Events 2021
En Chennai, Young Chennai Awards & Launch of Chennai Anthem – Aug. 22, 2021
En Chennai Young Chennai is an initiative to celebrate the energetic minds and tireless hands of young Chennaites who come together during turbulent times faced by Chennai during the last decade and a little more.
To celebrate the spirit of Young Chennai @ The Idea Factory, a brand marketing startup conceptualised a musical anthem. The musical sensation of “Enna Mayilu” fame “Britto Michael” helmed this peppy song to seize the musical heartbeat of Chennai in traditional folk, classical and Chennai’s local RAP. The musical anthem is voiced by renowned folk singer Antony dasan, super singer fame Alka Ajit and Tony Sebastian.
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
At Le Magic Lantern, Old #18, New 30, 5th Cross Street, Lake Area, Nungambakkam, Chennai – 34
Chief Guest: Mr. Pandiarajan K, Chairman, CIEL, HR Services and Mafit Group. Guest of Honour: Mr. Suresh Sambandam, Convenor, Dream Tamil Nadu, CEO, Kissflow
Talk: Studios of Kodambakkam – Aug. 27, 2021
Mohan Raman in conversation with Sriram V
Premieres on YouTube between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at bit.ly/MadrasMusings
Organised by Madras Musings
Talk: A Life in Tennis – Aug. 24, 2021
A Life in Tennis – Partab Ramchand in conversation with Ramesh Krishnan
Premieres on YouTube at bit.ly/MadrasMusings between 6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Organised by Madras Musings
Virtual Photowalk for children – Aug. 22, 2021
Walk along the Veteran Lines!
Pallavaram (originally Pallavapuram, [பல்லவபுரம்]) derives its name from Pallava dynasty settlement during the 7th century by Pallava king Mahendravarman. Pallavaram is considered to be one of the oldest inhabited places dating back to the Paleolithic Age.
Pallavaram has also an interesting history of Anglo-Indians, who settled in a vast area called Veteran Lines.
Was this neighbourhood created for World War II veterans? Or got its name from the company, European Artillery Veterans that operated from the area? Whatever be the origin of the name, the beautiful houses, their porticos, roofs, arched windows, sprawling gardens, the place reflects facets of British architecture.
Walk around and view some of the unique features of Veteran Lines, virtually.
Virtual Photowalk organised by https://yocee.in
N. Ramaswamy, who publishes a photo every day at https://chennaidailyphoto.com/ and is an avid photowalker, will lead the walk.
Time: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Date: Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021
Open to children of ages 8 upwards.
Link to the meet: https://meet.google.com/boq-tpyx-cxe
Workshop: DIY Zines on Madras – Aug. 22, 2021
A Zine-making Workshop. For adults.
Facilitated by Arvind Sundar, painter, designer, educator
10 a.m. to 12 noon
Fee Rs. 500
Register: https://bit.ly/DC-MD-WS1
Organised by Dakshina Chitra
Talk: Let’s talk Queer: Tamil Nadu and Madras History – Aug. 28, 2021
A talk by Mangai, actor, director, playwright, professor. At 11 a.m.
Exploring the history of the LGBTQIA+ community across Tamil Nadu and Madras
Organised by Dakshina Chitra
Register to get links to the talk – https://bit.ly/DC-MD-2
Book Release: Madras By Cycle – Medical Heritage Trails of Chennai – Aug. 22, 2021
The Book is dedicated to all Frontline workers beginning from Dr.W.S.Sawmy Naick, Native Superintendent of Vaccination during the British rule to the present.
Online – Dr. Alby John IAS, Dist. Collector, Tiruvallur releases the book.
Mr.Ennarasu Karunesan Founder, CEO UMK Group, Global Ports and Logistics Expert, Advisor to Govt of India, and Dr.Anuj Singh, Consultant Dermatologist, Ram Skin Clinic and Apollo Hospitals will receive the first set of copies.
Facebook Live on https://www.facebook.com/groups/cyclingyogis
Organised by Ramanujar Moulana / Cycling Yogis
Talk: History of Medicine in Madras – Aug. 29, 2021
Talk: Purasawalkam of the Past – Aug. 29, 2021
Talk by Satyan Bhatt
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 891 4188 9347
Passcode: 29082021
Organised by Madras Musings
Conversation: Chennai Nostalgia – Aug. 28, 2021
Rags Raghavan in conversation with Sriram V
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 853 0487 6288
Passcode: 28082021
Organised by Madras Musings
The Cryptic Chennai Quiz – Aug. 28, 2021
Quiz hosted by Ashwin Bhandarkar
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 838 5014 7991
Passcode: 28082021
Six teams of two people each on a first-come, first-served basis.
Register at editor@madrasmusings.com.
Organised by Madras Musings
Conversation: Half a Kilo Mixture – Aug. 26, 2021
Ranjitha Ashok on her short stories, in conversation with Sushila Ravindranath, event in collaboration with the Madras Book Club
6.00 PM – 7.00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 858 1057 5841
Passcode: 720467
Organised by Madras Musings
Conversation: From Chennai to Christies – Aug. 25, 2021
Organised by Madras Musings
Conversation: What the Skies Foretell – Aug. 22, 2021
From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Karthik Bhatt in conversation with Weatherman Pradeep John
Zoom Meeting ID: 839 0648 4474
Passcode: 22082021
Organised by Madras Musings
Discussion: Madras in Cinema – Aug. 20, 2021
Aim: The Chennai Heritage Forum has been instrumental in engaging in dialogues that help open up new paths and understand different perspectives. This Madras Week, to celebrate something that is quintessentially Madras – cinema, a discussion on this subject is organised. Tamizh cinema has proven to be an experience that captures the essence of the time it was shot. It signifies the space, lifestyle, and manner in which the city functioned back then. These are things that are constantly ever-evolving, and through this session, we hope to explore and understand what cinema and the frames of cinema that capture the city mean and convey to all of us
Furthermore, the event aims to discuss the personal experiences each of us has had in these spaces that are often captured in the movies and the difference one can observe when looking at those spaces in movies.
Date: 20.08.2021
Time: 06:00 pm – 07:00 pm
Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekXdVsZEFkyyZB-it0nSEmkWVDHPwT8u3auk3tK6c-V7IeSA/viewform
Age: The discussion is open to all.
Contest: Heritage of Tomorrow – Late day for submission: Aug. 25, 2021
Aim: The event aims at initiating a conversation on what people envision as the heritage of tomorrow; something that will be celebrated and, hopefully, even preserved by future generations. The goal is to interpret people’s perception of history and heritage, in order to generate viable solutions for its promotion and preservation. Furthermore, the entries shared can help identify various different kinds of heritage, some of which may have gone unnoticed, while fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the same.
How to join? Participants can choose to focus on tangible or intangible heritage. The submissions can be made in the form of images accompanied by a brief write-up of about 100 words. Participants must clearly identify and explain the chosen heritage, and what impact its preservation may have on future generations. Submissions can also include any personal connections or experiences that participants share with the chosen heritage.
Date: Entries can be submitted via email to mail@madrasinherited.in, between 18.08.2021 and 25.08.2021. Two winners will be selected and receive exciting hampers!
Age: The competition is open to all.
Organised by Madras Inherited. Collaborators: Immersive Trails and The Kochi Heritage Project
Contest: My Chennai, My Heritage – Aug. 19, 2021 to Aug. 21, 2021
Aim: The heritage of Chennai is abundant and transcends beyond the built form. ‘My Chennai, My Heritage’ is a stimulating competition that has been curated by Madras Inherited in collaboration with Care Earth Trust. The aim of the competition is to amplify the abundant natural heritage present in the city, by placing the spotlight on their significance and current state. Through the competition, the participants will gain a better understanding of the role of natural heritage in the city’s functioning. The competition will be in the form of a quiz, designed to target the participants’ knowledge of natural heritage in the city.
How to join? Stay tuned to our Instagram handles (@madrasinherited and @careearthtrust)! The quiz will be posted every day for three days, between 19.08.2021 and 21.08.2021, at 03:00 pm. There will be three levels in total, ranging from easy to difficult. Two winners will be chosen based on the most number of correct answers, and will receive exciting prizes!
Age: The competition is open to all
Organised by Madras Inherited
Virtual walk: Beach Pogalaama? – Aug. 21, 2021
In this storytelling session, kids will be taken on a virtual walk through the Marina beach and its surroundings, and explore histories, stories, experiences, and memories.
For children of ages: 8 – 15 years of age
Organised by Madras Inherited. Collaborator: Masquerade Theatre Group
Date: 21.08.2021 ; Time: 05:00 pm – 05:30 pm
Registration link: The session will happen over Zoom. Interested participants can register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbZ7_7mf7V0ma7YgQQZEdhSx1iolqXrVI3M8-twEKFvjb45A/closedform
Panel Discussion: The Anglo-Indians: Chiseled by History – Aug. 25, 2021
At 7 p.m. Panellists: Prof Eugenie Pinto, Dr Bryan Peppin, Harry MacLure.
Moderator: Richard O’Connor
Zoom ID: 844 5378 5017 / Passcode: gdDX0w
Organised by Press Institute of India
Note: The programme will also be streamed live on PII RIND YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5KEDLHg2Gjj2_4aD-xsbJg
Talk: Foreign Women and Madras – Aug. 22, 2021
A presentation by Nivedita Louis. At 7 p.m.
Zoom ID: 847 1365 8768 / Passcode: h76Tvw
Organised by Press Institute of India
Note: The programme will also be streamed live on PII RIND YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5KEDLHg2Gjj2_4aD-xsbJg
Talk: Temples Around Chennai – Aug. 21, 2021
A presentation by Dr Chithra Madhavan. At 7 p.m.
Zoom ID: 832 4470 5519 / Passcode: dJ1eC4
Organised by Press Institute of India.
Note: The programme will also be streamed live on PII RIND YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5KEDLHg2Gjj2_4aD-xsbJg
Talk: Naturalists of Madras, the early days – Aug. 22, 2021
Talk by K.V. Sudhakar, President, Madras Naturalists Society
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 a First Come basis. Meeting Details will be communicated in the confirmation email.
Organised by Madras Naturalists Society
Book Launch: Madras Inked … Impressions of an artist and an architect – Aug. 19, 2021
The latest book on Madras that is Chennai, titled ‘Madras Inked … Impressions of an artist and an architect’ by awarded artist Manohar Devadoss and senior architect Sujatha Shankar will be released on August 19 evening ( 6 p.m.)
The governor of Tamil Nadu is the chief guest and this event, to be held at the C. P. Art Centre, Alwarpet is open only to guests with invitations.
The coffee-table book has some 50 unique Indian ink illustrations by Manohar, all of Madras drawn over the past 50 years. Sujatha has jotted down her notes on these places and landmarks, with the focus on the architecture of each place.
The book costs Rs.2500 and is on sale from Aug.20 at Shakuntala Art Gallery in the C. P. Art Centre campus, Eldams Road. It will soon be on sale online and also at Higginbothams store. A special launch offer of Rs.2200 is on from August 20.
The whole event is being webcast – here are the links to work on –
Zoom link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85885304510?pwd=SkNDWjlCWU5oNElGcC9HdWlxcVd3UT09
YouTube Channel – https://youtu.be/MoI0STUID7I
The Madras Quiz 2021 – Aug. 29, 2021
The quiz will be online.
Individual participation. No team participation.
Open to all ages.
More details and registration at https://murugappa.com/madras-quiz-2021