Vol.8 No.3 Jan 31 - Feb. 6, 2010NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWSPAPER

VADAPALANIVADAPALANIWEST MAMBALAM, ASHOK NAGAR, K.K. NAGAR, VADAPALANI, VIRUGAMBAKKAM

Jawahar Vidyalaya Senior personal hygiene, arms and Secondary school held their ammunition to prevention of project display on 25th of A I D S . S o m e o f t h e January. The NCC cadets of i n t e r e s t i n g d i s p l a y s the school enthusiastically included civil defense, participated in the display N a t i o n a l D e f e n s e and brought awareness on Academy, training, map various issues ranging from reading and field craft. The

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March is a dreaded season make them colourful, or or a tension period for attach a relevant image to children (more for parents them, and review these too) due to the exam fear. cards as the last thing on The first thing you must do the previous night and first to overcome your anxiety thing in the next day and fear of exams is to relax morning.and breathe. Many people - Write out key points on dread the experience of large pieces of paper with writing the test and worry strong and colourful graphic about their performance, images, and put/paste them but this fear and anxiety will on the wall in your room so only be counter-productive that they are right in front of and detrimental to your you, or all around you (this success. The brain requires is great for things like oxygen in order to be able to anatomy, biology, history, think and function properly, geography, and even for so you must allow yourself driving tests). If you have to breathe and relax while many tests to study for, you studying for exams, and can dedicate one wall for especially when you are each subject (focus only on writing tests. one wall/subject at a time).

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Carnatic concertHari Govindan, a Std IX s t u d e n t o f G R T Mahalakshmi Vidyalaya gave his maiden Carnatic C o n c e r t f o r B a a l a Kalasaagaram Trust at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan hall at Mylapore on January 20. He has been a part of Ramjhi`s Issai mazhalai Film Music group for the past two years. He was accompanied on the violin by Ananthasri and Aswini on the mridangam.

Tamil Nadu Brahmins for exams on February 7 at Association, K.K. Nagar PSBB School K.K. Nagar. u n i t i s c o n d u c t i n g Students can participate in Hayagr iva Saraswathi the homam by paying Rs. Medha Dakshinamurthy 100. For further details, Homam for the benefit of contact Vedic Ravi at students who are appearing 9840787957.

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affection many personal e p i s o d e s o f t h e i r association with D.K.J. A vocal concert by Sukanya, daughter and popular disciple of D.K.J, with his son J. Vaidyanathan, an out standing mridangist on the mridangam and p o p u l a r P o o r n a Vaidyanathan on the violin was a real treat to the rasikas. Her concert of well chosen songs like “Sri Kanchi Nayikee, Nnnu kanna thalli, Eppadi manam It looks like it is a season to by Sangeetha Kalanidhi t h u n i n t h a t h o o , t h e remember the stalwarts Chandrasekaran, a violinist r a g a m a l i k a who have seasoned the of great repute, Sangeetha “Ranjani..”,Nambikkettavar“sangeetha rasam” with a Choodaman i Tr i chy , ….so special to D.K.J. in flavour so special to them. Shankaran , a mridangist of addition to her diction, her The “rasaanubhavam” international fame and presentation of the krithis , ,which they have left Sangeetha Choodamani T. the bass swing in the behind, has infiltrated into Rukmini, another renowned s a n g a t h i s o f the ether, thus filling the violinist.Gangaatheeswaram… why cosmos with the fragrance The function was marked even the mannerism of of divine music for eternity. with simplicity. But the shrugging the shoulders So it was that Sangeetha bhava and the spirit of the w h e n d e l i v e r i n g t h e Kalanidhi D.K.Jayaraman f unction could be felt “brukaas”…. made the was fondly remembered through the soft, yet deep rasikas fondly remember with reverence at Narada emotional outbursts of the legend who has left Gana Sabha Mini Hall on every one who were at the indelible foot prints on the January 11 through a mike. Sudhakar, director of sands of time. touching function organised Swathi Soft Solutions,

by Swathi Soft Solutions. welcomed the chief guests They released a C.D. and also the members of “Gangaadeeswaram”, a the august audience. The treasure passed on from well presented prayer song the family to the sangeetha in Kalyani, ..Ganapathe… rasikas in general and to the by young Shraddha Mohan D.K.J. fans in particular. set the perfect mood to the This was released by evening’s function. Every K r i s h n a s w a m y , t h e one of the dignitaries on secretary of N.G.S. The first the stage went nostalgic three copies were received and they shared with

Mahathi Academy of Music and Dance, Virugambakkam conducted the bharathanatya a r a n g e t r a m o f R Mahima,(D/o Smt Shobana and Rav i r es i den t o f Virugambakkam)at Narada Gana Sabha Main Hall on 26th January. Danseuses Padma Subrahmanyam and Uma Muralikrishna were the guests. The eight year old Mahima exhibited her full potential on the stage. With full justice to her training she showcased appropriate bhaavas and mudras. Her karanas were appealing. Her guru Yamunadhevy, did the Konnakkol. The final item was a snake dance.

properly, then the impact will be more through its vibrations. He referred to the statements of Osho, Mahavir and quotations of Swami Vivekananda and Vallar Perumal on thought process and wave length. He further added that removal of egoism will help s ta r t t he j ou rney o f Jeevanmukti in the form of “Sollin Selvar” Suki Sivan psychological, spiritual and submissiveness to the stated that the vibrations of thought provoking factors eternal and a permanent spiritual experience can be and it mesmerised the place in the eternal. He d e f i n e d a s A n a n d a audience. He commenced added that creativity can't Adirvugal. Spiritual talk of his lecture dealing with be separated from creator. Suki Sivan on Ananada vibrations which he said is Creativity is God. Dance is a Adirvugal was arranged by present in all the matters form of creativity. Cosmic Sree Krishna Sweets and including static matter also. dancer is a form of eternal Narada Gana Saba at He said that human mind is vibration. Paramathma Sadguru Gnananada Hall in a position to receive and attracts the human being in as part of the Spiritual talk exhibit the vibrations. the form of Jeevathma. The Series. M.Murali, proprietor Sychronisation of the same attracting power can be of Sree Krishna Sweets thought will help create c a l l e d a s A a n a n d a welcomed the gathering. multiples of same thought Adirvugal. He cited the He detailed about the waves, which may cause experiences of Hanuman concep t . Suk i S i van good or bad depending and Kannapar, the divine commenced his lecture upon the thought process. experience through spiritual after lighting the lamp. Mrs V e d a g h o s h a m , a vibration towards Lord YGP and writer Sivasankari combination of sound and Rama and Lord Siva, and graced the occasion and language, purifies the entire said that they can also be listened to the lecture with world through its vibrations. c a l l e d a s A a n a n d a curiosity. Suki Sivan's Music treats diseases and Adirvugal.narrating style covered a gives relief to stress. If

-Sarmaw i d e r a n g e o f Omkaaram is chanted

Arangetram held

Remembering a legend

Experience spirituality throughAnanda Adirvugal

Gopalakrishna Bharathi as Gomedakam, Ambujam K r i s h n a a s Va i r a m , Chidambaranathar as Neelam, Arunagirinathar as V a i d u r y a m a n d T h a r a n g a m p a d i Pancharathna Iyer as Padmaragam were like the nine precious stones in the crown of the literature. L i k e w i s e , t h e i r compositions added grace to the crown.Navarathnangal, a thematic and Vaggeyakaras ranged The selection of ragas such vocal presentation by Sree from well-known to rare. a s K a r a h a r a p r i y a , C h i t r a , d i s c i p l e o f Some of the krthis were rare Keervan i , Charukes i , Smt.Lalitha Subramanian and not being performed in Mararanjani, Sriranjani, at Mudra Arts Festival was c o n c e r t s . H e r Navarasa kanada, Abhogi, like a crown of innovation accompanists, Villivakkam D h a r m a v a t h i a n d a m o n g t h e y o u n g Raghuraman on the violin Vagadeswar i f o r t he p e r f o r m i n g a r t i s t e ' s a n d T h i l l a i s t h a n a m different literature were so concepts during this year's Suryanaryanan supported apt and the Vaggeyakaras music season. Sreechitra he r and encou raged inner concep ts were had taken much care not to throughout. revealed in the correct way. deviate from the music Sree Chitra drew parallels She utilized the opportunity t r a d i t i o n a n d w i t h between the Vaggeyakaras to showcase her musical appropriate guidance from t o n i n e g e m s , t h e prowess and excelled in the her Guru, she maintained a n a v a r a t h n a n g a l , improvisation aspect. And it perfect balance of her talent Muthuthandavar as Muthu, was natural that there was of compeering along with Bharathiyar as Pavazham, o v e r - w h e l m i n g the performance, which KaviKunjarabharathi as appreciation from the was informative to rasikas. Manickkam, Papanasam audience. The selection of literature Sivan as Maragatham,

Navarathnangal – jewels in thecrown of innovation

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The Republic Day celebration at Palaniappa Nagar Children’s Play ground was to be held at 7.30 a.m. in conjunction with Palaniappa Nagar Residents Welfare Association and all the residents were invited for the same. The national flag was to be hoisted by Sri Ranganathan, M.L.A., Villivakkam constituency in the presence of Thiru Jayaseelan, Town Secretary of DMK and Thiru O Somasundram Ward VI member representing Palaniappa Nagar. The association has been regularly celebrating national events at the site for the past 30 years in a grand manner.

Unexpectedly and surprisingly the flag was unilaterally hoisted by Thiru Ganesh, Executive Officer of Valasravakkam at 6.30 a.m. itself even without singing the National Anthem with the connivance and behest of somebody in the Municipality and others in the rival association. When the residents turned up the flag was already unfurled. The residents became furious at the behaviour of the Executive Officer.

We feel utterly humiliated and disgusted by the action of the Executive Officer since it is evident and clear cut proof of violation of basic fundamental rights of the citizens.

We request the concerned authority to probe into the matter immediately and take suitable action upon the Executive Officer, Valasaravakkam Municipality, Chennai 600087 and the persons involved in the act.

Secretary-PalaniappaNagar Residents’ Welfare Association

Republic Day celebrations

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this month and the prizes of which were given on this day. The celebrations commenced at 8 am with the Tamizh thai vazhthu followed by the welcome address by the vice-president of the association Thiru. The president of the association Kannan hoisted the national flag. Many others like Elanjezhian, s e c r e t a r y a n d S e l v i S.Punitha, Women Civic Exnora spoke on the occasion. The executive committee member Seeni Sivanantham delivered the vote of thanks.

Sayee Nagar residents D a y w i t h d e v o t e d had conducted a kolam celebrated the Republic patriotism. The residents competition on the 14th of - VP Times

should be cultivated as a means of relaxation. He said that music was also a great teacher. Dr. Balaji Sampath of Aid India, who is assisting the school in implementing activity-based education in the primary classes, also participated. H e h a d a r r a n g e d a donation of 500 books for the School Library from Aid I n d i a a n d t h e H e l p Charitable Foundation. In an en te r t a i n i ng and interactive address, he stressed on the need for

On January 23 Justice K. reduce the burden of The school choir gave its children to develop a Chandru, judge of the s c h o o l - b o o k s w h i l e inaugural performance of scientific temperament Mad ras H igh Cou r t , increasing the joy of two songs on the occasion. b y h a n d - o n e x p e r i -inaugurated a library at the learning. Cultivating the The choir has been trained mentation. “This would Vidyaniketan Matriculation habit of reading is vital as it by D. Ramachandran, help in explaining how Higher Secondary School w idens t hough t and Rajshree, Rangachari, things worked and in in Ashok Nagar. increases imagination.” He L a t h a , V e n k a t a understanding the world Speaking on the occasion, also donated individual subramanian and Kala, all around us,” he said.h e p o i n t e d o u t t h e annual subscriptions to members of the Madras He also asked the children importance of opening Gokulam, a children's Y o u t h C h o i r . M r . to mull over why there was minds through books. A magazine, to 96 students R a m a c h a n d r a n social inequality when all

th th thlibrary, he said, “Could emphasised that music were equal. of the 6 , 7 and 8 classes.

Library inauguration in neighbourhood school

Special children and the need for special attention

PHC. T.A.Subramanium 'parental role in mentally a n d K . S . N a g a r a j a n , retarded children' by Nambi secretaries of PHC greeted psychiatrist. Each lecture the participants of the w a s f o l l o w e d b y a n seminar. Yearly incentive for interactive session with the the children was presented parents of the special on the occasion and children, to resolve their Kumaraswamy, a well- queries. w isher o f the cent re The seminar was attended distributed gifts for 48 by 130 persons, parents of students. special children as well as The seminar was conducted teachers from various in three sessions- the first schools from in and around s e s s i o n w a s o n the Mambalam area. The 'management of emotional core of the sessions dealt and behavioral problems' by with the problem of bringing Sumathi Chandrasekhar, up special children and their The BSVN Murthy Centre Road, West Mambalam. psychologist/trainer; in the eventual integration into for special children, a unit of T h e s e m i n a r w a s second session 'national society. The message was Public Health Centre (PHC), inaugurated by S.Sripal, trust and its role with clear; to develop sensitivity conducted a seminar on former director general of d isab led persons ' by towards special children “mental disabil i ty – a police Tamil Nadu. It was Narasimhan, consultant : and enhance their life.continuous quest”, on presided over by Dr. vocational rehabilitation; January 9 at the center's M.K.Srinivasan ,president session three was on VP Timespremises in Thambiah and medical director of

T h e s e c o n d y e a r p r o g r a m m e w i l l b e c e l e b r a t i o n o f S r i i n a u g u r a t e d b y K . Thyagaraja Mahothsavam Jayaramakrishnan, vice-conducted by Sri Ram president (Marketing), Tata Samaj, West Mambalam Consultancy Services. The will be inaugurated on the inaugural day will have 1st of February at 5.30 p.m. Neyveli Santhanagopalan at Ayodhya Aswamedha s p e a k i n g o n s a i n t Maha Mandap, West Tyagarajar. The music M a m b a l a m . T h e programme will conclude programme wi l l have on the 7th of February. The concerts at 5 p.m and 7p.m. last day of the mahotsavam everyday from the 1st of will have eminent artistes February. The programme s i n g i n g P a n c h a r a t n a will feature musicians like keerthanas at 8.30 a.m. Neyveli Santhanagopalan Rasikas can join in the and Gayathri Girish singing celebrations that lasts for a on various days. The week.

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( Contd...Page 1)Project display... project display was open to the public for two days. The display drew a large crowd who appreciated the cadets' initiative and their creativity. Cdt. M. Mohammed and L/CPL R.Ramakrishnan bagged the first prize for their project on weapon training. Cdt R.Vignesh and Cdt. R.Raghavendra Babu were awarded the second p r i z e w h i l e Cdt.S.SarvanaKumar and Cdt.V.Srinath won the third prize. Former Best cadet of Jawahar Vidyalaya who also went on to win the best cadet award at the national level, was present on the occasion. Various other competitions like elocution, essay writing and quiz were conducted to expose the talent of the cadets.

Under the auspices of the [ s t reng th , weakness , Rotary Club of South opportunity and threat], Chennai & Interact Club of continuous learning as SSRV, a workshop was ends to achieve the desired organised on “Born to Win” goals. The students were for a pilot group of 25 also trained to prioritise students of Sri Sitaram things to act smart and V i d y a l a y a r emain result oriented. The Mat.Hr.Sec.School, West 'laer' technique for effective Mambalam for four days by communication to attain Savithri Ravikrishnan and and sustain “win-win” Bavani Ramamurthi. The situations was also one of target group was guided to the modules highlighted in focus on 'implementation' the project.rather than on mere Lee la Par thasara thy, ' l e a r n i n g ' . T h e f o u r school principal said that sessions were highly the programme will go a exploratory and interactive. long way in making the The trainers highlighted the part ic ipants proact ive i m p o r t a n c e o f s e l f transcending to efficacious motivation, SWOT analysis eminence.

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