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Thirukkural contest
Shriram Ilakkiya Kazhagam, the literary wing of the Shriram group, organises its annual State-level Thirukkural elocution contest for school and college students in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
The preliminary rounds will begin on July 18 in Chennai at the Dr. MGR Janaki Arts and Science College for Women. The rounds will also be held in Vellore (July 19), Coimbatore (July 25), Salem (July 26), Tirunelveli (August 1), Madurai (August 2), Puducherry (August 8) and Tiruchi (August 9).
The contests will be held in four groups — Juniors (Classes 6-8), Seniors (Classes 9 and 10), Super-seniors (Classes 11 and 12) and College (diploma /UG/PG Courses/engineering/
Medical/polytechnic). Each school can send only two entries form each class under each category. Colleges can send 6 students.
Each contestant can speak for five minutes on any of the topics mentioned below.
Junior: Anthanar Enbore Aravore / Vaaimai Enappaduvathu Yaathenin / Aalvinayum Aandra Aravum
Senior: Thavamaraindhu Allavai Seithal / Tunbathil Tunbang Kedin / Unnarkka Kallai
Super-senior: Arasarul Aerru / Ulliyathu Aeithal Elithu / Marunthenu Vendaavaam Yaakkaikku
College level: Solluthal Vallaar Perin / Thuikka Thuvara Pasiththu or Isaiyum Iniya Sevikku
The finals will be held on August 29 in Chennai. Winners in each group will be given a cash award of Rs. 10,000, Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 5,000 as first, second and third prize, respectively.
The first prize winner’s school / college will be presented with a shield.
Application forms are available at the nearest Shriram Chits or from Shriram Chits, Greams Dugar building, 5th floor, 149 Greams Road. For details call 044-42236000. The last date for submitting the completed forms is July 13.
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