Hobbies! This is one thing common to all, irrespective of nationality, caste, creed, colour and all the several barriers of the society. 
These are what we love to do during our leisure hours; these are that give us a break from the tensions we might burden our shoulders with, during our lifespan.
A stress-buster, a pain reliever, a source of relaxation, there are no words to exactly describe as to how hobbies can help us during trying times in our lives.
Thus hobbies being quite significant in each of our lives can be honed and fine tuned to master the art which gives us pleasure and happiness. This is exactly what Chitra Murali, mother of two and a homemaker-turned-teacher believes in.
Her dedication and time along with the teachers’ (who take chess and art classes) hard work to promote chess and art classes among today’s generation has helped in her endeavour to guide the students cope up with their academics as well as pursue their hobbies, heading towards all-round development of the ward.
Ms. Murali believes in giving her best to help her wards and thus also conducts a weekly test to measure the child’s progress and thus work accordingly to conquer the ward’s weaknesses in the subject.
Mr. Anthony, who is in charge of the art classes, makes it fun-filled with a lot of student- teacher interaction.
Chitra Murali’s classes are held at new no. 25, Lakshmi Colony, T. Nagar. This is a by-lane from North Crescent Road. Contact: 98412 70127
Saniya joined the Team YOCee as Student Reporter for the year 2007 – 08. She continues to report for YOCee since then.
Saniya is a student of Padma Seshadri Bal Bhavan, Nungambakkam branch. She has a concern for the world around her. Protection of environment and making young people aware of the benefits of green and pollution-free environment is her mission. She writes on her blog – http://aspireblog.wordpress.com/