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NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Governor Surjit Singh Barnala will inaugurate a Computerized English Lab at the Stenographer's Guild, T Nagar on 27 September.

        According to a press release, the new lab facility will offer listening, speaking, reading and writing skills of the English language through the use of computers. This would help more than 20 students to undergo training simultaneously, in a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.

        The Guild also proposes to introduce 'Online teaching of spoken English skills' through its website www.stenold.org within a month.

        Madras University Vice-Chancellor S Ramachandran will also participate.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        A two-day heart check-up camp will be conducted by Mehta's Hospitals in connection with the World Heart Day.

        According to a press release, those attending camp would undergo following tests such as ECG, fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, TGL, VLDL, serum creatinine, cardiac consultation by cardiologist and diet counseling.

        A total of Rs 350 would be collected for the above tests. The camp will be conducted from 7 am to 1 pm. For details contact phone numbers - 42271001/1004.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Tamilnadu Foundation Inc. USA, a charitable organisation has designed an exclusive programme to train youngsters in Computer Hardware Assembling Servicing and Cellphone Servicing.

        According to a press release, the programme is aimed at enriching the knowledge of the candidates and improve employable skills.

        Interested candidates should register before 27 September. For details contact phone number - 2644 6319.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Oxymed Hospitals, Chennai, is offering a reduction in the price of preventive heart check- up from 22 - 30 September. Patients can now avail themselves of angio cartogram check at Rs 3,000 (as against the original rate of Rs 4200), a press release said, and added that the special rates were being offered as part of the hospitals' observance of World Heart Day. For more information, contact (044) 42131020.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        A Gita recitation competition is to be conducted by Egmore Samskrt School for students and others on 25, 26 and 27 January, 2008.

        According to a press release, there will be an open competition in Chapters 7 to 12 of the Gita. The last date for receipt of applications is 31 December, 2007. For details contact : P S Ramamurti, Secretary, 75 / 15 Vellala Street, Purasawalkam, Flowers Road Post, Chennai 600084. Phone - 26424721, 42027151.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        The importance of learning Hindi language was highlighted at the inauguration of an association of Hindi in Guru Nanak College, Velachery, here recently.

        Professor of Hindi, MOP Vaishnav College for Women, Vidhya Sharma, speaking on the occasion, stressed the need for learning Hindi language while also giving importance to the mother tongue.

        An orientation course on Hindi for non-Hindi students was also launched to commemorate 'Hindi Day'. The 15-day course had been designed to be part of academics and students would be given certificate on the completion of the course.

        The orientation course covers basic grammar in Hindi and also trains students on spoken Hindi, a press release said.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Former Director General of Police S Kumaraswamy has inaugurated a free spoken English class for students belonging to the gypsy and vettiyan (undertakers) communities and for those living in slums in Chennai.

        According to a press release, the Stenographer's Guild, T Nagar, launched the program which was sponsored by Sri Krishna Sweets to commemorate the 83 birth anniversary of its founder N K Mahadeva Iyer. The course would be for a duration of one month and on successful completion, the students would be trained in computers.

        The release quoted S V Ramaswamy, president of the Guild, as saying that it had identified nearly 100 students belonging to the above groups to undergo this course.

        M Murali, managing director, Sri Krishna Sweets, also participated in the inaugural function.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Lakshmi Hayagreeva Cultural and Educational Trust will conduct a two-day educational camp 'A Practical Way of Life' only for boys studying in VII standard at Palavakkam from 6 October.

        According to a press release, a maximum number of 6 boys per school will be allowed, along with one male teacher. Students will be educated on various topics such as first aid (by St John's Ambulance), working of banks (Bank of Maharashtra), animal care and protection (Blue Cross), working and history of Indian railways, fire hazards and causes of fire, prevention of diabetes and healthy life guidelines (Dr V S Nasar) as well as entertaining programmes like quiz and ventriloquism. For registration and details contact through phone number - 9380803639.

NT Bureau
Chennai, Sept 22:

        Lions Club of Madras Porur is conducting a free eye screening camp at AAVI Home Orphanage and Associated School, Adyar on 25 September. The camp will be conducted between 9 am and 1 pm, a press release said.