Madras Day Celebrations Planned From Aug 17 to 25

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Chennai, August 12, 2024: Vincent D Souza, Editor Mylapore Times, V Sriram, Historian and Author and Mohan Raman, Actor &  Corporate Trainer today briefed reporters on Madras Day Celebrations at GRT Hotel.
(L to R) Vincent D Souza, Editor Mylapore Times, V Sriram, Historian and Author and Mohan Raman, Actor &  Corporate Trainer
During the press meet, they said that over 50 events have been planned for Madras Day 2024 (as on August 11) and 50 more are expected to be held by August 30. The events include Walks and Talks, Exhibitions and Projects, Quizzes, Tours and Contests. Over 50 organisations of the city are hosting these events, all done voluntarily.

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Here are a few highlights -
  • Release of Book - Sufi Trail; Explore by Cycling / Aug.22 at Higginbothams.
  • Series of Talks organised by Madras Musings newspaper/Aug 17 to 25. Various venues.
  • Madras Quiz - supported by Murugappa Group - Aug. 18. At MMA.
  • Madras Quiz for Tamil medium schools - Aug. 17 at Ranade Library / Sastri Hall, Luz
  • Tour of Pulicat - Aug. 17
  • Exhibitions at The Hindu newspaper, at Alliance Francaise,
  • Madras Quiz for Children / Aug. 17, at Madras Literary Society
  • Heritage of Madras Project contest for Schools / Aug. 16 at Ranade Library / Sastri Hall, Luz
  • Nature Walks - Perungudi, Perumbakkam, Elliots Beach, Valimiki Nagar. By Nizhal. Through August.
  • Public Talks - at Press Institute, Taramani. Aug. 19 to 23
Details of all events at www.madrasday.in Contact - WhatsApp - 9841049155

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