OTHER CONTESTS

Tamil Poetry-writing competition

Organised by INTACH. For school students of classes 6 and above. Poem in Tamil on any aspect of Madras heritage. Poem signed by the student and duly certified by the head of the institution should reach Chennai INTACH office before August 16.

Contact Dr. Prema Kasturi. Email prema_kasturi79@yahoo.com. Phone no. 43060479.
Or Dr. Suresh. Phone no. 2491 8479. Email : chorchu@vsnl.net

Poster Designing Competition

Organised by INTACH. For college students. Theme: Immortal Madras.

Poster should be of A4 size. It can be any aspect of Madras that reflects the unique character of the city. A hard copy of the poster, signed by the student and duly certified by the head of the institution should reach Chennai INTACH office before August 16.

Contact Dr. Prema Kasturi. Email : prema_kasturi79@yahoo.com. Phone no. 43060479 or Dr. Suresh on phone no. 2491 8479

Painting Competition for children

Aug. 15,  Sunday

Organised by Kalaa Manjari in association with Global Art. For two age groups and categories. On the spot registration.
Contact Kalaa Manjari on phone number – 044 – 24312676

Sketching Competition for Architecture Students

Aug. 15, Sunday. At 10 a.m.

Conducted by MEASI Academy of Architecture. Students of Architecture (2nd year) from Schools of Architecture in and around Chennai are eligible. Sketches will be exhibited. Prizes will be awarded for the first three best sketches.
At the Multi purpose Hall, MEASI Academy of Architecture, The New College Campus, Royapettah.

Madras Kathai Contest

Last date for submission of entries – August 7, 2010

Organised by YOCee and Prodigy Books.
Open to students of class 6 to 10.
The contest encourages the students to listen to the stories of Madras from their grandparents and senior neighbours and write it in the form provided to them.
Prizes for the best TWENTY entries. Rs. 500 worth of books from Prodigy Books.
Shortlisted entries will be compiled as a booklet.

The entry forms are being distributed to the schools. Interested schools can contact Prasanna at 95000 45611

Click here for complete details of the contest and online submission of entries.

Online Photo Competition

Deadline Aug. 13, 2010

Organised by The Photographic Society of Madras.
This contest is open to to all hobbyist/amateurs/professionals of Indian National. Each entrant is allowed to enter only one image.
Post the images to your flickr account and follow the steps as per guidelines. More details on this thread.