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The Walt Disney Company is stepping up its production initiatives in India.
Posted by ganesh in Cinema, Communication, Entertainment, Information, businesses, competition on March 13th, 2010
The Walt Disney Company is stepping up its production initiatives in India. The company is betting big on localisation and charting a roadmap to create 14 new family-oriented films in India. Five of these projects are in advanced stages of planning.
According to the company, outside the US, India is one of the largest markets that the company has invested in for local production.
Mahesh Samat, managing director, The Walt Disney Company (India) said: “We are pretty serious about India. Local content will make the Disney brand more relevant in India. Going forward our efforts will be to invest in Hindi films. Outside the US, India is the top market for investment in local content. There are a few projects in the regional space as well and we are starting with south India. It is an important market and will help in increasing Disney’s brand presence and relevance throughout India .”
The still-to-be-named South Indian epic fantasy is scheduled for release in January next year. The Telegu-language movie, which will be dubbed in Tamil, is expected to increase the company’s appeal in the south Indian market.
Disney, however, refused to divulge investment and timeline details on 14 other projects.
Executives of The Walt Disney Co recently received the Foreign Investment Promotion Board’s approval to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India.
Other Hollywood companies are also looking at production as the new business opportunity. Warner Bros and Fox Star studio have already announced their plans to go beyond “just” distribution.
Vijay Singh, chief executive officer, Star-Fox said, “We are in the process of establishing ourselves as a one-stop shop for producers and are looking to co-produce at least five Bollywood films in India on an average.”
Govt to relax all the conditions laid for conducting ‘Jallikattu’
Posted by ganesh in Animal, Entertainment, Information, Trichy, games, government, modification, tamilnadu on March 13th, 2010
The Tamilar Veera Vilayattu Peravai has appealed to the Central and State Governments to relax all the conditions laid for conducting ‘Jallikattu’ (taming of bulls).
Peravai’s State President P Rajasekaran told newspersons at suburb Tiruverumbur last night that the present conditions, especially a caution deposit of Rs two lakh, laid down for conducting the event were impractical and a big hurdle for protecting the traditional game of Tamil Nadu which were conducting for the last several centuries.
He also suggested that the event could be conducted on regular basis by the government machinaries.
Appealing to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi to extend all possible help for conducting Jallikattu, he said the Public Works Department should provide all infrastructure support to the events.
Today Madurai Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Communication, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Information, Madurai Today, Other, Temples, businesses, competition, meeting on March 13th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Sivaratri puja, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Koodal Alagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Koorathu Alwar’ by R. Rangarajan, 6.30 p.m.
Siddhi Vinayagar Temple: Mahasivaratri festival; Vigneswara puja, 5 p.m.; abishekam, Tirunagar, 6.45 p.m., 10 p.m., 1 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tiruvilayadalpuranam’ by A. Arumugam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundraeswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam’ by Raja. Umarani, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Kasi Mutt: Mahasivaratri Thevaram music festival, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 8 p.m.
Sringeri Sarada Peetam: Pradosha puja, 88 Amman Sannidhi Street, 6 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Discourse on ‘Tiruvasagam Tirusathakam’ by K. R. Sundaram, 5.45 p.m.; Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Divine Life Society: Mahasivaratri satsangh, Sivananda Sundarananda presides, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 8 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Vishnu Sahasranamam parayanam, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 6 p.m.
Tatpurusha Desigar Tamizhaga Saivaneri Kazhagam: Mahasivaratri Siva puja, 63 Nayanmar Chathiram, 9 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Abishekam, Ayyappan shrine, Siddhi Vinayagar Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.; C. Muthuraja of American College reviews Rahul Mukherji’s ‘India’s Economic Transition: The Politics of Reforms,’ Library, 5.30 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre: Meditation and bhajan, 23 Dr. Sathar Road, Anna Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and paranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandiar Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Tamil Isai Sangam: 35 {+t} {+h} Tamil music festival; cultural programme by students of Department of Music, Annamalai University, 5 p.m.; vocal concert by Sirkali G. Sivachidambaram, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 7 p.m.
Oppuravu Aayam: Book review meeting, Tamizhannal addresses, Tamil Nadu Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Hall, Gandhi Museum, 4 p.m.
Magizhvor Mandram: Uma Ekambaram addresses, I. Ismail presides, Victoria Edward Hall, West Veli Street, 6.30 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Personality development camp for college students, New Natham Road, 9 a.m.
GENERAL
K. L. N. College of Engineering: R. Subramanian of Institute of Road and Transport Technology inaugurates workshop on ‘Engine management system, S. V. S. Shivnath, secretary, addresses, K. N. K. Karthik, vice-president, presides, Seminar Hall, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 10 a.m.; International Women’s Day celebration, N. Rathinaraj, Principal District and Sessions Judge, addresses, 11 a.m.; D. Swarnalatha speaks, PG Conference Hall, 1.30 p.m.; workshop on ‘Recent trends in power quality and marketing techniques,’ S. Ganapathy, Principal, delivers valedictory address, EEE Seminar Hall, 3.30 p.m.
K. L. N. College of Information Technology: A. Srimurugan, former Librarian, Madurai Kamaraj University, inaugurates national seminar on ‘Emerging technologies in digital library and e-learning;’ S. Srinivasaragavan, Librarian, Bharatidasan University, addresses; K. N. K. Karthik presides, Conference Hall, 11.15 a.m.
Vickram College of Engineering: ‘Intelectium ‘10,’ national-level technical symposium; S. Sankar Narayanan, Managing Director, Sanmac Machines, inaugurates, PL. K. Palaniyappan of Thiagarajar College of Engineering presides, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 9.20 a.m.; M. Dhanasekar, Chief Executive Officer, Adodis Technologies, inaugurates, D. Loganathan of Pondicherry Engineering College presides, Department of Information Technology, 9.30 a.m.; S. Ingersol, Division Head, ISRO, Mahendragiri, inaugurates; S. E. S. Syed Ahmed, Deputy General Manager, Tamil Nadu Energy Development Agency, addresses; A. K. George of Anna University presides, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 9.30 a.m.
Velammal College of Engineering and Technology: Third College Day celebration; G. Balachandran, Additional Secretary, Department of Space, and M. D. Vel, Managing Director, Indian Foods, address; M. V. Muthuramalingam, Chairman, Velammal Educational Trust, presides, Viraganur, 5.30 p.m.
Meenakshi Mission Hospital College: Inauguration of distance education courses in health science, College Block, 9 a.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: 153 {+r} {+d} Annual Day, Sivayogananda of Chinmaya Mission addresses, M. Ramanathan, president, Madura College Board, presides, RMS Road, 5.30 p.m.
St. Michael Matriculation Higher Secondary School: V. M. Elangovan, Police Inspector, flags off rally on ‘Global warming,’ Tiruppalai, 9 a.m.
Ekal Vidyashram: Charity show of Rail Priya’s ‘Vambu idu Pudusu,’ play, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 6 p.m.
TOPKIDS: Inter-collegiate poster competition on ‘No Smoking Day,’ 10 a.m.; Bavani Rekha speaks on ‘Simple tips for speaking good English,’ Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 2 p.m.
Young Women Christian Association of Madurai: International Women’s Day celebration, Usha Kim of Aravind Eye Hospital addresses, 20 Vallabhai Road, Chokkikulam, 4 p.m.
Indian Medical Association: Continuous medical education programme, S. Jayabose and S. Ravikumar address, AVKC Kalyana Mandapam, Bank Road, Melur, 1.30 p.m.
Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (MADITTSIA): Buyer-Seller Meet, 11 a.m.; D. Mohanraj, Zonal General Manager, National Small Industries Corporation, delivers valedictory address; P. Mahendravel, Director, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank, and KR. Gnanasambandan, vice-president, Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association, address; N. Somasundaram presides, Tamukkam Ground, 5.30 p.m.
Sourashtra Udyoginu Sangam: Monthly meeting, K. P. Krishnamurthy speaks, Sourashtra Primary School, East Veli Street, 6 p.m.
Karpaga Vinayagar Thrift Society: Second anniversary celebration, R. Chockalingam, president, Kaivarasu Kannadasan Narpani Mandram, addresses, KR. Gnanasambandan presides, Meenakshi Mahal, Church Road, Sellur, 10 a.m.
Centre for Environmental Services: Grievance day meeting, 2/173 Second Cross Street, First Main Road, Gomathipuram, 6 p.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai South: D. V. P. Dharmasing and S. Arul Gnanasekar speak on ‘Pets and sets,’ Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Trishul Hospital, Anna Bus Stand, 7 p.m.
Poongothai says, Animation and Gaming industry promote language
Posted by ganesh in College, Communication, Departments, Education, Entertainment, Information, Information Technology (IT), Other, games, modification, programme, student, tamilnadu on March 12th, 2010
Animation and Gaming industry provided greater advantage to promote language, art and culture, Tamil Nadu Information Technology Minister Poongothai Aladi Aruna said today.
Inaugurating Media Arts and Science College (MASC) at Neelankarai, near here, she said ”we can take our art, culture and language to all corners of the world, through animation of our mythological tales and life history of our distinguished personalities of the past.
Through animation the life history of personalities like revolutionary poets Bharathiyaar and Bharathidasan could be spread and indigenous games like Pallankuzhi and Snake and Ladder could be introduced.” She offered the first admission letter to a differently abled student residing in a destitute home in Chennai at the MASC, a first of its kind college dedicated for Media Education.
”Tamil Nadu is a thriving base for knowledge and economy.
Our State stands exemplary in all of its endeavors, be it growth of IT and manufacturing industries, IT policies, computer education, introducing Tamil keyboards or dedication of Tamil virtual university for the language lovers across the globe etc,” she said.
In the past four years around 48,000 crore has been invested in the State for industrial growth and aims at bringing holistic and equitable growth by removing rural-urban divide, she remarked. Mr Purushothaman, Regional Director, NASSCOM, said ”with respect to Animation and Gaming industry, India suffers talent crunch. The Animation and Gaming industry expected to grow to one billion US dollars and 830 million dollars by 2012 needs talented youngsters with adequate skill sets.
Along with development of skills, English proficiency would help our country to do cross border projects and also bring end-to-end development in the industry.
Ms Amy Hirsch, Vice Consul, United States Consulate General, who graced the occasion, said ”India is a great source of education, but it is learnt that only 10 per cent of the students who have secondary education have access to higher studies.” More importance to education and gaining of practical knowledge will accelerate the growth of India. The tie-up between India and US in education is expected to bring a marvelous change and various expansion and scholarship programmes are being planned,
Ajith, Vijay and Vikram in play the lead roles if ‘3 Idiots’ remade in Tamil
Posted by ganesh in Cinema, Communication, Entertainment, Information, businesses, modification, music, tamilnadu on March 12th, 2010
“Ajith, Vijay and Vikram will be the right choices to play the lead roles if ‘3 Idiots’ is remade in Tamil,” says Madhavan, one of the lead players of the Hindi hit, directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
Talking about why he turned down an offer to repeat the act in Tamil, Maddy adds, “Because, I had already given my heart and soul to the character I played in the Hindi version. So I don’t think it will be interesting if I do the Tamil remake too.”
On suggesting Ajith, Vikram and Vijay for the Kollywood version, he says, “The film will sure become a super hit here if the three come forward to join forces. The top actors would fit to the roles well besides adding star value to the movie.”
Draw his attention to the fact that he is not acting in Tamil films of late, Madhavan says, “That is my mistake. Since I delivered few flops, I wanted to take a break and concentrate on Hindi movies. But I am making a comeback with Kamal (Haasan) sir’s next venture.”
Indian Premier League returns to the country
Posted by ganesh in Communication, Cricket, Entertainment, Festivals, Information, Sports, competition, function, games, tamilnadu on March 12th, 2010
The Indian Premier League returns to the country promising a heady mix of cricket and entertainment with last season laggards Kolkata Knight Riders taking on defending champions Deccan Chargers in the tournament opener in Mumbai today.
The opening ceremony at the D Y Patil Stadium will see top international performers Lionel Ritchie, UB40 and Bjorn Agan, besides Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, give a rocking start to the 45-day event.
A spectacular fireworks display is to follow after which the debris from the field would be cleared to set the stage for the opening clash between the No. 1 and No. 8 teams of the second edition, that took place in South Africa.
Day two of the IPL at the famous Brabourne Stadium in South Mumbai will see the Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians against 2008 winners Rajasthan Royals captained by Australian Shane Warne.
Today Madurai Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Communication, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Information, Madurai Today, Other, Temples, businesses, function, meeting, programme on March 12th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by Shanmuga Tirukkumaran, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by N. Manickam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by Rama. Elakkuvanar, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Bhajan, 6.30 p.m.; Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam, New Natham Road, 7 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam and discourse by S. Narayanan, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 6.30 p.m.
Adiparasakthi Kuzhanthaigal Kappagam: Weekly prayer, 3 A Mariamman Teppakulam West, 3 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Uchiya Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Tamil Isai Sangam: Tamil isai festival; veena concert by S. Anjali, 5 p.m.; Tamil music by T. K. S. Kalaivanan, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 7 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: Workshop on ‘Benchmarking standards in higher education,’ Conference Hall, Centre for Educational Research, 10 a.m.
Thiagarajar College: Inter-collegiate students’ seminar on ‘HRD today,’ A. Samuel of Apollo Speciality Hospitals addresses, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Tholkappiar Arangu, 8.30 a.m.; M. D. M. Abdul Hameed of HJF for Advancement of Military Medicine, Maryland, speaks on ‘Computational drug design and prediction of properties of potential leads,’ Sathanar Hall, 10 a.m.; Vimala Subramanian speaks on ‘Saiva Siddhantha,’ Diamond Jubilee Hall, 10.30 a.m.
Arul Anandar College: Intensive course on ‘Recent insights in economics,’ V. Dhulasi Birundha, Professor of Environmental Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, delivers valedictory address, Karumathur, 2 p.m.
Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Vidyalayam: 44 {+t} {+h} Annual Day of college and 51 {+s} {+t} Annual Day of Evening School; C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, addresses, B. Ganapathi Sarma, president, presides, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 5 p.m.
Yadava College: R. Gopal, Principal, K. R. Arts and Science College, inaugurates seminar on ‘Recent trends in life sciences,’ P. Rengan, Principal, presides, Rajendran Yadav Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.
E. M. Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava Women’s College: 36 {+t} {+h} annual sports meet, P. Balasubramanian, Commissioner of Police, distributes prizes, Tiruppalai, 3.30 p.m.
Government Law College: N. Velu, First Additional District and Sessions Judge, inaugurates ‘Law Fest 2010,’ State-level inter-law collegiate cultural competitions, 9 a.m.; S. Sachidanandam, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, distributes prizes, Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Community Hall, Lake View Road, K. K. Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: Inter-collegiate seminar on ‘Ownership,’ S. Asokan, Principal, presides, Audio Visual Hall, 9 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Engineering: K. N. K. Ganesh inaugurates workshop on ‘Recent trends in power quality and measuring techniques,’ EEE Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Information Technology: B. Chidambararajan, Principal, Madurai Institute of Engineering and Technology, inaugurates ‘XPRO 10,’ national-level technical project contest; M. Sachithanandam, Principal, presides, 10.30 a.m.; K. V. Ramprasath of K. L. N. College of Engineering distributes prizes, Conference Hall, 4 p.m.; A. N. Parameshwaran, Dean, SRM University, inaugurates ISTE students’ chapter; K. Sourirajan, Principal, Theni Kammavar Sangam Polytechnic College, speaks; K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Conference Hall, 12.15 p.m.
Vickram College of Engineering: ‘Intelectium ‘10,’ national-level technical symposium; M. S. Ragunathan, Chief Manager, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, inaugurates, M. Jagannathan, Chief Manager, CPCL, addresses, P. Venkata Krishnan of Thiagarajar College of Engineering presides, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, 9.30 a.m.; T. Venkatasubramanian, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, inaugurates, T. Velrajan of TCE presides, Department of Civil Engineering, 9.30 a.m.; N. Sivaraman, Director, Measurements and Controls India Limited, inaugurates, R. A. Alaguraja of TCE presides, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, 10 a.m.
SLS MAVMM Ayira Vaisyar College: K. Rajkumar, treasurer, declares annual sports meet open, 9 a.m.; K. Sugumaran, Deputy Superintendent of Police, distributes prizes, N. Baskaran presides, Kallampatti, 11 a.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: 153 {+r} {+d} annual sports meet; A. Ganesan, Assistant Commissioner of Police, distributes prizes; C. Kannan, Police Inspector, addresses; M. S. Meenakshisundaram, secretary, Madura College Board, presides, Madura College, 2.30 p.m.
Vimal Vidyalaya: 11 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration; P. Suriarajan addresses, Vaidooriam Suriarajan distributes prizes, Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School: 4 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration; R. S. Ramanathan, Judge, Madras High Court, and A. Surianarayanan, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, address; M. V. Muthuramalingam, Chairman, Velammal Educational Trust, presides, Viraganur, 6 p.m.
Change Management Group of Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board: World Water Day celebration, competitions for students, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Melur, 10 a.m.
ICICI Bank: P. Balasubramanian, Commissioner of Police, inaugurates ATM, 31 Melur Road, K. K. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association: Seminar on ‘Product purchasing and procurement procedures,’ N. Somasundaram presides, MADITSSIA Hall, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 9.30 a.m.; Buyer-Seller Meet, Tamukkam Ground, 11 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai West: Presentation of Vocational Excellence Awards, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Grace Kennet Hospital, 7 p.m.RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple: Discourse on ‘Tirumandiram’ by Shanmuga Tirukkumaran, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by N. Manickam, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram: Discourse on ‘Tirukkural’ by Rama. Elakkuvanar, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt: Bhajan, 6.30 p.m.; Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam, New Natham Road, 7 p.m.
Sivananda Satsangh Bhavan: Lalitha Sahasranamam parayanam and discourse by S. Narayanan, 70 Pechiamman Padithurai, 6.30 p.m.
Adiparasakthi Kuzhanthaigal Kappagam: Weekly prayer, 3 A Mariamman Teppakulam West, 3 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha: Puja, Uchiya Temple, Tirunagar, 6 p.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya: Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Museum: T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam: Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Yoga Research Centre: Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga: V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Tamil Isai Sangam: Tamil isai festival; veena concert by S. Anjali, 5 p.m.; Tamil music by T. K. S. Kalaivanan, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 7 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University: Workshop on ‘Benchmarking standards in higher education,’ Conference Hall, Centre for Educational Research, 10 a.m.
Thiagarajar College: Inter-collegiate students’ seminar on ‘HRD today,’ A. Samuel of Apollo Speciality Hospitals addresses, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Tholkappiar Arangu, 8.30 a.m.; M. D. M. Abdul Hameed of HJF for Advancement of Military Medicine, Maryland, speaks on ‘Computational drug design and prediction of properties of potential leads,’ Sathanar Hall, 10 a.m.; Vimala Subramanian speaks on ‘Saiva Siddhantha,’ Diamond Jubilee Hall, 10.30 a.m.
Arul Anandar College: Intensive course on ‘Recent insights in economics,’ V. Dhulasi Birundha, Professor of Environmental Economics, Madurai Kamaraj University, delivers valedictory address, Karumathur, 2 p.m.
Sri Sathguru Sangeetha Vidyalayam: 44 {+t} {+h} Annual Day of college and 51 {+s} {+t} Annual Day of Evening School; C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, addresses, B. Ganapathi Sarma, president, presides, Lakshmi Sundaram Hall, 5 p.m.
Yadava College: R. Gopal, Principal, K. R. Arts and Science College, inaugurates seminar on ‘Recent trends in life sciences,’ P. Rengan, Principal, presides, Rajendran Yadav Auditorium, 10.30 a.m.
E. M. Gopalakrishna Kone Yadava Women’s College: 36 {+t} {+h} annual sports meet, P. Balasubramanian, Commissioner of Police, distributes prizes, Tiruppalai, 3.30 p.m.
Government Law College: N. Velu, First Additional District and Sessions Judge, inaugurates ‘Law Fest 2010,’ State-level inter-law collegiate cultural competitions, 9 a.m.; S. Sachidanandam, Vice-Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, distributes prizes, Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Community Hall, Lake View Road, K. K. Nagar, 5.30 p.m.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College: Inter-collegiate seminar on ‘Ownership,’ S. Asokan, Principal, presides, Audio Visual Hall, 9 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Engineering: K. N. K. Ganesh inaugurates workshop on ‘Recent trends in power quality and measuring techniques,’ EEE Seminar Hall, 10 a.m.
K. L. N. College of Information Technology: B. Chidambararajan, Principal, Madurai Institute of Engineering and Technology, inaugurates ‘XPRO 10,’ national-level technical project contest; M. Sachithanandam, Principal, presides, 10.30 a.m.; K. V. Ramprasath of K. L. N. College of Engineering distributes prizes, Conference Hall, 4 p.m.; A. N. Parameshwaran, Dean, SRM University, inaugurates ISTE students’ chapter; K. Sourirajan, Principal, Theni Kammavar Sangam Polytechnic College, speaks; K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Conference Hall, 12.15 p.m.
Vickram College of Engineering: ‘Intelectium ‘10,’ national-level technical symposium; M. S. Ragunathan, Chief Manager, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, inaugurates, M. Jagannathan, Chief Manager, CPCL, addresses, P. Venkata Krishnan of Thiagarajar College of Engineering presides, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, 9.30 a.m.; T. Venkatasubramanian, Additional Divisional Railway Manager, inaugurates, T. Velrajan of TCE presides, Department of Civil Engineering, 9.30 a.m.; N. Sivaraman, Director, Measurements and Controls India Limited, inaugurates, R. A. Alaguraja of TCE presides, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, 10 a.m.
SLS MAVMM Ayira Vaisyar College: K. Rajkumar, treasurer, declares annual sports meet open, 9 a.m.; K. Sugumaran, Deputy Superintendent of Police, distributes prizes, N. Baskaran presides, Kallampatti, 11 a.m.
Madura College Higher Secondary School: 153 {+r} {+d} annual sports meet; A. Ganesan, Assistant Commissioner of Police, distributes prizes; C. Kannan, Police Inspector, addresses; M. S. Meenakshisundaram, secretary, Madura College Board, presides, Madura College, 2.30 p.m.
Vimal Vidyalaya: 11 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration; P. Suriarajan addresses, Vaidooriam Suriarajan distributes prizes, Anna Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
Velammal Matriculation Higher Secondary School: 4 {+t} {+h} Annual Day celebration; R. S. Ramanathan, Judge, Madras High Court, and A. Surianarayanan, Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, address; M. V. Muthuramalingam, Chairman, Velammal Educational Trust, presides, Viraganur, 6 p.m.
Change Management Group of Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage Board: World Water Day celebration, competitions for students, Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Melur, 10 a.m.
ICICI Bank: P. Balasubramanian, Commissioner of Police, inaugurates ATM, 31 Melur Road, K. K. Nagar, 10.30 a.m.
Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association: Seminar on ‘Product purchasing and procurement procedures,’ N. Somasundaram presides, MADITSSIA Hall, Dr. Ambedkar Road, 9.30 a.m.; Buyer-Seller Meet, Tamukkam Ground, 11 a.m.
Rotary Club of Madurai West: Presentation of Vocational Excellence Awards, Fortune Pandiyan Hotel, 5.30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Grace Kennet Hospital, 7 p.m.
20 AWWA women members part in a parasailing event
Posted by ganesh in Airways, Departments, Entertainment, Information, Public, Thanjavur, function, programme on March 10th, 2010
As amany as 20 women members of the Airforce Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) took part in a parasailing event, as part of the celebrations of International Women’s Day.
According to sources here today, Manisha Kothari, wife of Group Captain S S Kothari inaugurated the programme by sailing herself with the parachute.
”It was an excellent experience. I felt comfortable after being lifted in the air and enjoyed flying. This is the first time I did parasailing in my 20 years of life in the Airforce,” she said.
Sarika Saxena, who parasailed said she liked the adventure. ”I am interested in sports and this is the first time I did parasailing. It is an amazing experience.” All the participants of the yesterday’s event were the wives of Airmen and Air Officers of Airforce Station in Thanjavur, the sources said.
Group Captain Kothari said the aim was to inculcate the spirit of adventure among women on this International Day for Women.
Apart from parasailing, many other activities, including an anaemia detection camp, basic computer workshop, a lecture on female foeticide and preconception of sex determination, had been planned as part of the celebrations, he said.
”The Thanjavur Airforce station will become a full fledged one in a couple of years. Suryakiran airshow will also be arranged at Thanjavur soon,”
TN Governor’s son nominated as sub-panel member of Commonwealth Games
Posted by ganesh in Information, competition, games, programme, tamilnadu on March 10th, 2010
Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala’s son Jasjit Singh Barnala has been nominated as a games village sub-committe member of the Commonwealth Games 2010.
An official press release here today said that Jasjit’s name was nominated by Suresh Kalmadi, MP and Chairman of the organising committee of the Commonwealth Games, which is to be held in New Delhi from October 3 to 14.
Today Madurai Exclusive News
Posted by ganesh in Communication, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Health, Information, Madurai Today, Other, Temples, businesses, competition, function, meeting, programme on March 10th, 2010
RELIGION
Selva Vinayagar Temple:Discourse on ‘Aanmeega Jothidam’ by Ponniah, Railway Colony, 7.30 p.m.
Saiva Siddhantha Sabha:Discourse on ‘Sivaprakasam’ by Yazh S. Chandra, South Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Kazhagam:Discourse on ‘Tiruvarutpa’ by M. Vijayaraman, North Adi Street, Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, 7 p.m.
Tiruvalluvar Mandram:Discourse on ‘Villi Bharatham’ by K. Manickam, S. S. Colony, 5 p.m.
Ramakrishna Mutt:Bhajan, New Natham Road, 6.30 p.m.
Hindu Baktha Jana Sabha:Abishekam, Karuppusamy Temple, Solaipatti, 8 a.m.
CULTURE
Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya:Free Rajayoga meditation classes, 36 Meenakshi Nagar, P and T Nagar; 40 Sambandamoorthy Street, 211/95 East Veli Street and 357 Church Road, Anna Nagar, 6.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial Museum:T. Ravichandran conducts yogasana, meditation and pranayama classes, 6 a.m., 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Vedatri Yoga Meditation Centre:Yogasana and meditation class, 16 Jawahar First Street, Kannadasan Colony, 6 p.m.
Aanmeega Kalvi Nilayam:Free meditation class, Madurai Arivu Tirukoil, 24 Besant Road, Chokkikulam, 6 a.m.
Ulaga Samadhana Alayam:S. Velshankar conducts yogasana training and meditation, 138 Kamarajar Road, 6 p.m.
Yoga Research Centre:Pushparaj conducts yoga therapy classes, Department of Philosophy, Madura College, 6.30 a.m.
Indian Institute of Yoga:V. Srinivasan conducts yoga therapy and pranayama classes, 5 Subramania Siva Street, Marudupandian Nagar, 6 a.m., 6.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
Tamil Isai Sangam:Nagaswaram by EN. V. Parameswaran, 4.30 p.m.; Thevaram recitation, 5 p.m.; M.A. M. Ramasamy, Pro-Chancellor, Annamalai University, inaugurates ‘Tamil isai festival;’ M. Jayapaul, Judge, Madras High Court, confers ‘Muthamizh Perarignar’ title on Solomon Pappiah; A. Surianarayanan, Chief Income Tax Commissioner, releases souvenir; Meena Muthiah addresses, 6 p.m.; ‘patti mandram,’ Solomon Pappiah moderates, Raja Muthiah Mandram, 7 p.m.
GENERAL
Madurai Kamaraj University:Archbishop M. Arockiasamy endowment seminar on ‘Ecology and religions,’ P. M. Ajmal Khan, Head, Department of Islam and Islamic Tamil Studies, presides, Seminar Hall, School of Religions, Philosophy and Humanist Thought, 10.30 a.m.
Agricultural College and Research Institute:Technology Week celebration, Kakkan Auditorium, 10 a.m.
Sri Meenakshi Government College for Women:Valediction of College Council; C. Periyathai, Regional Joint Director of Collegiate Education, addresses; S. Lakshmi, Principal, presides, 9 a.m.; seminar on ‘Web engineering,’ Department of Computer Science, 9.30 a.m.
Thiagarajar College:Research seminar in Tamil; V. Mohan of Yadava College speaks, R. Raja Govindasamy, Principal, presides, Tholkappiar Arangu, 9 a.m.; book review meeting, P. Ushadevi, Librarian, presides, Library, 12.40 p.m.
Madurai Institute of Social Sciences:R. Rukmani Palanivel Rajan, chairperson, Association of Social Health in India, inaugurates legal awareness camp for women, D.V.P. Raja, chairman, presides, Alagarkoil Road, 3 p.m.
Saraswathi Narayanan College:C. Muthuraj of American College speaks on ‘Union Budget,’ M. Kannan, Principal (in-charge), presides, Perungudi, 3 p.m.
Arul Anandar College:National Science Mela on ‘Science and philosophy of biodiversity;’ science exhibition and panel discussion, T. Chinnaraj Joseph Jayakumar, Principal, American College, presides, 9.30 a.m.; N. Rama Gopal, Professor of Economics, Annamalai University, inaugurates intensive course on ‘Recent insights in economics,’ Rev. Fr. G. Pushparaj, Principal, presides, Karumathur, 10 a.m.
Sourashtra College:J.S. Sukumar of Winways Systems speaks on ‘Open source systems — benefits and applications,’ Silver Jubilee Hall, 11.30 a.m.
Yadava College:K. P. Navaneetha Krishnan, correspondent, inaugurates ‘Beats 2010,’ State-level inter-collegiate meet, 9.30 a.m.; D. Bharani, film actor, distributes prizes, Nagendran Auditorium, 5 p.m.
Nadar Mahajana Sangam S. Vellaichamy Nadar College:State-level seminar on ‘Recent trends in computing techniques;’ N. Sivasubramanian, former Chief General Manager, Indian Space Research Organisation, and T. Kathirvalavakumar of Virudhunagar Hindu Nadar Senthikumara Nadar College address, Audio Visual Hall, 8.30 a.m.
Vickram College of Engineering:S. Chandran of Thiagarajar College of Engineering speaks on ‘Town planning,’ Conference Hall, 2 p.m.
K. L. N. College of Information Technology:K. A. Kanagasabapathy, General Manager, F. L. Smidth, inaugurates national conference on ‘Emerging trends in power systems and power electronics; P. K. Alagirisamy, Superintending Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, addresses; K. N. K. Ganesh presides, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 10 a.m.
Madurai Sivakasi Nadars’ Pioneer Meenakshi Women’s College:11 {+t} {+h} College Day celebration, K. Pandia Rajan, Managing Director, Ma Foi Group, addresses, Poovanthi, 4.30 p.m.
St. Charles College of Education:Regional seminar on ‘Teacher competencies required to empower students as protectors of earth,’ Thanakkankulam, 9.30 a.m.
Tamil Nadu Science Forum:National Science Day celebration, S. Dinakaran of Madura College speaks, C. Indira Devi, Headmistress, presides, Government High School, Anaiyur, 10 a.m.
ICICI Bank:P. C. Thangaraj, Assistant Commissioner of Police, inaugurates ATM, 70 Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 10 a.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous:Meeting, Dr. Dheep Hospital, Alagarkoil Road, K. Pudur, 7.30 p.m.
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