Author Archives: Dhurai A Navaneetham
Young design student devises ear protector for constant mask wearing
Masks have become a prevailing image of the COVID-19 pandemic. While they do help in preventing the spread of the disease, it is uncomfortable wearing one for extended periods of…
Teenager’s Chatbot to the city’s rescue
Lately, all of our minds have been occupied with the news of COVID-19. Every day we look up the latest updates on cases, curfews and lockdowns. While improved technology has…
The table turns good for Indian Table Tennis
After the initiation of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, there has been a rise in the number of leagues in other sports in India. Starting with the Hockey…
Joshna Chinnappa wins the Asian Squash Championship
The 19th Asian Squash Championship took place at the Express Avenue Mall and the Indian Squash Academy in Chennai from April 26 to 30, 2017. Players from Hong Kong, Iran,…
Cyclone Vardah and its fury over Chennai
Cyclone Vardah, which hit Chennai and its neighboring districts on December 12, wreaked havoc everywhere it struck. Tens of thousands of trees were uprooted, roofs were blown away, thousands of…
Chennai Book Fair attracts international publishers
The annual Chennai Book Fair was held at the Island Grounds from June 1 to June 13, 2016. Usually held during the Pongal holidays each year, this year it had…
It’s racing season in Chennai
The Madras Race Club (MRC) hosted the Invitation Cup which was held on March 5 and 6 at the Race Course at Guindy, Chennai. The Sprinters Cup and the Stayers…
The 2016 Asia Rugby Development Sevens Series held in Chennai
The 2016 Asia Rugby Development Sevens Series was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium for the second consecutive year on February 20 and 21, 2016. There were ten teams in…
Chennai Open – a treat for the city’s tennis fans
The 20th Aircel Chennai Open was held at the SDAT Stadium at Lake Area in Nungambakkam from January 2 to January 10. Held at Delhi in 1996 and then shifted…
Science and Nature Club at Periyar Nagar Library
The 2016 edition of the Science and Nature Club at Periyar Nagar Public Library near Kolathur met on Sunday, January 31. 2016. led the talk on Jan-Feb night sky earlier…