Student Reporter Programme 2012
 
Following a dream through theatre

Following a dream through theatre

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The play 2020 Unifying India, based on the dream of Dr. Kalaam witnessed yet another memorable success while being staged for the 10th time in the city on May 1, 2010 in the over packed Top Storey of Alliance Francaise. The play was put together by Alchemy Kids. A group of 20 children aged 4-14 took

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VIDEO REPORT : Summer Camps in Adyar neighbourhood

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Summer is here and so are the holidays. But the kids are engaged in interesting activities - some inside air-conditioned halls and some out at the playground. Watch this video to have a glimpse of a few summer camps in the Adyar neighbourhood. Video news bulletins will be published on the

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Photos by students discuss issues

Photos by students discuss issues

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The Dawn of Life is Light. This is an apt name for the photography exhibition held at Olcott Memorial High School, Besant Nagar on Sunday, April 18, 2010.  The exhibition held between 4.30 and 8.30 pm was open to public. A set of 16 students, all from class 9 captured images of the issues that affect

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Chennai Kids Directory launched

Chennai Kids Directory launched

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Want to enroll for a hobby class and do not know where and who conducts it? Here comes a handy guide for the young people of Chennai. The Chennai kids directory is like 'yellow pages' for us kids. It contains information on all the activities and classes for kids which we can sign up for as hobbies

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An evening of piano in Chennai

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On 14th March, 2010, a piano recital by Paolo Vergari was conducted at Sivagami Petachi auditorium, Mylapore.  It was part of the Festa Italiana programme done in Chennai every year. Paolo Vergari was born in Falerone, Italy.  He studied piano and composition at Pescara with Giovanna de Fanti and

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Inter School Music and Dance Competition held at Adyar

Inter School Music and Dance Competition held at Adyar

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Inter School Carnatic Vocal and Bharatanatyam Competition organised by Nehru Children’s Cultural Association was held at Yogalaya Hall, Adyar. 76 students from 25 schools participated in this competitions. Dr. Kalakad R. Seethalakshmi, Dr. R. Abiramasundari, Associate Professors of Music, Queen Mary’s

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Science Day at IMSc

Science Day at IMSc

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On the 28th of February, the Institute Of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), CIT Campus, Taramani, was bustling with an unusual amount of activity. The reason for this : The annual Science Day was being held. Until then, it hadn't been conducted on a very large scale and was open only to college students.

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Nature Trail at Nageswara Rao Park

Nature Trail at Nageswara Rao Park

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It was a special evening for those who registered with the organisation Kalaa Manjari for a Nature Trail on Feb.. 28 The participants got to tour the Nageswara Rao Park, Mylapore and know a lot about nature and trees. The 'Tree' guide Yamini was from an organisation called Nizhal, for the growth

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A night of stories

A night of stories

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Not just reading stories, but listening to them is also enjoyable experience. Chennai's kids and adults had a chance to peep into the world of fantastic stories recently. Chennai's first Storytelling Night was held on Friday, February 19th, at Landmark, Citi Centre. In response to an invite, an overwhelming

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A cry for help - Save Our Beaches

A cry for help – Save Our Beaches

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The Issue… The Tamil Nadu Government has announced plans of construction of an elevated expressway from Chennai to Pondicherry. This highway will run parallel to the coast ruining Chennai’s beaches on its way! Going against this expressway is an organization called RECLAIM  OUR BEACHES known

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