VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Feb.28 - MAR.6, 2010 Vol.8 No.7
What a civic sense? Garbage dumped in Ramasamy Street, K K Nagar. The ‘no littering board’ remains a mute spectator to the citizens’ apathy.
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SSRV students shine
I am 62-years-old and having diabetes for the past 22 years. I am taking insulin and oral drugs for diabetes. When will be oral insulin available to us? This is one of the common questions which is being asked by several diabetes patients. An Indian bio-tech & pharmaceutical company is doing research and development in oral insulin. Insulin is a protein hormone. Once insulin is taken by oral method, it will be destroyed by our normal gastric acids. So as to avoid insulin destruction and enhance the insulin secretion in the gut, bio-tech modified insulin is needed. Oral insulin manufactured by an Indian company is under phase III trial. Once it completes phase IV trial, oral insulin will be made available in the market. Hope soon we will be able to get oral insulin. At present injectable insulin is the best drug available for diabetes management. Since diabetes manifest due to lack of insulin secretion or action or both, administering insulin is the best treatment option for diabetes patients. By insulin injections, we are replacing insulin, which the diabetes people do not have in adequate quantities.
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As the academic year is coming to a close, its prizes galore, for students of Sri Sitaram Vidyalaya, West Mambalam.Five students of Std XII commerce group secured top ranks in the Accounting Wizard 2010 Talent Exams held recently b y R R A c a d e m y, Nungambakkam. I.Ashok, vice-chairman, SIRC of the Institution of Cost and Works Accountants of India was the chief guest and Shanmugam, deputy director of the Association was the guest of honour. K.N.Ramaswamy, director of the Academy presided over the function.While V.Sriram, L.B.Minakshhi and V.Vishnu Priya secured the third rank, K.S.Kamala and S.Gayathri received recognition prizes. C o m m e r c e teacher.Lakshmi Devi won
the Best Teacher Award and received a medal and memento. In the competitive examination conducted by AMTI for Std XII, P.Nandha Kishore won a cash award and a
certificate of merit. Also, R.Adhitya and Shree Ganesh won the second prize in the quiz conducted by SYMA. They were awarded a shield and certificates. B.Akilesh won
Free Gita classes Swami Guruparananda will conduct free Gita classes in Tamil from 4.30 p.m to 5.30 p.m on Sundays at PSBB School, 28 Alagirisami Salai, K.K.Nagar. All are welcome to participate.
Chathur Veda paarayanam As part of Sri Rama Navami celebrations, Sri Chathur Veda paarayanam is being conducted at 6 p.m. daily since February 13. The paarayanam will be held till March at Sri Ram Samaj, Ayodhya Mandapam, 47, Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam.
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the first prize in the interschool chess tournament held at Ahobila Math Oriental School, which was sponsored by Sumatisons, T.Nagar
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KOLLYWOOD
Stars shine down
Veritable fare of films InKo Center, Chennai, along with Samsung Electronics, is organising Women’s International Film Festival in Chennai between 28 February and March 9.The third edition of Women’s International Festival will start with the screening of Nandita Das directed Firaq on February 28. A total of 175 films from 53 countries will be screened over nine days at two venuesSir Mutha Ve n k a t a s u b b a R a o Concert Hall and the South India Film Chamber. The festival will also have curators from abroad
participating in the festival. The festival as the name suggests will have films that are being selected based on the perspective of women and will have strong Indian and Korean films.The festival will also screen the work of talented Chennai-based film makers who have made a significant contribution to the cinema.The delegate passes are priced at Rs 200 for the general public, Rs 150 for members of film societies and Rs 100 for students. For details, call: 24361224
Mohanlal and Naseeruddin Shah join hands Actor Jiiva’s hands are full. He is doing a film with director Kannan titled Va n t h a a n Ve n t r a a n . Remember Kannan’s Kandein Kaathali and Jeyam Kondaan.Vanthaan Ventraan will be produced
by Srinivasan of Vasan Visual Venture, who had earlier produced Bala's Naan Kadavul and is now producing the Rajesh directed Arya- Nayanthara Boss Engira Baskaran. It is reported that Kannan is on
the lookout for a Mumbai model to play the heroine’s role.The film set in a Mumbai locale will be a family entertainer with the right mix of sentiments, comedy and action.
Actors Mohanlal and Naseeruddin Shah will be acting together in noted Bollywood director Vishal Bhardwaj's new film Saat Khoon Maaf.The film's theme revolves around Priyanka Chopra and her seven husbands! It is reported that Mohanlal, Naseeruddin ,Neil Nitin Mukesh (New York fame), and an American actor will play four of the husbands.
Avan Ivan starts rolling Double act
Director Cheran will play the lead in a Mysskin directed flick produced by Kalpathi Agoram. It is reported that he will also direct a movie for the same production
Bala started the shoot of his new film Avan Ivan in Kutralam from February 19. The film has Vishal, Arya and Janani Iyer in the lead. The music is being
c o m p o s e d b y Yu v a n Shankar Raja.The shooting is going on with Vishal and Arya is expected to join the shoot a few days later as he is busy with Boss Engira
company. The serious movie titled Adutha Thalaimurai, is about the next generation and how it's important to shape them up for a better future.
Baskaran shoot with Nayanthara.Bala is hoping to complete Avan Ivan in two schedules within 100 days.
Vimala Raman in English Vimala Raman, who's having a good time in Mollywood will soon act in a Hollywood film. The glam diva has bagged an English film titled Dame 999. Vimala will share the screen space with a Hollywood actor and
actress. Dame 999 is expected to go on floors from March 1. The film's crew will have technicians from Bollywood, Mollywood and Hollywood. Vimala will play the role of a Malayali girl in love with an English man.
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Extending a helping hand
Love your fellow men Breathes there a man ,with a soul so dead , Who to himself has never said , this… This is my own ..my native land…..” Yes ! The last week of January is synonymous with the spirit of patriotism in our country. The Republic Day and January 30 reminding us of the “Matchless Mahathma”. But then patriotism does not end with loving your country ; loving your country men is an important aspect of this perception; No; the concept doesn’t end here too !:
patriotism ,in the real sense of the word , zeros down to sympathy for the needy, service to the helpless, compassion for the downtrodden, concern for the deprived living around you.It is with these doctrines in mind that the members of S .W. Kalwit Memorial Foundation (S.W. K. M. F.), have been operating all these years; it has donated a boat to the t sunami victims in the Chengalpet district; another time it handed over a Braille typewriter to a visually handicapped institute at Chittardurga and this year, on January 24 the
organisation handed over a cheque for Rs 25,000 to “ Ashrai Dham”, a shelter for children functioning at Bagalkot in Karnataka. A home for about 30 homeless children , Ashraya Dham has been doing yeomen service to the less fortunate but lovely children of God, by providing them food, shelter, education and healthcare. With the help of the efficient and enthusiastic development officers of the region, Nagaraj Jade, vicechairman and Nazir Kittur, general secretary of S.W.K. Memorial Foundation, the
foundation had chosen Ashraya Dham to handover some funds at a simple function towards the welfare of the kids. G.V.S. Mani , chairman S.W. K. M. F. p r e s i d e d o v e r t h e proceedings . I take this opportunity to thank the Foundation, for giving me the privilege of handing over the cheque to the volunteers. I’m sure that this is just the beginning of big events to happen and the magic of the name of the one and only Kalwit will make the little drops swell like the mighty waters of the river Krishna and will certainly usher in a saga of hope and happiness , peace, and prosperity for the wonderful seeds of tomorrow’s Bharath !
Rajee Mani
Natyakala Choodamani title conferred
Kalaimamani, Isai Peraringer Thiriuppapiram S.Shanmugasundaram conferred the title “Natyakala Choodamani” on Thanjai.A.Hemanath on b e h a l f o f Ga n a mu kund a p ri ya a t Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan on February 11. Shanmugasundaram, the
chief guest, recollected the contributions of ancestors of Thanjai Hemanath for the past seven generations in the field of fine arts. He recalled that the selection of the title and the concept was created by Prof.Gopalakrishnan, f o u n d e r o f Ganamukundapriya.He
said that the decision to honour Thanjai Hemanath with the title to appreciate his yeoman service to the traditional bharathanatyam and nattuvangam is highly a p p r e c i a b l e . Shanmugasundaram further added that he was so happy to confer the title o n b e h a l f o f
Ganamukundapriya as Gopalakrishnan had identified the talent and experience of Hemanath, who has completed 500 arangetrams of his students. Thanjai Hemanath is serving as p r o f e s s o r o f bharathanatyam in Tamil Nadu Music College. He also teaches at Shanmuhananda Bharathanatya Palli, run by his wife Mallika Hemanath. The dance school has completed 42 years. On the occasion the students of Shanmuhananda Bharathanatya Palli, Mylapore joined their hands with Ganamukundapriya to felicitate their guru.A thematic presentation on Lord Mahavishnu was performed by senior students Vijayalakshmi and Ananthasree Sailapathy along with other students. The impressive presentation depicted the glory of Lord Vishnu `s ten incarnations. -VP Times
Thyagaraja Aaradhana S t r e e S e v a M a n d i r, Saligramam and Mahathi Academy of Music & Dance will conduct Thyagaraja Aaaradhana today at 6.15 pm at Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Balaji Nagar, Saligramam. After the krithi
of Saint Thyagaraja Chethulara in raga Bhairavi on the flute, eminent vidwans and vidushis will render Pancharathana Krithis. All music lovers can participate. -VP Times
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Pre-school admissions
WOW-2010 Virgo Event Management is organizing Wonders of Women – WOW 2010 ON March 9 at Hotel Savera.Te highlight of the show will be Ms XL- Ms Extra large-for women or girls weighing 75 kgs and more. All
participants will get prizes.The other events include Oriflame ethnic women(to revive the art of poo thoduthal), JPRI Dental Clinic Laughter contest, IOB well woman contest and JK Tyre Bingo with
stars. There will also be a hir styling contest titled VVD Oil Crowning Glory. Last date for registration is March 5. For details, call: Virgo at 98410 83519 / 99410 18210 / 28271385
Student tops in model exam
Daffodils is a chain of pre-school operating since 2002 . With six branches in the city, it helps children creating a right attitude and aptitude towards learning. It uses a unique methodology to inculcate
explorative thinking in a child. A set of programmes for holistic development is provided. Importance is given to spoken English and training is imparted through games, stories, singing and other methods. Physical exercise, music
theme days, birthday celebrations, outdoor activities, training in yoga, arts and crafts are also provided. Admissions are open now for the Ashok Nagar branch of Daffodils. For further details, contact: 9443003680
Aatma Gnaana Yoga course A a t m a G n a a n a Yo g a comprising pranaayama, food habits and meditation will be conducted from 6.30 p.m to 8.30 p.m from March 8th to 13 at 32, Rukmani
Street , West Mambalam. Those above 15 years can attend the course. The course fee is Rs 200. For more details, call: 24895549/3109.
In the Model Board Examination in commerce and accountancy conducted by R.R. Academy, Institute of A c c o u n t s , Nungambakkam, R. Aparna of Std XII of Kalamandir Matriculation Hr. Sec . School secured the first rank in the city level . She was awarded a shield and 50 per cent scholarship for higher studies in RR Academy. The award was presented at function organized at Maithri Hall, Bhavan’s Rajaji Vidyashram School on February 14. I . Ashok, vice-chairman, SIRC, Shanmugam , deputy director of the Association
and K.N. Ramasamy, Director of RR Academy were present.K. Durgadevi, T. K a v i t h a a n j a l i , V. Shakthipriya, P. Srividhya, G. Arunrohan of the same school were awarded with 15 per cent scholarship for
Sai Bhajans on Saturdays Sai Bhajans will beconducted at 6.15 p.m on Saturdays at Sri Sathya Sai Organisation, Ashok Nagar Samithi (143, 101st
Lions district honours Sharma
Street 15th Sector, K K Nagar ). All are welcome to participate. For more details, call T.S. Mani on 24897017 / 98843 92244.
Workshop for teachers
District Governor PMJF Ln. T. Bhakthavatsalam of Lions Dist 324 A 1 honoured zone chairman Ln. Shiv Jeyaram Sharma of region V zone I with the international presidents pin on February 6 during the
zone social of his zone. Zone chairman Dr. Sharma was also honoured with mementos and shawl by the PST's of the respective clubs under his zone. In praise of the services of each club, under his zone
Sharma honoured the PST's and the district chairman's of each club. The fellow zone chairmen of the districts called 19 roses were also honoured on the occassion by Ln. Sharma.
an opportunity for the devotees to listen to torrential quotations from Dharma Sastras, Vedas and Upanishad. This year, the series will dwell upon “Aranya Kaandam”. The
Jayavidya Learning Center in association with GELS (P) Ltd will conduct “Kids English workshop for Te a c h e r s ” t o d a y a t V i j a y a b h a r a t h i Mat.Hr.Sec.School, No 8, Dhanalakshmi Colony Main R o a d , Va d a p a l a n i , Chennai-26. The workshop will concentrate on speaking, reading, writing and listening skills. Registration fee is Rs 200.For further details, contact: 094445 22674/098419 70643
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Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam at Krishna Gana Sabha Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, T Nagar is organising “Srimad Valmiki Ramayanam” Upanyasam by Sengalipuram Sri Rama Dikshithar for the third year in succession and here is
securing 85 per cent in the accountancy exam. The management congratulated P. Sudha, PGT commerce and the students for their performance and wished them very best for the board exam.
session which starts on February 26 will conclude on March 7 and will be held daily at 6.30 pm. All are welcome. For further details, contact 28140806.
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Documentary on women entrepreneurs
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- Photos : VK Suga Welfare Association, a non-profitable organisation, will produce a documentary film on women entrepreneurs” as part of its anniversary celebrations. The documentary film is part of fund raising initiative for their free training projects.
Uma Raj, president, said that the members of Suga Welfare Association are involved in small scale business after taking inspiration from several women entrepreneur training. She said that they plan to make a documentary film on
women entrepreneurs to promote their skills, p r o d u c t s a n d achievements. Those who are interested in supporting the initiative, contact 94443 41194. Suga operates from L-26-B , Bharathidasan Colony, K.K.Nagar.
A moment to cherish
Lions Club of Padi Shenoy Nagar organised several entertainment programmes for the inmates of various old age homes across the city such as Vishranthi, Sevalaya, Savithri Ammal, S a i c h a r a n , PoornaMahaMeru, Akshya, Seers, Seeds, Nimmadhi, Sathyanarayana, Narbhavi, Udavum Ullangal - 12 in all represented by about 200 people- at the P.S.Higher Secondary School Central Hall, Mylapore on February 21.The theme of the celebrations was Happiness (Santhosham in Tamil) and the chief guest Revathi Sankaran
underlined this theme when she also entertained the audience with her presentations of old songs from Tamil films which the audience, mostly in their 70s and 80s related to instantly.Similarly, the entire audience were taken back in time to the golden period of superstars of the 50s M.K.T.Bhagavathar, P.U.Chinnappa, which brought nostalgic memories of their salad days.One inmate summed up the feeling and mood of the entire crowd when she said that even if we had arranged an A.R.Rahman show with all his 100 piece
orchestra, she could not have been happy. “The presentation of Revathi Sankaran gave her utmost happiness which can never be replicated,” she said.All the inmates were brought from their respective homes in vans and were dropped back in the same van. Breakfast was provides which was similar to a brunch and along with mementoes lunch packets were also given.Lion Sekar, president of The lions Club of Padi Shenoy Nagar, 20 Lions, five lion ladies and 10 cubs were present on the occasion. -VP Times
Workshop on emotional management VVV Research Academy excellent health. The free Nagar, Ch – 78, today from will conduct emotional workshop will be conducted 11.00 am to 12.30 pm. For release techniques for at Atma Vidya Mandir, KK details, ct : 9282200856.
Upanyasam Velukkudi U.Ve. Krishnan Kothandaramar Temple, March 3 to 7. Devotees are S w a m y w i l l p r e s e n t Near Madley Subway, West welcome to participate. For U p a n y a s a m a t S r i Mambalam at 7 pm from details, ct: 94441 51811.
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