Explore exciting opportunities, health initiatives, music festivals, and learning workshops happening around Adyar this week!
Competitions & Quizzes
- ROTA Chess 2025
Rotary International District 3234 and 8×8 Chess Club, West Mambalam, will host the annual Rotary Chess Tournament on Sept.14 at Queen Mary’s College Auditorium, Mylapore. Over 450 players (ages 8–21) will compete under the Swiss system and latest FIDE rules. Six age categories, separate pairings for boys and girls. Ten prizes per category; all participants get certificates.
First round: 9 am. Prize distribution: 4.30 pm. No entry fee. Registrations close Sept.10, 5.30 pm at chessfee.com / chessentry.in. Contact: 98407 03544 / 98415 90399.
- Eureka 2025 – Inter-School Science Quiz
As part of CSIR’s 84th Foundation Day, CSIR-SERC and CSIR Madras Complex will conduct Eureka 2025 on Sept.16. Open to Classes 10–12. One team (3 members) per school. Top three teams win shields and cash prizes; all participants receive certificates.
Nominations via principals to [email protected] by Sept.9. Info: Dr. M.J. Mahesh, 94008 41764.
Cultural programmes
- Hare Krishna Movement, Thiruvanmiyur
Venue: Dakshina Dwaraka Dham, 1st Seaward Road, Valmiki Nagar. Ph: 96003 30108.- Sept.7, 11 am: Bharatanatyam by Kanchi Nattiyanjali Natyalayaa, Kanchipuram.
- Sept.13, 5.20 pm: Bhajans by Sreema Bhajan Mandali, Mylapore.
- Hamsadhwani Programmes (Adyar)
Venue: Youth Hostel, 2nd Avenue, Indira Nagar, Adyar. Ph: 97909 09567.- Sept.7, 5.45 pm: Vocal by Abhishek Raghuram with H.N. Bhaskar (violin), Delhi Sairam & Sumesh Narayan (double mridangam).
- Sept.13, 6.35 pm: Karaikal Ammayar, Tamil mythological drama by SRMG Creations.
- Onam Celebrations – Thiruvanmiyur Kerala Samajam
The Samajam will celebrate Onam 2025 on Sept.14 at the TEACH Auditorium, CSIR Road, Taramani.
Chief guest: cine star Ashokan. Guests of honour: Nandagovind and Dr. M.P. Farook.
Programme: Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Thiruvathira Kali, Sound Illusions, Onam songs, and a grand Onam Sadya. Contact: 94441 20027 / 94440 70529.
Community Programmes
- Humour Club at Besant Nagar
The Besant Nagar Humour Club and Sea View Apartments (HB) Owners’ Welfare Association invite all for a humorous storytelling session on Sept.7, 4 pm at Association Hall, First Seaward Road, Thiruvanmiyur. Participants may share 3-minute stories; spot prizes awarded. Play Konnadhu Neethana? by Sarvam Nataka Priyas will also be staged. Info: [email protected] / 94447 55430.
- Kids Walkathon
Little Popsicles Pre-School will host a Kids Walkathon on Sept.20, 7 am at Thiruvanmiyur Beach. Open to ages 3–10. Live music, refreshments, medals, and certificates for all participants. Supported by Ashok Leyland, Bamboo Sportan, and Cloudnine.
Registration: ₹200. Contact: 63821 07808.
- Thirukkural Arangam – 292 (Adyar)
Adyar Thirukkural Sangam will hold its 292nd session on Sept.7, 10 am at Chennai High School, Adyar (Kamarajar Avenue). Keynote: K.RadhaKrishnan, on Silapathikaarathil Kuralneri. Ph: 94445 04026 / 97907 55705.
Festivals & Spiritual Events
- Services at Annai Vailankanni Shrine, Besant Nagar
Sept.6 and 7: English Mass at 7.45 am; Rosary, Novena, Concelebrated High Mass and Car Procession at 5.30 pm;
Sept.8: English Mass at 7.45 am; Rosary, Novena, Concelebrated High Mass and Lowering of the Flag at 5.30 pm.
Training & Education
- Skill Development Training for ITI Students
The Department of Employment and Training will launch a one-year training programme for ITI graduates on Sept.10, 10 am at Govt. Technical Training Institute, Guindy. Trades: Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Diesel, Auto Electrician, Electrician, Fitter, Welder. Stipend: ₹14,000–₹20,000/month. Part of Ungaludan Stalin outreach. Info: [email protected].
- TNAU Training Programmes (Guindy)
Ph: 29530048.- Sept.11: Instant Millet Mix – recipes and marketing.
- Sept.12: Organic Farming in Vegetables – soil health, inputs, pest control, certification.
- Popular Science Lecture on Food Waste
The 94th Popular Science Lecture will be held on Sept.13, 11 am at Anna Centenary Library, Kotturpuram. Speaker: Sharmila Vaidyanathan, writer on food, environment, and conservation. Topic: Zooming in on Food Waste. Organised by the library and Tamil Nadu Science Forum.
Announcements
- State Award for Girl Child
The Tamil Nadu government invites applications for the State Award for Girl Children (13–18 years) for outstanding contributions to social progress. Award: commendation + ₹1 lakh, to be presented on National Girl Child Day, Jan.24, 2026.
Apply online at http://awards.tn.gov.in by Nov.29, 2025. Hard copies due at District Social Welfare Office by Dec.1, 4 pm.
