By Shreya Viswanath
We started our last day of the summer Journalism Course with the daily newspapers.
Each of us had to scan the papers and look for something useful for us. An advert or a notice or an event or an article,
We shared our thoughts on this.
Resource person Vincent D' Souza gave us some tips on how to scan the newspapers, locate key and useful news leads and info and spoke on the importance of 'being informed'.
We ended this session with 'Open House' where each of raised questions and cleared our doubts.
We have ended the camp with an idea - a new blog site to be started by three of our fellow classmates.
They plan to focus on Thiruvanmiyur, south Chennai.
So, this course on the 'Basics of Journalism', which ran for 20 days, two hours every day, has come to an end.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Planetarium screening film on 'cosmic world'
By Shreya Viswanath
Three claps, silence, lights off.
You hold your breath as the cosmic world revolves around you – twinkling stars, shooting meteoroids, the rotating solar system and the undulating contours of the red planet, Mars.
The spectacular show is a great experience that almost makes you feel one with the sparkling universe.
Welcome to the latest show at the Periyar Science and Technology Center in Kotturpuram.
There is a Science Center and a planetarium here. There are eight galleries on themes related to Physical Science, Transport, Electronics & Communication, Energy, Materials Science, Life Science, Innovation, International Dolls and Children, with over 500 exhibits of the interactive variety, makes a visit to the Center a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening experience.
The planetarium is home to the most modern, sophisticated and versatile GM II projector. The accompanying special effects projector, recreates some of the most awe-inspiring heavenly phenomena on the specially perforated aluminum inner dome.
This planetarium is fully computerized and seats 236 at any given time.
Timings for cosmic shows in the planetarium - in English: 10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. In Tamil, the show timings are 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.
Once you are done with the show, take a stroll down the Science Park. It provides a mix of interactive exhibits.
Equally impressive is the Traffic Park that keeps you abreast of the latest road safety measures.
Then there are the energy and eco parks to explore.
Get acquainted with the working utilities of solar energy, wind energy and bio-gas in the energy park. An entire forest has been simulated in the eco park - water, plants, life models of animals, the lion, tiger and deer - these are the crowd-pullers.
The Meteorological Observatory might well be the answer to most of your queries on the celestial phenomena.
If you have not visited this campus before, do it this summer.
The Science and Technology Center is open on all days except on national holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Location - Tamilnadu Science & Technology Center, Gandhi Mandapam Road (behind CLRI campus). Phone: 91-44 - 24410025 / 24416751 / 24915250
Three claps, silence, lights off.
You hold your breath as the cosmic world revolves around you – twinkling stars, shooting meteoroids, the rotating solar system and the undulating contours of the red planet, Mars.
The spectacular show is a great experience that almost makes you feel one with the sparkling universe.
Welcome to the latest show at the Periyar Science and Technology Center in Kotturpuram.
There is a Science Center and a planetarium here. There are eight galleries on themes related to Physical Science, Transport, Electronics & Communication, Energy, Materials Science, Life Science, Innovation, International Dolls and Children, with over 500 exhibits of the interactive variety, makes a visit to the Center a thoroughly enjoyable and enlightening experience.
The planetarium is home to the most modern, sophisticated and versatile GM II projector. The accompanying special effects projector, recreates some of the most awe-inspiring heavenly phenomena on the specially perforated aluminum inner dome.
This planetarium is fully computerized and seats 236 at any given time.
Timings for cosmic shows in the planetarium - in English: 10.45 a.m., 1.15 p.m. and 3.45 p.m. In Tamil, the show timings are 12 noon and 2.30 p.m.
Once you are done with the show, take a stroll down the Science Park. It provides a mix of interactive exhibits.
Equally impressive is the Traffic Park that keeps you abreast of the latest road safety measures.
Then there are the energy and eco parks to explore.
Get acquainted with the working utilities of solar energy, wind energy and bio-gas in the energy park. An entire forest has been simulated in the eco park - water, plants, life models of animals, the lion, tiger and deer - these are the crowd-pullers.
The Meteorological Observatory might well be the answer to most of your queries on the celestial phenomena.
If you have not visited this campus before, do it this summer.
The Science and Technology Center is open on all days except on national holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5.45 p.m.
Location - Tamilnadu Science & Technology Center, Gandhi Mandapam Road (behind CLRI campus). Phone: 91-44 - 24410025 / 24416751 / 24915250
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Place in adyar to learn Western classical music
By Varsha S.
The 3Bs School of Music in Adyar teaches students how to play western classical guitar,keyboard and the piano. The school also teaches the students the theory of western music and prepares students for the exam for various diplomas conducted by Trinity College,London.
This school is called 3Bs school after the three great German maestros - Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
This school is managed and run by Ahlauyu Soosheel v’naiud. R. Venkatasan who is Ahlauyu’s husband and Bobby Shankar, Ahlauyu’s father.
The school was started 2 years ago.At present there are about 100 students from age groups 4 to 60.
Many bank employees, people who work in private companies, IIT students and even IAS officers learn music here.This year they are not having any summer courses.
The fees: the fee scheme varies according to each grade the student is in.
For beginners, it is Rs.1000 for four classes a month. Apart from this, there is nominal payment for the books.
For further information, you may contact: Ahlauyu at 42114171.
Address - 27/14, Karpagam Gardens 1st Main Road, Adyar, Chennai - 20
The 3Bs School of Music in Adyar teaches students how to play western classical guitar,keyboard and the piano. The school also teaches the students the theory of western music and prepares students for the exam for various diplomas conducted by Trinity College,London.
This school is called 3Bs school after the three great German maestros - Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
This school is managed and run by Ahlauyu Soosheel v’naiud. R. Venkatasan who is Ahlauyu’s husband and Bobby Shankar, Ahlauyu’s father.
The school was started 2 years ago.At present there are about 100 students from age groups 4 to 60.
Many bank employees, people who work in private companies, IIT students and even IAS officers learn music here.This year they are not having any summer courses.
The fees: the fee scheme varies according to each grade the student is in.
For beginners, it is Rs.1000 for four classes a month. Apart from this, there is nominal payment for the books.
For further information, you may contact: Ahlauyu at 42114171.
Address - 27/14, Karpagam Gardens 1st Main Road, Adyar, Chennai - 20
Personality Development course for Teenagers
By Priyanka Bhat
Parents of children between the age group of 15 to 18 years may have to start thinking about their children's future, and the first essential quality a person should have is a good 'personality'.
One place which conducts personality development courses is JKL Foundation, Kalakshetra Colony. JKL Foundation is conducting its last course for this summer from 15th May. This course will continue up to 25th May.
The course will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
A batch will have 20 participants. "The objective of the course is to enhance various personality skills in the participants and to make them effective leaders," says M. K. Janardhanan who is the founder of the Foundation and also theinstructor for the course.
Group discussion and goal setting are some of the activities conducted during the course. On the last day (25th May) there will be a workshop for parents on 'good parenting'.
The fee is Rs.3000. The address is - LakshmiKrishna, 50/43, Ground Floor, Rukmani Street, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai-41. The contact numbers are 421 51583.
Parents of children between the age group of 15 to 18 years may have to start thinking about their children's future, and the first essential quality a person should have is a good 'personality'.
One place which conducts personality development courses is JKL Foundation, Kalakshetra Colony. JKL Foundation is conducting its last course for this summer from 15th May. This course will continue up to 25th May.
The course will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
A batch will have 20 participants. "The objective of the course is to enhance various personality skills in the participants and to make them effective leaders," says M. K. Janardhanan who is the founder of the Foundation and also theinstructor for the course.
Group discussion and goal setting are some of the activities conducted during the course. On the last day (25th May) there will be a workshop for parents on 'good parenting'.
The fee is Rs.3000. The address is - LakshmiKrishna, 50/43, Ground Floor, Rukmani Street, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar, Chennai-41. The contact numbers are 421 51583.
Books sale in Thiruvanmiyur
By Priyanka Bhat
An exhibition of books is on at Sri Vidya KalyanaMandapam,
L. B. Road, Thiruvanmiyur. The exhibition will continue up to May 8.
There is a collection of more than 3000 titles. The books are
of different topics - history, management, healthcare,politics
etc. There is a separate section for children.
The books range from Rs.20 to Rs.2000. Some of the books
are usedbooks imported from USA and UK.
The organiser of the extibition, K.Ravi (9840617939) said
that every day more than 200 people visit the exibition and the
number goes up to 400 visitors during the weekends.
An exhibition of books is on at Sri Vidya KalyanaMandapam,
L. B. Road, Thiruvanmiyur. The exhibition will continue up to May 8.
There is a collection of more than 3000 titles. The books are
of different topics - history, management, healthcare,politics
etc. There is a separate section for children.
The books range from Rs.20 to Rs.2000. Some of the books
are usedbooks imported from USA and UK.
The organiser of the extibition, K.Ravi (9840617939) said
that every day more than 200 people visit the exibition and the
number goes up to 400 visitors during the weekends.
Classroom Report / May 5
By Mayuri Srinivas
We got back to class after a weekend holiday. Resource person Vincent D' Souza asked us to share anything interesting we had experienced the past two days.
Shreya narrated her experience in attending a summer job interview.
Varsha talked about her experience at the IPL cricket match at Chepauk.
Manasa told us about her outing to Citi Centre. And Krithika mentioned about her three-day tour of Kerala and of spending the night on a houseboats in the backwaters of Alleppey.
In a way, these exchanges led us to the topic of the day - writing for the pullouts and magazine sections in newspapers and working for magazines.
It also led on to a discussion on how we could start publishing on our own via the Internet.
Since there are three participants who reside in the Thiruvanmiyur area in south Chennai, D' Souza suggested they could start a blog for that area.
The three, Bharathi, Priyanka and Manasa seemed enthusiastic.
They will be working out the strategy out soon.
D' Souza said that a Net enterprise would turn out to be a good follow-up to this course.
On Tuesday, we will visit the NDTV's Chennai office in CIT Colony and learn about TV journalism.
We got back to class after a weekend holiday. Resource person Vincent D' Souza asked us to share anything interesting we had experienced the past two days.
Shreya narrated her experience in attending a summer job interview.
Varsha talked about her experience at the IPL cricket match at Chepauk.
Manasa told us about her outing to Citi Centre. And Krithika mentioned about her three-day tour of Kerala and of spending the night on a houseboats in the backwaters of Alleppey.
In a way, these exchanges led us to the topic of the day - writing for the pullouts and magazine sections in newspapers and working for magazines.
It also led on to a discussion on how we could start publishing on our own via the Internet.
Since there are three participants who reside in the Thiruvanmiyur area in south Chennai, D' Souza suggested they could start a blog for that area.
The three, Bharathi, Priyanka and Manasa seemed enthusiastic.
They will be working out the strategy out soon.
D' Souza said that a Net enterprise would turn out to be a good follow-up to this course.
On Tuesday, we will visit the NDTV's Chennai office in CIT Colony and learn about TV journalism.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Free buttermilk for parched throats
By Mayuri Srinivas
Those who pass through Dr. Ranga Road in Mylapore may notice a small shamiana put up on the pavement and a group of volunteers hard at work here. Well, the group is rendering a small service this summer.
These people are volunteers of Shri Sai Baba Trust based at 'Sundaram', off Chamiers Road. They have been distributing buttermilk to the passersby so that people can be refreshed.
With mercury shooting above 40 degree Celsius, ordinary people who cannot afford to pay for ice creams and fruit juices, relish this free offer of buttermilk.
Pedestrians, elderly people, rickshaw-pullers, courier boys and labourers stop at this stall and enjoy the drink. The place is crowded but there is sufficient stock of buttermilk.
The volunteers say that this summer service has been going on for about 15 years at the very same place.
The volunteers run it through May every year.
Everyday, two donors pay for making about 500 litres of buttermilk - to be served in two sessions - from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p. m. There are about 5 volunteers who help in serving the buttermilk.
The buttermilk is home-made by the donors. The donors have to register themselves at the 'Sundaram' office. The volunteers who serve the buttermilk take turns to render service through May.
Those who pass through Dr. Ranga Road in Mylapore may notice a small shamiana put up on the pavement and a group of volunteers hard at work here. Well, the group is rendering a small service this summer.
These people are volunteers of Shri Sai Baba Trust based at 'Sundaram', off Chamiers Road. They have been distributing buttermilk to the passersby so that people can be refreshed.
With mercury shooting above 40 degree Celsius, ordinary people who cannot afford to pay for ice creams and fruit juices, relish this free offer of buttermilk.
Pedestrians, elderly people, rickshaw-pullers, courier boys and labourers stop at this stall and enjoy the drink. The place is crowded but there is sufficient stock of buttermilk.
The volunteers say that this summer service has been going on for about 15 years at the very same place.
The volunteers run it through May every year.
Everyday, two donors pay for making about 500 litres of buttermilk - to be served in two sessions - from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 2 p. m. There are about 5 volunteers who help in serving the buttermilk.
The buttermilk is home-made by the donors. The donors have to register themselves at the 'Sundaram' office. The volunteers who serve the buttermilk take turns to render service through May.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Caring for Squirrels
By Sameeksha Asher
Subhashini Raghavan loves animals.
For many years, this resident of Gandhi Nagar, Adyar has been a volunteer at a city animal shelter place. For the past five years, she has been taking care of sick, injured or 'lost' squirrels
Subhashni adopts baby or handicapped squirrels and looks after them. “Squirrels aren’t supposed to be tamed. We can look after them for 3-4 months but later we have to set them free. It would be cruel to domesticate these animals as they are part of urban wildlife,” says Subhashini. However if a squirrel is handicapped one can look after it for a longer time, she adds.
Subhashni was in touch with Clarisa Summers of Texas, USA who guided her on taking care of squirrels and giving them medical aid. Now Subhashini also guides people who wish to look after these animals.
So is it easy to take care of squirrels?
Subhashni said that baby squirrels are very friendly and don’t bite. However for the first two weeks it’s very important to feed them every four hours. As they grow old they are easy to manage. Also they should be let free in a room for at least 2 hours a day: otherwise they start biting.
“It is easy to take care of squirrels for a few months. They do not bite if you don’t harm them. We don’t even have to bathe them! They are very friendly creatures,” says Subhashni.
Currently, she has encouraged a small group of women volunteers to take care of squirrels. Since Subhashni is on the verge of 'retirement' she suggests that people can call Kritika (who also takes care of squirrels) in case they want information on squirrels or want to adopt them.
Kritika’s phone number is 98406 14053
Subhashini Raghavan loves animals.
For many years, this resident of Gandhi Nagar, Adyar has been a volunteer at a city animal shelter place. For the past five years, she has been taking care of sick, injured or 'lost' squirrels
Subhashni adopts baby or handicapped squirrels and looks after them. “Squirrels aren’t supposed to be tamed. We can look after them for 3-4 months but later we have to set them free. It would be cruel to domesticate these animals as they are part of urban wildlife,” says Subhashini. However if a squirrel is handicapped one can look after it for a longer time, she adds.
Subhashni was in touch with Clarisa Summers of Texas, USA who guided her on taking care of squirrels and giving them medical aid. Now Subhashini also guides people who wish to look after these animals.
So is it easy to take care of squirrels?
Subhashni said that baby squirrels are very friendly and don’t bite. However for the first two weeks it’s very important to feed them every four hours. As they grow old they are easy to manage. Also they should be let free in a room for at least 2 hours a day: otherwise they start biting.
“It is easy to take care of squirrels for a few months. They do not bite if you don’t harm them. We don’t even have to bathe them! They are very friendly creatures,” says Subhashni.
Currently, she has encouraged a small group of women volunteers to take care of squirrels. Since Subhashni is on the verge of 'retirement' she suggests that people can call Kritika (who also takes care of squirrels) in case they want information on squirrels or want to adopt them.
Kritika’s phone number is 98406 14053
SUN TV Office in Mandaveli
By Mayuri S.
Sun TV has now moved its production unit to Fourth Trust Cross Street, Mandaveli.
The quiet street has now become a busy one with cars and bikes zipping in and out of this campus. It is said the productions are handled from this premises.
Earlier this building was Admiralty Hotel. Then, there was a colony.
Later, it was converted into marriage halls and offices.
It is said that Sun TV will have its own headquarters in MRC Nagar.
Sun TV has now moved its production unit to Fourth Trust Cross Street, Mandaveli.
The quiet street has now become a busy one with cars and bikes zipping in and out of this campus. It is said the productions are handled from this premises.
Earlier this building was Admiralty Hotel. Then, there was a colony.
Later, it was converted into marriage halls and offices.
It is said that Sun TV will have its own headquarters in MRC Nagar.
Sishya student group reaches out to less abled children
By Sameeksha Asher
Recently, a group of students from Sishya School, Padmanabha Nagar had indulged in social work. A few students in Sishya are active social workers for Little Hearts, an organization which helps mentally challenged children.
Philomena Bennet, a teacher in Sishya along with a few enthusiastic students decided to set up a fund raiser. They decided to have an entertainment programme for the 'Little Hearts' children. This event was sponsored by the Sishya parents. There were 30 children present from ‘Little Hearts’
The function was held at St. Teresa's Church Hall, Nungambakkam (opp. Ispahani Centre) on April 15. Before the show started all the children were treated to snacks and fruit drinks.
The show started at 5.30pm. First there was a short introduction which dealt with the issue of the problems these children face and how they can be helped. The senior Sishya choir sang a few songs.
Next up, Adithya Prasad, Sishya's very own magician entertained the crowd with his magic tricks. Adithya's English had to be translated into Tamil so that the children could follow.
After this to there were piano recitals. This was followed by solos by Kaveri Narayanan and Neha Mathen. The show ended with a vote of thanks by Philomena Bennet.
The children had a great evening. Provisions were donated to Little Hearts. "We thank Philomena ma'am and our sponsors (the parents) for giving us this opportunity to do something for such less fortunate children. It was a wonderful and satisfying experience," says student Neha Mathen.
Recently, a group of students from Sishya School, Padmanabha Nagar had indulged in social work. A few students in Sishya are active social workers for Little Hearts, an organization which helps mentally challenged children.
Philomena Bennet, a teacher in Sishya along with a few enthusiastic students decided to set up a fund raiser. They decided to have an entertainment programme for the 'Little Hearts' children. This event was sponsored by the Sishya parents. There were 30 children present from ‘Little Hearts’
The function was held at St. Teresa's Church Hall, Nungambakkam (opp. Ispahani Centre) on April 15. Before the show started all the children were treated to snacks and fruit drinks.
The show started at 5.30pm. First there was a short introduction which dealt with the issue of the problems these children face and how they can be helped. The senior Sishya choir sang a few songs.
Next up, Adithya Prasad, Sishya's very own magician entertained the crowd with his magic tricks. Adithya's English had to be translated into Tamil so that the children could follow.
After this to there were piano recitals. This was followed by solos by Kaveri Narayanan and Neha Mathen. The show ended with a vote of thanks by Philomena Bennet.
The children had a great evening. Provisions were donated to Little Hearts. "We thank Philomena ma'am and our sponsors (the parents) for giving us this opportunity to do something for such less fortunate children. It was a wonderful and satisfying experience," says student Neha Mathen.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Journalists Colony playground under renovation
By Bharathi Yegnanarayanan
A triangular playground in Journalists Colony, Thiruvanmiyur is being re-developed.Two sections have been created.One half of the ground is going to be used for conducting social and community functions.Says the colony society's treasurer, A. Muthupandian,"We needed space to hold functions like Republic Day and Independence Day events. The other half of the ground is to be a play area for kids."The children's play area will also have playthings.A covered stage has been constructed.Walk paths will also be laid and benches will be set up.
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