Vol.8 No.5 Feb. 14 - 20, 2010NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER

VADAPALANIVADAPALANIWEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM

Human chain to save the canal

About 400 students and into the canal. He said that 200 residents joined hands PWD has already called for to form a human chain at tenders to provide a Virugambakkam to save the concrete bed and construct Virugambakkam Canal on a protection wall for the February 8 at around canal, build two extra drains 9 a m . R e s i d e n t s o f a long the canal and V i r u g a m b a k k a m , Maduravoyal lake upto the S a l i g r a m a m a n d Cooum river. He said that Vadapalani joined the the cost of the project is initiative. Chennai Mayor M expected to be around 85 Subramanian also joined c r o r e s a n d w i l l b e the team in order to implemented under the highlight the pressing issue cen t ra l government ’s and bring it to notice of the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban government departments. Renewal Mission. M B The Mayor appealed to the N i r m a l o f E x n o r a residents not to throw participated. garbage and plastic waste - VP Times

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Students who wish to join Ujjain. The Veda students the Institution enabling the Veda Patasala along will be honoured with the them to attend the Veda with education from class title Veda Vibhushan by the classes from 4.30 am to 7 six to plus one and wish to Maharishi Rashtriya Veda am and 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm have Dharmopanayanam Vidya Prathisthan and will daily, totalling 5.30 hours. can contact the Sri Ahobila be awarded more than one The entrance test for the Math Samskrita Vidya lakh by the Sabha including above will take place on Abhivardhini Sabha, 116, K the de fe r red s t ipend February 28 at 10 am at Sri R Ko i l S t ree t , Wes t amount on the successful Ahobila Math Oriental Mambalam. completion of the Veda Higher Secondary School in The Sabha runs the fulltime course at the end of the E n g l i s h , Ta m i l a n d Veda Patasala offering the sixth year. Mathematics for one hour six year Veda course Students should reside each. No prior application is prescribed by MSRVVP, within two kilometres from necessary.

Entrance for Veda classes

Lata Lakshminarayanan is speak, listen, read, write, learning about strategies for conducting workshop for spel l , reason, recal l , dea l ing w i th spec i f i c ch i ld ren w i th LD t i l l organise information, and difficulties. February 14, for those in the do mathematics. Lata has The short-term courses will age group of seven and 11 been conducting short-term be held at Choolaimedu. years at Choolaimedu cou rses fo r ch i l d ren For more details, contact Centre in the evening suffering with learning 9962349932hours. Learning disabilities disabilities and help them can affect a child’s ability to a c h i e v e s u c c e s s b y - VP Times

Workshop for kidsAs a part of the Literary like storytelling, recitation of Leela Parthasarathy, the Association club activities rhymes, fancy dress, school principal said that for classes LKG to standard colouring and painting, these competitions will go a V, various competitions music and hand writing. long way to bring out the were held at Sri Sitaram T e a c h e r s f r o m innate talents of the children Vidyalaya Mat. Hr.Sec., neighbouring schools were and help the students to School between February 1 invited to adjudge the identify and pursu4 their and 3. The competitions competitions and select the areas of interest and excel covered a variety of topics winners. in future.

Contests for students

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Lions Club South Central, Exnora Sports Club and New Sunflower Trust organised a kabaddi contest was held on Republic Day at Tambiah Reddy Corporation Ground. Ramakrishna Mission School emerged the winners. The second prize went to Anjugam Higher Secondary School.

Team spirit

The cancer survivors’ day is with variety entertainment the day when the triumph programme and lunch at over cancer is celebrated S i v a g a m i P e t h a c h i and a message is sent to Auditorium, Alwarpet today world that there is definitely be tween 9 am to 1 life after cancer. This is the pm.Nearly 150 cancer fifth year in a row that survivors are expected to Vasantha Memorial Cancer participate in the event Trust is celebrating this which will be graced by event. With each year, the celebrities from film, music, celebration has become dance and television world. larger and has gathered For further details, contact more people who come to 24717871 / 77 cheer the victors and 98940-89379, honour them.This year the 99947-73790, or email at Cancer Survivors’ day v a s a n t h a m e m o r i a l @program will be held today gmail.com

Cancer survivors’ day

Sports is given equal were distributed the cups importance as much as and shields at a function at academics at Kalamandir the school premises where Matriculation Hr. Sec. the old students of the School, Chennai – 33. S chool from 2003 batch Mr Recently, the students Kannan, health manager, brought laurels in various Piramal Health Care and Interschool Zonal and Shanmuga Sundaram, District Level Sports meet in Marg group distributed the handball, throw ball and prizes. volleyball matches. They - VP Times

Kalamandir students excel in sports

A spiritual life mastery Trust today from 10.30 am programme for overall to 12.30 pm at Atma Vidya success in life will be Mandir, KK Nagar, Ch - 78. c o n d u c t e d b y S e l f - For more details, call: awareness Improvement 9283664145

Workshop today

Hanuman Chalisa and venue is Tattvaloka, 138, Sa th run jaya s tho th ra E l d a m s R o a d , parayanam, Kandrishti T e y n a m p e t . S p o t coconut pooja, Chalisa Registrations for Kandrishti mahima (speech in Tamil by c o c o n u t w i l l b e S w a m i j i ) , a n d p r i z e ava i lab le .For de ta i l s , distribution to the Hanuman contact Sri Sanjeevaraya C h a l i s a c o m p e t i t i o n Charitable Trust: winners will be held today 2471 2231, 97898 17373, between 8 am to noon. The 98403 64567.

Prize distribution

Vedic Maths Academy will cove red w i l l i n c l ude conduct “Speed Arithmetic add i t ion , subt rac t ion, U s i n g Ve d i c M a t h s ” multiplication, division and workshop for teachers squares. The workshop will t o d a y a t N o 8 , be held between 10 am and Dhanalakshmi Colony Main 1 pm. Registration fee is Rs R o a d , V a d a p a l a n i , 200. For further details, Chennai-26. The topics contact: 098410 46468.

Workshop for teachers

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Remarkable abhinaya Graceful arangetramwere narrated dramatically in sanchara charanams like Thamatham seyyadu, Namamrutha paname. Jathis and swarams were performed in distributive pattern. N a t a r a j a D e v a S a c h c h i d a a n a n d a , a sanchara charanam was an e x a m p l e f o r n e a t dramat isat ion. I lak iya Manoharan performed a jaavali – Idai vida Innum Vere Vendumo satchi in Saveri raga set to rupakam, w h i c h d e p i c t e d t h e Khanditha Nayika (heroine getting angry towards her lover). Nithya performed Harikesanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar`s Yarukkum Adangaatha Neeli in Abhogi set to adi, which revealed the dramatic narration of destruction of asuraas and execution of various poses of the Goddess. Trio characterisations such as a s u r a , g o d d e s s a n d devotee were dealt very carefully through dramatic narration. Both dancers Nithya Ramachandran and Nattai ragam set to adi. The were very flexible and had I l a k i y a M a n o h a r a n , innovat ion piece was good understanding. They d i s c i p l e s o f S u d h a followed by Khandachapu concluded with Desh raga Vijayakumar entertained alarippu, which depicted the thillana, a composition of the rasikas with their gracious body movements. Late Madurai Krishna presentation and abhinaya. Papanasam Sivan`s Swami Iyyengar, revealed the The programme was held at Naan Undan Adimai Endru grace of nrittam. Guru Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, was selected as main piece Sudha on nattuvangam, Mylapore. Gana Mukunda of the evening. Both D.Venugopal on the vocal, P r i y a ` s f o u n d e r d a n c e r s s h a r e d a n d M.S.Kannan on the violin G o p a l a k r i s h n a n h a s performed the jathis with and Gajendran Ganesan on ar ranged N i thya and apt theermanams. The the mrudangam supported Ilakiiya`s bharathanatyam. choreography for varnam t h e p e r f o r m e r s w i t h The dancers commenced received appreciation from dedication.their performance with r a s i k a s . B h a k t h a

t r a d i t i o n a l T h o d a y a Markendeya, Pittukku man - Sarmamangalam in Gambheera sumanda Siva episodes

Pavithra Ramesh, disciple set to adi was the centre Rajarathinam Pillai and of Veena Ramakrishnan, piece of the programme. In b r o u g h t b a c k p a s t director of Sree Nrithyam Nritta, her pleasant face memories. “Pavithra is presented her arangetram and performance for jathis natural dancer and she at Bharathiya Vidya entertained the audience. enjoyed the dance,” she Bhavan, was neat and Sanchara charanams such said. She further added that g r a c e f u l . D a n c e r s as Enthan Ullam, Enintha R a d h i k a S h u r a j i t i s Priyadarsini Govind and Maayam, Idu thakumo responsible for keeping the Radhika Shurajit graced the dharmam thano depicted values of traditional dance occasion. Lo rd Mu ruga `s b i r t h by conducting a special Pavithra commenced her episode through dramatic programme in Jaya TV. She arangetram in a traditional narration and devotee’s appreciated Veena for way with a Pushpanjali in divinity. In main sanchara making her student a best Nattai set to adi and offered charanam – Vaa vaa aadum performer. She pointed out f l o w e r s t o L o r d mayil meedu va , the the highlights of Pavithra`s Nataraja,paid tributes to her different forms of Lord performance. Radhika g u r u a n d a u d i e n c e . Muruga were shown in a p p r e c i a t e d t h e Alarippu in Beemplas raga circular movements , which arangetram and said that it set to rupakam showcased stood for the creativity of the had a magnetic touch. She the dancer ’s rhythmic guru. The padams- Paal sa id that smi le f rom knowledge and the neat v a d i y u m m u g a m i n Pavithra eyes remained the e x e c u t i o n o f b o d y Nattaikurunji raga set to adi special attraction. “Dance movements was a plus and Arivenayya in Atana set gives mental discipline and point . She presented to rupakam were hallmarks beaut i fu l exper ience. Shbdham in Ragamalika o f exp ress i ons .The Pavithra converted the set to misrachapu and her d anseuse could show the stage as a comfortable abhinaya, depicted the differentiation in abhinayam zone and made her free to glory of Lord Muruga. The aspect. Her arangetram perform and also enjoyed padam Aadenamma in c o n c l u d e d w i t h D r . the dance,” she said.Paras raga set to adi , M.Balamural ikr ishna`s Veena Ramakrishnan on remained as true tribute to c r i s p t h i l l a n a i n Nattuvangam, Bhavani the magnificence of Lord Kadanakutuhalam ragam Santhanam on the vocal, Siva, whose Cosmic Dance set to adi thalam. The Mohana Krishnan on the binds the entire cosmos. dancer was confident, m r u d a n g a m , Her poses reflected a neat pleasant and graceful Vijayaraghavan on the l i n e s k e t c h . L a l g u d i throughout the recital. violin, Devaraj on the flute Jaya raman`s va rnam Priyadarsini Govind said supported the artiste very “Senthil Mevum Deva Deva that the dacner’s recital well. Siva Bala” in Neelambari ref lected the bani of - Sarma

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also great Tamil poets who received the “ Porkizhi”. with Pookkudalai within a offered the world the Sharanya danced for few seconds. Andal’s birth Nalayira Divya Prabandam, Pallandu Pallandu on Lord and her ways of conveying which is also known as Mahav ishnu sung by her love to Krishna which T a m i l M a r a i o r P e r i a z h w a r. S h a r a n y a was soaked in bhakthi, the D r a v i d a Ve d a m . S e l v i came as the three Azhwars- d e s c r i p t i o n o f Saranya Sampath had P o i g a i y a r , Ranganathar’s Pachhai taken initial training under Boothathazhwar,Peyazhwa mamalai polmeni and r e n o w n e d d a n s e u s e r who met at Thirukovilur in T h i r u p p a n a l w a r ’ s Padma Subramanyam and a small room where Lord surrender to Lord was at present she is continuing Mahavishnu even joined p r a i s e w o r t h y . her learning underSujatha them as the fourth person. T h i r u m a n g a i a z h w a r Mohan, one of the senior The Thirumazhisaiazhwar episode was the highlight of most disciples of Dr. Padma episode revealed how God the programme when he Subramanyam.Sharanya is bound to his bakthas and appeared on the stage from brought out all the 12 their love. Each episode the audience in his horse Azhwars live on the stage at was presented in the named Adalamakuthirai Bharahkalachar through traditional dance form to the and met Kumudhavalli. her programme held on tune of soul-stirring music. S r i m a n N a r a y a n a , J a n u a r y 1 3 . S h e Each Azhwar came in showcased Vishnu and commenced her recital with corresponding costumes Mahalakshmi as couples a Guruvandanam on Shree and hairstyles. It was a treat and in wedding costumes.

S h a r a n y a S a m p a t h Ramanujar,the great guru. to watch the sequence, T h e d a n c e d r a m a presented a thematic Sharanya, as Periazhwar of when the great Chera King c o n c l u d e d w i t h t h e presentation on the 12 Srivilliputtur enacted how Kulasekara Azhwar turned Narayana Namam stirring Azhwars who were not only the protagonist was able to as Andal within few minutes devotion in the minds of the great Saints and devotees clear the spiritual doubts of and again turned as audiences. of Lord Mahavishnu but the Pandia King and Thondaradipodiazhwar - Vinoth

A fitting celebration of Margazhi

Vocal concert todaySindhuja S, a budding vocalist and disciple of Kamala Venkataraman, will perform at the VDS Arts A c a d e m y ’ s T a l e n t Revealing Opportunity Programme today between 7.15 pm and 8.15pm. She will be accompanied on the violin by Suganya on the v i o l i n a n d o n t h e mridangam by Santhosh R a m R . L a l i t h a Subramanian, Sangeetha Vidwan will be the chief guest.

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How to stay awake during examsMadras University Kabaddi team. Students showcased their sk i l l s in the cu l tura l extravagansa and in the athletics events. Many students participated in yoga, pyramid, pole drill, karate, freehand exercise and gymnast ics . The students showcased their perfection in the combined events and aerobics too. The symbols and the formation were a feast for the eyes. The c l os i ng sess i on commenced at 4.00 pm. Shri Shankarlal Sundarbai commenced with a prayer The closing march past was Shasun Jain College for by the college choir. The f o l l o w e d b y t h e Women celebrated fifth students presented a presentation of the annual annual sports day on spectacular march past. sports report by the physical February 6. The chief This was followed by a director P.Mohanavalli. The guests for the occasion welcome address by the chief guests for the closing were N.Anbazhagan ( s e c r e t a r y a n d ceremony included Dr. f o r m e r m e m b e r o f correspondent S.Abhaya Nagarajan (manager of Legis la t ive Assembly, Kumar Sr is r imal . Mr. sports, Special Olympics in South Chennai ) and A. Chandrasekar took the Asia pacific Region) and C h a n d r a s e k a r ( m a r c h p a s t s a l u t e . N.R.Indu (asst.manager, superintendent, Central M . R a k h e e , s p o r t s Indian Oil Corporation Excise and Customs) secretary, took the solemn Ltd).They distributed the p r e s i d e n t . T h e y oath of sportsmanship. It's a prizes. Principal, Devaki inaugurated the sports day matter of pride for the Krishnakumar proposed a celebrations and declared college that S.Abinaya, a vote of thanks.the sports meet open. student of II B.Com has

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The cloth bank managed by of the Foundation and bhavans, homes for the Rajasthan Cosmo Club stated that 11, 397 custom- aged, NGOs working for Foundation distributed t a i l o r e d n e w s c h o o l street children, backward 5 3 , 0 0 0 c l o t h e s t o uniforms were distributed and tribal areas. So far, economically backward and this year and timely relief about 10,428,884 clothes less fortunate members of was provided to the victims and 80,000 sets of new the society at a function of the seven slum fire school uniforms have been held on February 9. The accidents in various parts of distributed.cloth bank also launched its the city. Manish Mardia, The cloth distribution on new initiative, 1,00,000 secretary, gave a brief on Feb 9, benefitted 51 NGO's meter new cloth collection the one lakh cloth meter and took place in the campaign, in order to cater scheme. presence of Periyasamy to its new clothes scheme. The main objective of the (Minister, Revenue and The cloth bank received a cloth bank is to collect old Housing), G.C. Jain IRS commitment of more than and new clothes from the (chief commissioner of 55,000 meters of fabric on society and process them to Income Tax, II Chennai) and the same day from the cloth make them usable by the Ashok Katariya, partner, manufacturing industry, needy people, thus, making Jain Impex.mills, distributors and productive use of clothes. For any assistance of wholesalers. The clothes are then clothing or for donation of Sanjay Bhansali, managing distributed to orphanages, new or used clothes, the t r u s t e e o f t h e b a n k homes for destitute, leprosy cloth bank can be contacted presented the activity report and mental homes, Bal- at 28213149