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New storm water drains is being constructed by the civic body so as to facilitate free flow of rain water and to prevent water logging along Millers Road in Kilpauk, Perambur High Road and along Vepery High Road. Though most of the residents and motorists are happy about the construction they expect the Chennai Corporation authorities to complete the work quickly so that there can be more road space for vehicle movement.

Back To The Past -3, an amazing exhibition of paintings (oil and canvas) based on mythology, legend and literature by artist A.V.Dhanushkodi is on at Gallery Sri Parvati located at No-28/ 160,Eldams Road,Alwarpet,Chennai-18.The exhibition is open till 27th February 2009 on all days from 11am to 7pm.Artist A.V.Dhanushkodi  said that he clings on to mythology, epics, legends and the Bible stories because their characters are magnificent role- models for us to live to. He stated that to live an upright life one needs an extraordinary discipline of mind and courage. According to A.V.Dhanushkodi the painting exhibition is a state of dreaming and willing that it comes true some time in the future. He has dedicated the show to a fine human being, his mentor Mr.C.J.Anthony Doss.
Artist A.V.Dhanushkodi resides at N0-8A/ 61, Kalakshetra Colony, Besant Nagar,Chennai-90.He can be contacted on 65177337, 9445115515.

A creative art works solo exhibition of Ms.Shalini Biswajit titled ‘ Ever at Rest ‘ was held at Forum Art gallery, Adyar from 12th February to 14th March 2009.
The Gallery sources told Chennai Plus reporter Elwyn that Ever at Rest is a series of paintings by artist and gallery owner Shalini Biswajit based on her trek to the Everest Base Camp, Nepal in 2008. Shalini Biswajit is a painter and a sculptor and Director of Forum Art Gallery. She has a master’s degree in Fine Arts from Stella Maris College, Chennai. Shalini has exhibited her works widely in India, and abroad and her works can be seen in public and private collections. At Forum Art Gallery, Shalini has organised more than 30 shows from 2002 and takes art closer to people through workshops, art and craft classes, symposiums and art therapy to terminally ill and physically challenged children and adults.

Shalini’s love for nature, exercise and adventure has taken her on several treks in the Himalayan region like, Chomolhari Trek Bhutan, Dzongri - Goechala Trek that takes one closest to the Mt. Kanchenjunga Base Camp, Sikkim, Valley of Flowers Uttaranchal, Silent Valley in South India besides trekking in the Western Ghats. She has recently returned from The Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar trek in Nepal. She is a travel enthusiast and also is an expert photographer. Many of her artworks have been evolved from her travels and experiences. ‘Ever at Rest’, a series of paintings, captures the spirit of the Khumbu region of the Himalayas from the lush green forests of lower altitudes to the rocky moraine to the snow capped peaks of the Himalayan Giants. Forum Art Gallery is located at No-57, 5th Street Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020.Phone 42115596

Saliyar’s Monthly meeting
The Chennai Branch of Saliyar Mahajan Sangh holds its monthly meeting on 22nd February 2009 at 10.00 am at the community hall,No-107/59,P.S.Sivaswamy Salai, Mylapore, Chennai-4, in the presence of Prof C.Palanisamy presided over by Sri K.Namasirayan. Sri S.Namasirayan D.M.E (Anand Institute of Higher Technology Mechanical Division) will speak on “Humanitarianism”. Vice-President Sri T.Pragatheeswaran will felicitate Miss Sivapriya who was awarded first place in Vedic Maths held in Loyola College on 11-01-2009 conducted by Ideal Play Abacus India (P) Ltd. All members are kindly requested to be present. For further details contact 9940285767.

Spiritual discourse
Shri N.V.Balu will discourse on Sri Aurobindo’s Savitri at 6pm on 22nd February 2009 at Sri Aurobindo Society Center, AP 514,J-Block,8 Street, Anna Nagar, Chennai 40.For details contact 26161826.

Bhagawad Geetha
Swamini Satyavratananda Saraswathi will conduct classes  in Telugu on Bhagawad Geetha at the Shridi Sai Hall,Sai Baba Temple,No-4,West Club Road, Shenoy Nagar on the 23rd  February 2009 at 6.30pm. For details contact 26641356.

Mahasivarathri Poojas
Mahasivarathri Poojas  will be performed at Sri Chandra Mouleeswarar Temple on 23rd and 24th February 2009  at 15th Main Road, Ranganthan Gardens, Anna Nagar,Chennai-40.For details contact 26162218,26161030.

First Anniversary
Senior Citizens Bureau conducts the First Anniversary of Geriatric House Call Project and seminar on Health, Nutrition, Social and Finance on 22nd February 2009 at 4.30pm at Dinkar Hall, Saraswat Association, 28, Ormes Road, Kilpauk, opposite Bains School, Kilpauk, Cnennai-10.Dr.Kulandaiswamy, Honorary Chairman of the Tamil Virtual University Society will be the chief guest. For details contact 28231388.

Training Programme
Rubik’s Cube Training Programme was invented in 1974 by ERNO RUBIK from Budapest, Hungary Solving Rubiks cube has been of the greatest puzzle involving significant concentration, mind and body coordination, sharpness and quick reflex. The program is applicable to all age groups. For details contact No-3/14, First Cross Street, First Main Road, Kalaimagal Nagar, Ekkakuthaangal, Guindy, Chennai 32. Phone : 044-42719815.
     
Yoga workshop
Patanjali Yoga and Healing Center based at Adyar is to conduct a powerful interactive yoga workshop on quantum touch, theta healing and Chinese power healing for quick restoration of health. The next batch will start from 1st March 2009.The classes will be conducted from 4pm to 7pm.For details contact 24460953.

Lecturer on Biodiversity
Mr.Mahmood, Retd Professor of Zoology, Founder of Center for Biodiversity and Environment in view of spreading awareness among youngsters on environment conservation and its biodiversity is willing to deliver informative lectures for school and college students. For details contact 28113606.

Job oriented courses for students
Alagappa University offers 6 months job oriented courses which are recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu in Computer Basic Programming, English Communication, Travel and Tourism Management etc. For administration details contact Banumathi Deepigha Institute of Management and Technology, Alagappa University Study, No-16, Shastri Nagar,100 Feet Road, Vadapalani, Chennai. For details contact 65141144.
Arts classes
Classes in arts and crafts, embroidery, painting, cutting, stitching are conducted by Sowmya Arts and Crafts ,N0-27,Kanakasrinagar,Cathedral Road near The Music Academy,Chennai-86.For details contact 9445092083.
International Art programme
Global India Art, the best environment for learning art is organizing an International Art programme for children in the age group of 5 to 15 years. For details contact Adyar center -9840056218,Besant Nagar center-9841003232,Velachery center-9841297044,Thiruvanmiyur center-9444675500 and R.A.Puram center-9841631570.

Vedic maths workshop
A vedic maths workshop for teachers will be held on 22nd February 2009 at No-8, Dhanalakshmi Colony, Vadapalani, Chennai-26.For details call 9841023115 or 9841587773.

Drawing and Painting classes
Classes in drawing, painting, textile designing, flower making, candle making,3D murals,3D paper crafts wall clock works and Tanjore art works are conducted at Mamta Creations,No-49,Santhome High Road,D3 Ananti Apartments. For details contact 9840724819.

British Council Contest
British Council is holding a competition in painting, photography, short stories on the theme Dark is Beautiful. All Indian residents aged above 18 years are eligible to participate in the contest. The last date to send entries to www.darkisbeautiful.in is the 28 February 2009.For details contact 9840798734.

Ladies Nights
DJ Night Shows ‘Ladies Nights’ are held on every Thursday at Bunker Pub, Hotel Dee Cee Manor at No-90,G.N.Chetty Road,T.Nagar,Chennai-17 from 8pm to 10pm. The show includes the DJ music, dance. There are also lots of fun filled events.For details contact 28158833,28158899.

Practical Session Courses
Free Practical Session Course is organized by Shiba Fine Arts Academy and Shirdi Sai Vidya Aarambh for KG trained /Montessori trained / untrained teachers. The Workshop will be held daily at Shiba Fine Arts Academy , Villivakkam Chennai till 28th February 2009.For registration and more details contact Mobile : 9444010215.

Biochemistry Seminar
The Department of Biochemistry of Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College for Women will organize a State Level seminar on Biochemistry and Biotechnology and Adolescent Health on the 26th and 27th February 2009.For details call 9884558950.

Good Health Camp
The Apollo Clinic based at No12/18,Prithvi Avenue, off St. Marys Road,Chennai-18 is conducting a Good Health Camp till 28th February 2009.Medical tests including Blood Sugar level, ECG,X-Ray and general Physician consulting will be available during the Health Check up camp. For details contact 24672200.

Car Rally
Don Bosco Egmore Past Pupils Association is to organize a Car rally on Sunday the 22nd February 2009 at the School premises. For information and details for taking part in the car rally contact 9840059202,9840061161 or visit www.dbppa.com

Mahasivaratiri Bajans
Mahasivaratiri bhajans will be performed  at Sree Valleswarer Temple situated at Ponniamman Koil Street, near Avvai Home,Adyar,Chennai-20 on 23rd February 2009 from 8.30pm to 5.30am.For details contact 25563358, 9003057920.

Dancing Doll Contest
Renaissance Dance Workshop in association with SS Music is conducting a dance competition exclusively for girls aged 15 years and above. The contest Dancing Doll will be held on 22nd February 2009 at Kalaivanar Arangam, near Chepauk Stadium. The winner of the contest will be crowned Dancing Doll 2009.For details contact 45538482,9003116060.

The Padi elevated Rotary Bridge constructed by the National Highways Authority of India was inaugurated on Friday 20th February 2009. by the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu through video coferencing other dignitaries present were Prof. K.Anbazhagan, Hon’ble Minister for Finance, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru T.R.Baalu, Hon’ble Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Mr.Arcot N. Veerasamy, Hon’ble Minister for Electricity, Government of Tamil Nadu and Mayor M.Subramanian.

Saturday 14 Feb 2009
As advised by a soothsayer, a 10 year old girl in Bihar was sacrificed to the deity by her own mother and brother to seek the blessings of the deity.
A rare 19th century pearl carpet hailed as an extraordinary symbol of India’s secular cultural history is expected to fetch more than 5 million US dollars in an auction in Doha
Kent Diveys an internet shopper in London was surprised to get access to the phone numbers of some of the top Hollywood celebrities after he bought a second hand Blackberry phone from an E.Bay.
An intoxicated couple in Texas stopped at a police station to try to catch a lift home, the woman collapsed in the lobby her 22 year old boy friend was arrested after marijuana was found in his shoes.
A new study in Australia says that potentially harmful ultra small particles are released by toners used in laser prints.

Sunday 15 Feb 2009
Police in South West Siberia are looking for a man who gave a money lender his 18 month old child as guarantee for the money he borrowed.
An 83 year old Hungarian with the criminal record for 60 years was arrested. The police say the woman thief flee her crimes scences by taking commercial flights.
Five Indian Scientist from four Institutions across the country have discussed naturally occurring bacteria that can flight global warming which converts carbon dioxide into a compound found in lime stone and chalk.
A 52 year old boss of a building firm crippled by the current crises in the construction section in Spain turned a bank robber in a desperate bid to pay back his debts.
The World’s largest sausage measuring 530 meters made with 400 kgs pork,10 kgs salt 2.5 kgs spices and 3.5 kgs of garlic was cooked by hundreds of locals in Croatia.

Monday 16 Feb 2009
US Researchers at the University of Chicago have found out that lonelyness can affect a persons
behaviour and brain functioning
A 12 year old girl was married off to a dog in Jamshedpur to ward off evil spirits. The girl had developed additional teeth which are considered to be a bad omen among tribals in the region.
Just days after America’s honoured the 200th anniversary of  his birth, 65 historians  ranked Abraham Lincoln as the best US President George W.Bush ranked 36 out of 42.
US Astrophysicists says that earth like planets with life sustaining conditions are spinning around the stars Galactic neighbors with in 10 to 30 knight years away from the sun.
26 year old Mamtha from Lucknow was arrested for prsenting poison to her boy friend Krishna Guptha on Valentines Day because he refused to marry her. Gupta died instantly.

Tuesday 17 Feb 2009
Samsung has unveiled the world’s first solar powered mobile phone in Barcelona. It takes 10-40 hours in the sun to deliver 4 hours talk time.
According to a long term study in China Doctors have safely and successfully treated patients with cancer of the blood and bone marrow with a combination of arsenic and Vitamin A.
Livco de Marchi, an Italian artist has built a house that is made entirely in the shape of books designed to look like a novel including a dining table and chairs right up to the winding stair case.
Japanese Finance Minister was found intoxicated at a G7 news conference abruptly resigned from the post as Finance Minister.
A newly discovered papers that Adolf Hitler the Dictator of Germany had poor table manners and also bit  his finger nails at meals time and nervously rubbed his index fingers back and forth across his moustache.

Wednesday 18 Feb 2009
Manisha Ray a Headmistress of a Girls Higher Secondary School in Durgapur has been charged by Police for cutting the hair of 5 students for not coming to the school with their hair in plaits.
Scientists in Florida have edged closed to developping a pill of Vitamin C,E and Magnesium to stave off noice induced or age related hearing loss in humans.
Three Nepalese Sherpa Brothers are preparing to set a new world record by spending 24 hours  in Mount Everest, the worlds highest peak and pray for world peace.
British and Afghan troops in Southern Afghasthan have seized a huge drug haul of 50 millions pounds. Afghastan supplies 90 percent of the world’s heroine.
Researchers in Virginia Technical Oak Ridge National Laboratory and University of Georgia have produced hydrogen gas pure enough to power a cell, various ingredients derived from waste wood and water.

Thursday 19 Feb 2009
In a pet shop in Bulgaria thieves stole 50 Chihuahua puppies with large quantities of dog food. Chihuahua are more popular breeds in Bulgaria and worth over 1000 euros each.
A 37 year old man in Florida robbed several packets of cigarettes but could not flee as handfull cigarettes prevented him from holding his pants which tripped him before he could get away.
Buddhist Monks in Thailand have built a temple out of one million recycled beer bottles using them for its walls and roof.
A prominent New York news papers has been accused of racism over a cartoon comparing the administration of Barrack Obama to a mad Chimpanze.
Trevor Cox a 4 year old professional is using whoopee cushions to conduct an experiment to find the world’s finest flatulence noise which makes to laugh.

Friday 20  Feb 2009
A miniature bull terrier dog called Armani has become a cult dog in Germany because he can say the word Mama. A video of the dog’s amazing linguistic trick is the number one downloaded video in Germany.
A new clinical research says that a teaspoon of moistened sugar under the tongue could save the lives of thousands of children suffering from hypoglycaenua caused by Malaria.
A German business man in Hesse lost more than 13,000 US dollars in a plastic bag after forgetting the cash in a public toilet.
While in Hospital bed the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu dedicates a grade separator at Padi Junction in the outskirts of Chennai City through video conferencing.
A latest census in the  Unites States say that over 1.5 million Indians born American residents are the best educated and the highest earners among all the foreign born communities in the United States.

A common inflammatory skin condition characterized by frequent episodes of redness, itching, and thick, dry, silvery scales on the skin. Psoriasis is very common, with approximately 3 million Americans affected (or about 8 out of 10,000 people).  It can appear suddenly or gradually.  It may affect any age but most commonly begins between 15 to 35 years old.  It occurs most frequently in Caucasians.Psoriasis seems to be an inherited disorder, and it appears to be related to the immune or inflammatory response.  It is most commonly seen on the trunk, elbows, knees, scalp, skin folds, or fingernails, but it may affect any or all parts of the skin.  Normally, skin takes about a month for its new cells to move from the lower layers of ski up to the surface.  In psoriasis, this process takes only a few days, resulting in build-up of dead skin cells and formation of thick scales. Psoriasis may be aggravated by injury or irritation (cuts, burns, rash, insect bites), and it may be severe in immunosuppressed people (such as with chemotherapy for cancer, or with AIDS) or those who have autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis).  Medications, viral or bacterial infections, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity, lack of sunlight, overexposure to sunlight (sunburn), stress, general poor health, cold climate, and frequent friction on the skin are also associated with flare-ups of psoriasis.  Psoriasis is not contagious.
Symptoms skin patches, dry and / or red, usually covered with silvery scales, raised patches of skin, with red borders, may crack and become painful, usually discrete, demarcated patches, usually located on the elbows, knees, trunk, scalp, hands / nails, skin lesions, including pustules, cracking of skin, skin redness or inflammation ,itching ,small scaling dots on the skin (especially in children), joint pain / aching Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease : nail abnormalities, genital lesions (male), eye burning, itching & discharge, tearing, increased
TreatmentTreatment is focused on control of the symptoms and prevention of secondary infections. It varies with the extent and severity of the disorder. Severe or resistant cases, or cases involving large areas of the body, may require intensive treatment.  The disorder may be acutely painful. 
In homoeopathy medicine like Calcarea carb, graphitis, Psorinum, Petroleum, Sepia, Ars alb, thuja, Mazerium  are used for the treatment. The proper analysis of the case with the qualified homoeopathic physician will give the better results.

Ushering in another new era in healthcare, Apollo Hospitals has introduced the world’s first and only advanced robotic radio surgery system titled the Cyber Knife, which is designed to treat cancerous and non cancerous tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy. The CyberKnife was unveiled recently at the Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital at Chennai, by Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group in the presence of Managing Director Preetha Reddy.
Unveiling the CyberKnife® Robotic Radio Surgery System, Dr. Prathap Reddy, Executive Chairman Apollo Hospitals Group said, “Cancer has had the sinister reputation of being one of the leading causes of human fatality. However times have changed. To provide  the best treatment for cancer, the most advanced technology CyberKnife® Radio surgery System, is a  huge leap forward in the treatment of cancer. Patients who previously had no options or only high-risk options for treatment now have a safer alternative.
The advanced technology behind CyberKnife® uses image guidance technology and computer-controlled robotics to deliver extremely precise dose of radiation to targets, avoiding the surrounding healthy tissue and adjusting for patient and tumor movement during treatment.  Developed by Dr. Jophn.R.Adler M.D, Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation oncology at Stanford University Medical Centre, the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System is the first system in the world designed to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy. CyberKnife® systems have also shown promising results in treating prostate cancer. The non-invasive radio surgical treatment option allows delivery of high dose radiation directly to the treatment site on an outpatient basis with minimal to no side effects. CyberKnife®’s non-invasive procedure offers heartening promise to pediatric cancer patients as infants can undergo treatment without the painful restraint of being locked into the large metal head frame or the physical trauma associated with other traditional cancer treatments. For more information visit: www.apollohospitals.com.

The Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala on Monday 16th February 2009 commissioned two Warships of the Indian Navy at the Chennai Port Trust to strengthen the defence of the country. The two ships named INS Carnicobar and INS Chetlat are fast attack ships powered by the best and latest technology, advanced machinery control system and comfort for the ship crew.

Shri Doulat Jain has been recently nominated as the Vice-Chairman of the Animal Welfare Board of India by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India. 
A Board Member since 2007, Doulat Jain’s commitment to serve the cause of animal welfare is well known. Whether it is working to stop camels from being killed on Bakri-Id or creating awareness to halt Jallikattu, or promoting humane education in schools and colleges, Doulat Jain has always come forward to take the initiative in preventing cruelty to animals. 
Doulat Jain contributions to the Board’s animal welfare work included helping in the ideation and application of making monitoring systems for grant utilization by AWOs more transparent and efficient and developing a uniform design for construction of shelter houses for cattle. 
Shri Doulat Jain, a versatile businessman, brings to the Board his sharp business acumen, innovative ideas and strong managerial and administrative skills He completed his graduation in B.Com from Madras University. Doulat Jain’s mission is to “work actively through the Government to educate the public and create mass awareness about the welfare of animals”. Jain, feels that the most effective way of preventing cruelty to animals would be through implementation of creatively structured humane education programmes that sensitize the community, youth and children. 
He feels  strongly  that positive thinking is the key to success in any endeavor. This has been demonstrated in his own life.
His other responsibilities to community welfare include being Trustee of Shree Chandraprabhu Jain College and serving as a Member, Advisory Committee, MNM Jain Engineering college for nearly a decade. Besides, since the last three years, he has also been the Founder, Patron Member of Jain International Trade Organization. 
He lives a simple life in accordance with Jain dharma and does not drink tea or coffee.  Doulat Jain’s father, Shri Sardarmullji Jain who has been associated with the Board as an Honorary Animal Welfare Officer of the Board is a wonderful source of inspiration and guidance, especially on issues of Gaushala modernization, alternative therapies in veterinary medicine and humane education programmes through Karuna Clubs. His brothers, Rajesh and Mahesh Jain and his wife Smt Gulab Jain are always  support  Doulat Jain in his mission to protect the welfare of animals. His elder daughter Richa, with a Diploma in Graphic Design from London and who is currently studying Visual Communications in Chennai and his younger daughter Rini who is studying in Stella Marie College Rini share his concern and passion for animal welfare.
The Animal Welfare Board of India is situated at No-13/1, Third Seaward Road,  Valmiki Nagar,  Thiruvanmiyur,Chennai-41.For more details contact 2445 4958, 2445  4935 .