James abraham 

Is it really worth??

Hi James
iam dhakshin. I went to chip systems,chennai (www.chipsystems.in). for this training. they are doing very well. call this no. 91 9841099911, 9198410 87444 to get this solar training details.

dhakshin.K.B

Solkar Solar Industry Limited located in Nungambakkam and Ambattur provide solar energy training in partnership with Eco Solar Technologies Pte Ltd, a Singapore based company. K.E. Raghunathan, who is the director of this company leads the training program. The Eco-Solar Training Institute will organize all travel and accommodation details for its students. Contact Details: SOLKAR SOLAR INDUSTRY LIMITED, No. 13/2, Jayalakshmipuram 1st Street, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 034. INDIA, Phone: 0091-44 -28274142 , 28271819 , email: ragu@solkar.in ordev@solkar.in
More details about their training program can be obtained from here: http://www.solkar.in/technologycenter/Prospectus.pdfCourse Contents: http://www.ecosolar.com.sg/twoweekscontents.pdf

The Utkal Association of Madras (UAM) @ Velachery is a cultural and social service organisation of Oriyas residing in Chennai (there are about 10,000 oriyas residing @ Chennai). They have an office @ Velachery, Address: G-2, Amrita apartments, 8/23 Mahalaxmi Street, Gandhi Road, Velachery, Chennai- 42.

Chennai Job Search - http://www.chennaijobsearch.co.in/ ; Locanto Chennai - http://chennai.locanto.in/ For home-based part time jobs in chennai - http://parttimejobs-chennai.blogspot.com/.

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Chennai has a lot of beaches
http://www.monsterreviews.in/ch/2011/10/16/best-beaches-in-chennai.html

Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
http://www.monsterreviews.in/ch/2011/10/24/vedanthangal-bird-sanctuary.html

Vandalur Zoo
http://www.monsterreviews.in/ch/2011/10/22/vandalur-zoo-arignar-anna-zoological-park.html

I second Sindhuja's second suggestion - Dakshin Chitra - out on the ECR Road just after the MGM Water Park. This mini-South India offers a glimpse of the culture and history of the 4 main states in South India. It offers a lot in terms of art, handicrafts and architecture. Anybody would love to take a peek inside the quaint little houses that are built to perfection along the styles of the region and ethnicity they belong to. Most importantly, Dakshin Chitra is nearly an hour away from the hustle & bustle of the main city, giving a weary tourist a much needed break from the BiG city life of crowded Chennai.

Chennai tourism is synonymous to culture and heritage of South India. Marina beach, the temples at Mylapore, Beasent Nagar, Triplicane etc., the Santhome churche, St. Thomas Mount, the classical music and dance, Kalakshetra, the south Indian restaurants etc etc. These are some the things typical to Chennai for any outsider; not to forget a bumpy auto ride! :D

If you are an adventure freak, you can try out the Catamaron Rides @ Mahabalipuram, its great fun... you will be taken 2 kilometers into the sea in a catamaron ( a rough looking boat) with life jackets and will be thrown into the sea, there will be a rope that holds you and you wont be able to swim, its amazing and the ride lasts for about an hour It costs around 600 per person . Contact Ravi @ 9840819458 or Hafiz @ 98408 19458 for more info..

Landmark constructions are one of the best in Chennai. These guys have built lots of apartment complexes, individual houses and malls.
8, 3rd Street, Karpagam Avenue
Mandaveli, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028
044 24939801

Another one which I can think of is the Raam Builders in Poes Garden. They have built quite a lot of apartments in Chennai, not very sure if they construct independent houses or villas as well%u2026Here are details of very good house construction companies in Chennai - http://www.chennaibest.com/chennai-builders/top-10-best-builders-chennai.asp. I also found a blog post which provides a review of some popular builders in Chennai- http://www.chennaimetroblogs.com/builders-i-like-in-chennai/

Firm Foundations is very good, they have been in this line for more than 20 years now. Here are some of their testimonials: http://firmfoundations.in/Testmonials.html. Contact Details: Mr. C.Kasturi, Address: Q-93, 4th Main Road, Anna Nagar, Chennai. Mobile: 9940022619

R S V Art Classes @ ChinnaThambi street, Triplicane teach modern art for children and adults, contact number: 91 44 28600138

You can check out Mosumi Book Club @ New No 7b Club Road, Off Spurtank Road, Chetpet, Chennai Contact No: 9840042952.

There is this Madras Book Club which meets every month @ the Wallajah Room of Taj Connemera. You will be able to get more information about the membership and meetings from Madras Book Club; C/O East West Book(Madras) Pvt Ltd; 571, PH Road, Aminijikarai, Chennai %u2013 600029; Ph: 42080417/ 42080418; email: ewb@ewbpl.com

Got some info pertaining to the freight rates for 10-tonne load for Chennai to Bangalore, the cost ranges between Rs. 38K to 45K.
http://news.in.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5185812
http://www.indiareport.com/India-usa-uk-news/latest-news/993005/Business/4/20/4
http://automotivehorizon.sulekha.com/freight-rates-up-for-chennai-bangalore_newsitem_1361
Truck rates b/w Indian cities - http://www.infobanc.com/logistics/logtruck.htm

Top MBA Colleges in Chennai 2011-2012 - http://www.topmbaindia.com/mba-colleges-chennai.aspx

Check this out - Vietcaombodai Culinary Art, Opposite To Iyappan Temple @ Raja Annamalai Puram. Details: http://www.extraprepare.com/chennai/listing/the-craft-basket_2063.html

Veena Dawat, a professionally qualified and experienced culinary expert takes cooking classes for Italian dishes @ Kilpauk. Details: Veena Daawat's Cookery and Creative Courses.,Kilpauk,Chennai - 600010, Tel: 9841612700

You are in luck, my friend: Here are some:

Contact name : Sara Koshv / Sabeetha Shyam
Contact number : 24415602 / 24414429
Classes in Chinese and Italian

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Check this link too - http://www.thinkvidya.com/chennai/italian-cooking-classes

There is one on the 9th Main Road in Annanagar - SS Language Training Centre , their charges are Rs. 40,000 for 20 classes.I think that is slightly on the higher side.. I have found some from google as well: Bright Training Centre, Arumbakkam; No. 5, Kalki Nagar, Vinayagapuram Main Road; Language Labs, Teynampet; Knowledge House, No. 6, Kasturirangan Road; Vie Support, Sheynoy Nagar; No. 30, 1st Floor, Lakshmi Talkies Road

@narsi- Yes, its about 5 kms from Pallvaram bus stand..

The Thiruneermalai temple is also near Pallavaram, right?

I recall going to this temple about 5 years back when my grand parents were staying in Pozhichallur, which is about 3 kms from the Pallavaram station. This temple Is believed to be built in the Chola peroid. It is called the Agasteeswara Temple, a very quiet and peaceful temple with lot of trees around with Navagrahas and Shiva as the main deities.

I found some details about this temple from the temple%u2019s website %u2013
%u201CThis is an ancient temple in which there is a (swayambu- self evolved) Lingam that had come up of its own. During the 12th century when chozha kings were ruling their land: this temple was built up by our ancestors at a private land which belonged to our ancestors. When the saint Agathiya returned from Himalayas to podhigai mountain: he had stayed here for a short period of time and was offering worship to God. And hence, the deity here is known as Agatheeswarar and the goddess Aananthavalli.%u201D
http://pozhichalursaneeswarartemple.org/index.php
Some pictures of this temple - http://www.dharsanam.com/2008/04/pozhichalur-sri-agatheeswarar.html

St. Thomas Mount is about 10 kms away from Pallavaram bus stand, close to the airport.

It is believed that this is the site where the apostle of Jesus %u2013 St Thomas, was supposed to have been killed. There is a church at the summit of the 300 foot high St. Thomas Mount. The mount has 160 steps leading to the summit - http://www.tourismchennai.com/st-thomas-mount.html. One can also get a panoramic view of the airport from here.

If you are taking a train from Pallavaram, it shouldnt take you more than 10 mins to get the St. Thomas Mount Station. From the railway station, you can take a bus, cab or an auto to get to the foot of the hillock.

Here are links to some pictures and videos of St. Thomas Mount - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBGN1FzXNIY&NR=1
http://www.tamilnow.com/gallery/chennai/st-thomas-mount/
http://travel.sulekha.com/st-thomas-mount-pictures.htm

International Institute Of Fashion Design (INIFD), Ormes Road, Kilpauk - http://www.inifdchennai.net/courses_careers.php

Apparel Training & Design Centre, Guindy
http://directory.highereducationinindia.com/company/apparel-training-design-centre1356.php

National Institute of Fashion Technology ( NIFT) offers a Bachelor of Design degree (B.Des) in textile design.

Contact Details:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, Government of India)
NIFT Campus, ( near Tidel Park and Software Technology Park of India )
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Taramani
Chennai -600 113
Phone: 044 22542755,22542756

Institute of Design,

premier art and design institution since 1993
announces admissions for jan 2011 batches
Fashion Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, Visual Design courses.

Contact this website http://www.iodworld.com/

Madras Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) - One of the oldest chambers in the country and the first in South India
Karumuttu Centre, I Floor, 498, Anna Salai, Chennai%u2013 600 035.
Phone : 2434 9452 / 9871 / 9720.
Fax : 2434 9164.
mail : mascham@md3.vsnl.net.in
website : http://www.madraschamber.in/

The Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) - was established in 1909 under the inspiration of the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi.
6, Esplanade Road, Esplde, Esplde, Chennai
044 25342228
website:http://www.sicci.in/

Federation Of India Chamber Of Commerce & Industry(FICCI ) is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
14 A, College Road, 2 A, Bajaj Manor, Nungambakkam, Chennai
044 42326330
Website: http://www.ficci.com

Indo-Australian Trade of Commerce
24, Third Floor, Apex Centre, College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai
044 28213231

Indo - Italian Chamber of Commerce
Old No 2, New No 17 B, Jamalia, Jagannathan Road,
Nungambakkam, Nungambakkam, Chennai
044 2824239

Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce
21, K B Dasan Road, Teynampet, Teynampet, Chennai
044 24352010

Indo- American Chamber of Commerce
Flat No. 106, 1st Floor, Door No. 12, Eldams Square,
Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai
044 24358391

I think these days its Volkswagen and Maruti. See a lot of them on the streets these days/

Audi??

It certainly cant be Mercedes, with the Kanjoos culture we have in Chennai

Thanks guys...I run a small startup, I cannot afford to pay 15000 Rs for a fresher...are there institutes or hangouts in Chennai (such as the Chennai Linux Group etc) from where I can perhaps get very bright programmers who would be willing to work for less than market prices because we offer some excellent opportunities for original programming (not just the dumb outsourced development), but cannot offer market prices for salaries

the average fresher in software industry today gets anywhere from 10k to 50k depending on his/her college and the company.
@Narsi- perhaps due to increased cost of living in cities like Bangalore?

Wel...that is an understatement, wen u say 10 to 15k....today a fresher can actually get from newhr between 25k to 35k...it is bcoz of their knowledge in the field and innovative ways to implement them....oly a few companies appreciate it vth good compensations....however i am not talkin bout start-ups here.!!!!!!

That''s a lot of money...why should a fresh guy get so much money??