Cycling Yogis will be releasing a book on ‘North Chennai Bicycle Trails’.
Sriram V (Historian, Author, Columnist) will release the book.
Online. Between 10.30 and 11 a.m.
Ennarasu Karunesan, Founder and CEO, UMK Group, Chennai will receive the first copy of the book.
The Book Release will be live on Facebook from Probikers OMR.
The land of settlers and traders, merchants and middlemen, institutions and industries, Santhome speaks of diverse stories; some forgotten, others immortalised through time. Join us this Saturday, August 22nd, on Madras Inherited’s introductory virtual walk, as we piece together the Santhome of the past that the modern city has meticulously taken apart. Come explore the land that once was – the forts, the port, the churches and the castles that thrived, died or have survived.
Date of the walk: 22nd August 2020, Saturday
Time of the walk: 07:00 pm – 08:00 pm
Register for the walk through the website: https://madrasinherited.in/home/#walks-section. The Zoom link for the walk will be shared with you a day prior to the walk.
Organised by Madras Inherited & TripleoStudio
Take a trip down your galleries and embark upon this scavenger hunt that is all things Madras! The game will occur offline, with the hunt happening at your house.
Rules:
• The participants will have to mail or message their details to Madras Inherited (mail@madrasinherited.in or @madrasinherited) upon which the hunt list will be sent to them and the countdown started.
• A time of 2 hours will be provided to hunt all the items on the list. Failure to send in your entries within 2 hours will get you disqualified.
• You will have to send photos of all the items on the list. The entries can be photos of places or keepsakes that you have.
The first three to send in their complete lists will win exciting prize hampers!
The contest closes on August 22nd, 2020. The winners will be announced on Madras Inherited’s social media handles on August 26th, 2020.
Organised by Madras Inherited & TripleoStudio
By Kumaran Sathasivam.
At 10.30 a.m. on Zoom.
Max Group Size: 50.
Those interested are requested to email Vijay Kumar at gopivkumar58@gmail.com and confirm their participation, which will be on First Come basis. Meeting Details will be communicated in the confirmation email.
Organised by Madras Naturalists’ Society (MNS)
A presentation by Ramesh Raja
Online. At 7 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID: 862 6953 4980/ Passcode: 882468
Organised by the Press Institute of India
A presentation by Dr Chithra Madhavan.
Online. At 7 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID: 862 9052 6416/ Passcode: 583391
Organised by the Press Institute of India
By Nivedita Louis and Monali Bala.
Online. At 7 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID: 624 516 7143/ Passcode: madras
Organised by the Press Institute of India
The second in the series of the 12th annual Photowalk conducted by YOCee will be online this year.
Walking down with a camera has always been fun and a lot of learning. This year, we will have an interactive online session sharing photos of Soundarapandiyanar Angadi, the popular POndy Bazaar. This marketplace has a new look and is pedestrian friendly with a lot of features to enjoy the shopping experience.
The session will be led by N. Ramaswamy, Chennai Daily Photo & Chennai Photowalk. The participants can also share photographs of the neighbourhood if they have.
Online on Google Meet. At 9.30 a.m.
For children up to 17 years of age.
To join the virtual walk, register with https://yocee.in.
The 12th annual Photowalk conducted by YOCee will be online this year.
Walking down with a camera has always been fun and a lot of learning. This year, we will have an interactive online session sharing photos of the Chintadripet neighbourhood. This area was formed as a weavers’ village by the British in 1717. There are specialised businesses, temples and interesting streetside is a feast to the eyes.
The session will be led by N. Ramaswamy, Chennai Daily Photo & Chennai Photowalk. The participants can also share photographs of the neighbourhood if they have.
Online on Google Meet. At 9.30 a.m.
For children up to 17 years of age.
To join the virtual walk, register with https://yocee.in
By முனைவர் T. பரமேசுவரி
Online. Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/QIAMSMEDIA/
At 7.00 p.m.
Organised by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies & Foundation for South Indian Studies
இந்திய சுதந்திரத்துக்கு முன்பே மொழிவாரி மாநிலங்களுக்கான கோரிக்கை எழத் தொடங்கி விட்டன. பிரிட்டிஷ் ஆட்சிக்காலத்திலேயே மன்னரும் மக்களும் இணைந்து கோரிக்கை வைத்ததால், 1936 ஏப்ரல் 1 அன்று இந்திய நிர்வாகச் சட்டத்தின் கீழ், அதிகாரப்பூர்வமாக ஒரியா மொழி பேசும் மக்களுக்காக, இந்திய வரலாற்றில் மொழிவழி மாநிலமாக முதலில் உதயமானது ஒரிசா (தற்போதை ஒடிசா). விடுதலைக்குப் பின் இக்கோரிக்கை பரவலாகவும் வலுவாகவும் எழுந்ததன் அடிப்படையில் அது குறித்து ஆராய மத்திய அரசால் 1948 இல் எஸ்.கே. தார் என்பவர் தலைமையில் ஓர் ஆணையம் (Dhar commission) அமைக்கப்பட்டது.
இச்சூழலில் தனி ஆந்திர கோரிக்கையை வலியுறுத்தி பொட்டி ஸ்ரீராமுலு, 58 நாட்கள் உண்ணாவிரதமிருந்து 1952 டிசம்பர் 15 அன்று உயிர் நீத்தார். இதனால் கொந்தளிப்பான சூழல் உருவானது. இந்நிலையில், 1953 அக்டோபர் 1ஆம் தேதி சுதந்திர இந்தியாவின் முதல் மொழிவாரி மாநிலமாக ஆந்திரம் அறிவிக்கப்பட்டது. உடனே ஆந்திரத்தின் தலைநகராக சென்னையை அறிவிக்க வேண்டும் என்ற கோரிக்கையை வலியுறுத்தி “மதராஸ் மனதே” என்ற போராட்டத்தை ஆந்திரத் தலைவர்கள் மேற்கொண்டனர். அப்போது சிலம்புச் செல்வர் ம.பொ.சி “தலையை கொடுத்தேனும் தலைநகரை காப்போம்” என்ற முழக்கத்தை முன்வைத்து, சென்னையை தமிழகத்தில் தக்கவைக்க போராடினார். தமிழகம் சென்னையை தக்கவைத்துக் கொண்டாலும், போராட்டம் முடிந்துவிடவில்லை. தமிழகத்தின் பல்வேறு பகுதிகளை அண்டை மாநிலங்களுக்கு தாரை வார்க்க வேண்டிய இக்கட்டான சூழல். இது குறித்து உரையாடுகிறார் முனைவர் T. பரமேசுவரி.
முனைவர் தி. பரமேசுவரி: சிலம்புச் செல்வர் ம.பொ.சியின் பெயர்த்தி; தமிழாசிரியர், இலக்கியவாதி, பெண்ணியவாதி என்ற பல அடையாளங்களுக்கு சொந்தக்காரர். கலை இலக்கியப் பேரவை விருது, பாலா விருது, அன்னம் விருது பெற்றிருக்கின்றார். கலை இலக்கியப் பெருமன்றத்தின் மாநிலச் செயலாளர்.
By Kombai S Anwar.
Online. Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/QIAMSMEDIA/
At 7.00 p.m.
Organised by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies & Foundation for South Indian Studies
Towards the end of the 17th century, when Madras came under the Mughal domain, it soon had to contend with the Arcot Nawabs, the Mughal deputies in charge of the Carnatic region. Their connections to the city grew over the years, and by 1760’s when they made Madras their home, it became even stronger. Despite the Nawabs of Carnatic being the masters of the region, quickly they lost their dominance to the wily Company. However during their century-long rule and even thereafter, they made a lasting impression on the city and the region as a whole. This lecture tries take a holistic view of their political travails and rich contributions to the region.
Kombai S Anwar is a writer, photographer, documentary filmmaker and an avid History buff. He has directed a series of short films on the ‘Big Temple at Thanjavur’ built by Raja Raja Chola, a project commissioned by the ‘Archaeological Survey of India’ to commemorate the 1000th year celebrations of the Big Temple. His documentary film ‘Yaadhum’ (All), which traces the history and identity of the Tamil Muslim community has won many awards in India as well as abroad. He does Heritage walks and tours to sensitise people of their rich cultural past. He is the Director of Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies, Chennai.
By Dr. Swapna Sathish (Faculty, Department of Fine Arts, Stella Maris College)
Online. Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/QIAMSMEDIA/
At 7.00 p.m.
Organised by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies & Foundation for South Indian Studies
From the 1780s, the allure of India lured travelling landscape and portrait painters from England who came in search of wealth and an exotic Orient. Until then there was practically no visual record of the Indian landscape and its people based on first-hand observation. European artists, mainly British, applied their talents to painting the varied landscape of India, its monuments, portraits of the ruling and local elite and historical events of imperial interest. Artistic patronage shifted and Indian artists in the local courts were pitted against Western competitors and their illusionistic style of art. In catering to the different visual preferences of the colonisers, ‘Company Painting’ was born.
Dr. Swapna Sathish is Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Stella Maris College, Chennai, teaching art history and design for the past 18 years. A freelance art critic, she has authored catalogues, exhibition reviews and contributed chapters to books. She has also presented papers at international conferences and delivered invited lectures in India and abroad. Subsequent to a postgraduate research degree in Renaissance art history from the United Kingdom, Swapna received her doctorate from the University of Madras for her thesis titled ‘Piety and Popularity: Contemporary Temple Murals of Tamil Nadu.’ Her areas of interest are popular culture and 18th century colonial art. She received a Charles Wallace India Trust research grant to undertake post-doctoral research in the United Kingdom. She has served as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer of the Association of British Scholars, Chennai chapter.
By Mr. Hamdan Abdul Majeed (Managing Director, Think City), in conversation with Dr. A Srivathsan, (Professor, CEPT University, Ahmedabad).
Online. Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/QIAMSMEDIA/
At 7.00 p.m.
Organised by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies & Foundation for South Indian Studies
Mr. Hamdan Abdul Majeed is the Managing Director of Think City, a social purpose organization with the mission of making cities more people-friendly, resilient and liveable. As a regional city making agency, Think City provides urban policy thinking and supports the management and implementation of urban solutions while advocating change in the way cities are planned, curated, developed, and celebrated. Think City’s work has reversed the decline of George Town, Penang, putting it on the international list of 10 Best Places to Visit. Hamdan has been actively involved in shaping urban policy and plans in Malaysia including more recently, Penang 2030, a state government initiative with the vision of a family-oriented, green and smart Penang.
Dr. A. Srivathsan is an architect and urban designer, and currently Director, Center for Research on Architecture and Urbanism, CEPT University Ahmedabad. He was previously the Academic Director of the University, and before that taught for a decade and worked as a senior journalist with The Hindu, the national newspaper. His research and writings include the themes of urban history, planning policies and contemporary architectural practices.
By Ms. Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin (Journalist)
Online. Facebook Live: http://www.facebook.com/QIAMSMEDIA/
At 7.00 p.m.
Organised by Organised by Quaide Milleth International Academy of Media Studies & Foundation for South Indian Studies
The Gujarathi speaking Bohra Muslim community is said to have arrived in Madras as early as 1800s. They have since then contributed actively to the city’s legacy. Most have settled in Georgetown and have been engaged in business and trading hardware. The community has its own mosques, has established school and community spaces and and they largely retain their lifestyle, food and dressing.
Ms. Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her Masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke. She is currently contributing to Infano.care a women’s portal. Belonging to the Bohra community, her ancestors were the first Bohra Muslim settlers in Chennai and she has been documenting the history of the Bohra settlement in Chennai.
Bi-lingual storytelling on the legacy of Madrasapattinam, its landmarks and the U.S. – India connection by Janaki Sabesh.
For children of ages 6 – 12 years.
At 3.30 p.m.
Facebook Live session on – https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate/
Register at https://www.facebook.com/events/326830435167928/
Organised by U.S. Consulate General Chennai
Almost every one of us click photos these days. Have you been taking pictures in Chennai whenever you were at different parts of the city? Then this project is for you!
Decide on any one of the themes among the following:
1. Water/water bodies (river, streams, rains, temple tanks, beaches… anything that is water)
2. Nature & green (trees, nursery, parks, landscapes, gardens including terrace gardens… anything that is naturally green)
3. Heritage (Buildings or structures of cultural importance, local festivals – both religious as well as community)
Organise the photos in a Word doc along with information about the picture, as a caption below each of them. You can make up to 10 pages and not more.
Send a word doc to editor@yocee.in
Open to children up to 17 years of age.
The best 10 entries will be published on https://yocee.in
We are not promising any goodies for now. But, we will surely try to send you some!
Start putting photos together!
Last date for submission: Aug. 23, 2020
Every neighbourhood in Chennai has its own places not known even to the residents of the other areas. Only a localite can show you around places that no guide book will tell you.
You could be the person in your neighbourhood who knows those secret spots that people in other parts of Chennai would have bever seen or know of them.
Be a local guide for people who visit your neighbourhood. Do not take the whole city to take them around. Be in your own area.
For example – if you live in Anna Nagar, choose 5 places to take your visitor and tell briefly about the places. Add photos if you have them and write at least 10 sentences about each of these places. If you choose pictures that are not yours, do tell us the source. If it is from the Internet, provide the link to the picture.
Send a word doc to editor@yocee.in
Open to children up to 17 years of age.
The best 10 entries will be published on https://yocee.in
We are not promising any goodies for now. But, we will surely try to send you some!
Be a showarounder of your neighbourhood to your visitors.
Our Grandparents have Great Stories on the City. Record their Lovely Memories
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This is a contest, organised by Mylapore Times and is open only to Chennai school students. It is in English.
If your grandfather or grandmother lived many years in this city then called Madras and now Chennai, we want you to converse with one of them.
Have a 30-minute conversation with either or both of them. The conversation can cover school and college days, their work and social life days. The local community life, transport, weekend amusements, festivals and social events in the colony where they resided then. Make sure all these events they recall are based in Madras!
We want lots of details – like names and year of happening, street and colony names, people’s names….. We also want little anecdotes. But all facts!
Write down the memories you record in 300 words. In English.
ALSO, add a photo of the person/s you have spoken to. A photo taken in their school / college / street/ colony/ popular public spaces ( like beach, park, theatre they frequented in the 1950s / 60s / 70s can also be attached. Caption the photos, please.
PLUS, record in an audio format one little account of their stories. For just 1 min. Let it be clear. Send this as a MP3 format file.
You need to mail to us a Word file of the recollection. And a MP3 audio file of a little story!
E-mail the entry (give your full name, name of the school, short address, e-mail ID and contact phone no. ) to – themadrasday@gmail.com. Mark your mail – Madras Nalla Madras! ( For any clarification call 9841049155)
Contest closes Aug.26, 2020.
BEST FIVE SUBMISSIONS get PRIZES – Certificate and Madras souvenirs.
To celebrate Madras Day, C.P.R. Institute of Indological Research is organizing an online ‘Madras Day Quiz’. The quiz consists of both questions and pictures that must be identified.
The quiz will be uploaded for one hour on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 12.00 noon.
On the website: http://www.cprfoundation.org/
The results will be announced on August 21, 2020 on the website www.cprfoundation.org. All participants will receive certificates and the prize winners will receive cash prizes.
Rotaract club of Coastal Legacy is celebrating Madras Day this year with ‘Chenn-ஐ’. online photography competition.
The theme is Namma Madras. Rotaractors and non-Rotaractors can participate and send in their best landscape shots. Brownie points if it incorporates nature!
Submissions through WhatsApp (9094115958) or mail (rccoastallegacy@gmail.com)
Results will be announced on Aug. 22, 2020.
Talk by Venkatesh Ramakrishnan
Online event. At 5 p.m.
Zoom Id: 893 5732 3868
No password required.
Organised by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Chennai Chapter
By Dr. Chithra Madhavan
Online event.
At 5.30 p.m.
Zoom Id: 854 7453 5191
No password required.
Organised by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Chennai Chapter
By V.R. Devika
Online event.
At 4.30 p.m.
Zoom Id: 816 6988 9882
No password required.
Organised by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Chennai Chapter
By Thirupurasundari Sevvel.
Online event.
At 5 p.m.
Zoom Id: 811 1979 4858
No password required.
Organised by Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Chennai Chapter
Talk by Karthik Nachiappan, Architect, Urbanist, Globetrotter, Academician
Facilitated by KeyTerns, the thematic travel team.
Between 11 AM and 12:30 PM IST.
Facebook live – https://www.facebook.com/KeyTerns/
For Whom: Must watch for any proud Chennaite, People in Educational, Tourism and Architecture Sectors
Topics covered
1. Linking practical Learning with ecology – will be useful for teachers, parents and students
2. Exploring the travel potentiality of the public spaces in Chennai – Are we rightly using the chennai urban open spaces for travellers to its optimum in comparison with some Cities in the world?
3. Creating the Chennai Identity – What more can we be proud of showing to our friends / relatives / guests coming to Chennai?
Register:
https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=917550042234&text=Share%20your%20Name%20and%20Occupation%20
Contact +917550042234 for any queries.
~ Karthik Nachiappan (https://www.facebook.com/karthik.nachiappan) and KeyTerns (www.keyterns.com), +917550042234