Just arrived in Chennai

New girl · Dec 23rd, 2006, 23:39

I have moved to Chennai last week from Australia. I plan to stay and work here for a year. I do not know anyone here and was hoping someone can give me advice on where to go and things to do.

Hope you all have a good christmas!!

ranjan154 · Dec 23rd, 2006, 23:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by New girl

I have moved to Chennai last week from Australia. I plan to stay and work here for a year. I do not know anyone here and was hoping someone can give me advice on where to go and things to do.

Hope you all have a good christmas!!

Welcome to India and Chennai. Please clarify what all you want to know exactly. Moreover, I would like to inform you that all the cities and people of India are very friendly. After some time once you get familiar with the place and people, you not only love India but will cherish the memories for long also.

New girl · Dec 23rd, 2006, 23:56

The few people I have come across so far have been very nice and helpfull. I think once I settle in and meet some people I am really going to enjoy living here.
Were is a good place to go and meet other people?

Nick-H · Dec 24th, 2006, 00:50

Hello New Girl.

Welcome to IndiaMike and to Chennai

You'll have to tell us more about your interests and what kind of people you want to meet.

For starters, the Music Season is in full flood just now...

nuclear · Dec 24th, 2006, 18:28

I keep hearing the music scene is busy right now, but have no idea even where to start to get correct, up-to-date info on choices/venues. Is there a reliable website that keeps track of Chennai cultural events? The Hindu just seems to report on everything that has already happened, not what's coming up in the weeks ahead.

-Michele

Nick-H · Dec 24th, 2006, 23:38

Check out on page 3 or 4 of the Hindu. Look for the heading Cinema . Arts . Events and check out the Music Dance Drama section. Today it was about 7/8ths of p.4

Try some of the morning or afternoon concerts. They are mostly free. You won't see the big names, but it will give you a chance to get an introduction to the music. Do try more than one, though, like maybe flute, vocal, violin, veena...

Otherwise www.kutcheribuzz.com has listings and articles on the season.

Some places will give tomorrows listing as well.

wonderwomanusa · Dec 25th, 2006, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by New girl

I have moved to Chennai last week from Australia. I plan to stay and work here for a year. I do not know anyone here and was hoping someone can give me advice on where to go and things to do.

Hope you all have a good christmas!!

So do you have a job already? Or just hoping to find one that will keep you in Chennai for a while?

silicon_brain · Jan 3rd, 2007, 18:02

Hey New Girl,
Welcome to Chennai. there are lots more to do in this season in Chennai.Its a great place with so many weekend gateways nearby.
Don't forget to visit pondycherry during Intrnational Yoga festival from Jan 4,2007. Also check www.chennaionline.com for day to day happenings.
Whats your intrests? Music, art, cinema or travel.
I am in Chennai, do let me know, If I can help you in anyway..

New girl · Jan 3rd, 2007, 18:11

Thanks silicon brain.

gertie · Jan 17th, 2007, 19:55

Hi new girl,

I am in exactly the same boat as you! I am Australian, and have been in Chennai a few weeks too. I will be here for a year.
I'd like to meet new people as well, so let me know if you want to catch up.

Gertie

silicon_brain · Jan 17th, 2007, 23:40

Welcome to Chennai Gertie,

Cool!! Two Aussie girls in Chennai...

You both can make good company..

vsp27759 · Jan 21st, 2007, 10:24

Dear Ravi,

Perhaps, the two girls of Australia can join us on 26th January, at 11.00 a.m. near Das Prakash. Kindly ascertain their convenience through PM.

Roshman · Feb 13th, 2007, 18:58

Hello all,
Am newly joined here so apologies for posting so late and if its already been dealt with...

New Girl & Gertie, hope you both have managed to settle down. Unlike other cities everything is not very overt in Madras/Chennai - awfully low key. But you can find practically any thing out here should you care to look around.

What do you want to do?

http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/Chennai
http://wikitravel.org/en/Madras can give you an idea.. apologies if its seems im plugging these links here, I'm an unashamed MADCSr!

Quote:

Originally Posted by New girl

I have moved to Chennai last week from Australia. I plan to stay and work here for a year. I do not know anyone here and was hoping someone can give me advice on where to go and things to do.

Hope you all have a good christmas!!

sarav · Feb 16th, 2007, 11:11

hi

welcome to chennai. i am a chennaite. I am a M 33 y.o. and an engineer. if you are looking for places to go for site seeing there's a big list

1) Mahaballipuram - 50 Kms from Chennai ( Shore Temples)

2) Pondicherry - 150 kms from chennai ( Ashram, Museum, Beaches )

3) Chennai - Marina Beach, Vandalur Zoo, Govt Museums, Temples, and many more

what exactly are you looking for ...bye

sarav · Feb 17th, 2007, 09:39

hi

im in chennai .. been here since i was born,, ask me any help you want ...saravanan

Dec 23rd, 2006, 23:39	#1
New girl Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 32	Just arrived in Chennai I have moved to Chennai last week from Australia. I plan to stay and work here for a year. I do not know anyone here and was hoping someone can give me advice on where to go and things to do. Hope you all have a good christmas!!

Feb 16th, 2007, 11:11	#14
sarav Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 14	Reg where to go hi welcome to chennai. i am a chennaite. I am a M 33 y.o. and an engineer. if you are looking for places to go for site seeing there's a big list 1) Mahaballipuram - 50 Kms from Chennai ( Shore Temples) 2) Pondicherry - 150 kms from chennai ( Ashram, Museum, Beaches ) 3) Chennai - Marina Beach, Vandalur Zoo, Govt Museums, Temples, and many more what exactly are you looking for ...bye

Feb 17th, 2007, 09:39	#15
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New girl Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 32	The few people I have come across so far have been very nice and helpfull. I think once I settle in and meet some people I am really going to enjoy living here. Were is a good place to go and meet other people?

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Hello New Girl. Welcome to IndiaMike and to Chennai You'll have to tell us more about your interests and what kind of people you want to meet. For starters, the Music Season is in full flood just now...

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nuclear Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 31	I keep hearing the music scene is busy right now, but have no idea even where to start to get correct, up-to-date info on choices/venues. Is there a reliable website that keeps track of Chennai cultural events? The Hindu just seems to report on everything that has already happened, not what's coming up in the weeks ahead. -Michele

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Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,213	Check out on page 3 or 4 of the Hindu. Look for the heading Cinema . Arts . Events and check out the Music Dance Drama section. Today it was about 7/8ths of p.4 Try some of the morning or afternoon concerts. They are mostly free. You won't see the big names, but it will give you a chance to get an introduction to the music. Do try more than one, though, like maybe flute, vocal, violin, veena... Otherwise www.kutcheribuzz.com has listings and articles on the season. Some places will give tomorrows listing as well.

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silicon_brain Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi/San Jose, India,USA Posts: 48	Hey New Girl, Welcome to Chennai. there are lots more to do in this season in Chennai.Its a great place with so many weekend gateways nearby. Don't forget to visit pondycherry during Intrnational Yoga festival from Jan 4,2007. Also check www.chennaionline.com for day to day happenings. Whats your intrests? Music, art, cinema or travel. I am in Chennai, do let me know, If I can help you in anyway..

Jan 3rd, 2007, 18:11	#9
New girl Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 32	Thanks silicon brain.

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gertie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 156	Hi new girl, I am in exactly the same boat as you! I am Australian, and have been in Chennai a few weeks too. I will be here for a year. I'd like to meet new people as well, so let me know if you want to catch up. Gertie

Jan 17th, 2007, 23:40	#11
silicon_brain Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Delhi/San Jose, India,USA Posts: 48	Welcome to Chennai Gertie, Cool!! Two Aussie girls in Chennai... You both can make good company..

Jan 21st, 2007, 10:24	#12
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,725	Dear Ravi, Perhaps, the two girls of Australia can join us on 26th January, at 11.00 a.m. near Das Prakash. Kindly ascertain their convenience through PM.