VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Feb. 7 - 13, 2010 Vol.8 No.4
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Face the exams with a smile
I am having diabetes for the past two years. For the last six months I have been suffering from abdominal disturbances. Whether this has anything to do with diabetes? Abdominal disturbances in diabetes patients are not a common problem. Abdominal disturbances can occur in diabetic patients either due to anti-diabetes drugs or due to diabetic complications. But, abdominal disturbances can be due to non diabetes causes also, as in general population. Diabetes drugs like metformin, acarbose and voglibose can cause abdominal disturbances like flatulence, fullness, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. These can be minimized or alleviated by sustained release metformin preparations and low strength dose of anti-diabetes drugs. Aspirin, which is taken by most of the diabetes patients for heart safety can cause abdominal disturbances due to gastritis. If abdominal disturbances is very severe and disturb your daily routine, probably you will have to stop the medicines. Abdominal disturbances can occur due to a condition called as gastroparesis. In a diabetes patients, gastroparesis can occur due to uncontrolled blood sugar levels and diabetes complication which affects the nerves supplying the abdominal structures. We have to find out the individual cause according to individuals to treat abdominal disturbances.
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probably the major reason for not able to focus. S t e p 2 Be focussed. Do not just study for five minutes and then give up. Divide your time equally and revise the subjects. Though most people believe that cramming for a test will not help, in the college world it works! Step 3 Step 1 Turn off all the distractions Set aside time and take small, including your phone and quick break in between television. Distractions are studying. It's too late to take a leisurely 30-minute break. So,
be careful about time allotment. Step 4 Make study notes and arrange them in the order of importance. Since these are times for last minute preparations, you should set aside the information and notes that you already know and instead focus more on what you don't know. Step 5 If you are all set for a cram session, use flash cards, Internet, drawings and other
methods to further help you. Step 6 Get good sleep. This is important and never ever skip sleep. Step 7 On the day previous to your final exam, read important notes, and be prepared with whatever you need (pencil, pens, paper, log book or calculator) for your final examination. Vikram V
Republic Day celebrations The 61st Republic day was celebrated with pomp and splendour at SRM Nightingale Matric. Hr. Sec. School. The welcome address was given by M. Karunanithi. School principal Shanthi Sukumar recalled the Republic Day message given by the President as to channalise our energy towards the goal of taking the country to higher level of all round natural development and not to rest till our goal is reached. The vice-principal Jayanthi Jaganathan insisted on the role of students in joining hands to
help the nation reach a developed status. M.R. Ramalingam, news editor of Dinamalar was the chief guest. In his address, he emphasised the need for patriotic fervour and advised the students to develop their potential. Students spoke in on the importance of Republic Day.The certificate of merit for The International Award for youth for silver and bronze medals were distributed on the occasion. K. Rahul of Std V was conferred with 'Role e x h i b i t i o n w a s a l s o enthusiastically participated in Model Award' for the year inaugurated by the chief guest. large numbers in the Rangoli. 2009 - 2010. The art and craft P a r e n t s a n d s t u d e n t s -VP Times
ISKCON's course ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), is conducting a seven- week course called “Science Of Self-Realization� for teens, youth and adults to unlock the secrets of the Bhagavad Gita. The course will be started at 10 centres in and around the city.
For enhanced under standing, there will be multimedia presentations, handouts and course books. For details, contact: Sridharshyamdas @ 93806-66794 or Ms. Rambhakti Devi @ 2474 0988.
Sree Hayagriva, Saraswathi, Metha Dakshina Moorthy Homam will be held at Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Sr Secondary School today from 8 am to 11 am. Students can participate in the homam and receive blessings by Sree Anatha Padmanabacharyar.
Yoga classes Y Ve n k a t r a m a n i s conducting yoga classes at Ashok Nagar. Regular and weekend classes available. For details, call : 9444214899
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Navya ties the knot
Grammy for Rahman
Mozart of Madras, maestro A R Rahman has won two Grammys for his Jai Ho! Rahman won best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture and Jai Ho won the best motion picture song. Rahman shares the Grammy with lyricist Gulzar who penned the song. Rahman won
the first Grammy of the preshow at the Staples Center in the best compilation soundtrack for a motion picture category before his Jai Ho won in the best motion picture song category later. The song is sung by Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Vijay
Prakash and Rahman himself. This is the first time Rahman has been nominated for a Grammy. He joins other stalwarts of Indian music like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Zakir Jussain, Vikku Vi n a y a k r a m a n d Vishwamohan Bhatt who have won Grammy in the past.
Actress Navya Nair wed Santosh Menon, vicepresident of a Mumbai based firm on January 21, at Cheppad Government School grounds in Navya's home town. Navya studied in the
school. Celebrities from Malayalam film world, which included Mamootty, Mohanlal, Kavya, Manju Warrier, Samyuktha Varma were present in full strength to wish the couple.
Director Cheran also participated in the wedding. Navya looked her best in a chilly red silk sari with golden border. The bride was also wearing a lot of gold jewellery.
Audio launch recently. The audio was released by Sun Pictures COO Hansraj Saxena and a host of celebrities participated. MP and actor JK Riteesh, Ramanarayanan, Khusboo, Samuthirakani, Perarasu, Sakthi Chidambaram, Jananathan and Balaji Sakthivel were present. The music is scored by Dharan and it has some peppy music. Bharath is singing a song in the film. The film is about a guy who Bharath-Sana Khan starrer directed by Badri, was held goes in search of his lover. T h a m b i k k u I n t h a O o r u at a popular multiplex
Rahman's message “Insane, eh? I never even dreamt about winning all these awards. I once again want to thank the Almighty, my spiritual Sufi teachers, Ameen Peerullah Malik Sahib, and all my music teachers Danny Boyle, Fox and the whole Slumdog creative team, all the awesome actors in the movie, MIA, Resul Pookutty My whole team, Gulzarji, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Vijay Prakash, My friend and sound
engineer the late H Sridhar, Deepak PA, Chetan, Vivianne Chaix, Aditya Modi, Sivakumar, Noell James, Ganesh, Faiz, Anne-Marie, Ranjit Barot and the folks at Nirvana, My agents Sam Schwartz and Amos Newman, My friends Karan, Gopal and Vijay, Deepak Gattani, Mohan Chopra, Chris and Simon Long, My mentor Maniratnam, mentors in Mumbai Shekhar Kapur and Subhash Ghai and
mentor in the west, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Folks at id-PR, Alison and Courtney, My extraordinary musicians from Chennai and Mumbai, My mother, My father, my Sisters and my lovely wife and children, And all my well wishers from the world who keep me going...
AR Rahman, will compose the theme song for the World Classic Tamil Conference (WCTC) to be held in Coimbatore in June. Recently, Rahman met Chief Minister M Karunanidhi who had penned the lyrics for the song and discussed the tune for the song. It is said that Karunanidhi has been able to capture the
essence and growth of Tamil literature over two millennia and reproduced it in chaste Tamil. It has to be noted that on hearing that Rahman was leaving for Los Angeles to participate in the Grammy Awards, Karunanidhi wished him and said that he was hopeful that Rahman would
bring home Grammy award too. Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin, Karunanidhi's wife Rajathi Ammal, daughter and Rajya Sabha member Kanimozhi and Sun Television Network chairman Kalanithi Maran were present during the meeting.
Thoonganagaram starts rolling
Jaiho India...!" A R Rahman
After the hit Tamil Padam, Cloud Nine,the production company of Dayanidhi Alagiri kick- started their new film Thoonganagaram in Madurai on January 30. The occasion also marked the birthday of the producer's father and Union Minister MK Alagiri.
Dhayalu Ammal lit the kuthuvilakku and Alagiri's wife Sandhi Alagiri gave the clap and the minister switched on the camera. His daughters Kayalvizhi and Selvi were also present on the occasion. The film is written and directed by Gaurav, a former associate of KS Ravikumar,
and features 'Pasanga' Vimal, 'Nadodigal' fame Bharani and 'Renigunta' Nishanth in key roles. Anjali of Tamil MA fame plays the heroine. Director Gaurav is also doing an important role in the film and the music is by Sundar C Babu.
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Amazing performance
Sri Devi Nrithyalaya d i r e c t o r S h e e l a Unnikrishnan`s disciple Archana Raja`s performance was held at P.Obul Reddy Hall on January 12, on the occasion of Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha`s 21 s t Bharatham festival. Archana commenced her programme with an invocatory piece – Gajavadana in Sree Ranjani. Madurai R.Muralidharan`s composition on Lord Ganesa in Kanakangi raga set to adi thalam was an apt choice. Archana, a class11 student of P.S.B.B.School has been learning dance from the age of seven and her passion and dedication was visible in the varnam. Tanjore`s Quarttet`s Varnam – Sakhiye Inda
Velaiyil Jaalam seyyade in Aanand Bhairavi, depicted the nayaki`s bhakti oriented sringara bhaavam . The glorious activities of her nayaka and the various carnations of Lord Vishnu, was explained to nayaki`s friend through dramatic narration. The episode Gajendra Moksham was a treat to watch. She answered the jathis very well and her footwork was fluent. The poses were graceful and neatly executed. Her eyes spoke volumes of rasa . In Sanchara Charanam –“ Par Gaana ma yile adhika mayyalaal madi mayangi”, the physical sufferings of nayaki was elaborately depicted. Subramania Bharathiar`s Thaga Thagavenru Aadumo in
Sivasakthi raga set to adi revealed the glory of Goddess. Jayadev`s” Chandana Charchitha Neela kalebara” was innovative and provided variety. Description of Lord Krishna`s beauty, the Gopikas, Gopikas involvement in various bhaavas, action and reaction of multiple characters took the show to grater heights. The vocalist mesmerized the audience. It was a novel idea by the Guru and the vocalist to guide the artiste to perform without symbols so that the clear diction helps enjoy rasaanubhavam, She concluded the show with Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna`s Kadanakuthuhalam raga thillana with scintillating foot work. Sheela Unnikrishna (on nattuvangam and choreography), Chitrambari on the vocal, Suresh on the violin, Natarajan on the flute, Nagai Narayanan on the mrudangam supported the performer with dedication. Kalaipuli S.Thanu, producer and Ramji of Makkal Kural graced the evening. Thanu said that Jayadev`s Ashtapadi was the highlight of the evening with its bhaavam and raagam. Ramji said that the performance was soulful.
Dedicated to devotional music
Swamiji Sankarananda, Peetadhipathi of Murugasramam organised Bhajan Ravi's devotional music on the occasion of Va i k u n t a E k a d a s i a t Murugasramam. The programme had music, namasankeerthanam and keerthanam. Though initially t h e r e w e r e n o accompaniments, it seemed as if Lord Muruga graced the bhajans and soon mridangam and harmonium artistes joined the bhajan. Yakundendu thushara haara dhavala, Petra thai thanai, Sarvamangala Mangalye, Uthishtothishta, Aaakasaathpathithothomam, Vanamaali and Nanmaiyum selvanaiyum created divine a t m o s p h e r e . Naamasankeerthanam and bhajan literature were marked by clear diction. The Swamiji of Murugasramam specially
mentioned about the akshara sudhm of the sahithya and asked Bhajan Ravi to sing Amma Thaye without mike. Namasankeerthanams and k eerthanams like Namo Saradha Namo Saradhaa matha, Murugan varuvan varuvan, Muruga Appane unai paada asai konden, Maradirku ugundadu murugan roopam, Bho sambho, Siva sivayah namah, Bolo natha uma sankar pathe and Sreenivasa govinda made the audience sit glued to their seats. Kshemam guru gopala santhatham, Vanamaali Vasudeva, Rama Namame thudi maname (keerthana), Ramachandra Ranadheera (namasankeerthanam) made the audience chant along with the group. Swamiji Sankarananda recollected his experiences with eminent vidwans and appreciated Bhajan Ravi for his own style.
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Annual Day celebrations
The 44th Annual Day of Durga Matriculation Hr. Sec School and Durga Group of Nursery and primary schools was celebrated at Sree Seva Mandir Schools "Mahodaya
Hall" at Ashok Nagar on Jan 29. Mayor M.Subramaniyan was the guest of honour. S.TamilMani I.M.S., Thayagam Kavi, advocate, High Court Chennai,
Kallakkadi Ellappan, president P.T.A. Anjugam Hr. Sec School, Ramachandran (general secretary Tamil Nadu Mat. Nursery & Primary School association) T.T.Arasu (treasurer, Tamil Nadu Mat. Nusary & Primary School association) were the guests. Mayor appreciated the children for their various cultural programmes. He also gave away the proficiency prizes to the students. The thematic cultural programme included puppet dance, English and Tamil dramas, mime and a light music performance by the students. School correspondent Y.S.V. Subba Rao welcomed the gathering.
Scouts and Guides Day
The Annual Scouts and Guides Day was celebrated at Vi d y a k s h e t h r a m Matriculation School, Saligramam on February 1. A. Muthamil Arasan, principal, Sir M Venkatasubba Rao Matric. Hr. Sec. School and District Commissioner (Scouts), South West Chennai Bharat Scouts & Guides was
the chief guest for the celebration. School chairman advocate M. K. Govindan presided over the function. In his address Muthamil Arasan appreciated the school for its excellence in academics and extra-curricular activities. He emphasised on thinking, reasoning and doing things with inner harmony. He
congratulated the scouts for their advancement in the movement. Scout master Krishnamoorthi welcomed the gathering. Senior Scouter Gopalan Kutty presented the annual report. School Secretary A. M. Thomas spoke about the values and benefits in the movement. Prabakaran, Niyash Ahmed and Hemalatha received the awards for outstanding Scouts and Guide. The physical display of drill, cultural items, demonstration of Scout craft and the exhibits displayed by the scouts and guides were appreciated by all. President of the Kerala Friends Welfare A s s o c i a t i o n M . V. R a j a n , general secretary M. Kittu and a large number of parents and students participated. Sasiala Fernando, school principal proposed a vote of thanks.
Harish L Metha nominated as syndicate member
Harish L Metha, a leading business man and educationalist associated with several and charitable organizations, has been
nominated as syndicate E l e p h e n t A w a r d a n d member of Tamil Nadu Open Rajasthani Shri Award. He is Universtiy for a period of resident of T Nagar. three years. Team spirit: Lions Club He is the secretary and South Central, Exnora Sports correspondent of MNM Jain Club and New Sunflower Engineering College and its Trust organised a kabaddi s i s t e r i n s t i t u t i o n s . H e contest was held on Republic represents a number of Govt. Day at Tambiah Reddy of Tamilnadu organizations. C o r p o r a t i o n G r o u n d . He is also a Syndicate Member Ramakrishna Mission School of University of Madras and emerged the winners. The Governing Council Member second prize went to Anjugam of Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Higher Secondary School. Medical University. Being the Celestial wedding: The vice- chairman of All India monthly Sri Radha Kalyana Powerloom Board of Ministry Mahotsavam was held at of Textiles, Govt. of India, he Kanchi Kamakoti Sankara is the recipient of several Madam on January 30 and 31. awards including Silver
Healthy baby contest
Eurokids, Ashok Nagar is announcing a healthy baby contest today between 10 am and 3 pm. According to the organisers, the contest will give an opportunity to the parents to understand the value of health over beauty. The winners will not be chosen depending on their beauty but on the basis of hygiene and vaccination administered to them. The contest will be for three categories of babies - up to one year, one to two years and two to four years. Certificates and gift hampers will be given to the participants and the winners will get excellent awards and gifts. Parents should bring their child's birth certificate and immunization card for the contest. The venue is Eurokids Ashok Nagar, 6/22, II Cross Street, Ragava Reddy Colony, Ashok Nagar. Those who have completed one year to four years T h o m a s , p a r t n e r- R i s k February 1. For details, Advisory Services, Ernst & contact: 9445359884. Young, Shravan Garg, group editor, Bhaskar Group.
Jury meet of Ability Awards
Addressing the media, C. K. Ranganathan said, “The process and quality of the awards have gone up and we have received participation from all over the nation. We still need more organisations to come forward for the awards.”
The jury meet of the CavinKare Ability Awards was held on January 30 at ITC Park Sheraton. The award is a tribute to those achievers who have set out on their chosen paths, defied social norms and individual physical or intellectual limitations and went on to achieve their dreams, despite heavy odds.
the year 2010, include Dr. Mohini Giri, chairperson, Guild of Service; C. K. Ranganathan, CMD, C a v i n K a r e ; D r . V. Krishnamurthy, chairman, National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council of India; Radha Mohan, film director, Jayshree Raveendran, founder director, Ability Foundation and Terry The members of the jury for
Total of 218 applicantions have come from all parts of the country- 40 from North, 128 from South, 10 from East and 40 from West. Out of the total 218 there were 45 female and 173 male applicants. Terry Thomas explained the selection process and said, “Totally 20 nominees were shortlisted for the award.” From this nominations, one person will be selected for Award for Eminence and three people for Mastery Award.
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With a dream to make a model neighbourhood
- Photos : VK A joint meeting of the several Exnora International Clubs of T Nagar, namely South, North, East and residents and elected representatives of the association, corporation and government officials was held at Vani Mahal recently. Mayor M.Subramanian, Corporation commissioner Rajesh Lakhani, K.Elumali, zonal chairman of Zone eight of Corporation were present on the occasion. S.Abhayakumar, chief advisor of Exnora International released the blue print of “Topnotch T Nagar.” Sulochana Ramaseshan, president of Exnora International presided. M.B.Nirmal, founder of Exnora International welcomed the gathering and compeered the function. Mayor Subramanian assured that the Exnora's dream will come true. He informed that pedestrian bridges with lift facilities at a cost of 60 lakhs were opened for public use. Another two bridges with the same facilities at Saidapet, Walajah Road are in progress, he informed. He said that the Deputy Chief Minister has been impressed by the concept
of Exnora as a special NGO. He asked the public to mention T Nagar as Thyagaraja Nagar to remember the yesteryear leaders. He pointed out that some of the parks are named with Panagal, Jeeva and Natesan in their memory. Mayor mentioned that in the last three and half years, construction of six fly over bridges has been commenced and of them three have been opened for the public. “The bridge on Bazullah road will decrease the traffic volume,” he said and added that multistoried car parking project, in which 300 cars and 300 bikes can be accommodated, is under progress. He said that about 645 shops in Thyagaraja Nagar will be accommodated in the multi-storied complex, which will soon be completed and footpath merchants will be shifted to there putting a full stop to the encroachment problems. He said that all the parks in Thyagaraja Nagar will be renovated. He assured that licences to bars will be issued only if toilet facilities are made available within the bar itself. Rajesh Lakhoni, commissioner accepted the
Bharatha natyam by Aniruddha Knights Under the auspices of Sravanam Tirumala Tirupati D e v a s t h a n a m T. N a g a r, Chennai - 17 (T.T.D.I.C) Aniruddha Knight will perform bharatanatyam on today at 6.30 p.m. at T.T.D.I.C.
Ve n k a t a n a r y a n a R o a d , T.Nagar, Chennai - 17. Aniruddha Knight is grand son of Sangita Kalanidhi and Abinaya Saraswati (Late) Balasaraswati. All are welcome.
petitions and assured that petitions will be recorded in computers. “Complaints and suggestions will be accepted through SMS. Petitioners will receive responses through SMS informing them of the action taken by the Corporation with regard to their issues. He asked the people to remember the number, 1913, as the number to call the officials at any time. Periaiyya, DCP of T.Nagar, asked the public to be alert and asked Exnora and NGOs to fix CCTV cameras to reduce crime and also to keep registers at flats to record entry
and movements of people. He said that Thyagaraja Nagar has a floating population and insisted that a common watch man for each street is a must. Pannerselvam, DCP/Traffic gave suggestions and noted down the problems, mentioned by the residents. Residents of T.Nagar and West Mambalam detailed the various problems relating to traffic, law and order, encroachments, unbearable stench of urine on roadsides, rain water stagnation and vehicles of tour and travel operators occupying the roads. These problems were noted down by the government officials and corporation officials present. The officials of all the departments present there assured that immediate action will be taken to redress their grievances. Nirmal described his dream of making Thyagaraja Nagar the best neighbourhood in Cheenai. Pondy Bazaar Merchants Association president and residents of different streets in Thyagaraja Nagar interacted with Mayor, commissioner and other officials. - VP Times
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Pooja for Hanuman Sri Sanjeevaraya Charitable Trust is organizing Hanumanth Shodasopachara pooja, Sri Hanuman Chalisa Parayanam, Sri Hanumath Sathrunjaya Sthothra Parayanam. On February 14, Between 9.30am and 11.30am Sri Hanumam Chalisa Mahima will be present by Poojya Sri Paripoornananda
Saraawati Swamiji of Sree Peetham. Prize xistribution to the Hanumam Chalisa competition winners will be held followed by prasadam distribution. The venue of the above programme is at Tattvaloka, 138,Eldams Road, Teynampet. The programme will start at 8am. - VP Times
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