Madras Day Celebrates the City

Every city deserves to celebrate its birthday. Madras, that is now called Chennai City certainly needs a grand, memorable and wonderful celebration. Madras Day is celebrated on August 22, 2018. Madras Day is a day of celebrations organised in the city of Madras, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. It commemorates the founding of the modern city by establishing Fort St George on a small piece of land acquired from the last King of Chandragiri in 1639 by the British East India Company.
It was on 22nd August 1639 , that a sliver of land, where Fort. St. George stands today, was transacted by the East India Company. 

The deal was struck by Francis Day, his ‘dubash’ Beri Thimmappa, and their superior, Andrew Cogan, with the local Nayak rulers. It is believed that this deal was made on that historic day. Out of the fort, grew settlements. Then the villages around it were brought together. Madras Day focuses on the city, its history, its past and its present and the core team motivates communities, groups, companies and campuses in the city to host events that celebrate the city. Heritage walks, school exchange programmes, talks and contests, poetry and music and quiz, food fests and rallies, photo exhibitions and bike tours. Madras Day focuses on the city, its history, its past and its present and the core team motivates communities, groups, companies and campuses in the city to host events that celebrate the city. The celebration consists of events such as heritage walks, public talks, exhibitions, poetry reading sessions, public performances, food festivals and special programs on local radio.

It also includes contests such as T-shirt designing, documentary film contest, multimedia presentation for schools and quizzes in both Tamil and English. T-shirts to mark the event are also released. The talks delivered to mark the week-long celebrations usually involve lectures explaining the heritage and history of the city. There are also events for citizens where they can post about their life years ago in Madras and share their views on how Madras grew into the Chennai and today knows as Greater Chennai City.

Merit certificates and gifts for students

Inner Wheel Club of Madras next-gen and ARIVUKKAN science magazine jointly organised student’s awareness programme at Chennai Middle School, Royapettah as part of Independence Day Celebration.After flag hoisting by HM.Mrs. Thenmozhi, a talk on general hygiene by Mrs.dhanya impressed the audience. She also stressed the need of education and women's role in empowering the society. Mrs.Nikharika honoured the best students of the month July- V.Brindha (8th class) and P.Gokul (5th class) with merit certificates and gifts.

 

This project of honouring two best students per month based on 5 criteria’s such as education, cleanliness, personal Hygiene, discipline and proper attendance. The Inner wheel club also wishes to train students every week on spoken English coaching, collage arts and providing health kits to all students.Chennai District coordinator, National Green Corps Mr.G.Thangaraj presented a sapling for Plantation in school campus and assured the students for a nature walk into a nearest Eco Park with the coordination of ARIVUKKAN magazine.

Crossway Parklane opens in Chennai

Crossway Parklane, a modern hotel with contemporary features, opened doors in Chennai. Located just about a kilometer away from the bustling Chennai international [and domestic] airport, Crossway Parklane is an unrivalled option for late night arrivals and early morning departing business and leisure travelers. The 32-room hotel with upscale modern amenities is built to world class standards and offers easy access to hubs such as Oragadam, Maraimalai Nagar, Sriperumpudur and tourist attractions such as Kancheepuram, Mahabalipuram, Crocodile Park, Dakshina Chitra etc., Besides, Crossway Parklane offers stylishly designed rooms, well-appointed banquet spaces and classy dining options to make every stay a great success. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sirajudeen, Managing Director, ST Couriers Group [owners of the hotel], stated that he was very happy with the group’s diversification into hospitality industry. 

 

“Serving demanding business customers is a highlight of the group’s success. It is but natural that we diversify into yet another area of high octane activity. Mr.Yangya Prakash Chandran, Founder & CEO, Crossway Hotels & Resorts, stated that Crossway Parklane will emerge as a favorite airport hotel, especially for the late night arrivals and early morning departing travelers of Chennai. It has modern amenities including spacious and comfortable beds, a high-pressure wash stall for a rejuvenating bath, smart writing desk with ergonomically designed chairs, high-speed internet with FREE WiFi, a large, glare-free LED TV, an electronic safe to store valuables, coffee & tea maker in every room, etc. The hotel has all day diner offering multi-cuisine options to cater to the demands of the guests including local cuisine, asian cuisine or world cuisine as may be. Crossway Parklane is set to emerge as Chennai’s favorite airport hotel for the time-critical business traveler or the value-seeking leisure traffic. Crossway Parklane, 3/57, Veterans Lane, Cantonment, Pallavaram, Chennai. Phone : +91 44 2264 9999. Email : reservations@crosswayparklane.com, www.crosswayparklane.com

La Trobe hosts Bollywood Greats

Two of the Biggest names in the Indian Film Industry have shared their expertise at an exclusive screening of their blockbuster movie Sanju, at La Trobe University, Australia. In their only Australian University appearance, Director Rajkumar Hirani and Writer Abhijat Joshi spoke to an audience of more than 400 at the University’s Melbourne Campus in Bundoora.Following an interactive discussion with the stars of Sanju – led by La Trobe’s Hindi Language, Cinema and Literature Lecturer, Dr Ian Woolford – the movie was screened as part of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.Mr Hirani said he was grateful to the University for throwing such a fantastic and inclusive event. “It’s always an enriching experience when people of different diaspora watch our films,” Mr Hirani said. “I’m grateful to have been a part of this special screening for the students at La Trobe. It was such an interesting experience to be able to see, first hand, the reactions of those who are almost alien to Hindi films and the life of Sanjay Dutt – who this movie is based on.” La Trobe University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Dewar, said the University has had a strong history with India and the Indian community since the late 1960s.

 

 “I’m very proud of the long partnership La Trobe has had, and continues to build, with India,” Professor Dewar said. “Just last year, we strengthened our relationships with some of India’s leading Institutions including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Amity University and O.P. Jindal Global University, Lovely Professional University and Chandigarh University. “We also announced New Scholarship opportunities including Collaborative Research and PhD Scholarships with JSS University.” Professor Dewar said he was delighted so many people in the Indian community had flocked to see two Bollywood legends. He said having Mr Hirani and Mr Joshi visit the University was an honour and now added to the growing list of famous Indian names to walk La Trobe’s halls.“Looking back, we’ve been lucky enough to host Prime Minister Mrs Indira Gandhi, Kapil Dev, Malaika Arora Khan, Vidya Balan and Amitabh Bachchan,” Professor Dewar said. “Mr Hirani and Mr Joshi are masters in their respective fields. 

 

They have been more than generous with the crowd tonight, answering any and all questions about the Film Industry. It has proved an invaluable and special experience for all. La Trobe already has an established connection with Bollywood, such as when its campus was used as a backdrop for many scenes in the feature film Salaam Namaste. Additionally, La Trobe is the only University in Victoria to teach Hindi. Mr Hirani is known for his highly popular films. He has directed box office hits such as Munna Bhai MBBS, Lage Raho Munnabhai, P.K. and 3 Idiots. Mr Joshi is the National Award-winning Writer behind successful movies Lage Raho Munnabhai, 3 Idiots and PK. He has a background in literature and is a professor in the English department at Otterbein University in Ohio. Sanju is currently the fifth highest grossing film in Bollywood and tells the real-life story of actor Sanjay Dutt. The film explores what it means to live with the adulation of diehard fans, brushes with the underworld, prison terms, the loss of loved ones and addiction.

Barbeque Nation Opens It Outlet In Chrompet

Barbeque Nation, India’s most successful casual dining restaurant has launched its outlet in Chrompet, Chennai. The City famous for food lover, get an opportunity to visit Barbeque Nation in Chrompet at N0-1, &2, 1st Main Rd, Sanatorium, Jaya Nagar.Foodies in Chennainow stand a chance to experience the joy of grilling their own vegetarian and non-vegetarian barbeques on live grills, embedded on the tables at the restaurant.The outlet, spread across an area of 2800 square feet, can accommodate 118guests and sports a white-orange logo, with a crown atop the brand name which is in line with Barbeque Nation’s new theme of décor.Barbeque Nation, pioneer of ‘DIY’ (do-it-yourself) cuisine with a concept of live on-the-table grill, is the largest casual dining brand in the country. Apart from offering a delectable menu, the ambience at the restaurant follows a theme that radiates a rustic feel with exposed brick walls and sizzling skewers on tables that double as live kitchen.The eat-all-you-can buffet at Barbeque Nation showcases an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian spread. 

 

The famous starters offered that include Mushlika Chicken Tikka, Capper Pepper Grill Fish, AngaaraTangdi, Mutton Masala Seekh, Cilantro Fish and Lemon Herbs Prawn for the non-vegetarians. Vegetarians can dig into the mouth-watering Tandoori Paneer Tikka, the in house special Cajun Spiced Potato and Honey Chilli Pineapple.To satiate the sweet tooth, the dessert menu comprises Chocolate Walnut Brownie, GulabJamun and KesariPhirnee, along with a wide range of Kulfis at the restaurant’s most famous Kulfi Nation counter, where guests can mix various flavours and create different combinations.Mr. Anil La Roia, Vice President, Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd said, “It has been an absolute delight serving the people of the stateearlier and with the launch of our new outlet, we hope to expand further.At Barbeque Nation, we lay special emphasis on variety and taste to sooth the taste buds of our guests and make it an unforgettable experience for them. Likewise, we want the dinersin Chennaito experience the art oflive on the table grilling and enjoy the ambience with an impeccable buffet.’’ Meal for two costs around Rs.1600, approximately. For details contact 044-64806060

PRE - ADOLESCENTS AWARENESS PROGRAMME HELD AT VELAMMAL

Velammal Main School, Mogappair campus hosted an awareness seminar for girls of Std VI – VIII on 18th August, 2018. The guest of honour. Dr. Arthivelsami PhD., Special educator in improving the child’s ablity and behavioural issues, conducted the session along with her assistant Ms. Ranjani Surya Narayanan. They focused on the problems faced by the adolescents at this period of time. They brought out the difference between feelings and touches. They also stressed on the importance of how to handle the strangers, how to mingle with people and how to open out their feelings to their parents and frankly speak to their close relatives. The session was practical and informative. The students were inspired and motivated by the valuable guidelines provided by the guests of the day.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATED AT VELAMMAL

Velammal Main School, Mogappair Campus Celebrated its 33rd ‘Annual Sports Fiesta’ and ‘72nd Independence Day’ on 15th August, 2018 in its premises. The campus looked very colourful and gay. It was an awesome sight to see the students in House T-shirts representing their House Colour. Shri Aravind Anna Durai, International Basketball player hoisted the Olympic Flag and declared the ‘Sports Meet’ open. Shri. Gunasekar

Asst. Commissioner of Police, Annanagar hoisted the National Flag. The Flag Song and the ‘March Past’ kindled the patriotism among the spectators. Victory March, Aerobics, Mass Drill, Kids Yoga, Silambattam were the high lights of the day.
Finally, the session ended with cultural programme and ‘Beating the Retreat.’ The Sports Fiesta’ was relished and cherished by a large gathering.