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Chennai city and its suburban areas have been blessed with several temples. Many of these places of worship have existed for hundreds of years. A few, however, cannot lay claim to such ancient beginings, having been constructed in the recent past. But these have proved to be a source of divine inspiration and for the prople around. The Attrukkal Sri Baghavathi Amman Koil located in Subash Nagar, I.C.F. Colony, Ambattur belongs to this category.

The origins of this temple make interesting reading. One Mr. Gopinathan hailing from Kerala and living in Subash Nagar, had a dream in which Sri Baghavathi Amman (deity in a temple near Trivandrum) directed him to build a temple in Chennai. Mr. Gopinathan acted as per the command and constructed a temple 20 years ago in a plot owned by him. He was lucky to get the co-operation of the public in this venture. Over the past 20 years temple worship has been going on here. After the demise of Mr. Gopinathan, Mrs. Suseela Gopinathan, as the temple trustee, took over the responsibility for maintaining the schedule of worship.

Now, efforts are being made to reposition deities according to Vastu Sastra and renovate the temple gopuram. This is prelude to the Kumbabhishekam planned to be held in the near future.

A dedicated team of office bearers and worshipers consisting of K.G.Sakthikanth (son of late Mr. Gopinathan), M. Natchadalingam and S.Janakiraman has been engaged in the task of carrying out all functions relating to the Kumbabhishekam. The temple, though small, has been attracting people in and around Ambattur.

The temple authorities want to have other deities like Vinayaka, Perumal, Subramaniya, Ayyappa, Durga and Anjaneya in the campus and are making provisions accordingly.
They appeal for donations from the public. These may be sent through cheque or demand draft or money order to the following address: Sri. M.Natchadalingam, 485, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Phase III, New Colony, Ambattur, Chennai 600 058. The Cheque/D.D may be drawn in favour of ‘Sri Baghavathi Amman Thirukoil’.

It is the earnest hope of the people in the area to see that the consecration function takes place as early as posssible.

INOX Leisure Ltd, which operates a chain of 8 multiplexes at premium locations in 7 cities across India under the ‘INOX’ brand, is entering the capital market with a public issue of 16.5 million equity shares of Rs.10 each for cash, to be decided through the book-build process. The price band for the issue has been fixed between Rs.100 and Rs.120. The issue opened for subscription on 27th January 2006 and closes on 2nd February 2006.

The 16.5 million equity shares of Rs.10 each on offer consists of a fresh issue of 12 million equity shares and a offer for sale of 4.5 million equity shares by the promoter, Gujarat Fluoro chemicals Limited. The issue would constitute 27.5% of the fully diluted post issue paid up capital of the company and the promoter’s share holding would come down to 66% of the post issue paid up capital.

Of the 16.5 million equity shares on offer, two lakhs equity shares have been reserved for allotment to eligible employees of the company. Of the balance net offer of 16.2 million equity shares to public, wherein not more than 50% of the Net Issue shall be allocated to Qualified Institutional Buyers on a proportionate basis, out of which 5% of the QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to Mutual Funds only and the remainder of the QIB Portion shall be available for allocation on a proportionate basis to all Qualified Institutional Buyers, including Mutual Funds, subject to valid Bids being received at or above Issue price. Further, not less than 15% of the Net Issue would be available for allocation to Non-Institutional Bidders and not less than 35% of the Net Issue would be available for allocation to Retail Individual Bidders on a proportionate basis.

The fresh Issue portion would raise Rs.1200 million at the lower end of the price band and maximum of Rs.1440 million at the upper end of the price band. The funds raised from the issue will be utilized to fund setting up of new multiplexes at a capital outlay of Rs.1100 million and the rest for general corporate purposes and issue expenses.

Winner of the ‘Best Entertainment Retailer’ at the ICICI Retail Excellence Awards, 2005, INOX has a pan-India presence with eight operational multiplexes, and a total of 32 screens across seven cities Mumbai, Pune, Vadodara, Goa, Jaipur, Kolkata (2 multiplexes) and Bangalore.
All INOX multiplex properties are located in premium locations and symbolize excellence in design, ambience, features, safety and service. Fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, they provide a superior cinema viewing experience comparable with the best cinemas across the world.

The number of patrons visiting INOX has seen a growing CAGR of 87% from 2003 to 2005.

Mind screen, a reputed film production company founded by Rajiv Menon is in existence for over a decade in Chennai. It is associated with leading filmmakers and their productions.

Mind screen launched a film Institute MFI on 03.05.06 run by him and a team of senior Professionals with vast experience across area like Films, Televisions and Advertising & Marketing. The learning environment is so designed to Students that they should undergo beyond their current levels and can expand the Vision, enhance Technical skills and unleash the potential to imagine think and create a new way.

Director Mani Ratnam was present at the launch of MFI spoke on screen writing, which is still under developed in Indian Cinema.

For admission details contact: MFI, No.4, Dr. Rangachari Road, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004. It’s Telephone No.: 24996417-42108682.

Singaram Pillai Tennis Center, Villivakkam and C.Kandaswamy Naidu College of Tennis Academy, Anna Nagar East are conducting summer and regular classes from 14th April 2006 onwards for all age groups starting from 4 years.

A team of qualified and experienced coaches will take care of advanced and intermediate level of coaching for tournament players. Timings will be separate for beginners and advanced level of players. The center has got 6 standard courts with all facilities, which is the largest in North Chennai. The center has already produced lot of state and national players.

For details contact: SingaramPillai Tennis Center, Villivakkam, and C.Kandaswamy
Naidu college of Tennis Academy, Anna Nagar East, Tel: 9444212179 / 9840908590.

The students of Kalamandir Matriculation Higher Secondary School celebrated The World Environment Day on June 5th 2006. In association to this various programmes were held at the school campus. The environment week was presided by Chief guest Ln. S.J. Sharma, Secretary of the school. In his presidential address he spoke on the prevention pollution in environment. Various competitions were conducted for the students like slogan writing, drawing competition skit play for which prizes were awarded to the winners. The students of X and XI enacted a skit to create environmental awareness. The school principal Mrs.J. Rajeswari motivated the students to plant trees and protects them.

The students of Kalamandir Matriculation Higher Secondary School celebrated The World Environment Day on June 5th 2006. In association to this various programmes were held at the school campus. The environment week was presided by Chief guest Ln. S.J. Sharma, Secretary of the school. In his presidential address he spoke on the prevention pollution in environment. Various competitions were conducted for the students like slogan writing, drawing competition skit play for which prizes were awarded to the winners. The students of X and XI enacted a skit to create environmental awareness. The school principal Mrs.J. Rajeswari motivated the students to plant trees and protects them.

Mrs. Ramani Nandhakumar is the Headmistress of Bala Vihar, a school for the mentally retarded children, run by the Guild of Services, at No.10, Halls Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

She only had taken the mentally retarded girl Lakshmi when she went to participate in Vijay T.V.’s ‘Vasool Rani’ programme along with three other heads of such homes.

She has won the Title ‘Vasool Rani’ and prizes, a refrigerator, vaccum cleaner, DVD player, Air conditioner and a Saree. She had so kindly donated all these prizes to Bala Vihar. Mrs. Ramani Nandhakumar hails from Karnataka.

She has obtained M.Phil. Degree from Madurai Kamaraj University. She has dedicated her life to serve the mentally retarded children, which she says, is very interesting and the service gives her self-satisfaction.

In 1997, she was made the Head of the Institution; there are 85 residential children and 100-day scholars. There are 15 teaching staff, one
Physiotherapist, two Occupational Therapists, One Speech Therapist and One Yoga Therapist. Mrs. Ramani Nandhakumar says that she wishes to work till she is able to. She has completed 25 years of service with Bala Vihar. May the Almighty bless her to serve these children as she wishes?

A day long spoken English course will be conducted by Benny Educational and Social Trust at No.1 Sarojini First cross street, Pallavram, Chennai, on June 10.

For further details and registration contact: 22660001

A 24-hour helpline for alcohol and drugs related problems will be available at Punnar Jeevan de-addiction and rehabilitation hospital. Psychologist and counsellors would be available round the clock.

For details contact: 24964919 / 24964404 / 45575171

Health and Fitness make the difference between living and living well. Body Stylle, a fitness centre was started on 26.01.2004 by Mr.Parthiban and Mr.Bhaskar. While speaking on the fitness center both the partners and fitness experts said that good health helps to achieve a high quality of life and this good health is derived from exercise. The duo added that at the center they reveal the secrets of maintaining good health in one’s day-to-day life with simple and easy methods.

This fully air conditioned center has grown extensively with a membership strength of 1,500 health consious residents.

They also provide special aerobics training in a lavishly spread aerobic hall(1,800 Sq.ft) with steam bath.The Body Stylle and Aerobics Centre also provides sessions of yoga classin the afternoons. Ladies and gents have separate timings.

Weight reduction, spot reduction, increasing stamina, body flexible course are some of the highlights of the centre. With expert coaches, diet control substituted by Indian and imported food supplements the fitness centre is fast making a healthy generation.

Health and fitness centre is situated at No: 1743,18th main road AnnaNagar Chennai - 40. Ph: 42645005 / 9884366635