VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Sep.20 - 26, 2009 Vol.7 No.37
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Auspicious Start : Sobha Chandrasekar, Lalithasai and others light the Kuthuvilakku at the inauguration of Vadapalani Times Navarathri Sangeetha Utsavam at Kanchi Kamakoti Sankara Madam, West Mambalam
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Know your diabetes
I am having mild diabetes only. Should I take medicines for diabetes? Thanks for accepting that you are having diabetes. There are nothing called as mild diabetes or severe diabetes. All these terminology of mild diabetes and severe diabetes will mislead you and even misguide your treatment plans. There is nothing called as uncontrollable sugar. All range of diabetes blood sugar is controllable, provided you take appropriate medications. Since there is no uncontrollable diabetes, there is nothing called as severe diabetes. Risk of heart disease with pre-diabetes is three folds, when compared to normal persons. So terminology of mild diabetes is a misnomer. Diabetes needs control and prevention of complications as well. So do not misguide yourself by saying mild diabetes or severe diabetes. What is HbA1c ? What is the use of that ? HbA1c is a test useful to calculate the average blood sugar of a patient for the past three months. Here we are measuring the saturation of sugar in blood red blood cells - haemoglobin. This test is done in blood sample only; we can do the test anytime, irrespective of food intake. Normal non-diabetic persons will have HbA1c of less than 6% only. American Diabetes Association recommends maintaining HbA1c less than 7% to prevent diabetes complications. HbA1c in between 7 to 8 % indicates fair control. HbA1c more than 8% indicates poor control and HbA1c more than 10% warrants urgent need for diabetes management and control. HbA1c Value 6% 7% 8% 9% 10% 11%
Average Blood Sugar 126 mgs 154 mgs 182 mgs 210 mgs 238 mgs 266 mgs
Vilakku Pooja by Mangayar Mangalam
As a part of its activities, Mangayar Mangalam – a voluntary organisation run b y w o m e n i n Virugambakkam will conduct a Vilakku Pooja during Dusserah. According to a spokesperson of the organisation, due to last year's overwhelming response and success, this year's Vilakku Pooja will be held on September 21 between 4.00 PM and 5.45 P. M a t M a t h a S h r i Amrithananthamayi Math, Near Avichi School, Virugambakkam, Ch - 92. Eminent personalities from different walks of life will take part in this mega event. The number of women participants is restricted and priority is given on first-come firstserve basis. This event is conducted with the support of well-wishers and philanthropists. The Virugambakkam Chapter of Mangayar Mangalam – a voluntary ladies forum spearheaded by dedicated, selfless and enthusiastic women of the area, have been conducting various social and cultural events for the last few years in the neighbourhoods of Virugambakkam. Women volunteers of this
organisation periodically visit the nearby slums to provide medical-aid and conduct classes highlight ing the importance of education, hoping to bring down the illiteracy amongst the slum-dwellers. They are also conducting yoga, dance, music, tailoring and naturopathy classes for the poor and needy thereby sowing the seeds of hope in the hearts of the true aspirants who assume that these events are meant for people belonging to the middle and upper echelons of society alone. Mangayar Mangalam strongly believes that life is beautiful and enjoyable if we blend it with love, compassion, discipline, purity and selfless service. Various events are being organised by Mangayar Mangalam to achieve this goal, all round the year. Further details about the activities of Mangayar Mangalam and details on Vilakku Pooja can be had from: Mrs. Anuradha Mahadevan, 269, Second Main Road, Natesa Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai92 (Phone : 90432 38700 / 4356 4056) or Mrs. Thenmozhi Srinivasan, 14, R a m a l i n g a N a g a r, Virugambakkam, Ch-92 (9884370370/6546 4509).
It is always advisable to follow regular diet at regular timings along with regular medicines to avoid fluctuations in sugar levels and avoid complications. For details, contact : Chendur Diabetes #72, 7th Avenue, Ashok Nagar, Chennai - 83. Ph : 9444484351.
Laurel for Kalamandir Teachers In a grand function organised by Lions Club of T.Nagar held on Teachers Day, two teachers from Kalamandir Matriculation Hr. Sec. School received the Best Teacher Award for the Academic Year 200910. D. Hemalatha, PGT Tamil and M. Sudha TGT, received the honours from Dr. G.K. Francis, principal
A.M. Jain College. Further, M. Rukmangathan, PET of the school received the Best teacher award form Lions Club of Perambur at a function held at Loyola College. The secretary of the school Dr. S.J. Sharma and the principal J. Rajha Rajeswari congratulated the awardees.
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A decade of excellence CARVA recently celebrated its 10th anniversary at Sree Seva Mandir, Mahodhya Hall. Cleveland V V Sundaram and veteran violinist M Chandrasekeran were the chief guests. The students were grouped into four levels for the violin performance. Group one comprised mostly of tiny tots and they played Jandai Varisaigal. The next group played notes composed by Muthuswamy Dikshithar and concluded their piece with a Mohana varnam. The next two groups, played Kaatriley Varum Geetham tuned to Misra Sindubauravi, Rama Bakthi tuned to Sudha Bangala, Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai tuned to Raagamaalika, and Thillana in Misra
Sivaranjani ragam were rendered in perfect rhythm. Following this, the chief guests released the
souvenir. A CD titled Amrithavarshini by Carva Rajasekar was also launched. A grand violin
ensemble by the students calling for world peace brought the curtains down for the programme.
National workshop for mental health professionals The department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bangalore is organsing a two-day National Workshop on Psychosocial Intervention In Child And Adolescent Mental Health on December 4th and 5th. This workshop is meant for m e n t a l h e a l t h professionals from different parts of the country. Those who are interested
to participate can register their names by paying a registration fees of Rs 1500. Payments should be made through Demand Drafts drawn in favour of “The Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore�. The registration amount is for food and essential reading materials. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation and
travel. The number of participants is restricted only to 30 on first come first serve basis. The application should reach the organizers on or before September 30th. For further details contact : Dr. V. Indiramma, Assistant Professor and Co o r d i n a t o r, C o n s u l t a n t Psychiatric Social Work in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of
Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Ph: 080 26995231 or Email: indiramma@ n i m h a n s . k a r. n i c . i n o r contact : Surekha Nair, Psychiatric Social Worker in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Ph: 9916995896 Email: surekhanair.nim hans@gmail.com
Mahasamathi Day celebrations Shri Shirdi Sai Seva Samaj, Jai Shankar Street, West Mambalam, is conducting the 27th Anniversary of Sri Mahasamathi Day celebrations September 28. The programme will start at 5.15 a.m. and will go on till 9.15p.m.
Workshop on banking today Jayavidya Learning center is conducting a workshop on Introduction To Banking - Investment / Loan Schemes, a workshop for those in the age group of 20-60 years today at Jayavidya Learning Center, 8,Dhanalakshmi
Colony Main Road, Vadapalani. The timing is from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. The registration fee is Rs.200. For further details contact: 98415 87773 / 42071815.
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Full of innovation and charm Students of Lalitha Subramanian, Rasikapriya School of Music presented a thematic concert on Navarathri Oru Munnottam – Oru Kannottam, as part of the Vadapalani Times Music Festival. This was the 36th week of celebrations which was held at Kanchi Kamakoti Sankara Madam, West Mambalam. The programme was captivating, innovative and informative. Students namely Suhasini, Sowmya, Smruthi, Pavithra and Kourav commenced the programme with Pullayar Kottu in a traditional manner. They narrated the factors of Navarathri Kolu, Navarathri Pooja, Suhasini Pooja and Vijayadasami celebrations and their narration was replete with social awareness, social v i s i o n a n d t h e responsibility of elders and kids. The credit should definitely go to Guru, as she has painstakingly prepared the script to suit children and their age. The sportiveness of the kids was p r a i s e w o r t h y. T h e programme explained the vision on Gods and emphasized that Goddess
Timing :
10 a.m. onwards
Sakthi is present in all living ones. Children also highlighted the 3, 5 and 7 steps of Navarathri and the order of displaying the dolls. They said that while kalasam should be kept in the first step, Vinayagar should be there in the s e c o n d s t e p , Dasavatharams of Lord Vishnu, different forms of Lord Sankara in the next steps. In the floor, temple, park and other toys related to social aspects. They compared Icchha, Kriya and Gnana Sakthis to Lakshmi, Parvathi and Saraswathi. They touched upon stories from Mahabaghavatham, Lalitha`s birth details and
M a h i s a s u r a Va d h a m . They informed that Suhasini Devata Pooja will bring about the benefit of Aswamedha Yaga. They stressed the importance of Ayudha Pooja on Vijadasami and the i m p o r t a n c e o f Gurudakshina to obtain the blessings of Guru. The programme also highlighted the part to be played by children during Navarathi and what they should do and should not do during the navarathri. They also gave a description about the various naivedyams to be submitted to God during the festival.
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Evening school for special children
Sri Lalitha Learning Centre for Special Children situated in Choolaimedu, is a school for children who are slow learners, LD's, moderately autistic, dyslexia and ADHD. Children in the age group of six to 16 years can attend the school in the morning from Monday to Friday. The children will be given training for all round development, which includes speech development, art and craft, yoga, meditation, theatre workshop and dance. The evening school is for the children in the age group of 17 and above. The special children will be provided with vocational training along with other activities. Remedial and occupational therapy is also provided. For admission, contact 9962349932.
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Snacks galore @ Ashok Nagar ‘Snacks’ is a new eat-out that has opened up in Ashok Nagar, opposite Agarwal’s Eye Hospital. It has the usual samosa, puffs, pizza and also, fresh fruit juice. In addition to
these, there are also a variety of homemade jams, sauces and pickles available at nominal prices. Pappads come in six varieties –tomato, pudina,
pepper, jeera, masala and garlic. Cookies in different flavours are also available. The place has become a hangout for students of the nearby schools and tuition centres.
The students feel the prices are reasonable and it is close enough to grab a quick bite before going home. The shop is open between 10 am and 9 pm.
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