esplanade Branch: S.Chellappan speaks on 'Anna-A Poet', Esplanade, 6 p.m.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Port and Dock Primary School, M.P.T. Colony, New Washermenpet; Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, First Main Rd., Sadasivan Nagar, Madipakkam; St.Joseph Anglo Indian School, Vepery; C.S.I.Church, Ambattur O.T.; Annai Amala Alayam, GST Rd., Chromepet; Christ King Church, Achin Lake St., and GKM Colony, Butt Medu, Virugambakkam, 7 p.m.; St.Bedes High School, Santhome, 7.30 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

IN Chennai - Today19th Nov

RELIGION

Bhagavatham: Sundarkumar, 7, 3rd Cross St., Vijayanagar, Velachery, 6.45 p.m.

Periya Puranam: K.Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

Sri Narasimha Avatharam: Damal S. Ramakrishnan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

Siva Puranam: Damodaran, Sringeri Jagadguru Pravachana Mandiram, R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.

Drg Drsya Viveka: R.Muthukumaraswamy, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 2, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 10 a.m.

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

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

CULTURE
ASI: Inauguration of photo exhibition on Monuments of Tamil Nadu, ASI office, Mahabalipuram, 11.30 a.m.

Deepika: Discussion on children and media, St. Mary's Anglo Indian High School, Armenian St., Broadway, 2 p.m.

Art & Crafts Exposition: Triblaa tribal crafts fair, Sankara Hall, TTK Rd., 10 a.m.

GENERAL

REPCO Bank: 40th Foundation Day, Chief Secretary K.S.Sripathi participates, Sir Pitti Theyagarayar Hall, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Sri Raja-Lakshmi Foundation: Awards presentation, N.Murali, Managing Director, The Hindu presides, Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Luz Church Rd., Mylapore, 6.15 p.m.

Women's Voluntary Service of Tamil Nadu: 91st birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, World University Service Centre, Mayor V.R.Ramanathan Rd., Chetpet, 11 a.m.

University of Madras: Valedictory of fourth Singapore-India joint symposium on biological sciences, Chemical Sciences Auditorium, Guindy Campus, 4.30 p.m.

Technosoft Global Services: Inauguration of development centre, US Consul General Andrew T Simkin participates, 4th Floor, Block 5, DLF IT SEZ, 1/124, Shivaji Gardens, Ramapuram, 4 p.m.

MMA and Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Video discussion on ten steps to successful job orientation, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Maruti Energy: Inauguration of new manufacturing facility, Energy Park, SIDCO Industrial Estate, Thirumudivakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Department of Environment and Forests and State Planning Commission: Awareness seminar on conservation of natural resources, Guindy National Park, 10 a.m.

Anna University: National Land Resources Conservation Week celebration, Muthian auditorium, 9 a.m.

MedIndia Clinical Society: Meeting on resolving clinical challenges, MedIndia Hospitals, Nungambakkam, 2.30 p.m.

The Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University: CME on current trends in platelet therapy, Senate Hall, Guindy, 2.30 p.m.

CSI-Loyola Students Chapter: Talk on Wonders of Dot Net Technologies for the Migrants of Visual Basic, Lawrence Sundaram Auditorium, Loyola College, 4.30 p.m.

Campus Abroad: Interactive session for students with David Chapman of Loughborough University, Vijaya Complex, 5th Floor, Asiad Colony, Anna Nagar West, 2 p.m.

Velammal Matric HSS.: Dental awareness programme, West Mogappair, 11 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras East: Meeting, Hotel Park Sheraton, 6.30 p.m.

Y's Men's Club of Mylapore: Cancer screening camp, Hindustan University campus, Padur, 10 a.m.

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

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

[dhilipkumar]

In Chennai - Today20th Nov

Religion

Sundarakandam: Navalpakkam Narasimhan, Desiganswamy Pravachana Mandapam, 1, 26th St., Thillai Ganga Nagar, Nanganallur, 6.45 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, The Mylapore Club, 39, Luz Church Rd., 11 a.m.; Pavithra Chaitanya, Kannada Sangh HSS., United India Nagar, Ayanavaram, 6.45 p.m.

Parvathi Parinayam: Vijayalakshmi, 24, 3rd St., Raghava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar, 7 p.m.

Nalayira Divyaprabandam: Kokkalai Jerajan, W-146, Anna Nagar (West), 10.30 a.m.

Sivagnanabodham: K. Sivakumar, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

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

'Advaita philosophy as perceived by Maha Periayaval': Sudha Seshayyan, Bhavan's Sri Venkata Auditorium, Mylapore, 6.30 p.m.

Chillarai Rahasyas: M.K. Srinivasan, 23/7, Narmada Flats, Motilal St., T. Nagar, 3.30 p.m.

General

Chennai Central Co-operative Bank: 'All India Cooperative Week', Broadway, 5 p.m.

Chennai Corporation: Programme for students, Corporation HSS., Little Mount, 10 a.m.

Dravidar Kazhagam: Meeting, Periyar Thidal, Vepery, 7 p.m.

NUTRIFE(A)ST: Inauguration, IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai participates, IMAGE Auditorium, MRC Nagar, 8.45 a.m.

IGNOU: Diploma in Retailing orientation programme, NIFT, Taramani, 10.30 a.m.

Centre for Biotechnology, A.C. College of Technology and Centre for International Affairs, Anna University: Seminar on biotechnology, Vice-chancellor P. Mannar Jawahar and vice-consular, Russian Centre of Science and Culture Stanislav Simakov participate, AC. College of Technology, Guindy, 10.30 a.m.

YMCA: Toastmaster Club meeting, Royapettah Grounds, 6.30 p.m.

Madras Management Association: Meeting, Hotel GRT Grand, 6 p.m.

Rotary Club of Anna Nagar Aadithya and Rotary Club of Madras West: Meeting, Hotel Beverly, Kilpauk, 7 p.m.

Dr. Narasimhan II St. Civic Exnora: Seminar on 'home gardening', B-12, Pratigjna Apartments, 8, Dr. Narasimhan II St., T. Nagar, 11 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meetings, Church of Christ, W-76 (near tower), Anna Nagar; Church of Victorious Cross, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Ashok Nagar; Shifa Hospital, Triplicane High Rd.; St. Sebastian Church, Post Box Bus Stop, Madavaram; St. Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; and Victory Child Development Centre, Muthalamman St., Selaiyur, 7 p.m.

[dhilipkumar]

Chennai - Today 21st

Religion

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

Bhagavatha Saptaham: Sundarkumar, 7, 3rd Cross St., Vijayanagar, Velachery, 4 p.m.

Sri Krishna Vaibhavam: Damal S.Ramakrishnan, TTD Information Centre, Venkatnarayana Rd., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m.

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

Thirukkural: V.V.Natarajan, Bakhta Jana Sabha, 5, T.T.K.Rd., Royapettah, 6.30 p.m.

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

Siva Puranam: Damodaran Deekshithar, Sringeri Jagadguru Sanatana Dharma Vidya Samiti, R.A.Puram, 7 p.m.



Vinyasa Gallery: 'Impression and Illusions' painting exhibition, 21/11, First Main Rd., CIT Colony, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Mylapore Arts Academy: Inauguration of 13th music festival, P.S. Secondary School, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Surabharati Samiti: Sanskrit Meeting, Dr.Alagappa MHSS., G.K.St., Purasawalkam, 6 p.m.

General

CII: Governor Surjit Singh Barnala inaugurates 'KideX 2008' exhibition, Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, 11 a.m.

Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children: New born week valedictory function, Minister Parithi Illamvazhuthi participates, Egmore, 10 a.m.

Tamil Nadu Prison Dept. and State Resource Centre for Non-Formal, Adult & Continuing Education: Refresher programme for prison department officers, Police Training College, Ashok Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

University of Madras: Seminar on 'Population Dynamics and Human Development', Centre for Population Studies, Chepauk, 10 a.m.

SAGE Publications: SAGE-MSE endowment lecture on 'Urbanisation and Gender Shifts in India', Russian Cultural Centre, 74, Kasturi Ranga Rd., Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Centre for Security Analysis: Lecture by K.M.Seth on 'Naxalism: Threat to Internal Security', Hotel Residency Towers, 3.30 p.m.

SICCI: Seminar on currency futures, Esplanade, 4 p.m.

Roja Muthiah Research Library: Lecture on 'Dictionaries based on regional varieties of Tamil', 3rd Cross Rd., Central Polytechnic Campus, Taramani, 5 p.m.

Dignity Foundation: Meeting, Automobile Association of South India, 187, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

Government Museum and Bharathi Women's College: Inauguration of training course on preparation of zoological specimens and nature conservation, Government Museum, Egmore, 11 a.m.

M.O.P.Vaishnav College for Women: Education and Career Fair, Nungambakkam, 9 a.m.

Tagore Engineering College: Workshop on mentoring for teachers, Rathinamangalam, Vandalur (Post), 9 a.m.

Madras School of Social Work: Library Week celebration, Casa Major Rd., Egmore, 2 p.m.

Madras Medical College: Blood Donation Camp, (TN) Medical Unit NCC, MMC, Park Town, 9.30 a.m.

USEFI: Internal Education Week celebrations, Loyola College, Nungambakkam, 6 p.m.

Hypertension Society of India: Annual Conference, Hotel President, 9 a.m.

Muthialpet HSS.: 'Muththamizh Vizha', 83, Thambuchetty St., George Town, 1 p.m.

Velammal MHSS.: Seminar on 'Semiconductor Devices and Communication Systems', West Mogappair, 8.30 a.m.; Valedictory of Library Week celebrations, T.S.Krishna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.

St.John's International Residential School: Inter-school commerce festival, Palanjur, Nazarathpet Post, 10 a.m.

Velammal Institute of Technology: Awareness programme on higher education at global Level, Panchetti, Tiruvallur, 2 p.m.

Sruthilaya Vidyalaya: Anniversary celebrations, Rani Seethai Hall, 603, Anna Salai, 6 p.m.

NVL Smart Computer Education: Award distribution ceremony, C.Kalyanam Girls HSS., Chintadripet, 9.30 a.m.

Sri Siddhanta Foundation: Global entrepreneurship week, Govt.HSS., Vandalur-Kelambakkam Rd., Mambakkam, 5 p.m.

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

Alpha to Omega Learning Centre: Annual Day, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, 13th Avenue, Harrington Rd., Chetpet, 6 p.m.

TANSTIA-FNF Service Centre: Interactive session on 'FDI & MNCs a threat or boon to SMEs', Hotel GRT Grand Days, 3 p.m.

MCCI: Meeting on Companies Bill 2008 and LLP Bill 2008, Hotel Deccan Plaza, 9.30 a.m.

MMA: Workshop on 'Spark that ignites the world around', Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 9.30 a.m.

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

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