In a matter of pride to the neighbourhood, R Giridharini, a class 12 student of Vidyodaya Girls Higher Secondary School in T Nagar, has bagged the gold medal in the 100 meters sprint event, conducted by the Federation of Indian Schools at Gujarat, recently.
Chennai youngsters receive ‘Kalai Ilamani’ award
Shreya Vasudevan (13), a Bharathanatyam student of guru J Suryanarayanamurthy, and S Shruuti, granddaughter of veteran dramatist RS Manohar, were presented the ‘Kalai Ilamani’ award, that is given by the State government to outstanding youngsters in the field of fine arts.
Chennai man donates Rs 30 lakh to National Heart Foundation
Industrialist and resident of Ashok Nagar, Chennai, R P Krishnammachari, donated Rs 30 lakh to National Heart Foundation, during the 40th Charternite of Lions Club of Mambalam held recently.
Special children turn farmers at Arvind Foundation
The children in grades 4 and 5 of Arvindniketan had a great opportunity to enjoy farming – in a micro pack, though, a press release said.
TNHB complex in Chennai to give way for residential, commercial building
Demolition work is on full swing at the Tamilnadu Housing Board (TNHB) complex at Ashok Nagar, Chennai. It is being done to pave the way for a 22-storey residential-cum-commercial building.
‘Most firms lack cyber security’
Cyber security operations at most companies in India are inadequate and do not meet the security needs, a report said.
Residents want ration shop at Annai Indira Nagar
Recently, Annai Indira Nagar Residents Welfare Association wrote to MP J Jayavardhan to build a ration shop in the neighbourhood.
Of lost habits & keeping virus in loop
Here a cough, there a cough. Your throat goes parch, but the nose does not stop – mucus secretion keeps flowing. Have a kerchief? You’re safe, if not, brace up to be embarassed. No matter if it is blazing hot or Jack Frost or onset of any weather (I slyly ignore the ‘hot-hotter-hottest’ Chennai condition, though), common cold is inevitable.
‘Natpe Thunai’ to hit screens 29 March
Hiphop Tamizha Adhi’s Natpe Thunai is set for release 29 March. As Meesaya Murukku has become a big hit, distributors are showing huge interest in buying the film.
Apollo Hospitals doctors perform bypass with robotic help
Apollo Hospitals became the first in India to do minimally invasive, robotic hybrid revascularisation surgery, performed on a 63-year-old patient suffering from blockages in blood vessels.