Talk by Mr. K. R. A. Narasiah on காலனி ஆட்சியில் தென்னக மொழிகள் – வளர்ச்சியும் வரலாறும்
At 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Road, CPT Campus, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, Taramani.
Contact: 044-22542551
Organised by Roja Muthiah Research Library
Talk by Dr. S. Suresh, State Convenor, Tamil Nadu Chapter, INTACH.
At 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Road, CPT Campus, Rajiv Gandhi IT Expressway, Taramani.
Contact: 044-22542551
Organised by Roja Muthiah Research Library
At DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu.
The quiz is open to students of 6th, 7th and 8th Standards only. No participation fee.
The quiz is an annual feature and a rolling trophy will be presented to the winning team along with other exciting prizes. The quiz will include various topics on General Knowledge, Heritage & Culture, Current affairs, identifying the artifacts etc.
Contact DakshinaChitra for more details at 98414 36149 / 044-2446 2435 / 2491 8943
The following documentaries will be screened at DakshinaChitra. (On weekends only)
Venue: Seminar Hall , DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu
Timings : 11am – 1 pm and 3pm – 5pm
Talk by Vaishnavi Ramanathan, Writer & Art critic
At 4.00 p.m.
Venue: DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu
Talk by Mr. K.R.A. Narasiah, Madras historian and writer/author on Marine and Madras themes
At 3.30 p.m.
Venue: DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu
Talk by Dr. Jinu Koshy, Department of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Madras.
At 3 p.m.
Venue: DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu
A photo exhibition on the ancient temples of Madras curated by K.T. Gandhirajan will be on from Aug. 13 to 31, 2016
Venue: Kadambari art Gallery, DakshinaChitra, Muttukadu
Timings: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday holiday.
Nizhal, an organisation that promotes tree culture in urban areas conduct tree walks across Chennai.
One of the Madras Week walks is at Neer Vanam, Chitlapakkam
From 4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Meeting point: Chitlapakkam Erikkarai, Chitlapakkam 3rd Main Road ( 5 minutes by vehicle from Tambaram Sanatorium Station)
Register online @ http://bit.ly/29CT9LO
Or contact 95000 34187 / 98405 95867 / 99400 61812
Nizhal, an organisation that promotes tree culture in urban areas conduct tree walks across Chennai.
One of the Madras Week walks is at Nandanam
From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Meeting point: Nandanam Extension. Outside Boston School
Register online @ http://bit.ly/29CT9LO
Or contact 95000 34187 / 98405 95867 / 99400 61812
Nizhal, an organisation that promotes tree culture in urban areas conduct tree walks across Chennai.
One of the Madras Week walks is at the Kotturpuram Tree Park.
From 4.30 p.m. to 5.30p.m
Meeting point: River View Road, Kotturpuram
Register online @ http://bit.ly/29CT9LO
Or contact 95000 34187 / 98405 95867 / 99400 61812
Nizhal, an organisation that promotes tree culture in urban areas conduct tree walks across Chennai.
One of the Madras Week walks is at the Egmore Museum.
From 4.30 p.m. to 5.30p.m
Meeting point: Parking lot at the Egmore Museum
Register online @ http://bit.ly/29CT9LO
Or contact 95000 34187 / 98405 95867 / 99400 61812
Nizhal, an organisation that promotes tree culture in urban areas conduct tree walks across Chennai.
One of the Madras Week walks is on the Marina.
From 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Meeting point: Marina beach, opposite PWD building
Register online @ http://bit.ly/29CT9LO
Or contact 95000 34187 / 98405 95867 / 99400 61812
At Prathyasha – Home for the Children with HIV, founded by Mellow Circle, Avadi.
From 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Madras Youth Choir will be performing for the children for half-an-hour and also have an interactive session with them by teaching them a choral piece and making them sing along with our members.
Talk on Understanding the life of Bharati- deferring perceptions by K.R.A.Narasiah
On August 21, 2016. At 6.30 p.m.
Venue: Ranga Mandira, 10/23, Sudharshana, 1st cross street, R.K.Nagar, Mandaveli, Chennai 28
Organised by Ranga Mandira
Contact: rangamandiratrust@gmail.com, 9952910972
Start: 5.00 a.m. Finish: 12.00 noon
The Ride will start from the city and reach Sadras Fort, in the return will conclude at Dakshinachitra Heritage Museum on ECR Road. There will be a Medal Distribution Ceremony and talk on Cycling in Madras followed by Special edition My Stamp release on S.Muthiah (Chronicler of Chennai) at the Finish Point (Dakshinachitra).
Helmet is mandatory. Please wear bright colored clothing to enhance visibility. The ride is free of cost and has no registration fees. You are responsible for your own safety. Obey all the traffic rules. The road will not be closed for the event. Ride route is subject to last minute changes. Registration is compulsory for all the Participants.
Organised by Cycling Yogis.
For more information and details about the ride, contact:
Ramanujar Moulana Ph: 9884023123 – www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingyogis
A first ever attempt to trace 100 years of cycling in the city and supplement about the current cycling scenario from 2007-2016
On August 6, 2016. Between 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon.
Venue: Ibis Chennai City Centre, Anna Salai (Near Thousand Lights)
Chief Guest: Shri.Kalyanam, Personal Secretary to Mahatma Gandhi has kindly consented to release the first copy of the Booklet during the occasion.
Organised by Cycling Yogis www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingyogis
An evening of intriguing stories of Madrasapattinam through the eyes of Storyteller Jeeva Raghunath – A journey through Ghodabagh aka Kodambakkam, The historic hub of Kollywood.
On Aug. 26, 2016, At 4.30 p.m.
Venue: Shiva Parvathi Pushpa Gardens, 51/55, Seemathamman Koil Street, Mettukuppam Main Road, Maduravoyal, Chennai 600 095
Organised by Kathai Kalatta. Contact: +918939276561 / 04428211170
Fascinating Tales of Madrasapattinam through the eyes of storyteller Ms. Jeeva Raghunath of Kathai Kalatta.
On Aug. 27, 2016. At 3 p.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Chennaiyil Gnanaratnam, a recital and play on Bharati and Chennai.
On Aug. 27, 2016. At 11 a.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Talk on Tirukkural by architect Dhana
On Aug. 20, 2016. At 11 a.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Exhibition on Tirukkural by Architect Dhana.
On Aug. 19, 2016. At 11 a.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Choral singing performance by Nalandaway’s Chennai Children’s Choir.
On Aug. 13, 2016. At 3 p.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Talk on Temples in Chennai Area by Dr. Chithra Madhavan.
On Aug. 13, 2016. At 11 a.m.
At Madras Literary Society, DPI Complex, College Road, Nungambakkam.
Organised by Madras Literary Society.
A contribution of Rs. 50 is solicited from non-members of MLS.
Alliance Française of Madras (AFM) is holding a photography contest during the Madras Week 2016.
This contest is open to all residents of the city.
Theme : Madras Yesterday… Chennai Today
Pertaining to the theme, participants can send in their photo entries that depict what the city of Chennai means to them. Photographs may include typical views of the life in the city, cityscape, culture, tradition, day to day life, festivals, nature, wildlife and capturing the magnificence of the city’s architecture from the oldest arch to the modern structures.
Entries to be sent to communication@af-madras.org and must reach us before 12 Noon on 5th August.
20 entries will be picked by a select Jury and an exhibition of the winning entries will be held at the AFM Gallery from August 22 – 28, 2016.
Rules & Regulations :
Submission :
1. One participant can send a maximum of two pictures.
2. Entries will not be accepted on CD or as prints.
3. Each entry should be accompanied by the following data sheet duly filled in.
Image size :
– Each participant shall submit their photos in TIFF file format (preferred) or JPEG format (as an alternative) with a resolution of 300 dpi.
– Any manipulation or modification to the original image is limited to minor retouching of blemishes and cropping and must not alter the content of the original scene. Highly manipulated images and composite images including HDRs are not permitted. Monochrome images are allowed.
Qualification :
– Entry is open to all photographers – amateur and professionals.
Copyright :
– The original image(s) must have been taken using a photographic process and all entrants must have the sole copyright to each image they submit. Clip Art and Copyright Free material are not acceptable. Alliance Française of Madras assume no responsibility for misuse by anyone of the copyright of published images.
Compliance :
– The organisers may reject any entry/image at their discretion. An entry may be rejected if it does not conform to published competition rules or is deemed unsuitable. The entries have to be original work of the entrant, who owns them. The entrants may be asked to provide the original for verification. An entrant failing to provide a requested image file may, at the organisers’ discretion, be considered to be in contravention of the contest rules and will be disqualified.
Notifications :
– Notification of results will be sent by email. Entrants should ensure that they provide an active email address and that spam filters are set to accept emails from AFM. Notifications will not be sent by post.
Reproductions :
– By submitting an entry, the entrant permits the organisers to reproduce all or part of the entered material free of charge for AFM publicity in print or online internet site and/or in other media.