MAMBALAM TIMES. The Neighbourhood Newspaper for T. Nagar & Mambalam. Vol. 18, No. 31

CMYK MAMBALAM TIMES The Neighbourhood Newspaper for T. Nagar & Mambalam www.mambalamtimes.in Vol. 18, No. 31 915th Issue : December 29, 2012 - January 4, 2013 FREE

Page 2 MAMBALAM TIMES Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 T. NAGAR BAZAAR 5% - 10 % Discount upto Jan. 4 POLYWOOD Loft cover, Pooja Shelf, Cupboard, Showcase, Modern Kitchen, False Ceiling, Painting VISWA ENTERPRISES VADAPALANI 98400 18492, 6537 9721 www.viswadecorators.com, E-mail: enquiry@viswadecorators.com This space costs Rs. 500 only! If anything interesting is happening in your neighbourhood please inform Mambalam Times. Advertise in the bazaar column for your business to boom!

Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 Natesan Park receives Best Park award Dr. Natesan Park (T. Nagar) received the Best Park award from Mylapore Academy on Nov. 19. The award was handed out by K. S. Sripathi (former IAS Officer) and received by P. Ponnurangam (President, South Madras Walker s and Jogger s Association). According to Ponnurangan, the park was selected on the basis of its general maintenance, upkeep, greenery, facilities and other social activities conducted in the park. He said that the Association conducts free yoga classes, meditation classes and other such activities regularly in the Aradhanai for Annamacharya and Thyagaraja next Saturday Sri Annamacharya Vamseekula Sankeetha Seva Mandali (West Mambalam) in association with Sree Lalitha Kalakshetra (West Mambalam) will conduct Aradhana Mahotsavam for Sathguru Annamacharya and Thyagaraja from 3 p.m to 8 p.m on Saturday, Jan. 5, in 9, K. R. Koil Street, West Mambalam, near Madley Subway. Thalapakka V. Meenalochani and her team will perform Annamayya aradhanai and Sri Venkatesa Navaratnamala ghosti ganam. Students and teachers of Lalitha Kalakshetra will present keyboard concerts and sing Pancharathna keerthanas. park which is well received. Children s play equipment are regularly serviced and repaired. Gardening activities are conducted on a daily basis. The Association also coordinates with Chennai Corporation for general upkeep of the park. MAMBALAM TIMES Page 3 Day-long bhajan program by school students today Brahmanandha Bhajan Mandali (60/31, Kuppaiah Street, West Mambalam, Ph: 99401 64565) will conduct Balanandha mela (a bhajan program for school students) from 8 a.m to 6 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 29, in Sri Shobana Kalayana Mandapam (Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam). Srikanth Bhagavathar along with the students will sing Abang bhajan from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. The following is the sche- Rasika Fine Arts awards eminent vocalist Vedavalli R. Vedavalli received the Rasika Kala Bharathi award along with Rs. 75,000 for her contribution in the field of Carnatic music on Dec. 22 in JGHV School (Mambalam). The award, which is given to an eminent Carnatic musician every year, is constituted by Rasika Fine Arts (T. Nagar) and JGHV School (West Mambalam). Vedavalli had won the Sangeetha Kalanidi award in 2000. She has given performances in India and abroad. She teaches music in Govt. College for Music (Adyar) and is also proficient in playing the veena. Now the T. Nagar - Mambalam edition of Mambalam Times can be accessed in www.mambalam times.in dule: 8 a.m: G. K. Shetty Vivekanandha Vidyalaya, Ambattur 9.15 a.m: Sri Narayana Mission School, West Mambalam 10.30 a.m: GRT Vidyalaya, Ashok Nagar 11.45 a.m: M. A. Krishnaswami School, K. K. Nagar 1.15 p.m: Hariom Vidyalaya, K. K. Nagar 2 p.m: B. S. Mootha School, West Mambalam 3.15 p.m: D. A. V. School, Adambakkam 4.30 p.m: Sri Sankara Vidyalaya, Urapakkam The Editor and Staff of Mambalam Times wish you a Happy New Year!

Page 4 MAMBALAM TIMES Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 Photo exhibition of London Olympics ends today S. Sukumar (a professional photographer and resident of 39/3, Kannadasan Road, T. Nagar, Ph: 98402 08888), has put up a photo exhibition of the photos clicked by him during London Olympics (2012) at Art House (Kasturi Rangan Road, Alwarpet). The exhibition, which started on Dec. 23, will conclude today. The exhibition is open from 10 a.m to 7 p.m He has in the past covered numerous international eve- Thejaswini s salangai pooja tomorrow Thejaswini (a resident of NABARD Officers Quarters, 73, Bazullah Road, T. Nagar) will have her salangai pooja at 9.30 a.m on Sunday, Dec. 30 in Bala Abirami Natya Academy (27/9, Raghavaiah Road, T. Nagar). She is a disciple of Kalaimamani Nalini Balakrishnan. She is a Std. 4 student in DAV Girls School (Gopalapuram). Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Chennai Chapter (30, North Boag Road, T. Nagar, 2815 6623) arranged for an evening of entertainment for persons suffering from multiple sclerosis n Dec. 23. It included a humour session by Badava Gopi (well known TV artiste and comedian). According to Ann Gonsalvez (Secretary), multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system affecting its functionality and resulting in severe disabilities in afflicted nts like the FIFA World Cup, the ICC Cricket World Cup, all 4 editions of the T20 World Cup and IPL Cricket League. He has also covered the Asian Games in Qatar and Guangzhou, the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games as well as the South Asian Games in Sri Lanka. He had conducted photo exhibition of Beijing Olympics in Chennai and Pondicherry which were well received by sports lovers. Vandhana s bharathanatyam arangetram today J. Vandhana (resident at 10/ 23, Rajagopalan Street, West Mambalam) will have her Bharathanatyam arangetram at 6.30 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 26 in VDS Arts Academy (M.O.P Vaishnava College, Nungambakkam). She is a disciple of J. Suryanarayana Murthy. She is a Std. 8 student of Jawahar Vidyalaya (Ashok Nagar). Handicapped student awarded for A. Hindu (resident of 57, Vandikkaran Street, West Mambalam), who is differentlyabled received the Best Achiever Award from Tamilnadu Udavikkaram Association for the Welfare of Differently Abled on Dec. 22 for her outstanding achievements in athletics. She has won several medals in national and international athletics events for the disabled. She has excelled in javelin throw, shot put, long jump and wheelchair race. She is a Std. 12 student in Chennai Higher Secondary School, Saidapet. excelling in athletics Dikshita Foundation conducts free Veda Parayanam Members of Srimad Appayya Dikshita Foundation (Kottivakkam), on invitation, conduct free Krithika Mandala Sama Ghana Veda Parayanam in residences and temples in Chennai. The Parayanam is done by Vedic scholars who will recite 384 Sama hymns for over 3.5 hours. Interested patrons may contact Srinivasan in 97910 19450. Badava Gopi entertains clerosis patients Sai bhajan programs in T. Nagar and Mambalam Sri Sathya Sai Samiti conducts Sai bhajans every week in the following venues in T. Nagar and Mambalam. T. Nagar: Sai Keshav Hall, 157, G. N. Chetty Road (near Panagal Park, Vijaya Bank building): Saturdays, 5 p.m. Ayurvedasramam, 155, G. N. Chetty Road (near Panagal Park): Mondays, 6 p.m. 50/38, Motilal Street (opposite Ranganathan Street): Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Muthumaari Amman Temple, South Boag Road: Mondays, 6.30 p.m (contact no. 94456 11333). persons. She said that at present there is no cure for the disease and its progress can be slowed down by an injection per week costing Rs.7,200 per vial. She said that the Society provides assistance to 162 patients by providing them with medicines, counseling, physiotherapy, equipment like wheelchairs, canes, walkers and by conducting awareness programs. She appealed to the readers of Mambalam Times for donations. Mambalam: 2A/27, Thambiah Road, West Mambalam. Fridays, 6.30 p.m to 7.30 p.m: Vallabha Ganapathy Temple, Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam: Sundays, 5.15 p.m. Murugashramam, Srinivasa Pillai Street, West Mambalam: Sundays, 5.15 p.m. Samiti also sells books on Sai literature and CDs of Sai Bhajan songs. More details can be had from D. Srinivasa Rao (98400 50875) or C. Ramamurthy (9444O 54819). CMYK

Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 MAMBALAM TIMES Page 5 TAMIL CINEMA 75 - Corporation evicts roadside vendors Free classes on Bhagavatham Free class on Srimad Bhagavatham is conducted at 11 A LOOK BACK a.m on Tuesdays at 2, 50th Street, Ashok Nagar. More details can be had in phone 98406 03064. By RANDOR GUY TAMIL CINEMA AND MUSIC - 40 Pizhaikkum Vazhi had, besides T. S. Durairaj, T. S. Balaiah, and T.A. Jayalakshmi (the heroine of Naam Iruvar ) in main roles, but it was not a success and not many remember the film or the song today! Pattammal sang for more AVM films besides Naam Iruvar. They were Vethaala Ulagam (1948), Vaazhkai (1949) and Rama Rajyam (1948). Vethaala Ulagam was based on a fantasy-play by the founding father of the Renaissance of Tamil theater, Pammal Sambandam Mudaliar. It had in major roles T. R. Mahalingam, (Yogam) Mangalam, K. R. Chellam, K. Sarangapani and Kulathu Mani. Pattammal sang two melodious songs both written by Mahakavi Subramanian Bharathiyar. One song was Thoondir Puzhvinaipol Sudar Vilakkinaippol which had been popular for years before it was used in this film. It is in this song the following famous lines occur: Paalum Kasanthathadi Sakhiyey Padukkai Nonthathadi Kolakili Mozhiuyum Seviyil Kutthal Eduthathadi! The other song was the more popular Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai. The excellent and seemingly effortless singing style of Pattammal and the bewitching dancing by Baby Kamala elevated the last scene in the film to great aesthetic heights. This scene was hand-tinted frame by frame and in many cinemas it was screened in colour! (Before the advent of colour in Tamil cinema, some song or dance scenes in the positive print of the film were coloured by hand, frame by frame. The laborious, time-consuming and expensive process was known as Hand-tinting. Murugesan of Newtone Studio was an expert in this process and came to be known as Colour Murugesan! An advocate of Madras ran a firm in George Town area for hand-tinting of films in those days.) AV. Meiyappan then dubbed the superhit Hindi film Ram Rajya in Tamil. In an innovative move he added a prelude to the film containing the popular song sung by Pattammal describing the main events of the epic Ramayanam,?Enakkun Iru Padham Ninaikka. As she sang, the events in the epic were shown on screen as shadow play (silhouette ), a novelty in cinema of that day. Pattammal sang this song in ragas Kedharagowla, Shanmughapriya, Bilahari, Dhanyasi, Mayamalavagowla and Mohanam. Pattammal also sang in AVM s Vaazhkai (1949) which introduced Vyjayanthimala to movies with a bang. The film was a major hit of 1949 and Meiyappan remade it in Telugu (as Jeevitham ) and in Hindi ( Bahaar ). Vyjayanthimala attracted national attention and became a multi-lingual star overnight and never looked back thereafter. The talented Bharathanatyam dancer executed a scintillating song and dance number for Bharatha Samudayam Vaazhvey. written years earlier by Bharathiyar and rendered by Pattammal. The music composer was R. Sudarsanam. Another film of significance but not popular, highlighting the Indian Freedom Struggle, was A. K. Chettiar s compilation movie on Mahatma Gandhi. One of the earliest Indian globetrotters, Chettiar, a Gandhian, traveled to many countries collecting footage on Gandhi and also shooting some fresh scenes. Pattammal sang Aadu Raattey for it. Being a documentary, the film was not popular and did not get the attention it richly deserved. A forgotten film in which Pattammal sang was Lavanya (1951). This film with T. E. Varadan, Kumari Vanaja, Kumari (no longer Baby! ) Kamala, Suryaprabha and Pulimoottai Ramasami sank with no trace. The Gemini Studio boss and Indian movie mogul S. S. Vasan invited Pattammal to sing for his intellectual film Miss Malini (1947). Based on a story by R. K. Narayan and directed by Kothamangalam Subbu, the film had the noted bilingual star and oomph girl of her day, Pushpavalli, in the title role. (Hindi film star Rekha is her daughter). She plays the role of a poor woman who is forced to go on stage to keep the home fires burning and look after her sick father. Thanks to a friend (M. S. Sundari Bai ) she is asked to take a singing test by the stage director ( Javert Seetharaman in his first film). She sings a song for the audition in pure Classical Carnatic style, Sri Saraswathey Namosthuthey in Aarabhi raga. Vasan had it sung by Pattammal and paid her a high fee never ever before given to a singer. However Vasan did not use the song in the film! Why not? There by hangs a tale, an interesting one at that! (To be continued) During an eviction drive, Chennai Corporation workers seized flower baskets, carts and other materials from mobile roadside vendors on the pavement of Arya Gowda Road (West Mambalam) on Dec. 24. The flowers were dumped on the pavement. They also removed hoardings from the pavements and vinyl banners from lamp posts. The seized materials were taken away in a Corporation van. Free medical check-up on Sunday Ungalukkaga Charitable Trust in association with Tamilnadu Brahmins Association will conduct a free mega medical check-up program on Sunday, Dec. 30 from 8 a.m to 8 p.m in Sri Sitaram Vidyalaya (First Lane, Ramakrishna Puram, Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam) X-ray, ECG, echo, ultrasound, bone marrow density check, blood sugar tests, cancer screening for breast, GI tract and cervix, diabetes screening, fat analysis and infertility consultation will be available during the program. A senior physician, orthopaedician, gastroenterologist, dermatologist, gynaecologist Sanjeevini Peetam conducts chanting of Bhagavad Gita Devotees of Sanjeevini Peetam (16/45, BRP 1st Street, West Mambalam) chanted Bhagavad Gita and Hanuman Chalisa under the guidance of Mathaji (Founder) on the occasion of Bhagavad Gita Jayanthi on Dec. 23. and dermatologist will be available for consultation. Surgery or any further treatment advised for participants will be done at a concessional rate. Patients with any chronic illness are advised to carry with them their earlier medical records for consultation. For further details please call 95513 45999 or 95512 96999. Namasankeerthanam in Ram Samaj By Our Staff Reorter Sri Ram Samaj (Ayodhya Mandapam, Arya Gowda Road, West Mambalam, Ph: 2489 3077, 2371 8286) will perform Radha Kalyanam at 8 a.m on Sunday, Dec. 30. Devotees will sing Thodaya Mangalam, Guru Dhyanam and Geetha Govindam from 8 a.m on Saturday, Dec. 29. Divyana Sankeerthanam will take place at 7 p.m followed by Dolotsavam. Vittaldas Maharaj will perform a special New Year Namasankeerthanam at the same premises from 10 p.m to midnight on Monday, Dec. 31. CMYK

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CATERING CATERING undertaken for marriage (A to Z), small functions, nitchayathartham, seemantham, ayushahomam, upanayanam, shashtiapthapurthi, sathabishekam and grahapravesam, birthday functions. Contact: Mahalakshmi Catering Services (West Mambalam), Ph: 91763 49027. SHYAMALA Catering Service (West Mambalam). We undertake catering for marriage, seemantham, nichayathartham, ayushyahomam, upanayanam, grahapravesam, sashtiapthapoorthi, sathabishegam and birthday functions. Reasonable charges. Quality maintained. Ph: 6567 1295, 93805 36735, 93823 51712. WE undertake catering for birthdays, engagements, grahapravesams, seemanthams, ayushyahomam, upanayanam, sathaabishekam, shashtiapthapurthi & marriage (A to Z), meals, tiffin minimum 50. Contact: K. Murali, Ph: 9941626118. M.A.S. Catering Services (West Mambalam). We undertake catering for marriage, nichyathartham, upanayanam, shastiyapth a p o o r t h y, sadabishegam, seemantham, birthday function, all kind of parties, reasonable rates, good quality food & service. Ph: 2484 6966, 90433 97083, 98849 09798. CIVIL WORKS SAAI SRI RAM Constructions (Ex- Alacrity) undertakes new building construction, alterations, bathroom, terrace leak repairs, terrace weathering coarse, internal & external painting, interior painting, aluminium fabrications, competitive rates, timely completion, good quality. Ph: 98405 41653. CONSTRUCTION of new building, renovation and alteration work, paintings (interior & exterior) tiles, granites laying and repolishing, PVC wood and cupboard work, landscaping, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, aluminium grill fabrication, all major and minor works. EVJ Constructions, 93806 02669. EDUCATIONAL SADHANA Coaching Centre (Estd. 1979), Guntur Subbiah School T. Nagar. Classes for std. 9, 10, +1, +2 (all boards & subjects), Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Business Maths, Accountancy, Computer Science, English & French. Personal attention & test (every Sunday). Ph: 94440 59108, 98400 52853, 98943 00399, 2434 0873. SCHOOL tuitions upto Std. 12. B.Tech, Diploma. MBA, MCA, UG and PG, B.E. tuition (CSE, IT, ECE, EEE, EIE, Mech, Civil, B.Arch and all branches. Hindi Prathmic to Praveen exams. GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & all exams. Spoken and Business English, Hindi, Tamil, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Korean and all languages. Translation & interpretation also. SSLTC Helpline: West Mambalam, T. Nagar - 98414 30805 / 95; 98413 30805 / 95. www.ssltc academy.in ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING FOR all kinds of wiring (new or alteration work), repairs of water heater, mixie, grinder, emergency light & servicing of window airconditioner, plumbing for house/flat/ office. And also TV wiring, telephones, fan clamp. Contact: Raja, Ph: 98404 90664. HOME SERVICE WE arrange well experienced Iyer/Iyengar cooks, housemaids, baby, old age/patient caretakers, drivers, watchmen, part/full time, stay in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and all over India. Immediate arrangement. Shri Sai, No. 33/12, New Boag Road, T. Nagar. Ph: 98841 04850, 93806 63433. INSURANCE MEDICLAIM, Life Insurance Corporation of India policies, car policies, mutual funds. For immediate requirements contact R. Selvaraju. Ph: 9444447379, 9841014379. INTERIOR WORKS JEWELLERY MAKING MAMBALAM TIMES Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 MATRIMONIAL WISH You a Happy New Year! Think of Brahmin alliance? Think of us. Chennai Sai Sankara Matrimonials, 7 (15/2), 9 th Avenue, Ashok Nagar. Ph: 2471 6920, 98403 30531. Web: www.ssmatri.- com. Astro services, latest chart available. Thank you for making us No. 1. Panchapakesan. MODELLING/ ACTING NEW faces wanted immediately male/female models, children for Adfilms, compering, character role, news readers, acting class, modeling. Contact: Sangeetha Balan, Le Mannequin Model Company. Ph: 99414 81483, 97899 80573, 4261 6787. (Since-1998). MUSIC & DANCE TRINITY Music Point. Piano, keyboard, guitar, Trinity exam western & carnatic both Rs. 400 per month, 15 days course Rs. 1500. Timing except Monday, all days. No. 55/26, Murthy Street Extension, West Mambalam. Ph: 99403 15101, 4266 8646. SIVAN Arts Academy, 5/11, Balakrishna Mudali Street, West Mambalam offers classes in vocal, violin, veena, mridangam, keyboard (western too) and bharathanatyam by eminent teachers. Contact: Kalaimamani Dr. Rukmini Ramani, Ph: 6529 5949, 2472 2928, 98403 48638. PACKERS & MOVERS MAMBALAM ACL Packers & Movers for shifting in local within Chennai Rs. 3300, insurance free. Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kerala, Bangalore, including car transport in all over India. 0% damage. Ph: 98400 47501, 4263 9387. MAMBALAM Sri Thangam Packers & Movers for shifting household, local Chennai city, full truck, mini truck, sharing load. 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Work from Home!! Make it. 2013 is best year for your family!! Ph: 98415 32809. TAX CONSULTANCY E-FILING of Income/ Sales Tax, Excise duty, ROC, accounts writing, internal audit etc. Ph: 98404 82361, 97911 22825. TOURS & TRAVELS (1) Mar. 6 to 10: Andhra Pancha Narasimhar & Bhadrachalam. (2) Apr. 20 to 26: Malainadu 13 Divya Desams. (3) May 11 to 24: Badri - Kurushetra Yatra. (4) June 8 to 18: Kasi - Muktinath Yatra. Contact: Vaidehi Parthasarathy. 94447 62968, 94447 54468, 99401 47313. (1) MUKTHINATH Katmandu Yathra from 22 nd March for 12 days. (2) Amritsar- Kashmir Vaishnodevi tour form 1 st May for 14 days. (3) Darjeeling Gangtok tour form 22 nd May for 12 days. Contact: Sujana Tours, Ph: 2489 5144, 94440 85144. Calling volunteers for free service in Tirumala Sevas (50, Dharga Road, Rajaji Nagar, Pallavaram) sends volunteers for week-long service to pilgrims in Tirumala starting on Sundays and ending on Saturdays. Men and women who are physically fit and are willing to stay in Tirumala for a week are welcome to offer their services for 6 hours everyday. The work will be of supervisory nature. Accommodation, lunch and dinner will be provided free of cost. They can have special darshan of Lord Venkateswara. Travelling expense and the cost of breakfast must be borne by the volunteers. Those interested can contact Nalini Ravikumar (18/43, Jubilee Road, West Mambalam) in 99621 53644, L. S. V. Mahadevan (98411 76386), P. Sundaram (98417 26695) or D. Gopinath (94442 09751). MAMBALAM TIMES Advertisement Rates BLACK & WHITE: Full Page :Rs. 29,000 Half Page :Rs. 16,000 Per Column Centimeter: Rs. 160 Classified Display: Rs. 160 per cm Third Page: Rs. 190 NO HOLDS BARRED By M. A. SADANAND MAYAN GAS On the morning of December 21, I woke up earlier than the crow on the tree next to my window and, after sending a mock craw, craw at it, went to the balcony to see if the Eiffel Tower in Paris had shifted to 424, Second Avenue, Anna Nagar Western Extension which houses the potential Ruler Of The World, as allegedly predicted by some drunken Mayan astrologer many thousands of years ago. All that the Metrowater guys had dug up months ago and left uglified with some vanishing cream was still there. The road was naked of Eiffel or Burg Dubai. Satisfied that the Mayan lie was perhaps authored by some of our great globe trotting astrologers, I went in and woke up Lakshmi and told her that we are still alive and the Mayan bloke was a liar. Let us celebrate it with two cups of strong coffee, what? Coffee is a better prophylactic against cancer than tea. So let us chuck the Mayan madness with three cups each, she agreed. The Mayans were probably big boozers and some of them practiced futurology, but the poor chaps could not predict that, in some years, they would themselves be wiped out. No human can play God. Anaamika, the animalised girl of New Delhi, would not have ventured on her bus trip had she known that six sex-beasts were going to change her entire life pattern. Astrologers would have probably told her parents that she would be as famous as Mother India soon. Well, that she is, now. But now she, I hope, will cause an amendment to the Penal Code that makes life sentence and chemical castration the just reward to the wayward human beast. A research into the Mayan thought on the subject may earn some the Nobel prize for 2013". Need Trust donates Rs. 1 lakh to RMD Trust Need Trust (33/14, 48th Street, Ashok Nagar) raised Rs. 1 lakh through a fund raising program and donated it to RMD Pain and Palliative Care Trust (Mambalam) on Dec. 23 for improving its infrastructure in its recently opened branch in Amarambedu, Kundrathur. J. S. Shekar (Founder, Need Trust) said that the Trust will be organizing more such fund raising programs to help RMD Trust in its initiatives and will also create awareness on palliative care. Those interested in making contribution may call 93810 16588. Prayer for world peace in Sai Mandir Sri Shirdi Sai Meditation Mandir (6, Sarojini Street, T. Nagar, Ph: 94444 53777) will conduct special prayer for world peace and prosperity from 5.30 a.m to 1 p.m on Tuesday, Jan. 1 (New Year s Day). There will be pushpanjali for the presiding deity at 4.30 p.m. REQUEST TO READERS! Please help us to serve you better! 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Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 MAMBALAM TIMES Page 7 SPECIAL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Classified Advertisements under the heads Accommodation Required, Old Age Home, Marriage Hall, Mini Hall, Real Estate (Buying & Selling) and Rental will be published on this page. The charges are Rs. 500 (upto 35 words); Bold Rs. 750. Ashok Nagar- K.K. Nagar and Mambalam- T.Nagar Editions; Display: Rs. 240 per col. centimeter. Each advertisement of Real Estate and Rental must relate to only one house / flat. Advertisement will be received upto 1.00 p.m on Friday. BACHELORS ACCOMMODATION T. NAGAR, Rajambal Street, near T.T.D., independent house, 1 room, hall, kitchen, bachelor accommodation 1 or 2 persons, IT professionals preferred, no brokers. Ph: 98947 80063. T. NAGAR, Pinjala Subramaniam Road, near Pothys & Panagal Park, excellent location, airy, good ventilated, independent 1 st floor portion, 24 hours water, 2-wheeler parking, suitable for only bachelors (2 persons can share), bank staff / IT professional preferred, no brokers. Ph: 2434 5209, 94456 15209. MINI HALL BALAGRAHA A/c Mini hall, 6/31, Veerasamy Street (next to SRM Nightingale School), West Mambalam, for all functions at nominal rate. Ph: 94449 18484, 2489 3884. T. NAGAR, Sri Malola Mini Hall, New No. 174, Habibullah Road, near Kodambakkam Railway Station, available for small functions, non A/c. Ph: 2814 3406, 92831 12153, 94456 54530, 95437 03073. WEST MAMBALAM, Mahadevan Street (State Bank Building), 2 Halls Kamakshi Mini Hall A/c (100 guests), Kamakshi Hall A/c (200 guests). Ph: 4351 2233, 4351 2556, 99404 54545, 94450 54545. www.kamakshihall.com. OLD AGE HOME SENIOR citizens home in Keelkattalai, 3 times food, 2 times coffee, food prepared by Brahmins, bed-ridden allowed, normal citizens Rs. 6000, bed-ridden Rs. 10000, very near temple, hospital, bus stand, doctor, attendant available. Ph: 98840 56233, 98840 56203, 2247 3586. PAYING GUEST ACCOMMODATION PAYING guest accommodation available for ladies with /without food in West Mambalam (Subramaniam Street & Ellaiamman Koil Street), Koyambedu (Arihant Towers), Vadapalani (Appaswamy Towers). Ph: 94441 65411. REAL ESTATE (BUYING) REAL ESTATE (SELLING) ASHOK NAGAR, 11 th Avenue, luxury flat, 4 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 4 bathroom, 2465 sq.ft, 3 rd floor, lift, 2 covered car parking, tiles flooring, false ceiling, vaasthu, power backup, Rs. 12200 per sq.ft. Contact: G. V. Realty. Ph: 93822 97127. WEST MAMBALAM, Station Road, near Lingam Coffee, 220 sq.ft, shop, ground floor, north facing, price Rs. 40 lakhs. Contact: Anand. Ph: 95001 10144. RENTAL T. NAGAR, Sadullah Street, 3 bedroom, hall, kitchen, balcony, 3 rd floor, lift, covered car parking, vegetarians preferred. Ph: 98401 72820, 94881 11044. T. NAGAR, No. 19/6, Sarojini Street, near Balu Jewellers, 500 sq.ft, independent house, rent for office use only. Ph: 94443 23546. WEST MAMBALAM, Kirupa Sankari Street, independent bungalow, 2 bedroom, 1300 sq.ft, 1 st floor, open car park, separate EB, 3 phase, rent Rs. 25000 (negotiable), no borkers. Ph: 95000 29864. T. NAGAR, Thanikachalam Road, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 875 sq.ft, 4 th floor flat, lift, good water, rent Rs. 17000 (negotiable). Ph: 93802 79461, 97508 02783. WEST MAMBALAM, Janaki Ammal Street, near Railway Station & Market, 3 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 1100 sq.ft, individual house, duplex model, rent Rs. 20000 (negotiable), 2-wheeler parking only, Brahmins only, no brokers. Ph: 4261 4167, 89392 16895, 98848 17382. KODAMBAKKAM, Rangarajapuram, near ICICI ATM & Bus Stop, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, bath attached, 1 st floor apartment, rent Rs. 8500, car parking, family / bachelors / office also. Ph: 2433 3477, 98411 93685. ASHOK NAGAR, 7 th Avenue, near Sangamam Restaurant, posh locality, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, dining, lift, vegetarians only, car park, rent Rs. 20000 (approx), 24 hours water, ready occupation, no brokers. Ph: 2489 1724, 98847 11724. WEST MAMBALAM, Kuppiah Street, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, no car park, 2-wheeler parking only, small Brahmin family only, rent Rs. 10000 + maintenance, contact on Sunday after 10 a.m. Sekar. Ph: 93822 03609, 99622 51797. T. NAGAR, Burkit Road, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 750 sq.ft, 2 nd floor, no lift, rent Rs. 15000, vegetarians only. Ph: 98401 08071. T. NAGAR, Moosa Street, 1 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 400 sq.ft, 3 rd floor, no lift, lease Rs. 4 lakhs. Ph: 98407 55688. T. NAGAR, Venkatesan Street, near Chennai Silks, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, pooja room, 2 nd floor, Brahmins only, no brokers. Ph: 94440 23071, 90920 91718. T. NAGAR, Ramachandra Street, near Panagal Park, individual deluxe house, 2 A/c bedroom, hall, kitchen, dining, 2 verandah, 1500 sq.ft, service area, marble flooring, car parking, rent 22000, only vegetarians / Brahmins. Contact: G.V. Realty. Ph: 93822 97127. WEST MAMBALAM, B.R.P. Street, 2 bedroom, hall, spacious kitchen, Western & Indian toilet, 2 nd floor, no lift, rent Rs. 15000, advance 10 months, 2-wheeler parking. Ph: 98414 95277, 98409 37690. WEST MAMBALAM, Sampangi Street, independent house, bedroom, hall, kitchen, pooja room, bathroom, medium washing area, mosaic flooring, 3 phase connection, small family, rent Rs. 10000, no brokers. Ph: 94449 57548. T. NAGAR, Arulambal Street, 3 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 1600 sq.ft, 2 nd floor, all amenities, lift, car parking. Ph: 99401 54152, 99412 15565. WEST MAMBALAM, Krishnamoorthy Street, 1 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 1 st floor, 24 hours water, 2-wheeler parking, 3 phase, suitable for small family, Brahmin / vegetarian only, immediate occupation, no brokers. Ph: 2474 7341, 94451 05681. WEST MAMBALAM, Lake View Road, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, attached bath, 750 sq.ft, 1 st floor, 2-wheeler parking, rent Rs. 13000, advance 10 months. Contact: Babu Iyer. Ph: 98407 30155. WEST MAMBALAM, Ram Colony, near Hindu Garodia School, 3 bedroom, 1400 sq.ft, independent 1 st floor house, open car park inside compound, rent Rs. 22000, Brahmins only, no brokers. Ph: 98409 48208. WEST MAMBALAM, K. R. Koil Street, near Mambalam Railway Station, 1 bedroom, big hall, kitchen, ground floor, 2-wheeler parking, rent Rs. 9000 (negotiable), Brahmins only, EB direct, 24 hours water. Contact: Agent. Ph: 90427 72352, 81489 59362. WEST MAMBALAM, Chakrapani Street, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 600 sq.ft, family / bachelors / godown. Ph: 24818007. WEST MAMBALAM, Brindavan Street Extension, near Ashok Nagar, 3 rd floor, 2 bedroom, hall, kitchen, 870 sq.ft, no lift, 2-wheeler parking only. Ph: 9380907060, 8754535442. Welcome New Year in Sai Samithi by singing bhajans There will be a devotional bhajan singing session on Monday, Dec. 31 from 10 p.m to midnight in Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi (BVSN Moorthy School premises, 12A/ 27, Thambiah Road, West Mambalam) to welcome the New Year. Debate contest for women college students Nandini Voice for the Deprived (an NGO) will conduct a debate competition for women college students on the topic Is the assault on women due to lack of governance or lack of laws or failure of justice system? on Saturday, January 5 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m in Kotturpuram, Chennai. Students studying in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels may participate in the debate. Each student would be given 10 minutes to present her views and can speak either in English or in Tamil. Awards will be given to the best five speakers. He said that the objective of the debate is to provide an opportunity to students to give their views on the subject and evolve appropriate recommendations. The consensus view expressed during the debate would be forwarded to the President and Prime Minister of India. Interested participants need to register by Wednesday, Jan. 2 by emailing to nsvenkatchennai@ gmail.com or by calling 2491 4137/ 2491 6037. Namasankeerthan contest for school students Radha Kalyana Mahotsava Seva Committee (Lakshmi Nagar, Nanganallur) will conduct a group contest on Namasankeerthanam for students in the age group of 10 to 18 years from 2 p.m on Sunday, January 13 The venue will be announced later. Each group should have a minimum of 5 members and will sing for 15 minutes. Participants will have to bring their own accompaniments. The registration fee of Rs. 100 should be paid on or before Saturday, Jan. 5. For registration and other details, please call 2224 1226/98415 43054 or email vittalapan durangan@rediffmail.com or venkusub03@rediffmail.com. Houseowners looking for tenants advertise in the Classified Column of Mambalam Times for immediate response! Huge crowd in temples for Ekadesi Thousands of devotees thronged nearby and popular neighbourhood temples on Vaikunta Ekadesi day on Dec. 24. There were huge crowds from as early as 3 a.m as devotees wanted to witness the swarga vasal darhan organised early morning in many temples.this photo was taken at Sathyanarayana temple (Srinivasa Street, West Mambalam). Crib depicting birth of Christ in Holy Cross Church A large Christmas crib depicting the birth of Jesus Christ has been setup in Holy Cross Church (76, South Boag Road, T. Nagar) as part of Christmas and New Year celebrations. M. Murugan (resident of 13, Easwaran Koil Street, West Mambalam, Ph: 98411 16123) received the Best Social Worker award on Dec. 22 from Tamilnadu Udavikkaram Association for his contribution to the welfare of the differently-abled. Murugan has been working towards the upliftment of differently-abled and underprivileged persons for more than 20 years. He has arranged for a number fund raising campaigns, free eye and other surgeries, donation of Mambalam resident gets Best Social Worker award tricycles, donation of walking canes to the visually challenged and also works closely with a number of social service organizations. He is a Founder-President of Lions Club of Wisdom.

Page 8 MAMBALAM TIMES Dec. 29, 2012 - Jan. 4, 2013 Youth dies while crossing railway track CMYK An unidentified youth died on the spot after being hit by a speeding train while crossing the railway track near the Y- shaped Rangarajapuram flyover (Mambalam) at 5 p.m on Dec. 26. Police said that, ac- cording to witnesses on the scene, the victim was speaking on his mobile phone while crossing the track and failed to see the oncoming train. A huge crowd which had gathered around the body was dispersed by the police. Abhaya Kumar receives Rasa Udyog Ratna award Its 18-bed hospital and research center renders rejuvenating therapy through the use of stem cells and carries out advanced research in stem cell therapy. He is the founder of SSS Jain College for Women (T. Nagar). S. Abhaya Kumar (resident of T. Nagar and MD, Shasun Pharmaceuticals, Guindy) received the Rasa Udyog Ratna award from Chemical Industries Association last week. The award is given every year to a person who has contributed substantially to the development of chemical or allied industry in India. Abhaya Kumar was selected for the award for his pioneering effort in cord blood stem cell banking by establishing Life Cell, a company offering comprehensive stem cell therapy. Free Veda classes on Saturdays and Sundays Sai Seva Chakra (Ph: 90435 62762) will conduct free Veda classes on Saturdays from 6.30 a.m to 7.30 a.m in RKM school (Griffith Road, T. Nagar) Similarly Sai Samithy (12A/ 27, Thambiah Road, West Mambalam) will conduct free Veda classes on Sundays from 7 a.m to 8 a.m in its premises. Free Veda classes are also conducted from 6.30 a.m to 7.30 a.m on Saturdays and Sundays in Krishna Gana Sabha, Maharajapuram Santhanam Salai, T. Nagar. Edited & Published by K.S. Ramakrishnan. Office: 7/3, Madley Road, T. Nagar, Chennai 17. Ph: 2434 9236, 2431 39 37. Printed by Ramesh Adityan at Powerfull Printers, 74, Kannappan Street, Aminijikarai, Chennai 29.