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Swine flu and diabetes Librarians' Day observed
My parents are diabetes patients. I am feeling very tired always. Do I need to go for diabetes check and how should I go about it? Yes, this gentle man should undergo diabetes test. In more than 50% of people suffering with diabetes, there will not be any symptoms at all. The classical symptoms of diabetes are increased urination, increased thirst, increased appetite and weight loss. But these symptoms are not the only symptoms. Most of the persons with diabetes will have atypical symptoms like tiredness, generalised body pain, body itching, redness over private parts and numbness over legs. Many patients are detected as having diabetes either in master health checkups or while investigating for some other illness. Diabetes is detected with the help of Glucose Tolerance Test (GTT). After an overnight fast for 8-13 hrs, persons are administered 75 grams of oral glucose. Blood samples are taken at fasting, one hour after ingesting glucose and second hour after ingesting glucose. The person should not take any other food during the test. What are the normal blood sugar values in GTT? As per American Diabetes Association guidelines, fasting blood sugar less than 100mg/dl and 2hrs post glucose less than 140mg/dl are considered as normal values. Fasting blood sugar more than 126mg/dl and 2hr post glucose more than 200 mg/dl are considered as person having diabetes. Any range of blood sugar in between these two is considered as pre-diabetes. GTT FASTING BS2hr BS NORMAL <100 <140 PRE DIABETES 100-126 140-200 DIABETES >126 >200 For any questions and doubts to clarify, kindly mail to drshanmugaa@gmail.com or vadapalanitimes@ gmail.com 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.
Shri.S.S. Shasun Jain College for Women, T.Nagar and Tamil Nadu Library Association jointly celebrated Librarians Day i n m e m o r y o f D r. S . R . R a n g a n a t h a n considered the Father of Library Science. The chief guest for the occasion was Dr. A.Vaithyanathan, ViceChancellor of Tamil Nadu Sports University and the special guests were cine artist A.Rajesh and Gobanna, chairman L.L.A. Dr. Devaki Krishnakumar welcomed the gathering. Dr.Ramaswami, president of T.L.A introduced the chief guest Dr. A.Vaithyanathan unveiled the portrait of Dr.S.R. Ranganathan and delivered the speech. In his speech he remembered Ranganathan's service to the library community. A.Gobanna, vice-chairman
Chennai Dist L.L.A gave the statistics details about library vacancies in the government colleges and other places. He said that 65 colleges are yet to have librarians. He requested the government to take
action to improve the position of library and librarians. He said that Librarian's Day celebrated i n m e m o r y o f Ranganathan's birthday as he gave a new method to classify the books. Cine
artiste Rajesh said that reading books can refresh brain cells. He quoted many things from R a m a y a n a a n d Mahabarata. S.Usha Librarian gave vote of thanks.
Free cancer screening camp Va s a n t h a M e m o r i a l Cancer Centre, a hospital that provides quality care at highly subsidized rate or for free, will complete one year of service on August 27. To m a r k t h e f i r s t a n n i v e r s a r y, s e v e r a l programmes are being organised. One of them is a
free cancer screening camp. The target group is asymptomatic people above the age of 40 years. People of all ages with symptoms related to cancer will also be checked. A team of doctors c o n s i s t i n g o f Dr.Ramanathan Jayaraman, cancer
A curtain raiser to lights off campaign Today there will be a discussion on the topic “Waste Pickers” – The Nation's Wealth Makers,” at Choolaimedu. The services of waster pickers of Choolaimedu area will be felicitated on the occasion. The discussion will also throw light on the Lights Out 99999, a campaign to arrest Global Wa r m i n g , w h i c h w a s
initiated by Exnora International. The discussion will be held at 4 pm at the Karur Vysya Bank Staff Co-opt Society Hall, No: 2, 4th Street, Sowrastra Nagar, Choolaimedu. Chennai Mayor M Subramaniam will be the chief guest. MB Nirmal, founder Exnora International will preside over the programme.
s p e c i a l i s t , D r . T. R . Ye s h w a n t h , s u r g e o n , D r. S a n j a y Sharma, urologist, Dr. Thirunavakkarasu, ENT specialist, Dr. Suresh, oral & dental surgeon, Dr. Jaya Vijayaraghavan, Dr. Mani Lakshmi, gynaecologist will screen people. The camp will held on
August 29th & 30th between 9 am and 1 pm at Va s a n t h a M e m o r i a l Cancer Centre, No.33, 3 5 t h S t , O p p J FA showroom, Ashok Nagar. Only 50 persons will be screened each day and people are requested to contact 24717871 or 77 and register in advance.
Transformer installed at Nethaji Nagar A new transformer was installed at Nethaji Nagar in Bhrathidasan Colony recently. The area has been witnessing frequent power shut downs earlier and as a result of the representations made by the public on this issue, the KK Nagar Electricity Board, South had taken the initiative to install a transformer. The residents thanked the area engineers and supervisors by distributing sweets.
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KOLLYWOOD SPEAKS
Thillalangadi shootings starts The pooja of, starring Jeyam Ravi and Tamannah, was held at AVM Stuidos on August 19. The movie is a remake of Telugu flick Kick and Editor Mohan's Jeyam Company is producing the film. Shaam who got rave
I l a y a t h a l a p a t h y Vi j a y giving the clap shot. Tamil Film Producers Council chief Ramanarayanan, K R G , A b i r a m i Ramanathan, S.A C h a n d r a s e k h a r, R . B Chowdhary, Ram Kumar, Kastoori Raja, PL
Yuvan Shankar Raja. Raja said that he has an extraordinary technical crew for the film. He hoped that it will turn up to be an energetic entertainer, which is fifth film with his brother Ravi in the lead. Jeyam Ravi said that the
reviews for his role with a negative shade in the Telugu version is acting in Thillalangadi. The movie will be directed by Jeyam M.Raja, brother of Jeyam Ravi. The first shot was directed by chief guest and director S h a n k a r , w i t h
Thenappan and actor Karthi were present on the occasion. Thilalangadi has Prabhu, Suhasini, Vadivel, Santhanam, Mansoor Ali Khan, Livingstone and Myilsami as the cast. The camera is by Rajasekhar, a former assistant of Jeeva . The music will be scored by
title of the film itself has tremendous title value and it is going to be an all new entertainer. He said that he had congratulated Tamannaah when she did Happy Days in Telugu and is happy that she has become his heroine in this film.
Aadhavan audio released
The audio launch of K.S Ravikumar directed Aadhavan, featuring
Suriya and Nayanthara was released on August 19 at Satyam Cinemas.
The film is produced by Udayanidhi Stalin. Harris Jayaraj is the music
director of the film. Director Shankar released the audio and Tamil Film Producers president Rama Narayanan received it. The trailer of the movie was launched by producer R B Choudhry, which was r e c e i v e d b y Ilayathalapathy Vijay. Two songs from the film were shown on the occasion. Singer Chinmayee was the emcee for the programme. Actors Vivek, Sasikumar, Gautham Menon, Dharani, Abhirami Ramanathan and Hari were present for the launch. Suriya asked the crowd to observe a two minute silence to pay respect to late actor Murali who had played an important role in the film.
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Celebrating the spirit of Independence Jawahar Vidyalaya, Ashok Nagar
The Independence Day was celebrated in high spirits at the premises of Jawahar Vidyalaya Senior Secondary School. Students were bursting with excitement, patriotism and had the tri coloured flags pinned on to their neatly ironed uniforms. The chief guest was Mr. Arul, an assistant judge at the Madras High Court. He
hoisted the national flag and the students sung the national anthem. This was followed by dance performances of primary and senior secondary school students. While the primary kids shook their legs for a folk n u m b e r, t h e s e n i o r secondary students danced to the famous 'Maa tujhe salaam' track of
Virugambakkam
Oscar winning music composer A R Rahmaan. Then, the captains of the school, houses, NCC, JRC , RSP and Guides read out their oaths and collected their badges from the chief guest. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by Roshini, the vice-captain of the higher secondary school.
Kalamandir Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, West Mambalam
Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour by Kalamandir Matriculation Hr. Sec. School in a grand manner. Dr. A. Chellakumar, former MLA was the chief guest and he hoisted the National flag. In his address to the students he lauded the
efforts of the management under the able guidance of the school secretary Dr. S.J. Sharma and the principal Rajha Rajeswari. He advised the students to realise the efforts of the patriotic leaders to get Independence and he also told them that every youth
should take effort to make use and maintain independence in a right way to develop the nation's Pride. He also inaugurated an eye screening camp in the school organised by the Lions Club of T.Nagar in association with Udhi Eye Hospital.
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Virugambakkam Residents Welfare Association celebrated Independence Day at the Corporation Hall. There was a free medical camp which was inaugurated by executive d i r e c t o r o f Ta m i l a n T e l e v i s i o n K Kalaikottudayam.
Screening of patients for eye, general health, diabetes and blood pressure were conducted. C Arumainathan, president of the association hoisted the national flag. He distributed prizes for students who scored high marks in the last board examinations.
In the afternoon, the association felicitated comedian Vivekh for his achievement and also for his fete of receiving the coveted Padma Shri award. On the occasion the association conferred the Federation of KK Nagar Independence Day by protection masks. title Murpokku Nadigar on R e s i d e n t s W e l f a r e hoisting the flag and Vivekh for his though Associations celebrated d i s t r i b u t i n g s w i n e - f l u - VP team provoking jokes in films.
Sayee Nagar
Sayee Nagar Residents Welfare Assocation celebrated Independence Day at Sayee Nagar in Virugambakkam. Vimal Rao, vice-president, Sayee Nagar Women's Civic Exnora hoisted the flag and distributed prizes to top scorers in class 10 a n d 1 2 b o a r d examinations.
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Amazing Performance
Nandita Neroor, disciple of K a l a i m a m a n i Krishnakumari Narendran performed an amazing b h a r a t a n a t y a m performance at Narada Gana Sabha. International Dance Alliance has arranged the performance. Mrs. Leela Sekar appreciated Nandita Neroor's performance and garlanded her with a special garland, made by the special children. Nandita has selected the
Mahathi Academy of Music & Dance ,Virugambakkam celebrated its sixth annual day on August 16 at Chinmaya Kalai Arangam,Chinmaya Vidyalaya,Virugambakka m. The programme started at 9 am and concluded at 9 pm. Students of the academy performed Carnatic vocal,veena ,violin, flute, mridangam, western keyboard and guitar. There was a two hour programme by the bharathanatyam students which were colorful and
As part of the 16th annual day function, Irai Pani Mandram, Chennai conferred titles on musicians. The Gandharva Vidyadara title was
song “Kurai Onru Millai”, written by Rajaji, and the episodes of Surdass, a blind person and true devotee of Lord Krishna; Meera and thrivakra; a lady in Madhura with three bends in the body. Nandita justified the three episodes with dramatised action and reaction and foot work according to jathis rendered by Guru Krishnakumari. Nandita`s performance revealed her easy flow in nrutyam,
splendid. The valedictory function started at 7.15 pm. Playback singer Mahathi welcomed the gathering and compeered the show. Playback singer Harish Raghavendra and dance exponent Meenakshi Chitharanjan were the guests. Singer Mahathi sang a medley along with the students of Mahathi Academy. Meenakshi Chitharanjan released the audio CD "Garland Of Bhajans" sung by Thiruvaiyaru P. Sekar and
conferred on Andankoil S i v a k u m a r a n d V.L. Kumar. The Laya Vidyadara title was conferred on Mudhra B h a s k a r, m r i d a n g a m
nrittam and abhinayam. Dedicated support from guru in Nattuvangam, vocal support from Radha Badri, laya support from M.S.Sukhi and nada support from Sasidhar on flute and Kallikuruchi Balaji on veena made the programme a stupendous success. The audience responded very positively encouraging the artiste for her involvement and dedication.
s i n g e r H a r i s h Raghavendra received the first copy of the CD. Mahathi and Harish sang their super hit song "Nenje Nenje" from the film Ayan. The guests gave away the prizes to the winners of the music competition held last month. Mahathi Academy Of Music & Dance can be contacted at No 5 Daliya Castle, Venkatesa Nagar E t n 1 S t r e e t , Virugambakkam, Chennai 600 092
artiste. Cleveland V.V.Sundaram presided over the function and T.R.Subramanyam and M.Vaidyalingam offered the felicitations.
Graceful Presentation
Sowmya, assistant commissioner of large tax payer unit and disciple of Sree Devi Priya, director of Sri Lasya Priya has performed a graceful bharatanatyam at the Narada Gana Sabha's Mini Hall.
M.L.Hussain, chief commissioner and Madumohan Damodar¸ commissioner graced the o c c a s i o n . S h e commenced her recital with a Pushpanjali in Bahudari, composed by violionist Sateesh Kumar,
which was followed by an alarippu in Chatusra Eka thalam. Tanjore Quarttet `s jathiswaram in Ragamalika revealed the dancers graceful movements to the swarams and jathis. Neelakantan Sivan`s composition Ananda Nata maaduvar Thillai in Poorvi Kalyani ragam set to roopaka thalam depicted the graceful dance of Cosmic Dancer, Lord Nataraja. The episode Ksheera sagara Madhanam was presented with dramatised narration. Mysore Lingaraja`s Srungaara lahari in Neelambaram set to Adi was a good example for danseuse talent and abhinaya aspect. She concluded the presentation with Lalgudi Jayaraman`s Desh raga thillana with rhythmic foot work. Satheesh Kumar on violin and K.Parthasarathy on mridangam gave a very good support. - Sharma
Dance to the songs of S Janaki How about dancing to the tunes of mother-in-law? Then it is that what dancer Uma Muralikrishna is doing on August 25 at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha. The Sabha in association with Sri Krishna Sweets will present Konjum kuralum Konjum Salangaiyum programme on August 25 at 6.30 pm. Uma will dance to the hit film songs of S Janaki, staring from Singaravelan to Nenjinile. The programme will have solo by the dancer and also group presentations, interspersed with clippings of celebrities speaking on Janaki. Kavingar Vairamuthu and Padma B h u s h a n D r. P a d m a Subrahmanyam will grace the occasion. The programme is free for all.
EXPO ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Anupama keyboard classes, Kodambakkam, Chennai, Conducted an exhibition of musical instruments of yester-years and present day's digital instruments on 15/08/2009 at the institute premises. Instruments displayed in the exhibition include Bul-bul Thara, Hawaiin Guitar, Jalatharang, Banjo Mandolin and Accordion besides various models of Keyboards, Classical and Electric Guitars, Veena, Sitar, Violin and Percussion instruments.Visitors enjoyed the live demonstrations by the professionals. Mr.Govindaraj, Director, Anupama Keyboad Classes.
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