A photo may convey a message to you, it might roll back years and connect you to the past, evoking hidden feelings etched in your memory. Photographs are thus shot for sentimental reasons to practical concerns. To turn it into an emotive one, a certain amount of training is essential. “There is thus more to …
Here is a teacher, because of her love for her subject, had the privilege of attending an international conference. Dr. Revathy Parameswaran (94449 07456), a maths education researcher, has done research about how students understand mathematics. She found her way to the 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME) at Seoul, which was held between …
The new flooring is slippery and emanates heat In spite of protests by a huge number of residents, the coarse stone flooring in the prakaram and pradakshina course at Sri Parthasarathy Temple were re-laid with new granite stones a few months ago by the HR & CE. They have also covered the same areas with …
The R.A. Puram Residents’ Association met at Mahalakshmi Hall, Park View Road, on August 12 to discuss about the civic problems. Residents requested speedy action for problems such as incomplete storm water drain work at the junction of First Cross Street and Canal Bank Road; need for frequent flogging near the canal; improving lights in …
Throughout the country a number of teachers are being honoured with the Dr. Radhakrishnan Award on September 5. About 22 teachers from Tamil Nadu will be receiving the awards this year. In the field of school education Mr. G. Pandian, principal, Sivasami Kalalaya Higher Secondary School, Mandaveli, has been selected for the National Award, 2011 …
Reading out stories to her son was a passion with Charanya Prabhakar who has also completed various courses in Montessori methodology. She embarked on this exercise when her son was just six-months-old. The habit continued and when he stepped into play school she realised that the reading sessions had built a good vocabulary in him. …
Solutions to turn our city attractive have been featured in 14 pavilions. It has something of chemistry, something of physics. It has games, workshops and many more for the visitors to learn about turning our cities into attractive places to reside. The Indo-German Urban Mela, at YMCA college grounds, Nandanam, which ends today, is a …
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 …
Classle helps college students to enhance their quality of learning and their ability to find jobs. Awareness, literacy and creativity are the essential requisites for the work force in our country. By 2015 a large number of Indians, who may or may not possess these, will be essentially employed globally. Of these a majority, over …
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 …