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In Chennai Today

Religion

Bhagavatham: Venkateswara Sastri, Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Luz Church Rd, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Gita: Satyavratananda, Kesari High School, Pondy Bazaar Extn., T.Nagar, 6.30 p.m; Mitrananda, Chinmaya Heritage Centre, Chetpet, 6.45 p.m.

Parvathi Kalyanam: S.Ramakrishnan, Sri Karpaga Vinayakar Temple, Karpagam Gardens, Adyar, 7 p.m.

Thirumal Thilagangal: M.Jayanthi, 50, New St., Ayanavaram, 6 p.m.

Devaram: S.Balachandran, Marundeeswarar Temple, Thiruvanmiyur, 7 p.m.

Culture

Concern India Foundation: Kalakshetra dance drama, Vyjayanthimala Bali participates, Kalakshetra, Tiruvanmiyur, 6 p.m.

Sri Ramakrishna Math: Vimurtananda talks on Vivekananda, Mylapore, 5.30 p.m.

Book Release: C.P.Thangaraj's `The Twisted Interpretations of the Parables-Untwisted', Gurukul Theological College, Purasawalkam, 11 a.m.

Illakiya Sindhanai: Akilan Kannan talks on life and literature, Srinivasa Gandhi Nilayam, Alwarpet, 6.30 p.m.

Makkal Kalai Illakiya Kazhagam: Painting exhibition, Thiyagarayar Nagar HSS, Venkatanarayana Rd., 10 a.m.

Book review: Vivekanandar's Gnana deepam, Sevalaya, Pakka Village, Thiruninravur, 2 p.m; Islamic Studies and Cultural Centre, Seethakathi Chambers, Anna Salai, 4.30 p.m.

Madras Day: Living Heritage project for students, PS Hr Sec School, Mylapore, 9 a.m.

Sahaja Yoga: Introduction to meditation, Andhra Mahila Sabha, 109, Luz Church Road, 6 p.m.

General

ZAK Trade Fairs and Exhibitions: Bicentennial exhibition celebrations, Union Minister Dayanidhi Maran participates, Chennai Convention Centre, Nandambakkam, 6 p.m.

Raasi Art Foundation: Governor S.S.Barnala inaugurates exhibition on traditional south Indian paintings, The Accord Metropolitan, G.N.Chetty Rd., T.Nagar, 11 a.m.

Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society-Red Ribbon Club: Conference of vice-chancellors and principals on mainstreaming Red Ribbon Clubs in higher education institutions, Governor S.S.Barnala, Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss, Minister K.Ponmudi and Minister K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran, Raj Bhavan, 12.30 p.m.

Meenakshi Mission Hospital: Governor S.S.Barnala inaugurates CT Scan mobile ambulance, Raj Bhavan, 5 p.m.

Raj Mudhalvan Awards: Union Minister Anbumani Ramadoss participates, Narada Gana Sabha, TTK Rd., 5.15 p.m.

Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society: Inauguration of new building, Union Ministers T.R.Baalu and Anbumani Ramadoss, Ministers K.K.S.S.R.Ramachandran and T.M.Anbarasan participates, Govt. Hospital of Thoracic Medicine, Tambaram, 10 a.m.

Social Economic Service Forum: Centenary celebrations of Kripananda Vaariyar, Minister T.M.Anbarasan participates, Ethiraj College, Egmore, 6 p.m.

Indian Institute of Public Administration: Seminar on Reforms in criminal justice, Madras High Court Chief Justice A.P.Shah and R.Shanmugasundaram M.P., participate, Madras University, Chepauk, 10.30 a.m.

K.Ramaswamy Birth anniversary: M.Krishnaswamy president Tamil Nadu Congress Committee participates, Rani Seethai Hall, Anna Salai, 5 p.m.

MIOT Hospitals: Inauguration of MIOT Retreat and MIOT College of Nursing, N.Ram Editor-in-Chief The Hindu participates, Manapakkam, 6 p.m.

TFSC-TANSTIA: Seminar on economic liberalisation and Indian SMEs, Hotel Le Royal Meridian, 10 a.m.

Ullas Trust: Annual workshop, Kamaraj Memorial Hall, Teynampet, 9 a.m.

University of Madras: Inaugural of International conference on nanoscience & nanotechnology, CLRI, Taramani, 9 a.m.; Valedictory of seminar on structure, governance and quality enhancement in higher education, Chepauk, 11.30 a.m.

SRMC-Medico Legal Society of Tamil Nadu: Inauguration of Tafcon-2006 Legal problems in medical practice, 8.45 a.m.

Prof. Arcot Gajaraj Educational Foundation: N. Rangabashyam talks on role of surgical practice in the new millenium- a paradigm shift, Hotel Park Sheraton, 7 p.m.

Scrub Society-MCC: Workshop on environment for school students, Tambaram, 9 a.m.

Neurosciences India Group: Symposium on the art of medical and scientific communication, 9 a.m.; K.Srinath Reddy on medical and scientific journalism, IIT Madras, 1.30 p.m.

Exnora Club of Anna Nagar-MTC: Launch of Green Chennai Bus Terminus, Anna Nagar West terminus, 8.30 a.m.

Janani: Anniversary celebrations, Potti Sriramulu Memorial Society, R.H.Rd., Luz, Mylapore, 6 p.m.

Karunalaya Social Service Society: STD, HIV/AIDS screening and health camp for street children, Sembudoss St., Broadway, 9.30 a.m.

Directorate of School Education: Seminar on conservation of bio-diversity, Presidency Girls HSS, Egmore, 9 a.m.

Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture: Inauguration of `Asian Seabass Hatchery Facility,' CIBA facility, Muttukadu, 10.30 a.m.

Public Relations Council of India: Lecture on transparency in communication, Hotel Savera, 6.30 p.m.

District Legal Service Society: Free legal aid camp, Kelambakkam, 4 p.m.

Nalmanam: Felicitation to freedom fighter, V.Kalyanam and Crazy Mohan's drama, Kamarajar Arangam, Teynampet, 6.30 p.m.

State Bank Retired & Serving Employees' Forum: Traffic awareness programme, Anna University campus, Sardar Patel Road, 8.45 a.m.

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI: Training program on statistical process control, Aminjikarai, 9.30 a.m.

Catholic Syrian Bank Officer's Assn: 40th anniversary, Asha Centre, St.Andrew's Church, Egmore, 3 p.m.

Prof. Dhanapalan College: Seminar on the metabolic and nutritional implications of HIV Infection, Kelambakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Tagore Engg. College: Balasubramanian on entrepreneurship, Vandalur, 9.30 a.m.

Soroptimist International of Chennai: Interschool talent contest, Madras Seva Sadan, Harrington Rd., 10 a.m.

Velammal Matric. HSS: Nagarajan talks on carbocylic acids, Mogappair, 10 a.m; Vallal Pandidurai Memorial contest, 8.30 a.m.

Chennai Friends Forum: Discussion on 60 years of independence-prospects and retrospects, Sankara Vidyalaya, Madipakkam, 6.30 p.m.

Karuna International: programme on `Humane Education,' Amrita Vidyalayam, Nesapakkam, 9.30 a.m.

Muthamizh Aaivu Manram: Poetry contest for students, 25, 3rd Cross St., MKB Nagar, 5.30 p.m.

Mylai Thiruvalluvar Tamil Sangam: Mupperum Vizha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, 10 a.m.

Anna Nagar Tamil Forum: Mallika talks on manimegalai, Leo Matric.HSS, Anna Nagar West, 5.30 p.m.

Mylapore Academy: Distribution of scholarships, Sringeri Mandram, Sringeri Mutt Road, RA Puram, 10 a.m.

Annual Day: Baalya School, K.G.K.Nagar, Keelkatalai; N.S.N. Matric.HSS, Thirumurugan Nagar, Chitlapakkam, 4 p.m; Sree Narayana Mission Sr.Sec.School, West Mambalam, 4.30 p.m.

Srimati Ramkuwar Devi Fomra Vivekananda Vidyalaya: Cultural festival, school premises, Kumaran Kundram, Chromepet, 9 a.m.

Thiru.Vi.Ka Birth anniversary committee: 122nd Birth anniversary of Thiru.Vi.Ka., Kalaignar Park, Pattalam, 8.30 a.m.

Chandilyan Memorial Trust-Lakshmi Kuppuswamy Trust: Birth anniversary of academician T.V.Kuppuswamy, Kuppiah Chetty St., West Mambalam, 6 p.m.

World Tamil Forum: Birth anniversary of Amirthalingam, Presidency Club, 10 a.m.

Madras Management Association & Konrad Adenauer Foundation: Workshop on `Lean Manufacturing,' Hotel GRT Grand, 9 a.m.

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations: Anniversary of R.A. puram samithi, Sri Sai Arvind Hall, Bhagirathi Ammal St., Srinivasa Avenue, R.A.puram, 9 a.m.

Rotary Club of Madras T.Nagar and Rotary Rajan Eye Bank: Actor Surya flags off Eye donation awareness rally, near Gandhi Statue, 7 a.m.

Rotary Club: Madras Southwest, The Park, 1 p.m.

Lions Club of Madras East: Blood donation camp, Newgen Imaging Systems, L.B.Rd., Thiruvanmiyur, 10 a.m.; Lioness Council: Leadership workshop, Days Inn Deccan Plaza, Royapettah, 10 a.m; Lions Club of T.Nagar: Meeting, Hotel Quality Inn Sabari, 7 p.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Meeting, Annai Velankanni Church, Besant Nagar; Risen Redeemer's Church, Donbosco School, Kolathur; ECI Zion Church, Ekkaduthangal; Community Service Centre, Balfours Rd., Kilpauk; St.Lukes Church, Mandaveli; St.Williams School, Meersagibpet, 7 p.m.

Al-Anon: Meeting, Community Service Centre, Balfours Rd., 7 p.m.

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