Reported by Thendral Selvan
A new franchise of the pre-school "I Play I Learn" has recently been opened at Besant Nagar. Admissions have opened and children from the age of one and a half years are admitted.
"I Play I Learn is a national branded preschool. Our curriculum combines the best of the preschool methodologies and 'I EPICS' weave the smart teaching & learning aids.", explains Sasikala, the Principal.
For more details , contact:- I Play I Learn, E-111, 16th Cross Street, Besant Nagar. Chennai- 600 090. Phone no:- 917 66 77 907 ; 044-24910332
Website:- www.iplayilearn.in
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Speed Breakers or Accident Traps?
Reported by Anirudh Ramesh
Speed breakers are constructed as a safety measure, to reduce the speed of on-coming vehicles and to minimize accidents.
But, in some parts of Thiruvanmiyur and Kalakshetra Colony, speed breakers are actually posing a major risk to vehicles.
Many speed breakers are constructed in various shapes,sizes and in indefinite proportions and numbers.
More than two speed breakers in close proimity, prove to be difficult to negotiate for vehicles. Moreover, they are sometimes broken at places and are almost level with the road, which again serves no purpose.
A badly maintained speed-breaker in T.M.Maistry street.Also, most of them are not painted yellow or defined in yellow and this poses a danger to two-wheelers and four-wheelers during night time.
The level of the speed breaker situated in Besant Nagar 4th Main Road is high. Two-wheelers and four-wheelers, find it difficult to pass over them. But, in some areas in Besant Nagar, the speed breakers are well-maintained.
A well-maintained speed-breaker in Besant Nagar 4th avenue road.Auto Spa in Kottivakkam
Reported by Natasha Sequeira
Two young entrepreneurs, Martin Gracias and Amit Tomar, both residents of Adyar, came together fourteen years ago to begin a 'used cars' business that has developed rapidly.
They have recently introduced the new concept of an auto spa to satisfy the demands of their clientele.
The auto spa offers step-by-step cleaning, restoring and protecting each and every section of a vehicle's interior and exterior finish.
There is an annual maintanence contract (AMC) available which includes six auto spa services a year, the rates differing with the car type.You can also avail a 5o% discount on their smart detail package by signing the AMC.
In addition to the auto spa, Alphazee Automobiles also has a car accessories unit that stocks car sensors, perfumes, music systems, sunscreen films, engine oils,etc.They also deal with RTO liasoning, car insurance and car services.
For further details, contact Martin Gracias - 9840067878 or Amit Tomar - 9840067809.
Alphazee Automobiles is located at No1&2 (4/575), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, (OMR) Kottivakkam, Chennai 41
Two young entrepreneurs, Martin Gracias and Amit Tomar, both residents of Adyar, came together fourteen years ago to begin a 'used cars' business that has developed rapidly.
They have recently introduced the new concept of an auto spa to satisfy the demands of their clientele.
The auto spa offers step-by-step cleaning, restoring and protecting each and every section of a vehicle's interior and exterior finish.
There is an annual maintanence contract (AMC) available which includes six auto spa services a year, the rates differing with the car type.You can also avail a 5o% discount on their smart detail package by signing the AMC.
In addition to the auto spa, Alphazee Automobiles also has a car accessories unit that stocks car sensors, perfumes, music systems, sunscreen films, engine oils,etc.They also deal with RTO liasoning, car insurance and car services.
For further details, contact Martin Gracias - 9840067878 or Amit Tomar - 9840067809.
Alphazee Automobiles is located at No1&2 (4/575), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, (OMR) Kottivakkam, Chennai 41
This clinic in Indira Nagar offers many services
Reported by H R Kartik
Dr S Sunder started his own clinic called ‘PREM CENTRE’ about 15 years ago.
The clinic has shifted to Indira Nagar's 3rd Avenue .It is located to the left of Vijaya Bank.
It specializes in rehabilitation medicine. They also treat neurological patients by giving them pshyotherapy.
This is also a centre for slimming and for paralysis relief.
The clinic is open from 7:30am to 9:30 pm every day including Sundays,
Also there is a doctor on call who visits houses if the patient is too old to move out. This service is available in any place in the city.
Contact -4331 3333,4331 3323.
Power switched off in Medavakkam
Reported by Sai janani
Cyclone Laila may have given Chennaites lots of rain but most parts of Medavakkam went without power the past few days.
Residents said there was a complete power shut down from Tuesday midnight. One resident of that area said that since it was raining the place was pitch dark and this affected daily life.
In some other parts of Tambaram the electricity wires snapped when trees fell on them and to prevent accidents, the EB office shut down the power supply.
Cyclone Laila may have given Chennaites lots of rain but most parts of Medavakkam went without power the past few days.
Residents said there was a complete power shut down from Tuesday midnight. One resident of that area said that since it was raining the place was pitch dark and this affected daily life.
In some other parts of Tambaram the electricity wires snapped when trees fell on them and to prevent accidents, the EB office shut down the power supply.
Open manholes in Thiruvanmiyur colony
Reported by Anirudh Ramesh
Heavy rains battered the city for the past 48-72 hours, as a result of a depression that was formed on the coast of Tamil Nadu, which was followed by cyclonic winds,
The rain exposed some dangers in Kalakshetra Colony and the area round it.
There are quite a number of manholes on Kalakshetra Road, Thiruvanmiyur, along the stretch of road leading to L. B. Road.
The roads were flooded and water-logged. At some places, one came across open manholes and the sewage water was mixing with the flood water on the roads, thus making it difficult for pedestrians.
The open manholes posed a danegr to two-wheelers and to passers-by, who had to wade through the water on the road during night time.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day 4: Assignments begin!
Today's class began with the usual, "early-morning" exercise for the brains, (i.e), reading the newspapers.
One participant read aloud a news report of a young IT professional who stepped into a pool of water on a rainy day and was electrocuted by a 'live' wire' that must have existed on the road. This took place in Velachery.
To test our writing skills, we were asked to jot down the facts as quickly as possible, while the reader read the report again, slowly.
Then there was a brief talk on local history and how the Britishers set up a post in Madras and started to trade in textiles. This topic was actually triggered of by the reference to Chintadripet in a news report and what 'pettai' or 'pett' means. This aside was beautifully linked to the lesson of the day without going off tangentially.
Then, an interesting assignment was given to us - think of story leads tn our neighborhood, based on Wednesday's rains. We read out our story leads and they were discussed briefly. We have been asked to report on our leads and they will be posted on this blog!
The story leads were varied - uprooted trees, power breakdown, flooded streets, garbage and sewage mixing with rainwater and polluting the area, delayed buses, open man-holes, fishermen who had to stay away from fishing . .
The day's session also touched on how a reporter works at a newspaper. Of the need for friendly contacts with people (either a policeman, watchmen, friends or colleagues) of the area ( which the reporter is assigned to) which helps in gathering information and being tipped to happenings in and around that area.
The class ended with the Adyar Times photographer taking the photos of each one of us. They will be posted on this blog.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Day 2: newspaper readings begin
This is a standard practice at our camp.
Participants are invited to carry the day's newspaper to the sessions, choose a news story and read it aloud.
It helps to discuss the story idea, the content and the utility.
We started with a monsoon alert story and ended with a gruesome accident in the districts.
Each story had leads to be shared.
Most participants had done the mapping assignment and even had a few story ideas to offer.
It was also time to share a brief over view of a newspaper organisation.
There was an animated discussion on what one could photograph and when you needed to take permission to take pictures.
Participants have been invited to carry their cameras with them and take pictures of interesting and newsworthy subjects. These will be posted on the blog.
Participants are invited to carry the day's newspaper to the sessions, choose a news story and read it aloud.
It helps to discuss the story idea, the content and the utility.
We started with a monsoon alert story and ended with a gruesome accident in the districts.
Each story had leads to be shared.
Most participants had done the mapping assignment and even had a few story ideas to offer.
It was also time to share a brief over view of a newspaper organisation.
There was an animated discussion on what one could photograph and when you needed to take permission to take pictures.
Participants have been invited to carry their cameras with them and take pictures of interesting and newsworthy subjects. These will be posted on the blog.
Monday, May 17, 2010
The Launch - ends with vadams and pickles
Summer is peaking this May and it may not be the best time to launch a short course. But the 16 who signed up turned up on time and the launch was perfect at the Adyar Times office in Indira Nagar, Adyar.
We have school students, students who will soon be in college, a few who are in college and two young men who want to learn some new skills.
This then is a good mix.
Introductions also served to start talking about a few essential skills that we require in this profession. This done, we set the agenda for the course and the first assignment was to get every participant to map his/her immediate neighbourhood. List the landmarks and public spaces, the main road and streets and anything else that is key in the area.
The exercise would also allow the participants to get a close look at the area where they reside and perhaps help to source news stories and features.
The first exercise may also provide a starting list of possible stories which will find a place on this blog and if they are really good, be considered for publication in the 'Adyar Times'.
There was some lively banter about grandmoms making vadams on terraces and mango pickles on the weekend, summer being the season for such activity - and it seems as if we have some light story leads on our hands!
We have school students, students who will soon be in college, a few who are in college and two young men who want to learn some new skills.
This then is a good mix.
Introductions also served to start talking about a few essential skills that we require in this profession. This done, we set the agenda for the course and the first assignment was to get every participant to map his/her immediate neighbourhood. List the landmarks and public spaces, the main road and streets and anything else that is key in the area.
The exercise would also allow the participants to get a close look at the area where they reside and perhaps help to source news stories and features.
The first exercise may also provide a starting list of possible stories which will find a place on this blog and if they are really good, be considered for publication in the 'Adyar Times'.
There was some lively banter about grandmoms making vadams on terraces and mango pickles on the weekend, summer being the season for such activity - and it seems as if we have some light story leads on our hands!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Summer Journalism Course - 2010
Summer Journalism Training Course
For senior school students
(Open to students in high school - class 9 to 12)
THERE WILL BE TWO COURSES - THE FIRST IN MYLAPORE, THE SECOND IN ADYAR.
MYLAPORE COURSE
DATES: May 3 to 14 ( Mon to Fri). Sessions from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
VENUE: Mylapore Times Centre at Corporation Shopping Complex, R. A. Puram. Contact phone - 2498 2244
ADYAR COURSE
DATES: May 17 - 28. (Mon - Fri.). Sessions from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
VENUE: Adyar Times Office at Corporation Shopping Complex, 3rd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Contact phone - 24913602
COURSE DETAILS :
This course will focus on What news is all about, How Reporters work, Interviewing skills and making contacts, Gathering information, Filing reports, writing Feature Stories, Writing for the Net, Blogging & Freelancing.
The course will be covered through lectures and daily field assignments. Media professionals will also share experiences.
Participants will have to report and file assignments daily from day one. These reports and photos will be posted on a blog - www.mtjclass.blogspot.com
FEE:
Rs. 1500 (non - refundable).
All participants will be given certificates.
WHO CAN BENEFIT
This workshop will be useful for those who plan to join a media course in college / plan to freelance / want to get an introduction to journalism / media. It is co-ordinated by Vincent D' Souza, Editor, Adyar Times, Mylapore Times & Arcot Road Times.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Admission starts from March15. For the Mylapore-based course, drop in at the MYLAPORE TIMES office in Alwarpet to pay the fee. For the Adyar-based course, drop in at the ADYAR TIMES office in Indira Nagar to pay the fee. Only cash is accepted as fee.
For queries, please email - mylaporetimes@vsnl.com.
For senior school students
(Open to students in high school - class 9 to 12)
THERE WILL BE TWO COURSES - THE FIRST IN MYLAPORE, THE SECOND IN ADYAR.
MYLAPORE COURSE
DATES: May 3 to 14 ( Mon to Fri). Sessions from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
VENUE: Mylapore Times Centre at Corporation Shopping Complex, R. A. Puram. Contact phone - 2498 2244
ADYAR COURSE
DATES: May 17 - 28. (Mon - Fri.). Sessions from 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
VENUE: Adyar Times Office at Corporation Shopping Complex, 3rd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Contact phone - 24913602
COURSE DETAILS :
This course will focus on What news is all about, How Reporters work, Interviewing skills and making contacts, Gathering information, Filing reports, writing Feature Stories, Writing for the Net, Blogging & Freelancing.
The course will be covered through lectures and daily field assignments. Media professionals will also share experiences.
Participants will have to report and file assignments daily from day one. These reports and photos will be posted on a blog - www.mtjclass.blogspot.com
FEE:
Rs. 1500 (non - refundable).
All participants will be given certificates.
WHO CAN BENEFIT
This workshop will be useful for those who plan to join a media course in college / plan to freelance / want to get an introduction to journalism / media. It is co-ordinated by Vincent D' Souza, Editor, Adyar Times, Mylapore Times & Arcot Road Times.
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Admission starts from March15. For the Mylapore-based course, drop in at the MYLAPORE TIMES office in Alwarpet to pay the fee. For the Adyar-based course, drop in at the ADYAR TIMES office in Indira Nagar to pay the fee. Only cash is accepted as fee.
For queries, please email - mylaporetimes@vsnl.com.
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