City Roundup
Earth Day Report: Nizhal – Trees we treasure
It was in 2005 that a new movement began for the trees in Chennai. Nizhal - a Trust that focuses on preserving local bio-diversity through sensitive greening processes and working…
Pleasant ‘mango showers’ during early summer
It was at 6 on the 9th of April when all the lights went out in the entire locality. This was a sign indubitably meant to be perceived as oncoming…
Park Kutcheri by young people enters 15th year
Sunday Kutcheri in the Park organised by Sundaram Finance on the first Sunday of every month hosts music concerts by young people. On Feb. 2, 2020, the kutcheri by 14-year-old…
Shreya Devnath woos school students to classical music
As now, it is the season for all music lovers of not only Chennai but across the globe to attend Carnatic concerts. I was fortunate to attend a concert which…
Bal Sahitya Puraskar awardee Devika Cariappa interacts with children
On a quiet and a calm Saturday morning on Nov. 16, 2019, Devika Cariappa, Bal Sahitya Puraskar awardee of this year conducted a workshop for children. The event was at…
Wild run in Vandalur zoo
Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) had recently entered into Asia Book of Records for its initiative for conducting Wild Run inside the Zoo in order to create awareness on wildlife…
Musical extravaganza of Dear Comrade
“What’s up Rowdies?” the exciting voice of the Vijay Deverakonda cheered his fans who were waiting for the fortune moment to catch him lively. Vijay Deverakonda who is busy with…
Display of young talents at Silambam Championship
Tamil Nadu State Level Silambam Championships, conducted by South Indian Traditional Silambattam Sports Association (SITSSA) at the ICF Ground, Konnur on July 13 & 14, 2019, attracted huge number of…
Chennai’s new Italian cafe in a residential area
Cafe Nolita in Nungambakkam has instantly become a success within a few days of its opening. The Italian based restaurant aims to have the best pizza in Chennai. Its menu…