Talk: South Indian Languages during Colonial rule – History & growth – Aug. 24, 2016
Talk by K.R.A. Narasiah
At 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Road, CPT Campus, Taramani.
Contact: 22545551
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Talk: Chennaiyum Travita Iyakkamum – Aug. 23, 2016
Talk by K. Thirunavukkarasu
At 5.30 p.m.
Venue: Roja Muthiah Research Library, 3rd Cross Road, CPT Campus, Taramani.
Organised by Roja Muthiah Research Library. Contact: 22545551
Heritage Walk: The Arcot Nawabs Trail at Triplicane – Aug. 27, 2016
Walk conducted by Kombai S Anwar
Beginning from the Chepauk Palace, the walk takes you through the various monuments in Triplicane area associated with the Wallajahi Nawabs.
Time 6.00 AM to 9.00AM
Cost: Rs 350/- per person
To pay; http://www.india-pastforward.com/Products/product_purchase.php?productGUID=dad0cb4b-5f98-11e6-ab71-e78c0b91b8e4 or call 94440 77171
Point of Assembly: The Labour Statue, Marina (opp University of Madras)
Walk: Understanding Textile Heritage of Madras at the Govt Museum Egmore – Aug. 27, 2016
The participants will get to see the repositories and reserved artefacts of Indigenous Desi cotton, Indigo dyeing
and Vintage Kalamkari and Kodalikaruppur Saree at the Government Museum, Egmore.
Led by Sreemathy Mohan.
From 11 a.m to 12.30 p.m.
Report at the venue 15 minutes before the start of the event.
Fee: Rs. 300 per head.
Registrations at nammamylapore@hotmail.com
Heritage Walk: Arms and Weapons Gallery at the Government Museum – Aug. 28, 2016
A tour of the Arms and Weapons Gallery at the Government Museum led by Rajith Nair, a heritage enthusiast.
From spears to maces, swords to battle axes, cannons to guns, our Museum has an amazing collection of arms and weapons and they all have a story to tell. Many of these exhibits are also pieces of art. We will jointly uncover the stories behind some of the exhibits on display.
From 11:30 AM-12:30 PM.
Starting Point: The ticket counter near the main entrance to the Museum.
Registration: We plan to limit the group to 20 participants. Please send an email to: rajith.bala@gmail.com.
Charges: There is no fee for taking part in the walk. Please take your entry tickets before the start of the walk so that we can start on time.
Photography Contest – Last date for entries: Aug. 18, 2016
The Banyam Academy of Leadership in Mental Health (BALM) hosts ‘Kind Madras’ – Photography contest.
Kindness is that most human of qualities that sets us apart, yet few show it consistently. Fewer still exhibit it, regardless of circumstances. No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted (Aesop). Any act of kindness uplifts both the giver of it, and the recipient.
Send us your photographs depicting acts of kindness. There will be two categories of entries, one for those using a camera and another for pictures shot on a mobile phone. The best 3 in each category will be chosen by our esteemed panel of judges comprising film director Mani Ratnam and celebrity photographerG.Venket Ram.
Shortlisted photos will be displayed at the ‘Marina’ restaurant, Haddows Lane, Nungambakkam from 22 nd August onwards.
Celebrity Photographer G. Venket Ram will distribute the prizes on the 24 th of August at 11 am at the ‘Marina’ restaurant, Haddows Lane, Nungambakkam.
Entries can be submitted by mail to kindmadras@gmail.com and photo file size should not exceed 2 MB.
Last date for entries: August 18, 2016
For further details contact: kindmadras@gmail.com
Release of Special Postal Cover – Aug. 22, 2016
Madras Heritage Lovers’ Forum and Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle celebrate the 377th Founding Day of Madras with the release of a special postal cover with the image of First Madras Exchange Light House. This year marks the 220 years of this LightHouse.
The special cover will be released by Dr. CharlesLobo, Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle and the first cover will be received by ‘NalliKuppuswamy Chetti, the guest of honour of the occasion.
Keynote address by Amarnath Ramakrishna, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI (Chennai).
Venue: ASI Building, Fort St. George.
Time: 11.05 a.m.
Event supported by Nalli.
Contact D. Hemachandra Rao. Phone: 9840870172
The Murugappa Madras Quotient Quiz – Sep. 3, 2016
The sixth edition of The Murugappa Madras Quotient Quiz will be held on Saturday, 3rd September 2016
Venue: St. Bede’s Auditorium, Santhome. From 12 noon.
This Quiz will be conducted by Dr Navin Jayakumar.
· The Quiz is open to school children between classes 5 and 12 in and around the city of Madras.
· Prizes worth Rs. 1 lakh to be won
· Last date to register – 31st August 2016
· For more details on registration and participation, is available at www.murugappa.com
Book Release: Chennai Pattanam Mannum Makkalum – Aug. 21, 2016
Book by Ramachandra Vaidyanath, writer of novels, novelettes, short stories, poems, articles and a large number of translations. He has extensively studied on the pre-history, history of Chennai with special emphasis on the formation of the city and emergence of its citizens. He has dealt with eminent people and ordinary people who lived here ,visited here and created various streams of thought .He has extensively dealt with on the various struggles including struggle for independence. In a way he has placed Chennai City in national historical perspective.
Venue: SBIOA Instotute, Parrys Corner. At 10 a.m.
The event will be presided over by Sri A. Soundarrajan Ex MLA, an eminent trade unionist and president ,CITU. the book will be released by Sri Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty who has himself authored book on Chennai and written preface to the book. The book is received by Sri S.A.Perumal editor, Semmalar. Eminent Chennai historians Sri K.R.A. Narasiah and Sri V.Sriram place their views on the book.
Inter departmental quiz at Queen Mary’s College – Aug. 22, 2016
Department of Geography, Queen Marys College (autonomous), Chennai is organizing Inter-Departmental Quiz Programme on 22nd August 2016 in celebrating the Madras Day and as well as the centenary of the Department. The organisers have sent requests to the other sister departments to send one team each that consist of 2 students to participating in this QUIZ programme. The first and preliminary round is scheduled on 9th August 2016 where 5 groups will be chosen from the total participants. The final round for these five groups will be held on 22nd August 2016 (Madras Day). The venue of the programme is Assembly Hall, Ground Floor, Queen Marys College, Chennai.
Talk: Documentation of Social History – Aug. 20, 2016
Talk by Vincent D’ Souza.
Venue: Hyatt Regency, Anna Salai. From 1 p.m to 3 p.m.
Hosted by Totary Club of Madras SouthWest. open only to members and their guests.
Talk: The Co-Optex Story – Aug. 28, 2016
Talk by T.N. Venkatesh, IAS, Managing Director Co-optex.
Venue: The Park, 601, Nungambakkam.
From 5 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Chennai & Cricket – Aug. 27, 2016
Talk by R. Mohan
Venue: Hanu Reddy Residences, Poes Gardens.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Madras Bhashai in Tamil Cinema – Aug. 26, 2016
Talk by Mohan Raman.
Venue: The Park Hyatt, 39 Velachery Road, Near Raj Bhavan, Chennai 600032,.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Panel Discussion: Chennai’s Style Influencers – Aug. 25, 2016
A panel discussion with Rosella Stephen with other panelists.
Venue: Amethyst, Whites Road, Royapettah.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Some personalities of this city – Aug. 24, 2016
Talk by Gopalkrishna Gandhi
Venue: The Hyatt, Mount Road.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Chandralekha and the Chennai connect – Aug. 23, 2016
Talk by Sadanand Menon
Venue: Chamiers, Chamiers Road.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Busting the idol racket – Aug. 22, 2016
Talk by S. Vijayakumar
Venue: Crowne Plaza Adyar Park, 132, TTK Road.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Talk: Madras under the Golconda Sultans – Aug. 21, 2016
Talk by Kombai S. Anwar.
From 6.30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Venue: Hotel Maris, 11, Cathedral Road, Chennai
Madras Musings Lecture Series
Exhibition: The social history of Annanagar- Aug. 20 & 21, 2016
Organised by Annanagar Social History Group.
Venue: Swarna Mini Hall, near Chintamani signal
Timings: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Part 1:
The social history of Annanagar – Naduvakkarai to Annanagar
Old photographs , maps,models ,sketches and documents explaining the history of Annanagar.There was a competition to make a social history album, and the entries will also be displayed.
Part 2 Heritage corner : Collection of rare books and details on madras and India as well . This time I am displaying , few old advertisements /paper clips about/on Madras (which will be a part of this year’s exhibition too).
The Aim to make people aware and appreciate their own locality. Then there will be a person to explain how to preserve your antiques and artefacts (be it paper ,brass ,silver, stone, paintings ,books etc) ,with the guidance and support of Dr. Jeyaraj conservator who inspired us for this idea.
The quiz ,drawings competitions will happen in the venue.
For directions orfurtherr details : annanagarshg@gmail.com ; phone : 00-91-9840495717
The Madras Quiz 2016 – Aug. 28, 2016
Open to all. No age restriction. For a team of two to participate.
Quizmaster: Dr. Sumanth C Raman
Prelims at 2 p.m. followed by finals. Spot registration.
Venue: AMM Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram.
Supported by Murugappa Group.
Walk the talk – Inclusion by ConnectSpecial – Aug. 28, 2016
Organised by ConnectSpecial, a magazine, in making, which brings together the views and news about disability and inclusion.
Led by Mrs. Poonam Natarajan, ex-Chairperson, National Trust for Welfare of Persons with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India and also the founder of Vidya Sagar, Chennai.
Starting point of walk: Opposite of Cozy Restaurant, Besant Nagar Beach
End point of walk: Opposite of Barista, Besant Nagar Beach
From 6.45 am to 8.30 am
Free registration and participation
Prior registration is required for participation so that necessary arrangements are made for the walk. Send an email with your name and contact details at botta.bhavna@gmail.com.
Last date for registration is 26th August, 2016.
For more details and specific queries please write to botta.bhavna@gmail.com
Quiz on Madras/ Chennai – in Thamizh – Aug. 27, 2016
Open for Tamil medium school students. Teams of two ( max; three teams per school)
Prelims start at 1.30 pm.
Lady Sivaswami Girls Hr Sec School, Sundareswarar Street, Mylapore.
Finals at 3pm.
Quizmaster – R. Revathi
Event supported by Mylapore Times.
Make a Madras Game – Aug. 20, 2016
The participants would be introduced to the art of making board games and as a team, they would be making games based on the theme of Madras. Santhosh from Bambaram Toy Library would be facilitating the event.
Age: 12 -16 years only
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Venue: The Learning community at Quest, 4/375, Chari Avenue, Palavakkam.
Please bring your own basic stationery materials. Charts and additional pencils, sketches would be provided at the venue.
Free. Limited to 10 teams (2 members per team). Prior registration required.
Registration Link: http://goo.gl/forms/eTFCJleawzKrQ0BT2
Contact: 9840544629 (Revathi), Santhosh (9962387624)
Hosted by Bmbaram, YOCee and The Learning Community Quest.
Heritage Walk: Madras High Court – Aug. 14, 2016
Conducted by N.L. Rajah, senior advocate and Sujatha Shankar (INTACH).
Starts at 8 a.m.
Assemble before Indian Bank in the High Court Campus. Entrance to High Court from Prakasam Salai, opp. Raja Annamalai Mandram adjacent to police station only.
The walk will include a tour of the grounds, buildings and a visit to the museum in the High Court campus.
Free walk. Prior registration required. Register by email to nlrajahadvocate@gmail.com or intachchennai@gmail.com
All participants must bring their ID cards for security check.
Carry drinking water.