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I have a dream…
…say these Chennaiites, who hope to see the city get better in all aspects in the New Year.
S. BADRINATH, cricketer
I would love for the roads to be better all over the city. And I wish that people would follow traffic rules. It is everybody’s responsibility to do so, irrespective of whether the cops and cameras […]
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Experiments in transparency
CIVIC SENS(E)ITIVITY The Ward Accountability Experiment by the volunteers of Transparent Chennai has shown the way for citizens to hold their elected representatives accountable. ZARA KHAN and TANYA THOMAS
The packed hall at the Indira Nagar Youth Hostel witnessed a new phenomenon in the culmination of the landmark “Ward Accountability Experiment” (WAE) last week. The volunteers […]
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What’s On (21/07/2011)
Reap what you sow
Sale
@ Express Avenue Mall, Spencer Plaza, Anna Nagar (Shanti Colony), Kilpauk, T.Nagar, TTK Road, Egmore and OMR.
Derby has launched an exciting sale across Derby Jeans Community Store. Discounts of 20 to 40 per cent. The offer is valid on denim, cotton and linen clothing, t–shirts, casual wear and accessories.
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On a platter
Buffet deals
@ […]
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What’s On (02/06/2011)
It’s your card
Axis Bank, has launched ‘My Money Card’, an innovative money management tool for today’s youth. The Card is a prepaid, re-loadable, rupee-denominated card on the VISA platform which enables parents to disburse money to their children staying away from home. The Card can be used for cash withdrawals at ATMs, POS transactions at […]
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Where’s the space to play?
Playing in the open remains an elusive experience for many, courtesy the shrinking spaces that drive youngsters to the road or to the comfort of their gaming console. DURGANAND BALSAVAR
For children and adults alike, playing outdoors sows the seeds of excitement, fun, camaraderie and competency. Several western societies are beginning to realise the value of […]
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What’s on? (14/04/2011)
Media matters
Talk show
@ AAT Media College 4th floor, Jayalakshmi Estates, 29/8 Haddows Rd.
When: April 17
Time: 10.30 a.m.
Access Atlantech Education (I) Ltd., organises a “Weekend Media Workout” to bring talent from the media and the entertainment industry together.
Programme: Niladri Bose presents “programming content for prime time on radio”
Contact: Shobana @ 9962516284, Prashanth @ 9884673544
Classes
When: April 18 […]
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Lenseye
Face to face: Lone survivors in the concrete jungle.
Photo sent by: B. Kishore Kumar, Devi Nagar, Kolathur.
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What’s On (24/02/11)
Get ready
Auditions
@ O2 Health Studio, Khader Nawaz Khan Road
When: Feb 27
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The Hot Shoe Dance Company is announcing auditions for their upcoming musical “Hair Spray”. Contact: Jeffery Vardon @ 9840088451.
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Best bakes
Baking class
When: Feb 26th
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Class on ‘Biscuits and Tray Bakes’. Call: 9884122523 to register.
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Back to work
Workshops
Evam is back with […]
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What’s on? (02/12/10)
Mighty migrations
A camp
Join Prakruthi, an eco care group on an overnight camp at Pulicat Lake from December 29.
Contact: 9940355521/9094299415/8056078055 for more details.
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Write for silver
Developing skills
ScreenWrite aims to nurture and develop aspiring screenwriters and creative writers, tutoring and training them. Both short-term and long-term courses are offered.
Contact: CheeseFlicks +91 9600068695 +91 28222244 for more details.
Wesite: www.screenwrite.in
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Christmas […]
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Clean Chennai
It was evening and I jumped out of my house for my evening walk. I walked through green lanes with gigantic trees parallel to the road; I took in a whiff of fresh air. I walked past dustbins with garbage in them (note: in them). I admired the clean roads and felt the cool breeze […]
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