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VADAPALANI WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Jan 3 - 9, 2010 Vol.7 No.52
Forecast for the year 2010 National Security and Integration India will be emerging on the field of Science and Te c h n o l o g y . New inventions will emerge in all the branches. Threat to the nation will be high from the north, western and northwestern part of the country. As moon is aspected by 6 planets, threats to the nation will be totally under control. Chances of a high ranking officer in the Army / Navy / Home Ministry getting into trouble for leak in National Security are indicated. Finance and Economic
Growth :Financial transactions will be more and people will remain happy. Prices will come down, industry will see upward growth. Four (4) new laws to control price rise will be implemented between April to July 2010. Share Market will see new height. Gold and Diamond will see ups and downs. Expenditure will come down and savings will go high. Politics Many national political parties will suffer in the elections by inner debates. Major shuffling among the
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I am diabetic for the past 16 years. I am taking medicines regularly. At present I have severe pain over right shoulder. I am not able to lift my hand and find it painful to even put on my shirt. This is one of the common problems faced by the diabetes patients. Almost 10 per cent of the diabetes patients suffer from shoulder pain problem. This condition is commonly known as frozen shoulder or periarthritis shoulder, but the new terminology for this condition is adhesive capsulitis of shoulder joint. Uncontrolled diabetes, patients having long duration of diabetes and people in the older age group is frequently affected by this condition. One peculiarity of this condition is that those having adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder have an increased incidence of diabetes eye disease particularly diabetic retinopathy. Though pain killers will help reduce the pain, it will not cure the condition. The acceptable and affordable management for this condition is strict blood sugar control, physiotherapy and regular exercise. With strict blood sugar control and regular physiotherapy, one can get back to pain free normal movements of the shoulder joint within months.
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On traditional games
In connection with the International AIDS Awareness Programme, the AIDS Control Association, Pondichery & Pondy State Artists' Association organised a state level Keechu Keechu Tambulam (a traditional game) competition at St.Patrick's HSS , Pondy recently. More than 250 boys and girls; men and women participated. Iber, president of the Painters' Association was the
c o o r d i n a t o r. A l l t h e participants were given colourful certificates, sweets, biscuit packets and tea. The function was presided over by Dr.B.Sreedevi, Mayor of Pondy and key note address was deliveredby Dr.G. Subbarayalu , director, Pondy Aids Control Associatio. Kalaimamani Bharathi, grandson of poet Bharathidasan welcomed t h e g a t h e r i n g .
ministries will take place. Congress party will focus on the welfare of the people. Alliance parties will set an example in implementing new schemes. The present Telengana issue will come to a close, and present position of the state will continue with no separate Telengana. But minor changes in the Ministry / party will take place due to this issue. (The present status in AP is due to the effect of Solar eclipse in last August31, which was in the Penumbra
region of the eclipse, which created floods and loss to its leader.) General 1. Food Industry will see growth, income from tourism will improve. 2. Though people will suffer from new diseases, new medicines will also come for the treatment. 3. Chances of untimely rains, landslides, earth quakes are very high. 4. Government will i m p l e m e n t n e w employment opportunities for youth. 5. Agriculture sector will
gain and laons for farmers will be waived. 6. New Agreements with developing nations will have good potentials. 7. Aero / Space programs will earn revenue to nation. Three Seattleites will be launched this year. 8. Blood banks will face scarcity of Blood. 9. India will set an example in the field of Computer Technology, and Government will encourage budding entrepreneurs. 10. Chances of two fake swamijis getting booked for
Solve your water issues The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB is organizing an open meet on water related problems in the city on January 9 at 10.00 am. The meet will be held at the
metrowater office in Muthu Krishnan Salai, Tnagar. The public are requested to approach the office regarding any water / sewage related problems or information regarding water/sewage taxes. The
Temple tour meeting is to be held under the surveillance of the supervising engineer, for the benefit of the public. Residents of Ashok Nagar, K K Nagar , MGR Nagar can attend the meet. For further details ct:2815 0059 /3803.
Mannam Jayanthi Celebrations Temple there will be a violin concert b y A t h i r a K r i s h n a . cleaning Karayogam members will
The 133rd Mannam Jayanthi Celebrations will be held tomorrow at Mahodaya Hall, Ashok Nagar at 3 pm. T P Radhamani, cine-radio artiste will inaugurate the programme. At 3.30 pm
present cultural programmes. Mannam Memorial Award will be presented to R c Suresh, chairman and managing director of RCS group of companies. C G Rajendra Babu, head of the Malayalam department, Madras University; K S Chitra, playback singer and Athira Krishna, Guinness record holder violinist will be honoured.
their acts are high. 11. Ministers in the Centre will be shuffled, especially Welfare, Chemical, Education and so on 12. Focus on uniform education foreseen. 13. Legal separation (Divorce) will be high and will be a major concern among family members. 14. 7% growth in total income and expenditure will be foreseen. By Astrologer : Karai G. Swaminatha Sharma, MA(Jyothisham) Puducherry 605 007 Mobile : 98423 24598
Loka Dharma Seva Foundation Trust, Kilpauk is organizing Uzhavara Pani event, a temple cleaning project at Sri Valleswarar Koil, [Sukran Sthalam] at Mangadu, near Chennai January 10 . For details call, 2476 0556 / 944 438 1476
Athma will organise a one day tour to ancient temples in and around Thirukovilur. The airconditioned van will leave Ayodya Mandapam, West Mambalam at 6 am and will return by 9.45 pm. The fare is Rs 1300 inclusive of breakfast, lunch and breakfast. For details, contact 96001 90493.
Meditation “Om Sri Mahamayi Sarvatma Ratshagi Satsangam Bhajan Mandali� is conducting regular Bhajans, Pooja, Homam, Atma Gyana Pooja, Divine Healing, Meditation, Family Guidance Workshops and Spiritual Discourses for all members. These are free programmes. For participation contact: 9941548551.
Dr.V.Balambal, retired Professor of History ,University of Madras and a specialist in traditional games of Tamil Nadu was the guest of honour. She spoke about on AIDS awareness and the importance of our traditional games in the busy life of students. She appealed to the parents, teachers and children to devote time for such games to improve the skill and health of the children
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Ankrang's naadam – a soothing touch
H.S.Anasuya Kulkarni, an Ankrang exponent presented a Carnatic concert using the rare and unique instrument Ankrang at Vidhya Bharathi on the occasion of Sree Parthasarathy Swami Sabha`s 109th December Music Festival. The nadam which came from the Ankrang was soothing and vibrant. The naadam refreshed the stressed minds. It also has an effect on the minds of mentally challenged people.
The instrument named as Ankrang is made from bamboo pipes of differing length to get the pitch. The keerthanas presented through the instrument in the concert suited the soothing naadam of the instrument and conveyed the keerthana`s rasaanubhav. The concert commenced with Ninnu Kori in Vasantha raga set to Adi , a composition of Tachchur Singarachari. Muthuswamy D e e k s h i t h a r ` s Va t h a p i G a n a p a t h i m i n
Hamsadhwani set to Adi was a good choice. Hamsanaadham was chosen as the sub-main of the evening and a crisp alapana was presented. Thiagarajar`s Bantureethi in Hamsanaadha set to Adi was an appealing one. Shara Shara Samaraika Shora in Kuntalavarali set to Adi was interesting. Nalvadi Krishnaraja of Mysore `s Ashtotara krithi in the praise o f G o d d e s s Chamundeshwari, Chamundamba Ashtotara
kritis of Harikesanallur Muttaiah Bhagavathar`s Jalandhara Supitasthe Japa Kusuma Bhaasure in Valachi set to Rupaka enthralled the audience. RTP in Mohanam set to Chatusra Thriputa thal consisting of Sree P a r t h a s a r a t h e Garudagamana shruta Janapalaka Pahi mesmerised the audience and became the highlight of the show, because the performer justified the composer Vidushi Padma Gurudatt of Bengaluru. The thukada items such as Thirupugazh in Hamsanandi set to Adi, Ooradevara mada Bekanna and Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma, D e v a r n a m a o f Purandharadasar entertained the audience. S.P.Ananthapadmanabha on the violin, H.S.Sudhindra on the mrudangam and Nanganallur Swaminathan on the ghatam rendered their support to highlight the naadanubhavam.
A melodious concert P.V.Parameswaran, disciple of Seetha Narayanan and T.M. Thiagarajan presented a concert in the traditional format at Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Mini Hall on behalf of Gana Mukunda Priya`s Music and Dance Festival. He commenced his concert with Malmaruvan, in Hindolam, followed by Raghnayaka of Thiagarajar in Hamsadhwani, which made rasikas sit glued to his concert. Kaanada raga has been chosen as the sub-main for the evening and a crisp alapana has been performed duly
depicting its lakshanams. Swathi Thirunal`s Mamava Sada in Kaanadas reflected sahithyanubhavam Thiagarajar`s Nenarun chira in Simhavahini and Deekshithar`s Renuka Devi in Malahari ragam conveyed good diction. Kaambhoji, the main raga of the evening received good response from the audience, because the detailed alapana was very appealing. Thiagarajar`s O Ranga Sai in Kambhoji along with neraval and as the highlight of the k a l p a n a s w a r a m s a n d evening. taniavardhanam remained B h o o l o k a Va i k h u n t a m
Midheyani as neraval charanam was meaningful and was presented in a variety of kalapramanams. Swathi Thirunal's Viswe swara in Sindhubhairavi, G o v i n d a n n a o f Purandhara`s and Dhanasree raga thillana attracted the audience. Mysore Srikanth on the violin and Melkkaveri Balaji on the mrudangam proved themselves and supported the artiste with dedication. - VP Team
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Eye catching rangoli
Appealing performance
Sujitha and Madhuvanthi, disciples of Sakuntala Seshadri, gave an appealing performance at Sankara Madam on behalf of Vadapalani Times 50th week of music festival. Their melodious voice
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appealed to the audience. They commenced their concert with a traditional pada varnam, followed by Mooladhaara moorthe in Hamswadhwani , a composition of Papanasam Sivan. Sudhha Saveri was
taken as the sub-main and the brief alapana depicted the raga structure well. Deekshithar`s Sree guru guha was rendered with clear diction along with swaras. Parakela nannu paripaalimpa of Syama Sastri in Kedara Gowla was executed neatly. Kalyani raga was selected as the main item and the detailed alapana was appreciable. Devi Neeye thunai in Keeravani was presented as thukada. Sudha on the violin and Sumesh Narayanan on the mridangam supported the singers in a good and enjoyable way. - Sarma
The rangoli drawn by Shanthi infront of her house in Shanthi Towers, Vadapalani, is beckoning to one and all , to enjoy the beauty of the Tamil month of margazhi. The traditional flavours of margazhi cannot be enjoyed without a rangoli in the morning.
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Practical lessons on banking
It is a much needed initiative, to make learning interesting and instructive; as well as to correlate theory with practice. The commerce students of class XI Sitaram Vidyalaya Mat. Hr. Sec. School, had the opportunity to witness what they studied in the
theory section in action. The students under the guidance of their c o m m e r c e t e a c h e r, Lakshmi Devi, paid a visit to Karnataka Bank Ltd, West Mambalam branch on December 23. The bank manager V.Gurumurthy and the other members of
staff at the bank explained the students the procedure for opening different types of accounts, identification of fake currencies, kinds of loans, functions of ATM and so on. The unique feature of the visit was that the students were introduced to a new type of account where in even minors could open and operate an account. The visit was extremely informative and useful to the students. More than 50 per cent of students have opened an account in the bank. This real-world oriented training was provided to the students under the leadership and guidance of the principal of Sitaram Vidyalaya Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Leela Parthasarathy.
NREGS inaugurated Higher Secondary School, Nandanam, in the presence of K.Chandran, headmaster, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Higher Secondary School. The inaugural speech was given by N.Gupendran, asst head master Govt. Hr. Sec. School, A.C. Jnanasekaran, inspector of police and Geetha Visvanathan A special camp cum inaugural function of the national rural employment guarantee scheme, NREGS, was held on
Chant your way to bliss A saying from the Vedas claims that "Speech is the essence of humanity." Mantras are well-off in their meanings and their meaning can be meditated while chanting. As the mind concentrates more and more on mantra and its meaning, it conditions the mind and takes it up to the higher states and forms to the path to salvation - the eternal bliss. Read on to know about the significance of mantra All of what humanity thinks and ultimately becomes is determined by the expression of ideas and actions through speech and its derivative, writing. Everything, the Vedas maintain, comes into being through speech. Ideas remain without being communicated until they are empowered through the power of speech. The New Testament, Gospel of John, starts "In the beginning was The Word. And the Word was with God and the Word was God" I n m a i n s t r e a m Ve d i c practices, most Buddhist techniques and classical Hinduism, mantra is viewed as a necessity for spiritual advancement and high attainment. In The Kalachakra Tantra, by the
Dalai Lama and Jeffrey Hopkins, the Dalai Lama states, "Therefore, without depending upon mantra, Buddhahood cannot be attained." Listening to mantras directly lowers blood pressure, normalises heart beat rate, brain wave pattern, adrenalin level and even cholesterol level. That is the reason why modern doctors advise people who are under high tension to sit and listen to music or mantras for few minutes. Reciting mantra has become an established feature of the Hindu practices. Mantra japa involves repetition of mantra again and again, usually 108 times to complete one cycle. Due to this, the rosary (mala) used for mantra japa has 108 beads in it. Chanting the mantras everyday is excellent when did at a particular time. In physics the time, space and observer are the three important factors. Exactly like that the time, space and the person connected with chanting or listening mantras are three important factors for deriving benefit of mantras. Hence sareera shuddhi, aahara shuddhi, mana shuddhi, vaak shuddhi and
karma shuddhi are essential for deriving the full benefit of chanting the mantra. Also the place where you are sitting should be calm and comfortable. The ideal timings are the Prabhata sandhya and Saayam sandhya.(morning & evening). Group chanting is also excellent. However, absolutely no mistake is expected in Vedic mantra chanting. A mantra is physically a pure sound and its repeated utterance creates a ring of sounds within and outside. If one ties a small stone at the end of a rope and swings it to revolve, then this small stone gets so powerful that if released it can even kill someone. The mantra if repeatedly chanted can create a dynamic sound wavelength which can inspire one to aspire for anything. The amalgamative power of a mantra at the sound and bhava level can become so prominent that one can even assume the qualities of the Divine. Va d a p a l a n i Ti m e s i s delighted to share the valuable treasure in this New Year 2010! -Vikram V
December 24. The function was held in the General Kariappa Higher Secondary School. R.Uma Rani, head mistress Govt.
75th Jayanthi celebrations The Sri Ram Samaj is due to celebrate the 75th jayanthi of pooojyasri H H Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal at Ayodhya Aswamedha Mahamandapam permises on January 3 from 4 pm. On that occasion pada pooja will be conducted in the
morning and those who perform the pada pooja will be given prasadam by H H Jayendra Saraswathi Swamigal. Those who want to participate in the pada pooja are requested to pay Rs.150 and register their names.
Know to publish articles in international journals LISSTAR, Loyola College is organising a one-day workshop on writing and publishing articles in National and International Journals for academicians, research scholars and post graduate students. The workshop will be held on
January 30, 2010 from 9 am to 4.30 pm. Registration fee (before January 20) is Rs. 500, per person. For more details contact DR MJM Mahalingam, Director, LISSTAR, JS-14, Loyola College, Ch-34. Phone: 28178418.
Holistic healing Experience overall health awareness, mental well ness and holistic healing and Self-care practices for healthy transformation. Learn to be in continuous awareness and rejuvenate
yourself to lead wonderful life. Work shop conducted by Guruji Satya Pranava Yogiyar at Atma Vidya Mandir, KK Nagar, Ch-78, from Jan.3 to 20. For details, 92836 64145.
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