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Lesa Lesa - promotional launch
Friday evening at Landmark in Spencer Plaza saw the crowds gathering for a glimpse of the celebrities. An exciting evening indeed!
Kalakshetra, the symbol of art
The grounds are abuzz with activity, the sound of music and dance in the air, the invitees gather at the Koothambalam, for the 50th art festival.
Raveena Tandon is CRY Ambassador
CRY has announced actress Raveena Tandon as its Ambassador for Children for 2003. On January 2, she will play at the charity match of the Tata Open Tennis Championships in Chennai.
Adopt-A-Gran Scheme
The Adopt-A-Gran is a special program by HelpAge India that has a total number of 17,000 beneficiaries all over India and 3,100 beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu alone.
Three cheers to Archies!
Can there be a better time for Archies to open their Adyar showroom! Cause for cheer for those who hitherto had to rely on smaller shops or on bookstores for their card shopping.
Flying high with Ushas
The first licensed woman pilot in south India, Usha Ragunathan has come a long way since then. Today, her boutique in Nungambakkam is well known and popular.
Fission to Fusion
Here is a book that lends a human dimension to the concept of nuclear energy, where Dr M R Srinivasan traces the birth and development of India’s atomic energy programme.
Sixth Sense titillates the senses!
Sixth Sense, the lifestyle store on Sardar Patel Road has a wonderful array of dried and artificial flower arrangements. Plus, there’s lots more to tease the senses.
An institution for all time
The Theosophical Society, a wonderful eco retreat on a 270-acre wooded property, is the palliative any city dweller needs to sooth frazzled nerves.
The road to happiness and sadness
The Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminal at Koyambedu has changed the lives of Chennai residents and the travelling public of Tamil Nadu, says S Chitra in…
Art with heart
Manasthala, a non-profit centre devoted to promotion of art, tries to create a space in which people can interact, use the medium of art to try and foster a sense of community…
Shilpi's success story
Owner of one of Chennai's earliest boutiques, Arundhati Menon recounts how her passion for textiles and designing translated into big business.
Sprucing up station sanitation
To mark its 150th anniversary and upgrade passenger amenities, Southern Railway has tied with Parryware and launched a station sanitation drive. Towards hygienic toilets at railway stations!
Amazing Adyar
This series will feature the latest additions to Adyar, but that does not mean we will forget the not so new and the old timers.
Taxi! Taxi!
Creating a dent in the stronghold the ubiquitous Chennai autorickshaws had, Call Taxis have come to stay. Despite the growing numbers, there's room for everybody, says Susan Philip.
Residency set to score a double
Coming up hardly a stone's throw away from Residency Hotel in T.Nagar is its new 4-Star luxury project.
Finding joy in cancer! - Part 2
Anup is on the move, wearing his new-found celebrity status with equal equanimity. “Cancer has made me a human being I am beginning to like.”
Finding joy in cancer! - Part 1 
From cancer patient to survivor and back to a patient again, Anup Kumar’s illness has brought out the best in him. His book, The Joy of Cancer, is an amazing read…
Treading the success path ....Giri Trading Agency
Everything that is required for people going to Sabarimala is available here - right from the 'Tulasi maalai' to the 'Irumudi bag".
Create your own dream movie
The next batch starts on November 10th. Since there are only limited seats, reserve your seats in advance to avoid disappointment.
From biryani war to bestseller
The handloom sarees/dhotis that were supposed to be given away free to the poor are now being used by Chennaivasis to make fashion statements… in City Features
Walking down the Colonial lane
Fort St. George occupies a place of pride and prestige in Chennai and unfolds the history dating back to the colonial period.
Chennai cricket, cover to cover
Chennaionline congratulates Ramnarayan on his brilliant effort. We look forward to seeing more such literary endeavours from our former colleague...
Kids' eye view of a kolu
A group of children being taught at a transit school after being rescued as child labourers feasted its eyes on a spectacular kolu for the first time in their lives in…
Imaigal commemorates World Blood Donation day
Imaigal plans to educate on changing health risk behaviour, addressing socio-cultural environment, and addressing health conditions.
Exposing the spirit of Gandhi
Meet the non-violent, simple and frugal Gandhiji as presented by the newspapers of his days and try to imbibe the spirit of Gandhi from a more original source.
Mukti: From despair to hope
Today Mukti has grown to achieve national and international fame, thanks to the dedication and hard work by a group of committed volunteers and supporters.
Ganesh Dharshan in Anna Salai
City folks are really blessed, in that, even before Vinayaka Chathurthi, they can have dharshan of not 108 Vinayakas but 1008 Vinayakas, thanks to Poompuhar. 
Where learning is fun
The interaction with animals is particularly valuable in the total development of the child, says Annie, the brain behind Footsteps...
New Mahabump Road and Old Mahaboulder Road
We managed to arrive at the Old Mahabalipuram Road in one piece and it was essentially an identical twin of the new. It also had added attractions...
Plight of innocent motorists
But the constables were hell bent on physically abusing us and did not allow us to board the car till I returned the film in the camera. They started banging the car...
Rain Centre in Chennai
The Rain Centre is a model Rainwater Harvesting House wth various RWH ideas fully installed. The residents of Chennai can visit the Rain Centre, observe how RWH is actually done...
DVAC puts corrupt on notice
DVAC puts corrupt on notice: Somebody bother you for a bribe? The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption welcomes you to call the office and give details for action…
Mani Krishnaswamy - an obituary
Mani Krishnaswamy was also one of the acknowledged experts on Annamacharya kritis, which she regularly rendered in concerts.
Overseas view of Chennai
Not everything is wonderful about Chennai, but it is still a very liveable place, says …. In……..
UK honour for TN police officer
UK honour for TN police officer: Vigilance and Anti-Corruption IG K Radhakrishnan has bagged a prestigious Queen’s Award for a new project in the force… in City Feature.
India's newest crorepathi from South
Playwin Infravest through Rediffusion DY & R brand communications, hosted a press release in a function at hotel Taj Connemara on July 2 in honour of the latest multi crorepathi.
Big screen, big fun
BIG is fun. Especially if you are watching the World Cup Football match on the giant screens at the Spencer Plaza.
Is Chennai full of 'torture' camps?
This is not a tussle between the camps and the children, but a tussle beween the older generation and the superfast generation of today.
Tango with Mango
Even though there is an abundance of mango, one does not get an overdose. It is so subtle that you merely take in the taste and the flavour of mangoes, rather than the flesh.
Gokhale Hall – Witnessing a concert after 60 years
Concerts at the Gokhale Hall will be revived and Sanjay Subramaniam to give the first performance.
All under one roof!
Children feel at home, in our camp. We don't burden them with homework.
Triplicane - sanctuary for the youth!
The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, as there are a number of people from all parts of the country residing here.
Chettinadu house, here in Chennai!
We are so happy that we are living in the house once inhabited by our great ancestors...
Interesting Cricket Concert!
As this was tennis ball cricket, the artistes could play without fear of injury.
Orchestrating the war against cancer
The Lions Club conducted an orchestra by Deva to raise funds to save children from the cruel tentacles of cancer…
Not so familiar eating-joints in Mylapore
You’ve finally come to our fair city, Singaara (literally the beautiful) Chennai. 
Just Murray it...
In Chennai, Murray is a synonym for auctioning. 
Terrorism of another kind
The distinguished speaker Noam Chomsky put terrorism in an entirely different perspective. 
Sound and light show
Deepavali around Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Temple in Triplicane is a community celebration.
Kodambakkam is with it
Shifting from T Nagar meant a lot of sacrifices 
Landmark in the city's prestigious landmark
Landmark has opened its new impressive branch in Spencer Plaza. 
Extended Navarathri
For a house in Mandavelipakkam, Navarathri does not end with Vijayadasami.
The Olympics of Abilities
These rounds lead up to the Nationals in November 2002 and the international finale in 2003 - both in New Delhi.
Green Campus - Green University
The outcome will find effective integrated solutions to energy, economic and health issues in the campus.
Adventure at the Marina
Once this is through, it hopes to operate regular parasailing sessions on the Marina with the assistance of Mr. Roy.
Reclining in the laps of Alma Mater...
The impressive record of activities of IIT Madras Alumni Association, made possible by the old students of IIT Madras…
Drizzle.. Fizzle.. Whistle..
Perhaps the phrase ‘a ray of hope’ would soon be replaced with ‘a cloud of hope’ for the thirsty Chennai citizen…
A Bell retires at Qwiky’s
The old Swiss cowbell at the entrance to the Qwiky’s Coffee Pub on G N Chetty Road in Chennai 
Fabindia - handcrafted products
Fabindia's endeavour is to provide customers with handwoven, and handcrafted products 
Swatch Showroom
The sports watches can be compared with those of Tissot and TAG. 
SMS - subscribers to pay
Companies have decided to charge a ‘nominal’ rate of Rs 1.50 along with a service tax of 5% for every outgoing message. 
Working with a purpose - Ability Foundation
The very essence of the Foundation is to promote equal opportunities for the disabled .. 
Tiffany’s - collectors’ items
Tiffany’s contains items such as antique glassware, chandeliers, clocks, gramophones, and cameras...  
It is no matter of garbage...
The Corporation spends about Rs.120 crores for removal of garbage.  
Go’dumb’bakkam
The Kollywood is not a good residential area to live in is the lament that is heard everywhere in Kodambakkam  
A library of palmyra manuscripts
An astounding number of palymyra manuscript in Thiruvanmiyur…  
Where butterflies dare
Vandalur Zoo has an addition to its attractions.  
A new bus terminal in the making
Koyambedu will accommodate a massive bus terminal, over an area of 31 acres, soon.  
Fight against Hepatitis B
Important information on Immunisation Camps to be held in Chennai…  
A park that makes others green
Nageswara Rao Park is so well maintained that it is sure to make residents of other areas turn green with envy…  
Quite flows the Coovum
The Coovum may soon be a dream river for the Chennaite…  
In sweeping lie their stakes
Singara Chennai is taking shape as Onyx is making a clean sweep of the city.  
Antique gramophones, the new rage
Gramophones are coming back in a big way,being brought in from Kerala and sold on the Chennai pavements.  
24-hour coffee shops in Chennai
Value for money without compromising on taste, and round the clock.  
Redeeming the jewel of faith
Balu Ayyappan says that it has been possible due to the unshakable faith that his friends and customers have on them.  
A green way to manage
The building from where the Institute functions has an interesting history behind it.  
A little nook for book lovers
Easwari, the city's first lending library, is a haven for avid readers or just those who want to browse.  
Saarang 2001
Saarang 2001, the Chennai IIT cultural.  
Come to IIT for peace
The Jalakandeswara temple in the IIT Campus is very ancient and has an interesting story behind it…  
A temple for the tamil poet
A temple to foster his memory, where he was believed to have been born…  
Transported by devotion
Faith moves mountains. Can it not stop accidents? 
MCC, not just a college
To its admirers, MCC is not just a college, rather it signifies a totally different way of life. 
An Undertaker of note
Fenn & Co is one of the city's oldest establishments, and has made a name for itself with its service to Chennaivasis. 
An ode to the XXL
Flexing my fingers, I think back at Chennai a few years ago. 
And they lived happily ever after!
It's story telling time at Crossword every Saturday morning! 
Sundar Mahal: a canvas awaiting work
As one enters the compound of 'Amethyst' in Gopalapurm, a profusion of greenery hits the eye. 
A bookworm's paradise!
Have you heard about this nook for booklovers -- the Madras Literary Society on College Road? 
Fun, away from the city!
A Diwali offer allowed entry into Kishkinta for Rs 140, as against the normal rate of Rs 250. 
Beauty, with a purpose
Amidst the clutter of boutiques, Sankalp stands out for its support of battered women. 
Bike lovers! Wheedle a deal over here
Despite rapidly changing times, business in this decade-old market for second-hand two-wheelers on Bells Road in Chepauk continues unabated. 
ADSL makes that click super-quick
A new technology called ADSL is due to come to Chennai soon - online connectivity will then become easier and quicker... 
Serving... against all odds
The Seva Chakkara Orphanage houses 59 orphans - it is also a 'home' with a large heart. 
Goodbooks, good for kids books
Learn about the country's only kiddies bookstore located in Chennai. It has a host of exciting children's programmes too! 
Girls & Glory Contest
City girls display their talents. Listen to their songs; watch them dancing 
Swinging to their beat
The Western dance form in Chennai? Why not, say Chennaivasis and point to the success of a recent performance by The Swingers in the city.   
Would you like a date with history?
Want to take a step back into the past? Helping you keep track of time is the Tamil Nadu Archives and Historical Research Centre, located in Egmore. 
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