‘Cosmopolitan Contributions to Madras’ is the theme of the Madras Day talk by writer-historian Venkatesh Ramakrishnan.
At C. P. Ramaswamy Aiyar Foundation hall, Eldams Road, Alwarpet. Aug.24, 10.30 am. Open to all.
August 22, 5.30 pm. At Lalit Kala Akademi, Greames Road. Lakshmi Krishnamurthy speaks on the celebrated artist, Adyar K. Sreenivasulu, on his paintings. The artist who dominated the Madras Art Movement and also headed the Art Dept at Kalakshetra.
The Department of Journalism and Communication at the University of Madras is organizing a three-day Madras Day event centered on Chennai’s radio stations. The second day will focus on private FM radio stations, while the third day will explore community radio. The seminar series will feature discussions on prominent private broadcasters including Radio Mirchi, Hello FM, and Suriyan FM. Additional details can be found in the accompanying invitation. Dr. T. Jaisakthivel is the program coordinator.
For further details
Dr.T.Jaisakthivel
9841366086
Some comedy, some real-life kadhaigal.
At 6.30 pm.
Venue: Ranade Library, Sastri Hall, Luz, Mylapore.
Professionally-trained public speakers Guruprasad Padmanabhan, Karthick Mohandas, Geethamala Raghavan, Aadil Ibrahim, Sathya Jayaraman and Athila Nabin will share their fun life experiences in the city, much like a Stand-Up Comedy show.
This event is curated by Sundararaman Chintamani.
Open to all.
Talk by Pradeep Chakravarthy
At 7.15 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk by Mohan Hariharan
At 6.00 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk by T.K. Krishnakumar
At 7.15 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk by Major Narayanan
At 6.00 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk by Vinita Siddhatha
At 7.15 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk by Justice Prabha Sridevan
At 6 pm.
Venue: Arkay Convention Centre, Ryapettah High Road, Mylapore.
Organised by Madhuradhwani
Open to all.
Talk on Social and Cultural History of Madras That is Chennai, Seen Through the Lens of Childhood and Games – A talk by Vinita Sidhartha, founder, Kreeda. This will be followed by a traditional game-playing session.
At 5 pm
Venue: Press Institute of India Conference Hall, II Main Road, Taramani CPT Campus, Chennai 600 113
(behind MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and next to the Asian College of Journalism)
Hosted by Press Institute of India
Open to all.
For more information, contact 9042231343
A talk and presentation on Dhenupurishwarar Temple, Madambakkam: Its History, Sculpture and Architecture – A presentation by Dr Chithra Madhavan.
At 5 pm
Venue: Press Institute of India Conference Hall, II Main Road, Taramani CPT Campus, Chennai 600 113
(behind MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and next to the Asian College of Journalism)
Hosted by Press Institute of India
Open to all.
For more information, contact 9042231343
By Meenakshi Devaraj.
At 5 pm
Venue: Press Institute of India Conference Hall, II Main Road, Taramani CPT Campus, Chennai 600 113
(behind MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and next to the Asian College of Journalism)
Hosted by Press Institute of India
Open to all.
For more information, contact 9042231343
A talk and presentation by Dr Lakshmi Ramaswamy
Venue: Press Institute of India Conference Hall, II Main Road, Taramani CPT Campus, Chennai 600 113
(behind MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and next to the Asian College of Journalism)
At 5 pm.
Hosted by Press Institute of India
Open to all.
For more information, contact 9042231343
Talk by K Hariharan, filmmaker, film historian and author
6.00 – 7.30 pm
Venue: Savera, RK Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
Event in collaboration with Cinema Rendezvous – Bahurupi Kamal Haasan’s rise in Madras Film Industry,
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
Talk by Mohan V Raman
6.00 – 7.30 pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotels & Suites GRT, 531, Grand Southern Trunk Road, Parangimalai, Pazhavanthangal, Chennai 600016
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
QUEERING MADRAS: highlighting the ways the LGBTQIA+ communities have succeeded in carving out spaces—and lives—in this city, and the way forward for inclusion.
Panel discussion with Dr L Ramakrishnan, Jaya, Meera Sundararajan and Fred Rogers. Moderated by Jaiveer Johal
6.00 to 8.00 pm
Venue: Residency Towers, Sir Theyagaroya Road, T Nagar, Chennai 600018
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
RJ Anandi in conversation with Sriram V
Event in collaboration with Madras Book Club
6.00 – 7.30pm
Venue: The Folly, Amethyst, Whites Road, Chennai 600014
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
Talk by Jayashree Vencatesan.
6.00 to 7.30 pm
Venue: Hanu Reddy Residences, Poes Gardens, Chennai 600086
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
By Vinita Sidhartha, Founder, Kreeda.
At Kreeda Experience Centre, GR Complex Annexe, 408, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai 600035
5.00 to 6.00 pm followed by refreshments
Open to all. No prior registration is needed.
Organised by Madras Musings
By Mr T K Krishnakumar, Heritage Enthusiast, Blogger & Author
Date/ Time: Sunday, 11th August 2024 – 2.30pm
Venue: Hotel Palmgrove, Kodambakkam High Road
Organized by: Hypnotique Circle (Madras), the oldest forum of hypnosis in India
Contact: Major Narayanan 91500 00615
Talk by historian Dr. Chitra Madhavan
Date & Time: 31.08.24 – Saturday – 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Venue: Madras Literary Society, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006
Contact for Further Information: madrasliterarysociety@gmail.com
Non-Members: Rs.100/-
Explore the stunning sculptural collection at the Madras Museum, guided by Historian Dr. Chitra Madhavan. Discover the stories behind the sculptures and their significance in Indian art and history.
Event hosted by Madras Literary Society
Trotsky Marudu is a multi-faceted Indian contemporary artist renowned for his line drawings, animation, storyboard and computer graphics. He has also worked as an Art and VFX creative director for many films and is a pioneer in the use of computers in the visual art of painting.
Discover the fascinating world of Trotsky Marudu, a pioneer in the field of art. Explore his contributions to film sets and graphics, and learn about his impact on the industry.
Date & Time: 03.08.24 – Saturday – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Contact for Further Information: madrasliterarysociety@gmail.com
Non-Members: Rs.100/-
Venue: Madras Literary Society, DPI Campus, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006