Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this month!
CYBER SAFETY & DIGITAL AWARENESS
Cyber Crime Awareness Programme
Date: May 31, 2025
Venue: Anna Centenary Library, Kotturpuram
Organisers: Lions International District 324 J & Cyber Society of India (CySI)
Details: Awareness sessions on cybercrime trends, digital banking safety, online reporting.
Speakers: Balu Swaminathan, K.M. Vijayakumar, Lion S. Harikrishnan, S. Prabakaran
Chief Guest: Lion A.T. Ravichandran
Contact: N/A
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Free Yoga Therapy for Parkinson’s
Location: Besant Nagar
Organiser: Parivarthan for Parkinson’s Foundation
Details: Free weekly sessions led by trained yoga therapists; tailored to individual needs.
Contact: 96000 52531
CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMMES
Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas Classes
When: Saturdays, 3.30 PM
Age Group: 5–13 years
Venue: Yogalaya Hall, Gandhi Nagar, Adyar
Focus: Values – Truth, Peace, Love, Non-violence
Contact: N. Sekar – 98840 93098
Philately Summer Camp
Dates: May 28–30, 2025
Time: 9 AM – 1.30 PM
Venue: Anna Road Head Post Office
Eligibility: Students of classes VI to IX
Fee: ₹250 (includes Philately Deposit Account)
Contact: 98405 90160, 98848 32872, 28543199
ISKCON Value Education Programme (2025–26)
Duration: June 2025 – March 2026
Age Group: 6–12 years (children), 13–17 years (teens)
Format: Online & offline (English and Tamil)
Activities: Stories, debates, JAM, quizzes, bhajans
Register: www.iskconchennai.org/bpss
Contact: 80725 99295
SKILL TRAINING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Fashion Design Course (SC/ST)
Organiser: TAHDCO
Eligibility: 12th pass / graduates (SC/ST, 18–35 years)
Duration: 3 months
Outcome: Job placements in design and fashion industry
Register: www.tahdco.com
Free German Language Training
Organiser: TNSDC
Duration: 266 days
Locations: Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli
Eligibility: Graduates, GNM/BSc Nursing holders
Register: https://candidate.tnskill.tn.gov.in/skillwallet/course/1696
Free Competitive Exam Coaching
Exams Covered: TNPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB
Duration: 6 months (weekdays, afternoons)
Locations:
- Sir Thyagaraya College, Old Washermanpet (55 seats)
- Pachaiyappa’s Govt. Arts College (300 seats)
Eligibility: 10th pass, min. age 18 (as on May 15, 2025)
Register by: May 31
Website: www.cecc.in
Contact: 25954905, 28510537
Agriculture & Environment Training (TNAU, Guindy)
- May 29: Honeybee Keeping – Topics: Bee species, hive care, harvesting, demo
- May 30: Mushroom Cultivation – Topics: Spawn preparation, cropping, harvesting, economics
Register: Call 29530048
Entrepreneurship Training (EDII, Guindy)
- May 27–30: Cinematic Drone Training – Includes: Aerial storytelling, cinematic editing, DGCA rules
- May 28–30: Herbal Skin Care Products – Includes: Soap, shampoo, hair oil, face wash
- May 28–29: Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs – Includes: Funnels, metrics, hands-on workshops
Register: www.editn.in
Contact: 93602 21280 / 95437 73337
ARTS & CULTURE
Hastakalaa Exhibition
CERC Campus Exhibition Ground, Kalakshetra Road, Thiruvanmiyur
Till June 1 | 11 AM – 9 PM
Handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, daily cultural programs including Dhol, Kachi Ghodi, puppet shows & live pottery. Free entry & parking.
Ph: 98456 95922 / 96066 59899
