Indian table tennis earned the world’s respect in a watershed 2018 when the country won a historic two medals at the Asian Games after Manika Batra’s unprecedented showing at the Commonwealth Games.
Mandolin U Srinivas’ disciple to perform in Chennai 24 Dec
In the world of music, if it is mandolin, it is the late U Srinivas who is synonymous with the instrument. Now, with an aim to keep his memories alive, one of his disciples Aravind Bhargav, is all set to stage a concert at the Margazhi Mahotsav of Bharat Kalachar in T Nagar.
Grand Bhajan Carnival begins on 24 December in Chennai
Srivanchiyam Murali Bhagavathar, a longtime resident of Balakrishna Naicken Street, will organise the 12th Grand Bhajan Carnival from 24 to 27 December at Ayodhya Mandapam, Arya Gowda Road.
Chennai resident grows native plant species at home
For J Mohaneswari, a longtime resident of Vyasar Street, situated off North Usman Road, growing native plants is not just an hobby, but a way to creates awareness about using such species to save upcoming generations from adulterated food.
MVM Mangadu in Chennai bags green award
Schneider Electric India Foundations (SEIF) organised the grand finale of ‘Green Championship 2018’ under its ‘Conserve My Planet’ programme in Chennai recently.
Free NEET coaching class in Chennai
Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya Samithi, T Nagar, will conduct free coaching classes for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) at its premises on Venkatanarayana Road.
Playing in end-of-year PBL sometimes affects body: Saina
The Premier Badminton League (PBL), starting here on Saturday, is being held at the end of the year after a hectic season and at times it does affect the players’ bodies, feels star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal.
Consumer NGO finds tobacco control rules being flouted in Tamilnadu
Consumer Voice, Delhi, and Consumer Association of India, Chennai, organised a state-level workshop on tobacco control recently in Chennai.
India under Virat has learnt to give it back: Richards
Viv Richards is happy that the current Indian team has come a long way in terms of aggressive attitude from the teams that he played against and credit should go to skipper Virat Kohli for infusing positive attitude.
Sexual crime offenders must be dealt seriously: CoP
Today, Chennai City Commissioner A K Vishwanathan had an interactive session with members of Social Welfare Department, representatives of several NGO’s and Police Inspectors at City Police Commissioner’s office, Vepery.
