A watch tower of about 15-feet high has been put up behind the Labour Statue near the water front A series of measures was taken up by the city police, in the past, to prevent deaths due to drowning in the Marina. Beach buggies were introduced, more police personnel deployed and the cooperation of the …
It’s Kolu time! Downtown team recently visited Villianur to unravel the story behind the figurines — from how they are made to adorning the ‘Kolu padis.’ Navaratri is round the corner and a number of households in the city are gearing up to celebrate the festival in all its grandeur. It is an occasion for …
The second of the three part series focuses on craftsmanship. It was a quiet Sunday morning. Warm rays of the sun and a pleasant breeze greeted the Downtown team at Pondicherry. After several queries we proceeded towards Villianur village, which lies on the roadto Cuddalore. We travelled on neat cement roads, taking in the tiled …
Srinivasa Temple or the Vedantha Desikar Devasthanam (SVDD) near Chitra Kulam, Mylapore, is being given a facelift now. A number of thiruppani works will be carried out in the premises in the next few months. Baalalayam will be performed today (Oct. 28) between 9 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. Poojas will be performed to the deities, …
59 couples were united in wedlock at a grand function held at Shree Geeta Bhavan, Gopalpuram, on November 1. If two people really like each other, accept each other’s problems and decide to unite in wedlock, life proves to be an interesting journey for them. As many as 59 couples, who realised that they were …
A fortnight before Deepavali when most of us are busy shopping for clothes and crackers, a small group of people are on their toes trying to make most of the available time. Working overtime and employing more workers they try to meet deadlines. These small-time caterers take up heavy orders for sweets and savouries from …
HSBC Bank, as part of its corporate social initiative, created a platform for a few NGOs to exhibit their products. Called ‘Helping Hands Mela’, it was a unique annual event that was held at R.K. Salai branch between November 5 and 10. The mela was inaugurated on November 5 by N. Ram, Director, Kasturi & …
Not everyone is blessed with a happy family. Bereft of one , a number of children stay in orphanages. Be it economical or emotional, the needs of these children are numerous and diverse. It is not only in the orphanages but in a number of well-to-do homes too people crave for love and affection. Deepavali …
Do all children enjoy the same kind of happiness and freedom? Unfortunately some are robbed of the joys of childhood due to heinous acts — sexual abuse — committed by a few adults. Sexual abuse causes physiological damage to a child. The perpetrator is usually familiar to the child and has easy access to them. …
Right from laying roads to inadequate water supply to erratic power, everything was discussed at the residents meet that was held at the Councillor’s office on C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet. About 50 to 60 residents from various places of Alwarpet and Mylapore participated in the open hour. The residents demanded explanation from the officials for …