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The tangy taste of summer

Mangoes being unloaded at Koyembedu market in Chennai on Monday. Photo : M. Vedhan.
THE HINDU Mangoes being unloaded at Koyembedu market in Chennai on Monday. Photo : M. Vedhan.
It is that time of the year when households across Chennai make pickles at home. Liffy Thomas shops for raw mangoes to make her own »      1 comment
HIGH FLYERS: Frisbee tournaments at city beaches draw players from far and wide

Disc across borders

Expats are part of local Frisbee squads that meet at city beaches. Vipasha Sinha on the trend »
Ma. Ve.Pasupathi at his residence in Villivakkam. Photo: K. Pichumani

A leaf out of ancient Tamil literature

Deciphering palm-leaf manuscripts, Ma. Ve Pasupathi has published 40 literary works. He recently received the prestigious U Ve Sa award for this singular work. T. S. Atul Swaminathan in conversation with the scholar »
Mr. Pronto shoe and bag repair shop at seventh avenue, Besant Nagar. Photo: M. Karunakaran

The world of footwear technicians

This shoe repair establishment has 11 outlets, including 6 across Chennai. And it all began in a small shop at Spencer Plaza in 2003, writes Liffy Thomas »
IN GOOD BOOKS: (From left) Satish, Palani and Saravanan attribute their success to their loyal customers.

The company of books

From a small neighbourhood shop in 1955, Easwari Lending Library has expanded into a ten-location enterprise with 45,000 enrolled members from around the city. Liffy Thomas reads the success story »
A second hand furniture shop at Royappetah High Road. Photo: Romani Agarwal
Chennai, May 18, 2013

A demand for discards

One man’s trash, that’s another man’s come-up,” sings Macklemore in Thrift Shop, which once topped the Billboard Hot 100. In this chartbusting song, the American rapper talks about the high he get... »      2 comments
Srikanth, story teller, visually-challenged person . Photo: M. Srinath
Chennai, May 18, 2013
ODDBEATERS

A tale of courage

K. Srikanth was in class VII when his right eye went blurry and he had to discontinue formal schooling – retinal detachment had already blinded his left eye. But he was not the one to give up easi... »
Vishal Srinivas
Chennai, May 18, 2013

Tiruvanmiyur school bags top three ranks in Bio-chemistry

Of the 573 students who appeared for the Bio-chemistry paper in the State Board Class XII examination this year, the top three ranks in the State were bagged by an aspiring dentist and two aspirin... »
The police and the residents of Chennai Journalist Colony, Tiruvanmiyur meet.
Chennai, May 18, 2013

Residents of Journalist Colony sensitised on safety issues

A recent meeting between the police and the residents of Chennai Journalist Colony Welfare Association, Tiruvanmiyur, focussed on safety and security issues. Inspector Chandru said, “Suc... »
On Track: J. Surendhar trying to better his own record.
Chennai, May 13, 2013

Commitment to practise chart takes athlete into winners’ circle

J. Surendhar was 10 when his parents found a full-time athletics coach for him. The first thing the coach did was hand out a practice schedule to the boy. Twelve years on, Surendhar still sticks t... »
Snow World at Abirami Mega Mall.
Chennai, May 13, 2013

Staying indoors made cool

Invincible superheroes may play a slew of outdoors sports all through summer, without a day’s break. Mortals with a similar appetite for entertainment will, however, do well to spend the summer in... »
Fire & smoke: Burning of garbage at this dump yard is a perennial problem.
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Chitlapakkam lake is now a dump yard

The Chitlapakkam garbage dump yard is one more case of a lake being misused. Ever since it was turned into a dump yard, it has posed serious health hazards. In its vicinity are found a government... »      1 comment
In need of a facelift: This facility at Egmore requires a separate fund for its maintenance.
Chennai, May 4, 2013

A storehouse of ophthalmic artifacts

For more than 90 years now, Chennai is home to a collection of century-old ophthalmic artefacts and archives. The Eye Museum at the Elliot’s School of Ophthalmology is a storehouse of century-old... »
Distribution of free butter milk in Kilpauk. Photo: M. Vedhan
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Buttermilk for parched throats in Kilpauk

C.S. Mehta has set up a free buttermilk stall on Barnaby Road, Kilpauk. Started in 1995, the stall is thronged by people from all walks of life. “The stall, set up in April, will be aroun... »
Team members of Combat Kinetics.Photo: R. Ragu
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Killer moves

A ‘combat camp’ is underway at what is largely an open space, next to the Apollo Cancer Hospital in Teynampet. A battalion of men and women punch and kick in the air. They are trying out mo... »

Brand street

Stoking interest in books

Campuses connect with communities on air waves

Down the dusty road

Wooing blues

A sweet journey

A gaping issue

Aavin for students

NOT A CHILD'S PLAY: Ignoring the scorching heat, a young boy pedals a tricycle carrying water-filled pots and his kin. Photo: R. Ragu
Chennai, May 18, 2013

An exercise to put dropouts back in school

Close to 2,000 out-of-school students, including children who never enrolled and those of migrant workers, were identified by Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan as part of its annual survey conducted across th... »
Vaishnavi's pugs
Chennai, May 18, 2013
PET STATEMENT

Part-time pet lovers and nannies

Head to Pet-Sitters India, if you live away from home and believe holding a pet once in a while will assuage your loneliness. Or if you are someone looking for a pet sitter to watch over your cats... »
A view of Tambaram subway.
Chennai, May 18, 2013

Subway at Tambaram station in disrepair

Wherever traffic is chaotic, pedestrian subways and foot over bridges are a solution. There are, however, times when the most carefully planned subways and foot over bridges are rendered less help... »      1 comment
Anitha Daniel conducts classes in fireless cooking.
Chennai, May 15, 2013

Teacher’s summer initiative

Summer holidays have begun. But Anitha Daniel, headmistress of a school, has not stopped spending time with children. She shows kids from her neighbourhood in Madhavaram how to shake a leg, hold a... »
Koyambedu and Padikuppam residents can have a safe ride on Rail Nagar Bridge.
Chennai, May 13, 2013

For a safe ride

After a long wait, a request from residents of Koyambedu and Padikuppam have been met. The civic authorities have constructed railings along the Rail Nagar Bridge, connecting Padikuppam and Koyamb... »
Chennai, May 13, 2013

Brothers create guide to engineering admission

Once the cut-off mark for Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission is announced, parents and students rack their brains over finding the right college and course. Brothers Ramnath Babu and Raghunath Babu... »
Cap it on: At Khaleel Cap Mart in Periyamet.
May 4, 2013

The hat trick

Short flap, long flap and wide-brimmed. That is the way some people choose to tackle the scorching sun. No marks for guessing what we are talking about. In Chennai, this is the season for caps and... »
Students learning to play the key board at Sa Ri Ga Ma.
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Mastering a range of musical instruments

If an institution can play a huge role in laying the strong foundation for a student, here is one. Started four years ago by G. Kamal, Sa Ri Ga Ma Institute of Music and Dance in Chintadripet seem... »
Martin teaching his students. Photo: M. Karunakaran
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Key to musical brilliance

Every time they finish a class, students of keyboardist and music teacher M.S. Martin are left with a sense of having learnt something new. It may be a new composition or a new way of rendering a... »
SERENADING THE MUSE: Henry is trying out one of the 14 guitars he has accumulated. His wife Sailaja looks on. Photo: M. Karunakaran
Chennai, May 4, 2013

Space for musicians to exchange ideas

Henry M. Balachandran runs a function hall that is attached to his house at Besant Avenue. Every Saturday, the air-conditioned hall serves as a jamming space for musicians. They are not expected t... »

How parents can turn children into achievers

Flavours of Mumbai

Residents upbeat over progress of Thiruvengada Nagar Park work

Space gallery at Birla Planetarium

Food on the go

Residents versus vendors

A weak link

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