The centre, which is at PNK Thottam, was inaugurated on January 8. A study centre of R.K. Mutt was spruced up and inaugurated on January 8 at Pattu Nool Kara Thottam or PNK Garden in the heart of Mylapore. The large hall replete with tiled flooring, adequate toilet facilities and books for children has been …
If a person is talented, it has to surface at some point of time. This is what happened to Malini Ashok of Chitlapakkam. As a young girl, Malini loved needle work. Embroidering her skirts and blouses and doing krosha was her favourite pastime. Understanding her interest, her grandmother taught her the basics of tailoring. Realising …
Weaving coloured threads and creating designs out of them needs a lot of creativity. Especially, when the fibre involved is silk, it requires a lot of patience and talent as the material needs to be handled with extreme care. Concentration, imagination, creativity to bring out credible designs and a thorough knowledge of the subject are …
The PTA has been trying to retrieve the school playground from encroachers. The Corporation High School (New Div 123 / Old Div 115) at Vanniyar, Teynampet, is primly located on Eldams Road. With about 350 students (Class VI to X) studying here, the school has all facilities excepta good playground. As per records, the school …
Come exam time and tension prevails in every home. But some parents have a different tale to tell us. “Even though every family member is all the time reminded of the forthcoming examinations we are not worried. It is because we are assured that our child will do well. He / she has been put …
An old-fashioned bungalow stands on the banks of the Adyar River on a sprawling five grounds. Located at the end of Bughs Road, beyond the Sundaram Temple at R.A. Puram, not many know of its existence. But it is a wellknown shooting spot and a much sought after destination of the directors of TV serials …
To set up one’s own business is not easy. And sustaining is even more difficult. To help those who have the talent but are not bold enough or do not possess enough knowledge to run a business, the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Stella Maris College recently conducted a Women Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Dr. Geetha Swaminathan, …
Queries about garbage clearance can be addressed to the toll free number 1800-425-1566 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Well-laid roads and a garbage-free environs have become a distant dream for Chenniites. Private conservancy operator Ramky Enviro Engineers, is supposed to have taken charge of solid waste management in three zones of Chennai Corporation – …
People who do not rise early miss out on beautiful feats of nature such as sunrise, chirping of birds, early morning breeze, etc. . A lazy gaze at the early Sun with a cup of coffee in hand is a wonderful way to begin a day. The cuppa coffee helps one admire the way the …
These are unique clubs with a purpose. There are more than 100 of them in the city. They are not centre for entertainment, but are education based. These clubs focus on moulding the personality of the under-privileged youth. It is here, a number of youngsters from the local slums get an opportunity to participate in …