WEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM Apr 18 - 24, 2010 NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER Vol.8 No.13
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Seminar on diabetes I have been a diabetic for the past two years. My friend, who has been a diabetic for the past ten years, suggested me to take postprandial blood sugar after having a heavy meal along with some sweets. Kindly suggest me the exact method of doing postprandial blood sugar test? Thanks for asking a nice question. Most of the diabetes people have some basic doubts like this. While doing postprandial blood sugar test, two important things should be kept in the mind. The postprandial blood sugar test has to be done two hours after taking food and the regular tablets as suggested by your doctor on the day of the blood test.The postprandial blood sugar levels should imitate the average blood sugar values on the non-testing days too. The diabetologist or your family doctor will prescribe medicines according to your postprandial blood sugar values assuming that these postprandial values resemble the daily blood sugar levels. It is always advisable to do postprandial blood sugar test after having the regular food. If you do the test with heavy food and sweets, blood sugar values may be higher than normal blood sugar values. And your doctor may prescribe increased dosage of diabetes medicines and excess dosage will dangerously reduce the blood sugar values on the normal days, and may lead to coma too. Some people are doing postprandial blood tests without taking medicines on the day of blood test. This is also a wrong method of blood sampling. So kindly do postprandial blood tests after two hours of taking normal food with regular medicines.
AGE India Foundation and T.Nagar Exnora Women’s Club (TEXWOC) jointly organised a free workshop on Diabetes Awareness and detection at their training hall in T.Nagar. The programme was sponsored by Spearheaders Leadership Foundation Radhika Anand, president of TEXWOC stressed the importance of awareness about diabetes. She said that today, India tops the list in the number of diabetics and almost 15 per cent of Tamil Nadu’s population is diabetic. She said, “The first thing we should do is to spread awareness among the general public so that diabetes can be prevented and controlled.Anand Laxman, founder secretary, AGE India Foundation expressed concern as nowa-days, more and more youngsters are diagnosed with the disease. He spoke on the necessity of
educating today’s children and youngsters on healthy food habits. The kids’ world revolves around fast food, soft drinks, computer games, TV – a lifestyle with unhealthy food and negligible exercise. He said that parents should wake up and save their children. He lamented on how we people have come to neglect our traditional food which was both balanced and rich in fibre and other nutrients.R.Govindaraj, joint general secretary, Exnora International, appreciated Dr. Paneerselvam and said that if leading professionals like him, spare some time from their professional commitments and make it a point to interact with the general public and create awareness, we can do much more than this. “We should live together and
help each other”, he said.The chief guest of the evening was K. T h i u r m a n g a i A l w a r, executive engineer, Zone 8, Corporation of Chennai.Dr. A. Panneerselvam M.D. Diab , Consultant Diabetologist, Aruna Diabetes Centre conducted the programme. He gave a detailed explanation of the disease, its symptoms, methods of detection, ways of prevention, which includes regular exercises and dietary control.
“Diabetes is a silent killer”, he stressed and advised regular check-ups.AGE India foundation and TEXWOC have been organising monthly awareness programs. This month they launched a new programme entitled, “Know your neighbour”. They honoured one of their senior residents of their neighbourhood - Mrs. Radha Ramanathan, who is 87 years old.
AVM commences 11th summer cricket camp.
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AVM cricket academy’s inauguration was held on the 10th of April 2010 at Avichi school grounds at 5 p.m. K.Shanmugam, director of AVM productions inaugurated the eleventh summer cricket coaching camp of AVM’s cricketers and parents. Addressing
the gathering, he said that he wanted all the participants to be dedicated towards the game and observe full sportsmanship. He assured that he would endeavour to make the school ground greener in a few months. He said that the AVM cricket academy
would review the performance of each player and their evaluation form would be issued to their parents. Besides at the end of the camp ‘B’ level, ‘C’ level, ‘D’ level certificates will be issued to the participants according to their merit. Further, Shanmugam gave a flying tribute to M.K.Iqbal, the director of the academy for his dedicated service to the academy for the past ten years and he said that it was remarkable to note that he has been serving the game without any monetary benefit for the past 3o years , a gesture which is very rare in the present cricket scenario. M.K.Iqbal while delivering the welcome address advised
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the budding cricketers not to emulate the unpleasant body language being showcased by some of the IPL bowlers . He further said that a batman’s job was to make quick runs in the limited format of the game and he noted that the fielders in IPL were doing a great job. He asked the boys to adopt correct batting technique and avoid playing reverse sweep shots during the matches . Some of the parents expressed their gratitude to the academy and the trainers for the wonderful coaching given to their c h i l d r e n . Finally.Shanmugam,inaugu rated the summer camp by playing a few shots at the centre of the pitch .
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Kollywood Speaks
Vijay to make his political entry?
Sunder C in Vaada
Ilayathalapathy Vijay who was keeping an extremely low profile, recently issued a press statement where he is quoted as saying: “I ’m preparing to enter politics.” Vijay it looks has made it a habit to talk about politics prior to the release of his films. His film Sura is expected to hit the screens soon. The actor who is shooting for his new film Kavalkaran with Asin in Karaikudi said: “Time and circumstances have to be favorable, since politics is an ocean with turbulent waves. I have to prepare myself for it.”
Rambha marries Indran Ace commercial director turned actor Sunder C has teamed up with director A Venkatesh to do an out and out commercial flick. Sunder C expressed his happiness and said that Venkatesh is some one who is known to work within budgets, still knows to get the best out of the film and actor. He added that the film has dance, action and comedy and is a different film. The film revolves around a person who hides in Hrishikesh and the interesting incidents that happens in his life.
Vijay Antony debuts as hero
Sizzling siren actress Rambha married an NRI Indran at Tirupathi recently. The wedding which was a private affair had only her family and close friends. However, the couple threw a grand reception in Chennai, which saw the presence of hordes of celebrities. Later the couple left for New Zealand for honeymoon.
Yesudas sings for Ayiram Vilakku
Vijay Antony, the hit music maker is all set to make his Kollywood debut with his home production Naan. The film directed by Jeeva Shankar, a classmate and long time friend of Vijaya Antony will direct the film. Vijay Antony himself will score the music for the film. The film has Ananda Thandavam Sidharth and Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru fame Rupa Manjari. The film is on how a boy from Ramanathapuram reaches Chennai and how the course of life changes for him.
Directors Cheran and Mysskin team up The Sathyaraj, Shanthnoo, Sanaa Khan and Suman starrer Ayiram Vilakku has something special about it. Veteran singer K J Yesudas has sung a song, Enna Thavam Seidhen Ennei Pettha Magane..., an emotional one, bringing out the emotions in the relationship between a father and son.The music is by Srikanth Deva and the filmmakers are confident about the success of the song with the audiences. They expect that the song will be a hit like Poove Poochooda va, Amma enazhaikathe Uyir illaye and Pachchai Kiligal Thollodu.
Director Cheran is acting in Yudham Sei directed by director Myskin. The film went to floors recently. Cheran plays a crime branch officer who leads a team of detectives. A new girl Deepa Shah is the heroine.
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Rendition of kritis on Lord Murugan
Endrendrum MS ,an initiative of the Vasantha memorial trust to propagate the music and memories of the Melody Sublime will feature Tamil songs of Lord Murugan, which will he rendered by Prasanna Venkataraman. The Tamil god who symbolises beauty and valour, Murugan, has been sung in Tamil in all forms of Carnatic music from varnam to virutham by M.S.Subbulakshmi in her
career. In fact her first record has a song in praise of Murugan and in the 30s & 40s , two of her songs, Orutharam sarvana bhava, a virutham and Iga perum ennum a Sivan kriti, went on to become a rage. Karthikeya kangeya, a kriti i n To d i h a s b e e n immortalised by her rendition. A lucky few have heard her sung Kadirkama kandan in Khamboji. Prasanna Venkataraman,
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a n M . Te c h e l e c t r i c a l engineer from IIT ,Chennai established his foundation in Carnatic Music with T.R .Balamani and is presently under the tutelage of T.K.Govinda Rao and Sanjay Subramaniam. The recital will be held at the Mini hall of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore today at 6 p.m. For further details, contact: 24717871, 24717877, 98940 89370 / 9. -VP Times
Summer Camps
Sishyas, a musical trust in memory of Madurai S. Vaidyanathan , a senior Carnatic musician celebrated their fourth annual music festival at Kamakshi Communite Hall , Radha Nagar , Chromepet. The trust aims at promoting young Carantic musicians by conducting chamber music regularly. They also provide medical insurance for deserving musicians. On April 11, the title “ Laya Vidyaarnavam “ was conferred on mrudangam Vidwan, Thiilaisthanam R. Suriyanarayanan as a token of appreciation for his meritorious service in bringing up young children
to play the mrudangam and the ganjira. The title, trophy and a cash award was handed over by R.Krishnamurthy , secretary , Thrimoorthi Sangeetha Sabha , Polichalur who spoke on the importance of Carnatic music in the event. The programme was inaugurated on 10th April, b y R . Va i d y a n a t h a n , general manager, Indian Overseas Bank, Central Office, Chennai . Felicitations were given by M.J.Subramanian ,Radha Nagar, Dr. V. Subramanian son of Madurai .S. Vaidyanathan , P.M. Babu , cultural academy and R.
S u b r a m a n i a m , Purushothama Nagar . The highlight of the programme was a performance on the mrudangam and the ganjira by the students of mrudangam vidwan, Thiilaisthanam R. Suriyanarayanan , This was followed by a vocal demonstration by students of SaiSwaraas, disciples of Kavitha Murali and . P.R.Muralikrishnan. The highlights were instrumental fusion music “ Sree Raagam “ by B.H. Murali and a vocal concert by K.Harish Narayanan and party. -VP Times
Summer Camps
! Eswari Institute of Music is conducting classes for the guitar, the keyboard, the veena, the violin, vocal, slokas and bhajans. For more details contact : 98403 72616/ 2483 1916.
!Exnora Sports Club Conducting Summer Coaching Classes Chess, Silambam,volley ball,Kabadi, Shuttle,Computer Basic for details contact : 9841475566 /23711184
!RAO’s Music Circle is conducting certificate courses on guitar, violin, keyboard, (vocal-bhajans, slokas) .For further details contact : 98401 97914
!Learn to paint Morning Bells Play School is conducting summer classes for kids. They have courses on creative art and crafts and origami for those in the age group of 6 to 10 years. Classes are also conducted for water colour painting, nib painting sand painting and fabric painting. The fees for each course are inclusive of the material cost. For details, mail to: k.seemon@gmail.com
!Renaissance Dance works is conducting summer dance classes . for further
details , contact : 95662 02040/90031 16060 !GD Animation studio is conducting classes on Animation. For further details, contact : 2483 3731 / 4255 5574 / 4255 5585. !Summer Chess Classes is being conducted from April at YMCA Kodambakkam branch. Those interested to join , contact :98408 90977 / 4201 4235 / 2489 4077. !Crash Courses up to +2, BE, UG, PG, Spoken English, Hindi, IIT-JEE,
AIEEE. For details, contact : 98403 24260 / 9962319638 . !Sai Institute of Carving is conducting summer classes on creative vegetable
carving from april. For more details , contact : 98846 14599 !Free Summer Course from 1st std to 12th for all subjects and Boards. Spoken English, Tamil, French, Hindi classes are also taken. For details , contact : 4554 8903 / 95000 17454. !Special training on jewellery making, all types of painting, fountain, mural
!Personal grooming classes Personal grooming classes for teens in skincare, haircare, styling, and proper use of cosmetics will be conducted by Virgo Beauty Centre from April 26 onwards. Fitness and aerobics are also included. For more details, contact: 20, 54th st, Ashok nagar, Chennai -83. Ph- 24892798 / 99410 18210 !Be a dear one to all ISKCON, International Society for Krishna Consciouness isconducting Hare Krishna summer camp for children from the 3rd to the 14th of May, 2010.The camp is being conducted across 14 centres in Chennai from 10a.m to 1 p.m. the camp is for children aged between 6 to 12 years.The topic for the camp is ‘Endearing Qualities’ that will help children cultivate long lasting qualities that make them dear to one and all. The camp will include Bhagavad-gita slokas , bhajans, stories, songs, craft work, games and culturals. The centres are located at Abhiramapuram, Adambakkam, Anna Nagar Besant Nagar, K.K. Nagar, Keelkattalai, Kodambakkam, Mogappair, Perambur, T.Nagar, Thoraipakkam, Triplicane, Velacherry, and West Mambalam. For more details and registration, contact :2445 6199 / 3291 1472 / 2441 3466. The last date for registration is on April 25, 2010.
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Relish the taste of Jodhpur
Deccan Plaza situated at 36, Royapettah High Road, Royapettah is conducting a Jodhpur food festival from April 16th to May 2nd at their multicuisine restaurant, Olives. The festival is being headed by chef Ajay Gupta from Jodhpur.A chance to enjoy the rich taste of authentic Jodhpur delicacies which include Dal churma, Dal batia, Gatti ki Subzi, Mugar Kaju, Aam Ki Lange, Mangodi Subji, Pappad Ki Subji, Bajada ki Chedi,
Makkai Ka Thalia, Bharwa Bain Gain, Cheem ki Burjiya and Paachkutta.Palaki Kofta, Khastha Roti, Misi Roti, Rajboug, Mava Kachodi, Lapse, Baati Churma are some of the items that are included in the sumptuous buffet spread. Piping vegetable mappas with the crumbly Jodhpuri parathas, romali roti along with a combination panner butter masala, dal makkhani and so on are some of the must haves. The festival also has
in store some delectable pickles and a range of mouth watering desserts. The buffet costs Rs 375. The dishes have been prepared following ancient authentic recipes with a cycling menu everyday. Olives multicuisine restaurant is open for dinner during week days and for lunch and dinner during week ends. For more information, contact M. Suresh Kumar , F & B Manager, at 6677 3333 or 98409 87713
Free matrimony site for people with special needs
On the eve of Matrimony D a y a n d BharatMatrimony’s 13th anniversary celebrations, AbilityMatrimony.com, an exclusive matrimony service for people with special needs was l a u n c h e d A b i l i t y M a t r i m o n y. c o m aspires to connect its differently-abled members on a common platform. Those willing to marry them are also welcome to become a member and avail the services. Speaking on the occasion of the launch, Murugavel Janakiraman, founder & CEO BharatMatrimony said “BharatMatrimony.com is a socially responsible corporate committed to making marriages happen for all sections of society through its services. We believe that by having an exclusive free service for
people with special needs, more people will join and avail the services.” CK anganathan, CMD, CavinKare Pvt. Ltd. said “I am delighted to see that Bharatmatrimony.com has recognized the need for a special site for the differently-abled people. I wish more people of normal capability demonstrate inclusiveness by marrying the differently abled persons. I am happy to see Bharatmatrimony standing tall by going beyond commercial benefit and rise to the need of the social cause.” T.A.P. Varadakutti, State President of Tamil Nadu Association for the Welfare of The Physically Handicapped said, “I am glad BharatMatrimony is l a u n c h i n g AbilityMatrimony.com an exclusive website for free matrimonial services to the
differently abled. It shows -BharatMatrimony recognises the need for equal and full participation of the differently abled in social life. This move will definitely change the attitudinal barriers of the society against the social rights of the differently abled persons. It is in consonance with the Un Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities (UNCRPD) to which our India was among the first countries who ratified the convention in Oct 2007 to promote respect for their inherent dignity and empower them in mainstreaming and making them as an integral part of the SOCIETY. The move by BharatMatrimony is the first step by any private players in the country after the UNCRPD convention. Thanks and best wishes.”
JAK Communications launches MSO operations in the city
JAK Communications Pvt. Ltd (JAK), part of reputed JAK Group has launched its MSO (Multi System Operator) operations on April 14 in Chennai. The new service was launched by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers M.K. Alagiri. Kanthi Alagiri, lighted the kuthuvilakku and g r a c e d t h e occasion.Licensed as an MSO by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, JAK will soon begin its commercial cable network operations in the CAS (Conditional Access System) notified area of Chennai metropolitan. Headed by Dhayaanithi Alagiri and Jayaraman Kamalesh, JAK is set to bring astonishing changes in the multi-system operations with its innovative ideas and s o p h i s t i c a t e d
technology.The company is well-equipped with the state-of-the-art digital control room and latest technologies available on the globe. Its aim is to provide best quality and quantity content of TV signals at the most economic prices to the consumers. As an MSO, the company located at Anna Nagar, will function as a bridge between the broadcasters and cable operators by collecting the signals of various TV channels, bundling them and providing the same to the cable operators who in turn would supply it to the end-users. Apart from supply of TV signals, the enterprise has plans to introduce a number of userfriendly value-added services like video on d e m a n d , a s t r o l o g y, shopping, online ticketing,
emails, etc. for the first time to the cable TV users in Chennai. “Our company aims to cater to people the best substance for a price that is more pocket-friendly. Our high-tech facility would consummate with our ideology of excellent service with superior quality. Eventually, we like to reach out to the endusers with beneficial service and added values at the best market price.” said Dhayaanithi Alagiri, d i r e c t o r , J A K Communications Pvt Ltd. “Our objective is to delight the city, giving a new dimension to the TV signal distributions. With on ground experience and unparalleled technical quality, we promise to make TV viewing fun.” said Jayaraman Kamalesh, d i r e c t o r , J A K Communications Pvt Ltd.
Solid waste management project at Ramkrishna Ashram
Swamy Sundarananda and Swamy Padmasthanadna have initiated to compost the garden waste in and around the Ramakrishna A s h r a m a m a t M a h a r a j a p u r a m Santhanam Salai, T.Nagar. To reduce the global warming and pollution the
waste is being converted into manure by composting. Under the supervision of A.Murugan of the above Ashramam composting is being done. People in large numbers are coming to see and appreciate the work. The near by residents are seeing this project everyday
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and appreciated the Ashramam motivated the above Swamijis. Exnora International, field officer, B.Paramanandam and N . V. R a n g a n a y a k a l u , president, South Chennai Dist Exnora gave the training to the employees working in the Ashramam.
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SWM training for conservancy staff
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Exnora International in association with Chennai Corporation conducted a one day workshop in SWM to the Sanitary Inspectors of Chennai Corporation on April 10 at Mahalakshmi Kalyana Mandabam, No.13, South Boag Road, T.Nagar, between 10 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Around 50 sanitary inspectors discussed ways to handle the garbage menace in a better way in a practical and interactive workshop. They had come out with brilliant suggestions to tackle the unexpected bottlenecks that may crop up from various quarters. M.Chidambaram, general secretary, Amu th a ve l , chairman, Kulithalai Municipality, T.Vijayanand, co-ordinator, Veliappan, CBS Co-ordinator, Exnora International conducted the
workshop in the most effective manner. E x e c u t i v e e n g i n e e r, Chennai Corporation Umapathy said that Chennai Corporation plans to conduct this workshop for its batch monthly. M . B . N i r m a l , f o u n d e r, Exnora International highlighted some of the best practices that can be adopted by Chennai Corporations. Sulochana Ramaseshan, president, Exnora International told that there should be commitment not only from the conservancy staff but also from the public in the s a m e m e a s u r e . R.Govindaraj, joint general s e c r e t a r y a n d S.Sivakumarn, chairman, Exnora International highlighted the significance of source segregation and composting.
Blood donation camp held A blood donation camp and Nagar along with Vatsalyam a naturopathy camp wasbe & Bharathidasan colony held on 4th April, Sunday for women welfare association. t h e r e s i d e n t s o f The naturopathy camp Bharathidasan Colony at covered gynecological Ashok Nagar. The camp has problems, stress relief, been organised by The controlling blood pressure Lions Club Of Padi Shenoy and diabetes.
New play school opened Yash Play School is a safe and loving play school for tiny tots. A new generation play school and day care centre, it helps foster the inherent skills of children through play way method.Here, the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of a child are nurtured in a holistic and hygienic environment. Children
below five years are admitted. Yash prepares children in such a way that they are self-confident and independent; and with interpersonal skills and better vocabulary. For admission and details contact, Yash Play School, #12, 2nd Street, A t h r e y a p u r a m , Choolaimedu. Mobile: 9962349932
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