Vol.8 No.10 March 21 - 27, 2010NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER

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Springfield Matriculation Higher Secondary School, K.K. Nagar, celebrated the kindergarten graduation day on March 13 at 10 a.m. V. Chandrakanthan, senior advocate, High Court of Madras, presided over the f u n c t i o n . T h e s c h o o l principal, V. Sankarlal, gave a n i n s p i r i n g s p e e c h detailing the academic and extra-curricular activities conducted in the institution to ensure the all round development of the pupils. C h a n d r a k a n t h a n expressed his pleasure of seeing the tiny tots dressed up in their convocation costumes, taking part Chandrakanthan conferred dance, Konkani dance, tunes, attractive props and a c t i v e l y i n a l l t h e the degrees on the little Western dance, Tamil folk exquisite costumes. The proceedings.The kids of o n e s . A v a r i e t y dance and Tamil skit based highlight of the function was UKG handled al l the entertainment programme on the concept ‘Unity in the grand finale in which all aspects of the function such was presented by the kids D i v e r s i t y ’ . T h e k i d s the students joined together as compeering, welcome with vigour and enthusiasm. mesmerised the audience and danced merrily to mark address, annual report and The programme included a with their synchronised their perfection in unity.also the vote of thanks. classical dance, Punjabi movements, scintillating -VP Times

Graduation day of tiny tots

Students of the Surana two Institutions.Recently group schools, Sowcarpet Surana Group of Schools has been involved in doing took a historical stride by co l labora t ive sc ience signing a pact with Crockett projects with USA based Middle school ,USA when Irving Independent School Anand P.Surana, the ISD, Dallas through video s e c r e t a r y a n d conference and Internet correspondent of Surana exchanges on the topics, Group of Schools visited global warming and climatic Dallas, USA. It is hoped that change. Inspired by the such a pact will not only innovat ive “Net Zero promote exchange of Project” of Crockett Middle scientific knowledge but School, a letter was sent also enable students to expressing an interest in the enrich their knowledge on students-staff exchange culture and history of both programme between the the countries.

Cultural exchange programme

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The audio launch of Aatanayagan was held at the Sathyam cinemas recently. The film has Shakthi, son of director P Vasu, in he lead. The f u n c t i o n s a w t h e a t t e n d a n c e o f K S Ravikumar, Vikraman, R a m a N a r a y a n a , S i v a s a k t h i P a n d i a n , Anbalaya Prabakaran, Abi rami Ramanathan, K a l a i p u l i S e k a r , P a n e e r s e l v a m , S i b i , P r a s a n n a , R a d h i k a , B h a g y a r a j , H a n s r a j

Aditya who plays the hero’s S r i k a n t h D e v a h a s Saxena, AC Shanmugam, L brother in the film was also composed the music. Suresh, Kastoori Raja, VC present.Debutant Krishna Rama Narayanan released Guhanathan, Pyramid Raam, an assistant of KS the audio and it was S a i m i r a S a m i n a t h a n Ravikumar and Vikraman is rece i ved by Hans ra j among others. Heroine directing the film. The film is Saxena.Ramya Nambeesan and an action-packed one and - VP Times

Aatanayagan audio launched

Thillalangadi from the which include actress film. Apparently Jeyam Ravi Jeyam Company is a much- Tamannah, actor Sham, has suggested Simbu’s awaited movie. Movie-buffs Vadivelu and Prabhu. With name to sing Pattupattu are waiting to know whether this film director Raja has pattampoochi, written by the hit pair, Jeyam Raja and t e a m e d u p w i t h Na. Muthukumar. Yuvan Jeyam Ravi brothers, will Yuanshankar Raja for the was in full praise for Simbu, recreate the success that first time and Yuvan has who did a commendable they achieved for their film scored some peppy music work by singing the song so M K u m a r a n S / O too. And the highlight of the well in just three hours. Mahalakshmi. The film also music is that actor Simbu

-VP Times has an interesting cast has sung one song in the

The glam actress of Kollywood, Rambha, got engaged to Indran, a C a n a d a - b a s e d businessman recently. It is reported that the wedding will take place in Tirupathi on April 8th. The wedding is expected to be a private affair and it seems it will have the participation of just a few family members and friends. However, there’ll be big bash at the wedding reception which will be hosted in Chennai on April 11th at a five-star hotel.

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Kollywood Speaks

The audio launch of experience will be brought children. Present among Nanevaruven was a unique alive in the theatres to the others, were actors are one. The audio launch was delight of the audience. B a b u g a n e s h , d o n e b y p h y s i c a l l y The audio was launched in Chinnijayanth, Sreeman, challenged people at the the presence of Justice Valli D r . S r i n i v a s a n a n d F i l m C h a m b e r . T h e Nayagam, Ramanarayan, actresses Vakitha, Victoria, occasion also was an V . C . G u g a n a t h a n , S tephee, Sh i lpa and experience as it had the S i v a s a k t i p a n d y a n , Jyotsna. This film is demonstration of smoke R.K.Selavamani, Kalipuli produced by actor G Babu and fragrance. The director Sekar, Pannerselvam along Ganesh under the banner of the film, G Babu Ganesh, with hearing-impaired and Balavignesh Creations.

-VP Timessaid that the same v i s u a l l y c h a l l e n g e d

Audio released

Ethirmarai, directed by G has been designed in such CD, which will be released Arun recently kick-started a way that one half of it b y f i v e w e l l - k n o w n their publicity campaign by looks like a modern bus directors, during its launch. flagging off a transparent while the other half sports The film has Ajaykumar and glass bus. The bus was the look of an old bus. Sherina in the lead. While f lagged o f f by ac to r People outside can view the Vairamuthu has penned the Parthepan from near the interiors of the bus.Five lyrics for all the five songs, Pillayar Koil at the AVM lucky winners wil l be it’s Murugan Mohan who’s Studios. The bus titled selected during the journey composed the music.Ethirmarai bus will travel of the Ethirmarai bus and

-VP Times around the state. The bus they will receive the audio

A novel way of publicity

Actress Aishwarya Rai The pretty actress was full she consider Jeans as the Bachchan attracted quite a p r a i s e f o r t h e f i l m , r e a s o n f o r h e r few gathering when she Retta isuzhi , in which achievements.Rettaisuzhi released the audio of v e t e r a n d i r e c t o r s K is being directed by Rettaisuzhi. Aishwarya, B a l a c h a n d e r a n d Thamira and has music who is seen very rarely in Bharathirajaa are acting in composed by Karthik Raja. public functions was roped lead roles. She said that Vairamuthu, Mahendran, in by director Shankar, who she’s sure that the movie Parthepan, Linguswamy i s t h e p r o d u c e r o f w ill turn out to be a and Sasi were some of the Rettaisuzhi. Aishwarya has w o n d e r f u l f a m i l y important film personalities been shooting for Endhiran, experience.The actress who were present among directed by Shankar in recalled her shooting days others.

-VP TimesChennai and surroundings while acting in Shankar’s for the past so many days. Jeans. She also said that

Aishwarya entices the citiites

Wedding bells for Rambha

Simbu croons for Thillalangadi

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Multifaceted Vidwan Sree maaguma” in Abhog i Thalli Na Bhagyama” in Ram Parasuram proved c o n v e y e d t h e Kesari ragam stood for the that he is an ace musician in vaggeyakara`s surrender to sahithyanubhavam. Bho-all respects by performing a the feel of devotion. Saint Sambho in Revathi was scintillating violin concert at Thyagaraja`s “ Anupama presented as the thukada. Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan G u n a m b u d h i ” . a n d The kalpanaswaram and on March 10 on the P a p a n a s a m S i v a n ` s ” a l a p a n a g a v e o c c a s i o n o f Sara nam Ayyappa” in sangeethanubhavam. The D.K.Pattammal’s 91st Birth Mukhari enthralled the violin concert was a treat to Anniversary celebrations. audience. Harikesanallur the audience with a variety. Sree Ram Parasuram Muthaiah Bhagavathar `s Shertalai Ananthakrishnan commenced his concert B h u v a n e s w a r i y a m i n on the mrudangam and with a navaragamalika Mohan Kalyana i was Sree Sundara Kumar on varnam in the traditional performed along with kanjira supported violinist. format. His concentration detailed alapana and it was They inspired the audience and dedication amazed the a soothing experience to to enjoy the layanubhavam audience. Sabapathikku listen to the violinist. Saint d u r i n g t h e veru deivam samana Thiagaraja`s “Nannu Kanna thaniavarthanam.

With a soothing touch

N Vijay Siva, a disciple of was a mother, guru and Devaram, sung by Vijay late D.K.Pattammal,was deivam to her and said that Siva was released by conferred with the title “Isai she considered it a boon to Krishnamoorthy and the Jothi” by Dr.Vyjantimala undergo vocal training from first copy was received by B a l i , e m i n e n t DKP. She appreciated Vijay Murali. The second CD bharathanatyam exponent Siva`s talent and said that namely Janaranjakam on the occasion of the he is the only vidwan to sung by Vijay Siva was valedictory function of maintain the DKP style, r e l e a s e d b y G a n a S a r a s w a t h i diction of sahithyam and Dr.Vyjayanthimala Bali and D.K.Patammal`s 91st Birth r a s a n u b h a v a m . the first copy was received Anniversary Celebrations Krishnamurthy lauded the by Krishnamurthy.The h e l d o n M a r c h 1 2 . services of Aaanmajothi, function was followed by Aaanmajothi Natarajan, which has been doing Vijay Siva`s vocal concert Krishnamoorthy, chairman, wonderful service to the w i t h s u p p o r t b y Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan music by propagating R.K.Shriramkumar on the and Murali, managing through “Music to Schools” violin and J.Vaidyanathan director, Sree Krishna project. He appreciated on the mrudangam, which S w e e t s g r a c e d t h e V i j a y S i v a ` s m u s i c recreated the magic of occasion and felicitated k n o w l e d g e . M u r a l i D K P ` s d i c t i o n , Vijay Siva. Dr.Vyjanthimala expressed his happiness in s a h i t h y a n u b h a v a m , Ba l i r eco l l ec ted he r conferring the title to Vijay sangeethanubhavam and relationship with DKP, who Siva. The CD namely rasanubhavam.

Isai Jothi for Vijay Siva

Enchanting performancemeeting with Sita at the Asoka vanam to hand over the ring given by Rama to her. Be it the episode of Ramayana war or the P a t t a b s h i s h e k a m , i t seemed safe in the artiste’s hand and her guru’s focus on detailing the minute aspects is laudable.After an elaborate varnam, the young Vinisha proved that she can turn out to be the mischievous Krishna within seconds and she danced to the Mayya Mouri bhajan by Su rdas .The t h i l l ana ,

Vinisha Kathiravan recently i n v o l v e m e n t . W i t h another composition by Dr

performed her arangetram commendable stamina, the Balamuralikrishna in raga

at the Chinmaya Heritage young girl carried out the Brindavani showcased her

Centre. Vinisha, a class varnam in a brilliant way. potential by way of neat and

seven student of Chinmaya A n d t h e a u d i e n c e intricate footwork.And the

Vidyalaya and a disciple of witnessed some glowing chief guests, musician Dr M

Urmila Sathyanarayan, B a l a m u r a l i k r i s h n a ,

kept the audience d a n s e u s e D r

amused with her soulful Vyjayanthimala Bali and

recital throughout. She playback singer S Janaki

began her concert with a praised the child and the

Pushpanjali composed guru to their hearts

b y D r M content.The concluding

Balamuralikrishna in a item was a kurathi dance.

traditional way. This was However, Vinisha’s folk

followed by alarippu. dance too resembled a

The jathiswaram set by bharathanatyam recital

Tanjore Quartet was probably due to her long

followed by a varnam. practice sessions of the

A n d t h e v a r n a m , classical format. While

B h a v a y a m i Urmila Sathyanaryanan

Raghuramam, a Swathi handled the nattuvangam,

Tirunal composition, Swamimali S K Suresh

brought out the best of supported the artiste with

the artiste. Just like good vocal support. M

diamond dazzles after Dhananjayan on the

polishing by an expert, m r i d a n g a m , R

Vinisha gleamed like a Sathishkumar on the violin

diamond after being and T Sashidhar on the momen ts , when she trained under the renowned f l u t e who lehea r ted l y p o r t r a y e d M a n d a r a guru. And what took the supported the dancer. poisoning the minds of p e r f o r m a n c e t o a

Kaikeyi and also when she completely different level -VP Timese n a c t e d H a n u m a n ’ s w a s h e r c o m p l e t e

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seven students, and e n c y c l o p e d i a s a n d general knowledge books were g iven to n ine students as prizes. The o t h e r p a r t i c i p a n t s received a students’ kit as participation prize. The competition saw more than 200 entries from nine schools situated in and around Vadapalani and Porur .The students came out with some innovative and vibrant designs. "The creativity exhibited by the

X S R e a l , r e a l t o r s l ap top , was won by students was exemplary. conducted a drawing Keerthana from Chinmaya The innovat ive ideas competition for students on Vidyalaya. An Apple Ipod exhibited by the students the theme, my dream room. and a computer study table were a real motivation for us The contest was aimed to were the second and third to deve lop fu tu r i s t i c provide an avenue for the prizes, which were won by concepts in designing living students to exhibit their Sripooja and Susila, both units in our future projects,” creativity and come up with students of Velankanni s a i d , M a d h u s u d h a n attractive designs for their Ma t r i cu la t ion schoo l . Karatgi, COO of XS Real rooms.The first prize, a mini Bicycles were given to Pvt Ltd.

Children come out with innovative designs

promises to colour hair in 10 minutes compared to the conventional 30 minutes taken to colour the hair. It is in the format of a powder colour and is available in black, brown black and brown colours at affordable rates. The dye is enriched w i t h a m l a a n d henna.Commenting on the new product, Ramesh Vishwanathan, executive director, CavinKare said that the product was created keeping in mind the increasingly busy lifestyle of consumers who do not find sufficient time to groom themselves.C a v i n K a r e r e c e n t l y product-Indica, 10 minutes

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Handwriting workshopCalligraphy Training 25, II Floor, Chari the neatness and centre will conduct Street, North Usman s p e e d o f t h e “ H a n d w r i t i n g Road, T.Nagar from handwri t ing. For w o r k s h o p f o r 10.30 a.m to 4.30 f u r t h e r d e t a i l s , Teachers/Parents” p.m. The workshop contact : 098410 on March 22 at No. will concentrate on 23115.

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Chef Jacob created history hours. And after 24 hours are always interested in when he cooked the world's and five minutes, he had creating records in several longest barbeque.The chef 489 dishes to his credit ways.The chef took just 20 known for his exotic biryanis which included several minutes break in six hours and research on south south Indian delicacies too. which he utilised for a Indian cuisines, recently Lucia Sinigagleisi, the massage and some quick entered the Guiness Book adjudicator of the event was refreshments. of World Records by grilling all praise for the chef and

-VP Timesbarbeques non-stop for 24 she also said that Indians

One for the world record

Sri Sanjeevarya Charitable p a r a y a n a m a t K a s i distribution will be held on Trust will be conducting the V i s w a n a t h a r t e m p l e , June 5, Hanuman Jayanthi Koti chal isa prachara Kuppaiah Chetty Street, celebrations. Only spot yagnam today at Sri Veera West Mambalam.Drawing registration and will be held Anjaneyar temple , Beasant contest: On the occasion of between 9 am to 10 am. Road, Triplicane. After the the silver jubilee year There will be different c h a n t i n g , p r a s a d a m , celebrations the trust will be categories in various age sindhooram, raksha and c o n d u c t i n g d r a w i n g g roups. Participants should p h o t o w i l l b e competitions on February 2 bring school ID, pencil, d i s t r i b u t e d . T h e S r i from 10 to 11 am. The rubber and writing pad. For Ramanavami celebrations competition will be held at m ore details, call: 2471 will be held on March 24 at Ethiraja Kalyana Nilayam, 2231, 97898 17373, 98403 5.30 pm. There will be Sri No 87, T.T.K. Road, 64567.

-VP TimesRama raksha sthothra A l w a r p e t . T h e p r i z e

Koti chalisa prachara yagnam

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Consecration of Sri Maha and 12 noon on 21 March programmes starting at 4 Sakthi Vinayagar Temple at ( S u n d a y ) u n d e r t h e am from 20 March in Mahalaxmi Apartments, auspices of Sri Maha c o n n e c t i o n w i t h t h e Stage-1, 2/3 Lakshmi Ganapathy Vinayagar consecration.For more Street, West Mambalam is Baktha Jana Sabha. details contact 43512849.scheduled between 11 am There will be various -VP Times

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S r i R a m a N a v a m i Ayodhya Aswamedha Parthasarathy, executive m a h o t s a v a m a n d Mahamandapam. V. Sridar, vice president of Indusind inauguration of the 55th former chai rman and Bank will participate. music festival will take place managing director of UCO

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Sri Rama Navami mahotsavam

S r i R a m a N a v a m i On 22nd, Bombay Sisters, a n d 3 0 , D r S u d h a celebrations will be held at C Saroja and C Lalitha will Seshaiyan will present a S r i S r i n i v a s a m u r t h y present a vocal concert. On discourse on Srimath Mandiram, Ellaiamman Koil 23rd, Srikala Bharath and Ramayanam.Street, West Mambalam her troupe will present a

-VP Timesfrom March 22 to April 4. d a nce recital. Between 24th

Sri Rama Navami celebrations

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Shri Shirdi Sai Seva Samaj, Ramanavami celebrations and annadhanam in the the evening. On March 28 West Mambalam, will be will be held with Baba’s forenoon session. In the laksharchana for Sai inaugurating the entrance procession. There will be e v e n i n g V i s h n u Maharaj will be held at Shri mandapa on March 22 G a n a p a t h i h o m a m , Sahasranama parayanam Shiradi Say Seva Samaj between 9 am and 10.30 a b h i s h e k a m , will be held. There will be (21/ 9 ) Jayashankar Street a m . O n M a r c h 2 4 , Sahasranamam, bhajans Sai Maharaj procession in West Mambalam, Ch - 33.

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