By Raghav Nandakumar
Jawahar Dry Cleaners is located in Alwarpet, on C. P. Ramaswamy Road.
It is the only dry cleaner in the locality.
There is an interesting piece of history behind the place.
Till 10 years ago, this place was a popular departmental store called Jawahar Stores.
Jawahar Dry Cleaners be found at 25, C.P Ramaswamy road (near the Ranga Road junction). For details, contact 42108422.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
English classes at P.S.High School
English classes are being conducted at P. S. High school in connection with the Cambridge ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages) programme.
The CUE English classes are conducted by A.V Shekhar and A.V. Meenakumari.
There are various levels - YLE (Young Learners English) consisting of the levels Starters, Movers and Flyers. The senior levels KET (Key English Test), PET (Preliminary English Test), FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Certificate in Advanced English), CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English).
The forms for taking the exams can be filled at the coaching centre.
A.V. Shekhar' contact phone is 9444971524.
Tholkappia Poonga open now only to students
By Bhavana Shiv Shankar
Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Poonga on Greenways Road is a very interesting and beautiful place.
It has been developed with 1.4 lakh saplings of 172 native species, has a large water body and is home to birds and animals.
This is part of the Adyar River Estuary and was once a protected area with lots of bird and animal life on land and in water. It was later polluted and became a wasteland. The state decided to redevelop it again.
At present only groups of students are allowed inside the Poonga. Even teachers are not allowed unless special permission is taken.
The Poonga is open from 9 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. The tickets for the entry are priced at Rs.5.
To reach this campus, you travel south on San Thome High Road and look for it after the Ayyappa Temple. You can also get here from the Mylapore side - turn left at the playground.
Tholkappia Poonga or Adyar Poonga on Greenways Road is a very interesting and beautiful place.
It has been developed with 1.4 lakh saplings of 172 native species, has a large water body and is home to birds and animals.
This is part of the Adyar River Estuary and was once a protected area with lots of bird and animal life on land and in water. It was later polluted and became a wasteland. The state decided to redevelop it again.
At present only groups of students are allowed inside the Poonga. Even teachers are not allowed unless special permission is taken.
The Poonga is open from 9 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. The tickets for the entry are priced at Rs.5.
To reach this campus, you travel south on San Thome High Road and look for it after the Ayyappa Temple. You can also get here from the Mylapore side - turn left at the playground.
Art camp for children
By Bhavana S
An art camp in going on at the Global Art campus at Karpagam Avenue, R. A. Puram.
It is run by the director of Thejomaya, Uma Yogeshwaran.
The camp started on May 2 and ends on May 13. It functions from 9:30 to 11:30 am, 5 days a week.
The course includes free-hand drawing and global art for children of different age groups.
22 children have enrolled for the camp. They are taught different levels of shading and how to use pastels and colours effectively.
The contact phone number is 044-45535518 and the address is No.9, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, R.A. Puram, Chennai-600 028
An art camp in going on at the Global Art campus at Karpagam Avenue, R. A. Puram.
It is run by the director of Thejomaya, Uma Yogeshwaran.
The camp started on May 2 and ends on May 13. It functions from 9:30 to 11:30 am, 5 days a week.
The course includes free-hand drawing and global art for children of different age groups.
22 children have enrolled for the camp. They are taught different levels of shading and how to use pastels and colours effectively.
The contact phone number is 044-45535518 and the address is No.9, First Street, Karpagam Avenue, R.A. Puram, Chennai-600 028
Bistro opens in Alwarpet
By Raghav Nandakumar
A bistro will be formally opened soon on Bawa Road in Alwarpet.
It is called Ashvita.
It is a branch of Ashvita which has already been running as an art gallery and a food place for the past 4 years on Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai.
The bistro has had a soft opening.
It specialises in continental cuisine (Thai and Chinese) and snacks such as puffs and cakes.
Ashvita is open all 7 days of the week from 9 a.m. till midnight.
The bistro also sells homemade jams and pickles and recipe books. The interiors are chic.
Seating is both in open air and within the air-conditioned interior of the bistro, accommodating a maximum of 60 people.The bistro is owned by Ashvin Rajagopal, son of the famous gynecologist Gita Arjun.
The new Ashvita is at 11, Bawa Road in Alwarpet. For details, contact 4210 9990.
Orly boutique in Lambeth Avenue, Alwarpet
By Raghav Nandakumar
Lambeth Avenue is a small cul-de-sac tucked away in the heart of Alwarpet, having just about a dozen residences. A few months ago, a store bearing the name of Orly opened here.
Filmmaker Rajiv Menon cut the ribbon, setting the pace for some brisk business. The store specializes in designer wear for men, such as kurtas and sherwanis.
The store is a small, modest place.
The building is a modified residence.
Orly is at 12, Lambeth Avenue (off Bawa Road) in Alwarpet.
For details, contact 2466 1299.
Friday, May 13, 2011
New coffee shop in T. Nagar
New coffee shop in T. Nagar
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| The coffee shop |
Caffe Crush is a new hangout for the youth in T. Nagar. It is on Habibullah Road.
This fifteen-day old shop has a nice ambience set to the theme of an English home side. You can sink into cosy couches here.
It offers you a variety of cold and hot coffees and tasty snacks to munch on.
An associate of the owners said that Chennai was a very conservative place and it is only in the last few years that the people have started to come out of their personal spaces.
He said that the motive behind setting up this shop was to provide customers with quality food and a place where they can relax and unwind.
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| The interiors |
They plan to expand their menu once they receive a good response from the public.
The shop is located at New Number 72, Old Number 76/1,Habibullah Road, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17
Mangoes arrive late in City
Mangoes arrive late in City
By P. V. Durga
Mangoes, the fruit relished the most during the summer season seem to have arrived late at local markets.
At Kavita Stores in New Bazaar in T. Nagar, the store which is run by two brothers, there were limited quantities.
One shopkeeper said that the delayed ripening of mangoes and the
Assembly elections were the cause for the late arrival of the fruit.
Owing to the late arrival of mangoes, watermelons have been selling fast
By P. V. Durga
Mangoes, the fruit relished the most during the summer season seem to have arrived late at local markets.
At Kavita Stores in New Bazaar in T. Nagar, the store which is run by two brothers, there were limited quantities.
One shopkeeper said that the delayed ripening of mangoes and the
Assembly elections were the cause for the late arrival of the fruit.
Owing to the late arrival of mangoes, watermelons have been selling fast
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A Neighborhood Bibiliophile
- By Nived S Bharadwaj (based on a live interview)
For many, their hobby would be collecting stamps or coins, but for Mr. Govindaraju (76), the passion and hobby is to collect and sell very rare books, some of which are as old as 100 years! Move over the Philatelists and Numismatists, here comes the veteran “Bibliophile”!
Mr.Govindaraju, who has been collecting books for the last 45years said his main inspiration was his father. “My father was a book collector. He used to buy and read a lot of books. After reading, he would also ask me to read and preserve the books. This way, I have managed a huge collection” Govindaraju said with a smile.
Govindaraju, who has a MA degree in Social Work and a Law Degree in Labour Matters, is also a retired Labour Law Consultant. The veteran claims that he has been moving all around Chennai to search and buy rare books. When asked about what he felt about his rare books collection, he mentioned that “These books are rare because they have rare information and not just because they are very old. This sort of information is not easily available nowadays”.
Govindaraju feels that nowadays the Electronic Media and e-Books are deteriorating the reading habit among people. “It is always better when two people talk to each other face to face, the same way reading books is an interactive process that provides a unique thrill”.
He adds “CD’s have come to narrate even very simple stories. Books have a personal touch. They don’t die. Reading builds character and makes man better!”.
However, Govindaraju feels sad that the present day generation doesn’t seem to have the habit of reading. ”The schools and parents want only academic results. They don’t want to give time for their children to read books, which are a big source of knowledge.” he said.
Overall, Mr. Govindaraju hopes things will take a turn for the better and the younger generation also realizes the huge value of reading books. He is there to help with his huge collection.
For those who share a passion for books, here are the contacts of Mr. Govindaraju:
Mr.Govindaraju
Rare Books
45/50, Second Main Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai - 600028
Telephone : 044 24936152
Email: renuka_govindaraju@yahoo.com
For many, their hobby would be collecting stamps or coins, but for Mr. Govindaraju (76), the passion and hobby is to collect and sell very rare books, some of which are as old as 100 years! Move over the Philatelists and Numismatists, here comes the veteran “Bibliophile”!
Mr.Govindaraju, who has been collecting books for the last 45years said his main inspiration was his father. “My father was a book collector. He used to buy and read a lot of books. After reading, he would also ask me to read and preserve the books. This way, I have managed a huge collection” Govindaraju said with a smile.
Govindaraju, who has a MA degree in Social Work and a Law Degree in Labour Matters, is also a retired Labour Law Consultant. The veteran claims that he has been moving all around Chennai to search and buy rare books. When asked about what he felt about his rare books collection, he mentioned that “These books are rare because they have rare information and not just because they are very old. This sort of information is not easily available nowadays”.
Govindaraju feels that nowadays the Electronic Media and e-Books are deteriorating the reading habit among people. “It is always better when two people talk to each other face to face, the same way reading books is an interactive process that provides a unique thrill”.
He adds “CD’s have come to narrate even very simple stories. Books have a personal touch. They don’t die. Reading builds character and makes man better!”.
However, Govindaraju feels sad that the present day generation doesn’t seem to have the habit of reading. ”The schools and parents want only academic results. They don’t want to give time for their children to read books, which are a big source of knowledge.” he said.
Overall, Mr. Govindaraju hopes things will take a turn for the better and the younger generation also realizes the huge value of reading books. He is there to help with his huge collection.
For those who share a passion for books, here are the contacts of Mr. Govindaraju:
Mr.Govindaraju
Rare Books
45/50, Second Main Road
R.A. Puram, Chennai - 600028
Telephone : 044 24936152
Email: renuka_govindaraju@yahoo.com
Friday, April 15, 2011
Summer Journalism Training Camp For Senior School Students
(Open to students in high school - class 8 to 12)
DATES:
May 2 to 13, 2011. Mondays to Fridays. (Sat & Sun. are holidays.). Sessions from 9 a.m. to 10.15 a.m.
VENUE:
Mylapore Times newspaper office at Corporation Shopping Complex, Alwarpet. 2 nd Floor, 77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road. ( near the flyover)
DETAILS ON CAMP :
About Newspapers, What news is all about, How Reporters work, Interviewing people and making contacts, Gathering information, filing reports, editing, writing feature stories.. Writing for the Campus / Net. The course will be covered through lectures, interactive sessions and daily field assignments. The sessions are run by Vincent D' Souza, Editor, Adyar Times, Mylapore Times & Arcot Road Times newspapers.
Participants will have to report and file assignments from day one. These reports and photos will be posted on a blog - www.mtjclass.blogspot.com (visit this blog and get a feel of last year's work)
FEE and BENEFIT :
Fee - Rs.1000 (non - refundable). Fee may be paid in cash before camp starts or on first day at the Mylapore Times office (Ph: 2498 2244).
All participants will be given certificates. This workshop will be useful for those who plan to join a media course / wish to write or freelance / to get an introduction to journalism/media. It is co-ordinated by Vincent D' Souza,
HOW TO SIGN UP:
E-mail a short report (50words) on any recent event in your campus / or in the area where you live. If it impresses us, we will invite you to join the course. Admission starts now. Open to 12 people. Mail to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com.
DATES:
May 2 to 13, 2011. Mondays to Fridays. (Sat & Sun. are holidays.). Sessions from 9 a.m. to 10.15 a.m.
VENUE:
Mylapore Times newspaper office at Corporation Shopping Complex, Alwarpet. 2 nd Floor, 77, C. P. Ramaswamy Road. ( near the flyover)
DETAILS ON CAMP :
About Newspapers, What news is all about, How Reporters work, Interviewing people and making contacts, Gathering information, filing reports, editing, writing feature stories.. Writing for the Campus / Net. The course will be covered through lectures, interactive sessions and daily field assignments. The sessions are run by Vincent D' Souza, Editor, Adyar Times, Mylapore Times & Arcot Road Times newspapers.
Participants will have to report and file assignments from day one. These reports and photos will be posted on a blog - www.mtjclass.blogspot.com (visit this blog and get a feel of last year's work)
FEE and BENEFIT :
Fee - Rs.1000 (non - refundable). Fee may be paid in cash before camp starts or on first day at the Mylapore Times office (Ph: 2498 2244).
All participants will be given certificates. This workshop will be useful for those who plan to join a media course / wish to write or freelance / to get an introduction to journalism/media. It is co-ordinated by Vincent D' Souza,
HOW TO SIGN UP:
E-mail a short report (50words) on any recent event in your campus / or in the area where you live. If it impresses us, we will invite you to join the course. Admission starts now. Open to 12 people. Mail to mylaporetimes@vsnl.com.
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