24th October – 30th October, 2014
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Entertainment - Film Festivals in the City
Mexican Film Festival
INDO CINE APPRECIATION FOUNDATION in association with the EMBASSY OF MEXICO IN INDIA are organizing
MEXICAN FILM FESTIVAL from 28th to 30th October 2014 at Russian Centre of Science & Culture, Kasturi
Ranga Road, Chennai-600 018 as per the under-noted schedule:
MEXICAN FILM FESTIVAL
28 Oct 2014
The Desert within|2008|110 min
29 Oct 2014
My Mexican Shivah |2007|98 min
-doOpen Heaven|2011|100 min
30 Oct 2014
Otilia Rauda|2001|110 min
-doThe Mayor|2012|81 min
(For details: Contact – 2821 2652).
6.15 p.m
6.00 p.m
7.45 p.m
6.00 p.m
8.00 p.m
South African Film Festival
INDO CINE APPRECIATION FOUNDATION in association with the SOUTH AFRICAN HIGH COMMISSION, NEW
DELHI , are organizing SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL from 23rd to 25th October 2014 at Russian Centre of
Science & Culture, Kasturi Ranga Road, Chennai-600 018 as per the under-noted schedule:
SOUTH AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL
23 Oct 2014
Invictus|2009|134 min
6.15 p.m
24 Oct 2014
25 Oct 2014
Cry! The Beloved Country|1995|106 min
Drum|2004|94 min
6.15 p.m
6.15 p.m
(For details: Contact – 2821 2652).
Entertainment – Music & Dance
NAADA INBAM - Concerts
The schedule of concerts from 24th October to 30th October, 2014 presented by Naada Inbam is given below:
24.10.14 Friday 6.00 p.m. Shri Ariyakudi Music Foundation in association with ICCR
25.10.14 Saturday 6.15 p.m. NAADA INBAM – G.Srividya, Sherthalai Sivakumar, Guru Raghavendra
26.10.14 Sunday 6.15 p.m. NAADA INBAM – “Compositions of Vidushi Suguna Purushothaman”
Inspiration behind the Kritis recounted by Vidushi Suguna Purushothaman & rendered by her Disciples with
Dr. R.Hemalatha & B.Ganapathiraman.
Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha presents Vaggeyakara Vaibhavam From 27th to 29th Oct,2014
27.10.14 Monday 6.15 p.m. Vaggeyakaras in Malayalam - S.Mahadevan, S P. Anantapadmanabha, R.
Sankarnarayanan.
28.10.14 Tuesday 6.15 p.m. Vaggeyakaras in Kannada - Bangalore Brothers- M.B.Hariharan and S.Ashok, B U
Ganesh Prasad, Trichur C.Narendran, Vaikom Gopalakrishnan
29.10.14 Wednesday 6.15 p.m. Vaggeyakaras in Telugu: Vizianagaram D.Vardhani-Vocal, Anayampatti
Venkatasubramanian-Violin, Guru Raghavendra-Mrudangam
30.10.14 Thursday 6.15 p.m. NAADA INBAM – Padma Srinivasan, Jayanthi Kesav,R.Ramkumar
At RAGASUDHA HALL , 85/2, Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai-600 004 (More Details on Phone-24992672)
VDS ARTS Academy
Weekly programme of VDS Arts Academy is scheduled for this week as below:
25.10.2014 Saturday 6.00 PM
S.SRIVATSAN (VOCAL), S. Subashri (Violin), B.S. Anand (Mridangam)
7.15 PM, K.R. SHREIVATS (VOCAL), V. Supraja (Violin), V. Prashanth (Mridangam)
26.10.2014 Sunday 6.00 PM
L. KRITHIKA (VOCAL), S. Subashri (Violin), P. Srivatsan (Mridangam)
At MOP College for Women, Nungambakkam
Kalpadruma Arts & Artists Annual Festival
The details of the Carnatic Music Concert dedicated to Late K.S Parameswaran, the founder of Kalpa Druma,
are as given below:
Oct 25 at 6.15 pm: Nithyasree Mahadevan (vocal), supported by Parur M.A Krishnaswamy on the violin,
Neyveli Skand Subramaniam on the Mridangam and Rajaraman on the Ghatam.
Oct 26 at 6.15 pm: Abhishek Raghuram (vocal), Akkarai Subbulakshmi on the violin, Anantha R Krishnan on the
mridangam and Sree Sunarkumar on Kanjira. At Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium, Mylapore.
The Seeker – Dance Theatre
"The Seeker" is a dance theatre production performed by the all girls dance ensemble, High Kicks. It is a
modern day adaptation of Buddha's quest for enlightenment. It showcases search for enlightenment and
answers to the deeper, soul-questions of life. Will be held on Saturday October 25th, 2014, 6:30 PM onwards
at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall, Harrington Rd, Chetpet. Tickets priced at Rs.200/- and Rs.500/can be had from www.eventjini.com
Five Singers Compete at M S Subbalakshmi Award 2014
The singers – Shruthi Bhat, Shradha Mohan, Sunil R Gargyan, Karthik Narayanan and Krithika Natarajan - are
the five finalists who will be on stage and they will all vie for the MS Subbalakshmi Award for 2014. On 26th
October, 6 pm at Narada Gana Sabha.
Endrum Iniavai – Tamil Hits from 1965 Presented by R.J’s Echo Orchestra
The Fairy Godmother Charitable Trust presents Tamil hits from 1965, put together by R.J’s Echo Orchestra. On
25th Oct, 6.30 pm, at The Museum Theatre, Egmore. For tickets call 94443 93415 or book online at
www.buzzintown.com
Amaranta Entertainment presents Thaikkudam Bridge
Thaikudam Bridge is a 14-member ensemble from Kerala that renders popular Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi &
English tunes in their own unique style. They catapulted to success following the response of their smash hit
''Fish Rock'' which garnered over half a million hits on YouTube within the first month. On Sunday, 26th Oct, at
6.30 pm at Museum Theatre. Visit www.bookmyshow.com for tickets costing Rs.500.
KM Sufi Qawali Ensemble brings JAVED ALI
KM Music Conservatory organises an event that combines the sophistication and beauty of ‘Sufi Qawwali
Ensemble’ performing a classical concert in the traditional manner with the legendary Javed Ali as invited
soloist. The evening will include a sumptuous banquet, the ideal complement to this wonderful music. The
event is on Sunday, 26th October, 2014, at 7.00 pm at The Hilton Hotel, Guindy. Entry Passes
costing Rs.2000 to Rs. 3000 can be had from www.indianstage.in
ANBULLA S.P.B.
MURALI in MOUNA RAAGAM Giant orchestra, with six member singers, is singing the golden hits of S.P.B
songs on Sunday, 26th October,2014 at 6.45 pm at PT Thyagaraya Hall, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar .Entry Passes
priced from Rs.300 to Rs. 2000 can be had from www.indianstage.in
Arne Jansen Trio from Berlin Performs in the City
The band consists of Arne Jansen on the guitar, Eric Schaefer on the drums and bassist Andreas Edelmannon
will play at the Goethe Institut Auditorium, 4, Rutland Gate 5th Street, Nungambakkam. For details, Ph: 2833
1314.
Atmospherics - Musical Fusion Live In Concert
Atmospherics is a unique live concert, which will feature leading musicians like Vijay Prakash on vocals, HN
Bhaskar on Violin, Stephen Devessey on Piano, Dilshad Khan on Sarangi, Karthik on Ghatam, Josy John on Bass,
Santosh Chandran on Spanish Guitar, Arun Sugumar on Drums, and Sai Giridhar on Mridhangam. This event is
on Fridy 24th October 2014, at 06:45 PM at Music Academy, New No. 168 (Old No. 306), T.T.K. Road. Tickets
costing Rs.300/1000/2000/3000 can be booked online from www.bookmyshow.com
Deepa Ragangal by Sun TV Fame "ANGINGU ORCHESTRA"
TVK Presents Light Music Program Deepa Ragangal by Sun TV Fame "ANGINGU ORCHESTRA" on 26th October,
Sunday, 2014 from 6.45 pm onwards at Raja Annamalai Mandram (Broadway Bus stand). One can book tickets
ranging from Rs.200 to Rs.1000 at www.Ticketnew.com
Christmas Cantata
Choir Gracias’, Christmas Cantata is a musical event that spreads the happiness and spirit of Christmas to
people who are lost in despair and are isolated. It has various Acts that demonstrate the true meaning of
Christmas and give hope and joy to the audience. Event is on Thursday, 30th October,2014 at 5.30 pm at Dr.
Madhavan Nair Auditorium, Entry pass for Rs 200/- can be had from www.indianstage.in
Koadaari – Rock
An amalgamation of cross-vested muscial interests morphing and fusing ambient rock with progressive
grunge. Will be held on Thursday, 30th October, 2014 at 8.30 pm at Hard Rock Café. Tickets costing Rs.500/can be had from www.indianstage.in
Mushroom Lake
Mushroom Lake is a four piece Psychedelic/Post rock band from Kerala. They are performing at HRC Chennai,
Upper Ground & 2nd Level, No. 142, Phoenix Market City , Velachery Main Road on Friday, 24th October at
8.30 pm. Tickets costing Rs.350 can be booked online at www.indianstage.in
Entertainment – Theatre
Crazy Mohan 'Marriage Made In Saloon'
Crazy Mohan and Madhu Balaji proves in this comedy play that Marriages are not made in heaven but They
are made in this saloon. This will be staged on Sun 26 Oct, at 7:00 PM Vani Mahal103, G.N. Road, T.Nagar.
Tickets costing Rs.200/350/500/1000 can be booked online at www.bookmyshow.com
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Adapted from the popular 1982 classic film of the same name, Paritchaikku Neramachu highlights the
relationship between a doting father and his loving son. Although Y.G.Mahendran reprised the role of the son
in the original, here he plays the role of the father in this comedy-drama. This play is on Sunday, 26th
October,2014, at 07:00 PM at Rama Rao Kala Mantap, Habibullah Road, T.Nagar. Entry passes priced at
Rs.200/300/500/750/1000 can be had from www.bookmyshow.com
KONJUM YOSINGA BOSS
SRIDEVI FINE ARTS Presents director VISU's "KONJUM YOSINGA BOSS". Live stage play on Sunday, 26th
October, 2014 at 4.00 pm, at Vani Mahal Ac Obul Reddy Hall, T Nagar. Entry Passes ranging from Rs.300 to Rs.
1500 can be booked at www.indianstage.in
Chocolate Krishna
TVK Cultural Academy Presents Crazy Mohan & Madhu Balaji's comedy on Thursday, 1st Nov, 2014 at 7.00 pm
at Vani Mahal A/c, G.N.Chetty Road, T.Nagar. Passes priced at Rs.250 to Rs. 1500 are available on
www.bookmyshow.com
Workshops, Seminars & Interesting Information
Panel Discussion titled Flatland: This World/Other Worlds
In a joint collaboration, The US Consulate General Chennai, DakshinaChitra Museum and the Asian College of
Journalism, will host the panel discussion. Panelists include Masum Momaya, Curator at Smithsonian's Asian
Pacific American Center, Sadanand Menon, Arts Editor and Adjunct Faculty at Asian College of Journalism and
IIT(M) and Jaret Vadera, Artist and Cultural Producer. Moderator will be Meenakshi Thirukode, Creative
Director, DakshinaChitra Museum. Discussions will focus on the various challenges and potential
opportunities when art and ideas shift across cultural-contexts. Will be held on November 3rd from 5:00 - 6:30
PM at the Asian College of Journalism's lecture hall, Second Main Road, Behind M S Swaminathan Research
Foundation , Taramani.
Workshop on Macramé.
DakshinaChitra is organizing a workshop on Macramé for adults. Macramé is of Arabic origin meaning plaiting
or knotting threads without any needles.The material used during the workshop will be nylon macramé
thread. Transport will be provided from MCF, Besant Nagar to Dakshinachitra and back. Charges for the
workshop is Rs. 1500/- and will be held on 1st & 2nd Nov 2014 from 10: 30 am to 5:00 pm at DakshinaChitra,
Muttukadu. For Information contact 98417-77779, 27472603 / 24462435
Course on performing art of Tamilnadu- Oyillattam, Devarattam and Silambattam
The certificate course of performing arts of Tamil folk tradition at DakshinaChitra will teach the arts forms of
Oyilattam, Devarattam & Silambattam. The course includes both theory and practical classes on the dance
forms. This will help them to pursue a career in folk art. Those above 15 years of age can join. Course fee is
Rs.3500/-. Course duration is 1st Nov 2014 - 31st Jan 2015. Scheduled Days: Saturdays & Sundays of Nov, Dec
2014 and Jan 2015 . Timings: 11:00 am to 1:00 . Conveyance to Dakshinachitra (one way), on the staff van, will
be provided on request. For more details and registration please call - 9884217393
An inspiring talk by Meena Sethu and Piyush - INTACH
Madras Craft Foundation organises an inspiring talk with slides by Meena Sethu and Piyush of how
communities from Salem have come together to turn marshy, or dried up, polluted lakes into clean water, a
habitat for birds and a leisure recreation place for the community. An account which could help Madras. This
will be held on 31st October 2014 at 7.00 pm at Amethyst, Next to corporation bank, Whites road,
Royapettah. For more details call 044 2854 1917.
Biryani Cookout Hands-on Session
Workshop to learn to cook Authentic Biryani from Tasneem Ayub. Being conducted on
Saturday October 25th 2014, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at Fooodology Cooking Studio , Adyar. Participarion
fee for Rs.2,000/- can be had from www.eventjini.com
Halloween Speektacular! A Cooking Party!
Foodology is organizing a unique Cooking Workshop and Party, at Foodology Cooking Studio, Adyar on Friday
October 31st 2014 from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm, fees Rs.1800/- and on Saturday, November 1st, 2014 from 11.30
am to 1.30 pm, fees Rs.1700/-. Registration can be done at www.eventjini.com
TiECON Chennai 2014
TiECON Chennai 2014 is a two day event of the who's who of the entrepreneurial circuit coming together and
contributing to an atmosphere of learning, networking and mutual exchange. Happening on Friday 31
October, at 09:30 AM at ITC Grand Chola, Anna Salai, Guindy. Passes for Rs. 5500/- and Rs.8500/- can be had
online at www.bookmyshow.com The pass is valid for both days of the convention
Art Exhibitions
The Mythic Trope – an Art Exhibition at Gallery Veda
Art exhibition, ‘The Mythic Trope,’ is held at Gallery Veda, 4/22, Rutland Gate, 5th Street, Nungambakkam,
between 12 noon and 6 pm. Till November 17th 2014. This is an Art Exhibition by a Bengal based artist, Bratin
Khan.
‘Passion of Paper’ – Art works on paper
APPARAO GALLERIES presents "The Passion of Paper... the best of new emerging works on
paper" featuring Chantal, Dhasan, Diane de Valou, Mainaz Bano, Mukta Wadhwa, Nataraj, Neeta Gajam, Parul
Pattani, Pravin Sawarkar, Rajesh Patil, Rohini Singh, Sanjeeva Rao, Srinivasa Reddy. The exhibiton is from
Wednesday, 1st to Sunday, 26th October, at Apparao Galleries, #7, Wallace Garden, Nungambakkam. Tel:
9941012386, 9841022477.
‘People, Places and Things’ – An Exhibition of Photographs at Apparao Infinity
APPARAO INFINITY presents "People, Places and Things" an exhibition of photographs by Abul Kalam Azad,
Debesh Goswami, George K. starting from Wednesday, 1st October to Sunday, 26th October, 2014 at Apparao
Infinity, #7, Wallace Garden, Nungambakkam, Chennai. Tel: 9941012383.
‘Resurgence’-An exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures, Installations at the Leela Galleria
APPARAO GALLERIES & THE LEELA PALACE, Chennai present "Resurgence" an exhibition of paintings,
sculptures and installations by Akbar Padamsee, Dhasan, George K, John Tun Sein, Jyoti Kolte, Manish
Nai, Madhukar Maithani, RM Palaniappan, Satish Gupta, Surekha starting from Wednesday, 1st October to
Tuesday, 25th November, 2014 at The Leela Galleria, Apparao Galleries @ The Leela Palace, Adyar Seaface,
MRC Nagar. Tel: 044-28332226, 9941012386.
‘Pop People: Forest Fantasy- An Exhibition of Paintings
APPARAO GALLERIES & SANDY's present ‘Pop People: Forest Fantasy’ an exhibition of paintings by P.G. Dinesh
and Pravin Sawarkar starting from Wednesday, 1st October to Tuesday, 25th November, 2014 at Apparao
Galleries @ Sandy's (Cenotaph Road) - 2/15, Ganapathy Colony Main Road, Teynampet and
@ Sandy's (Nungambakkam) - 16/2, Wallace Garden, 2nd Street. Tel: 044-28332226, 9941012386
Art Exhibition by S. Arunagiri
DakshinaChitra is hosting an art exhibition by S. Arunagiri from 8th – 31st October 2014 at Ambur House Art
Gallery, DakshinaChitra, East Coast Road, Muttukadu. All his works are figurative based on Indian mythology
and temple motifs and religious icons. Exhibition timings are 10am to 6pm. Tuesdays holiday
RECALL – Art Exhibition
An exhibition of recent sculptures and paintings by SHIVARAMA CHARY. Y AND SAYAM BHARATH YADAV at
Forum Art Gallery. On view from 11th October to 8th November 2014, Monday to Saturday 10.30 am to 6.30
pm at Forum Art Gallery, 57, 5th Street Padmanabha Nagar, Adyar, Chennai 600020.
Phone +91 44 42115596
Solo Exhibition by Hufreesh Titled ‘MYSTERIOUS UNKNOWN’
DakshinaChitra is hosting an exhibition of paintings by Hufreesh titled ‘Mysterious Unknown’. An Intuitive
Abstract artist, Hufreesh Dumasia Chopra, has been painting since her childhood. Her works have been part of
growing up in Sri Aurobindo International Centre of Education in South of India, and later living in the
Universal city of Auroville. The exhibition will be from 2nd October to 2nd November 2014 daily from 10am to
6pm, Tuesdays Holiday. At Kadambari Art Gallery, DakshinaChitra, East Coast Road, Muttukada, Chennai.
Phone 27472603
Exhibition by Jyoti Shelly titled Salt : The Great March.
DakshinaChitra Museum Chennai presents artworks on khadi with Ajrakh traditions of printing and dyeing by
Delhi-based artist Shelly Jyoti .These works are in tandem with the Gandhian theory of satyagraha. Exhibition
will be held at Varija Art Gallery, DakshinaChitra, Chennai, from October 2 till November 2, 2014, 10 am to 6
pm. (Tuesday holiday)
The Printmakers at Art Houz
An exhibition of printmaking in South India with works by famous artists will be exhibited at this exhibition
going on at 41, Kasturi Rangan Road, Poes Garden, Alwarpet, till Oct 25. Ph: 2499 2173
Bargain Sales in the City
Factory Seconds of Technology Products & Home Appliances at Reduced Prices at Amazing
Green Dust
The seconds and refurbished products available here include refrigerators, air conditioners, microwaves,
ovens, toasters, mobiles etc. At 133, Wallajah Road on all days, from 10.30 am to 9 pm.
Vethalaipakkau.com for Affordable Return Gifts
The eco-friendly products available at the online store promoted by Lakshmi Lakshminarayanan include
bamboo pen stands, jute bags, jewellery pouches etc. For more details visit www.vethalaipakku.com .
Food Festivals and Buffet Spreads
Charcoal Grilled Tapas Festival at Zara
Enjoy a range of grilled, smoked and roasted meat and vegetables like chicken brockwurst sausage, fish in
yoghurt, lamb chops, chipotle prawns and much more. At Zara The Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 71, Cathedral
Road, Gopalapuram. Till October 31, Ph: 2811 1462.
Fish Food Festival at Pergola
At Pergola, the restaurant on the 15th floor or Accord Metropolitan, enjoy fish food festival, for dinner. At 35,
G.N Chetty Road, T Nagar, Ph: 2816 1000 / 4391 1000
Diwali Dishes at Khandani Rajdhani
The special Diwali meal costing Rs.475 nett has dishes such as surti plaza, barsa dolla, matter khasta roll,
Jaisalmer panch kuta etc. At Phoenix Market City, Level 1, Velacherry, from Oct 19 to Oct 26, for lunch and
dinner. Ph: 3008 3311
Seafood Festival at The Yellow Chilli
The Yellow Chilli, owned by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, has a Sea-Food Platter on all Saturdays. The platter is priced
at Rs.1799. At 29, 3rd Floor, Nungambakkam High Road, Opposite Central Excise Office,
Ph: 30853516
The Fig Festival at Lavash
Lavash serves Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy dishes such as fig samosas, barbecued fig, fig mousse stuffed rolls
and more. Available for lunch and dinner, at Oyster Building, 9, 3rd Floor, Khader Nawas Khan Road, Ph: 4214
1144. Till Oct 26.
Tawa and Paratha Festival at Copper Chimney
In house ingredients are used to make the parathas and tawa specialities. At CSIR, Taramani Road, next to
Ascendas I.T Park, Ph: 2254 1700 , 74, Cathedral Road, Gopalapuram, Ph: 2811 5770
Kolkata Q, Bengali Cuisine Restaurant
Diwali special celebration. Veg. Thali @ Rs. 275/- on weekends.
No: 47/88, Bazullah Road, T. Nagar, Chennai-17. Reservation: 99626 03728, 044-2814 1340, 41.
Seafood Festival at Benjarong
At this Thai food restaurant, enjoy prawns, lobster etc., cooked the traditional Thai way. Till Oct 26, at 146,
TTK Road, Alwarpet, Ph: 2432 2640.
Kebabs Food Festival at Kebab Factory
Enjoy the 100th celebration of kebab at this restaurant with a variety of dishes from across India, at Great
Kebab Factory, on till Nov 30th, GST Road, Ph: 22310101
Buffet Spreads in City Restaurants
Surprise Masala with Dosas at Kapila Dasa
The restaurant intends to surprise its patrons with the creative ways of using masalas with dosas. At Express
Avenue Mall, 3rd Floor, next to Food Court.
At Chin Chin – Chinese Spread for Lunch for Rs.399 on Weekdays.
The offer is inclusive is a glass of complimentary beverage, live dimsums and other offers. At The Residency,
G.N Chetty Road, Ph: 2825 3434.
Order One, Get Another of the Same Kind Free at Wangs Kitchen
The offer is applicable for take away and home delivery only, with the condition of one offer per bill. For
placing order, call 3925 3925, 4440 1111.
Sunday Brunch at Cilantro at Rs.1500
The brunch available at Cilantro on Sundays has a veritable spread from South Indian to French dishes. A few
of the dishes and desserts at the brunch have been developed in house, through the hotel’s ‘test of discovery’
involving 55 chefs in the hotel. The brunch is priced at Rs.1500. Inclusive of alcoholic beverages, the lunch is
priced at Rs.2000. At Le Meridien Hotel, 1, GST Road, St. Thomas Mount, Ph: 30853793
Buffet at Rs.445 & 495 at China Town
Relish 35 plus dishes with 3 salads, 2 soups, 7 starters, 8 main courses, 13 desserts at just Rs. 445/- for veg
lunch and Rs. 495/- for non-veg lunch buffet. At No.74, 3rd Floor, Cathedral Road. This offer lasts till 15th Nov
’14. Ph: 044-2811 2246 / 9367704039. Now open at Ampa Sky Walk. Ph: 044-3221 6634.
Veg Maharaja Thali at Delhi Highway
At this North Indian Restaurant, enjoy special thalis at Rs.375+ tax from Monday to Friday and at Rs.499 (all
inclusive) on Saturdays and Sundays. Available for lunch and dinner. At 5, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Ph: 4556
1171/72
Lunch & Dinner Buffet at Spice Jar for Rs.525 and Rs.575
Lunch and dinner buffet with live stations costs Rs.525 during weekdays and Rs.575 during weekend. At The
Residency, G.N.Chetty Road, Ph: 2825 3434
Buffet at Main Street at Rs.875 & Rs.950
The lunch buffet here, from Monday to Saturday, is priced at Rs.875
The dinner buffet on all days costs Rs.950. When you go in a group of 6, one buffet is complimentary.
At the Residency Towers, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar, Ph: 2815 6363, 80562 60482.
Buffet at Rs.295 at The Dhabba
The offer consisting of soup, 6 starters, 8 main course and desserts in Indian, Chinese and Tandoor cuisines, is
on for lunch at 12 pm to 3.30 pm and dinner from 7 pm to 11 pm at The Dhabba restaurants located at 407/7,
GST Road, Chrompet, Ph: 2241 0405, 80560 11125 and 17, Vijaya Raghava Road, T Nagar, Ph: 2815 1021,
95661 88852.
Lunch & Dinner Buffet at Abu Sarovar Hotel Portico
No.926 at Abu Sarovar features a multi-cuisine buffet with live counter on all Sundays, for Rs. 600/- net with a
mix of Indian and world cuisine. Buffet lunch time 12.30 p.m to 3 p.m & dinner time 7.30 p.m to 11 p.m at 926,
Poonamalee High Road, Ph: 6625 2525
New Restaurants in the city
FuSilli Reasons – a deli in Kilpauk
This is a 15 seater deli in Kilpauk has affordable pasta options – as low as Rs.80 per plate. This place is owned
by 23 year old Janak Davey, has a steady stream of people waiting for his food. At 1/9, Dr.Vasudevan Street,
Ormes Road, Kilpauk, Ph: 99626 31631.
Kolapasi Opens Outlet in Ashok Nagar
Kolapasi Takeaway is a food pickup/ home delivery outlet and it is open from 11:45 am - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11 pm,
offering South Indian and North Indian food without MSG, vanspati and artificial colour. Their combos start
from around Rs.150. It is located at 60, Jaya Durga Apartments, 1st Avenue, Ashok Nagar, opposite Gokulam
Park. Phone : 7708063353/52. Visit http://www.kolapasi.com/
Barbecue Chain AB’s on G N Chetty Road
This restaurant has raving fans in Hyderabad and Bengaluru and now they are in Chennai. They have Wish Grill
where you can choose from their various meats – emu, rabbit, shark, quail, octopus, duck etc – and prepare
them with exotic sauces. They have a buffet lunch too with veg variety at Rs.555 and Rs.665 for non-veg.
Absolute Barbecues is located on the third floor of Tower Victorie close to Accord Metropolitan at 45, G.N
Chetty Road, Ph: 3535 0007.
Junior Kuppanna at OMR & Virugambakkam
Junior Kuppanna, a South Indian Veg & Non-Veg restaurant, has opened its restaurant in Virugambakkam at
Chandra Metro Mall and on OMR, it is located at 25 & 26, Srinivasa Nagar, OMR, Kandan Chavadi, Ph: 2454
5858.
Maplai Restaurant on Sterling Road
Maplai Restaurant opened on Sterling Road, in Nungambakkam, during this month. This sixty seater restaurant
serves popular dishes unique to Madurai region – brain fry, mutton chukka fry, different varieties of dosas and
idlis. Apart from this, specialties from various regions of Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are also served
here. At 14, Sterling Avenue, Nungambakkam, Ph: 28250000, 28260000
Charminar Restaurant Outlet in Tambaram
To enjoy Hyderabad’s bawarchi biriyani and many more dishes, head to another outlet of Charminar in
Tambaram. The address is, 573/27, GST Road, Near MEPZ, Opp Poorvika Mobiles. Ph: 2238 0697
New Yorker in Nungambakkam
This restaurant specializing in Bergamo cuisine is open at 21, 1st floor, 3rd Street, Wallace Garden (Off Khader
Nawaz Khan Road), Nungambakkam, Ph: 4206 8989, 4207 8989
Orange – Multi-cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant
This new restaurant’s specialties are Indian and Chinese vegetarian cuisines. At 22, Govindan Street (near
Panagal Park), Behind State Bank of India, T Nagar, Ph: 42618618
Service of the Week
Property Management Services from Service Square
It takes a lot of attention and care to maintain your properties in ideal conditions. People are busier than ever
and there isn’t enough time to see to the upkeep of the house.
Taking the help of different agencies for managing the various service requirements is another problem area.
Reliability of service providers is never sure and customers are left wondering how to proceed.
Service Square has perfected the art of caring for residential homes over the last fourteen years. It now
handles various facets of managing a property. What is more, we believe in and practice honesty and quality
service at all times, so customers can rest easy while their services are done by us.
Service Square now has a team for assisting customers interested in renting or buying and selling of properties
in Chennai.
Customers, particularly N.R.I’s, have used its services related to renting or buying and selling of properties in
Chennai. If you have decided to sell or rent out your property, it makes a lot of sense to make it look at its
best, because, the first impression usually is the best impression.
Given below is an example of how Service Square can assist customers in getting the best value for their
properties while renting out or selling their properties.
 Doing minor or major repair works in the house wherever necessary.
 Polishing the floor
 Painting the house
 Advertising in various media.
 Taking interested parties to the house.
 Helping with the legal requirements such as Power of Attorney, preparing the Sales Agreement and
Sales Deed etc.
Service Square team that handles Property Management services first takes possession of the house and
inspect the house fully. If the customers are not available in Chennai, they communicate to them about the
condition of their property and send photos of different parts of the house to them.
During the course of the work such as painting, floor polishing and minor or major repair works involving
carpentry, electrical and plumbing jobs, photos are sent to the customers to inform them about the progress
and the quality of service provided.
The Property Management team at Service Square keeps customers informed on a real-time basis about
interested tenants or buyers by creating a document in Google Drive with status of every enquiry received
subsequent to the advertisements.
Finally, they short-list those who are seriously interested and put them in touch with the customer to make
the final negotiations.
Service Square also provides assistance on the Legal front, to prepare the Power of Attorney, Rental
Agreement or Sales Agreement and Sales Deed.
If you have a property in Chennai or you desire to buy one, Service Square can design a service package
similar to this. Or, they are also ready to create other processes and service packages suiting customers’
requirements.
In addition, Customers of Service Square can avail a range of other services as well apart from those related
to renting out or buying and selling of properties in Chennai. Service Square is particularly known for
Housekeeping, Facilities Management, Painting and Interior Decoration Related Services.
The assurance given by the Property Management Team at Service Square is, they will give it their best shot.
And, you can trust them with your money. That is their commitment.
For more information on Property Management Services from Service Square, please call: 222-53-555 or call
Contact::222-53-555 : More Details : Mathan : 98840-11933 or mail [email protected]
Service Square now has its Second Office in the Chennai – in Perungudi.
At 20/A, Ram Brindavan, MCR Nagar Extension, First Street, Okkiyam Thoraipakkam, Chennai-600 096. Ph:
90920 25551
For more details Contact: 044-22253555 / 9884011933 email: [email protected] Web Site:
www.servicesquare.com
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2 BHK Flat for rent at Perambur [Near Thiru Vi Ka Nagar bus terminus]
·- Flat in first floor
·- Covered Car Park available in ground floor
·- Double bed room [ 1 common toilet and 1 attached toilet ]
·- Complete Tile flooring
·- Ready for occupation
·- Contact No: 9840 304029
1750 Sq ft Deluxe Flat for rent at Sholinganallur
This is a fine place overlooking a beautiful lake from the balcony. Given below is the description.
3-bed room (Master bed room size: 16*14)
All the bed rooms with attached toilet with glass partition
Complete marble floor for hall and dining area
All the bed room with wooden wardrobe and loft covering
View of nature at its best from balcony (Size : 4’ x 10’)
Complete modular kitchen and gas stove
Separate wash area near the kitchen
Two bed rooms having Split -AC
All the toilets having Water geyser
24-Hours –lift, Water, Power backup
Covered Car Park
100% Security Provision with Access card
Ready for occupation
Rent: Rs. 35.000/-. Deposit: 7- Months.
Only for Family
This flat is on Elcot Avenue which is a posh area in Sholinganallur.
Contact Mathan for more details on 98840 11933
3-BHK Flat for rent at Madavakkam - Total area : 1460 sq ft
3- bed room with Hall, Dining with Kitchen
1-Coman toilet and 2-Attached toilets
Complete Tile floor
24-Hours Power backup
Ready for occupation
Rent: Rs. 17.000/-. Deposit: 6- Months
Offered only for Families
For more details Contact Mathan on: 9884011933
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