WHAT IS SPECIAL AT SERVICE SQUARE

The Maintenance team at Service Square has earned a reputation for quality work and dedication. The Service Of this Week is from this team. The charges for the services rendered are very reasonable – very good value for money. Our team of workmen has several years of experience with us. The greatest benefit for our customers is, you are backed by an organization that believes in the comfort of customers.

The Service of this week relates to ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORKS. You can depend on the team from Service Square to handle almost any electrical problems at your home.

FOR EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL
Complete House wiring works, providing additional electrical power point & switch board
Fixing sub meter, tube lights & fancy lights & fixing water heater
Replacing power points
Water Pump motor repair & New installation
Conversion of single phase to three-phase wiring
Air condition power point fixing & switch board
Trouble Shooting works such as, attending to faulty switches, wire burn out, checking for blown fuse, electric shock in gadgets, any other electrical servicesHOW OUR PLUMBERS CAN BE OF HELP TO YOU They perform all types of - minor/major repair plumbing jobs. such as:Changing taps and spindles,Conversion of Indian closet to western closet,Flush tank repair and replacement,Fixing washing machine water inlet,Arrest water leaking problem, Taking care of choked pipes,Fixing additional water taps, foot valveMotor replacement, Removing pump air lock,Leakage rectificationWash basin repair work etc& Any other plumbing related jobs.
Contact your Help Desk (or) Mathan Kumar (9884011933) E-mail-mathan@servicesquare.com
OTHER SPECIAL SERVICES
1. INTRODUCING BUS TICKETS AT THE CLICK OF A MOUSE
Service Square has tied up with Ticket Goose.com to provide bus tickets at the click of a mouse. All that our customers need to tell our executives in various Help Desks are particulars of their travel and contact details. Tickets will be immediately booked, their confirmation and travel particulars including seat numbers will be sent through e.mail immediately.

Return tickets can also be booked making use of this new arrangement. This facility is now open for all major private bus operators and does not cover tickets for government operated buses.

There is no necessity of using your credit cards for booking. It will be a neat, fast operation and you can rest relaxed knowing that another headache has been taken care of.

2. ALL ABOUT MOBILES - GET RECHARGE AND TOP UP DONE INSTANTLY
Information regarding mobile recharge etc., is mentioned here only to remind our customers that this service is available at our Help Desks. The following are details of the services provided.
· Getting new Sim cards
· Top-ups
· Recharge – of all service providers
· Post paid – Airtel only
Also, if you need any help with buying new mobiles or getting their accessories, we will be happy to be of service.
All that you need to do is contact our Help Desk.

3. PASSPORT SERVICES Service Square has made a good name for itself through this service. Passport related services are performed using the assistance of authorized vendors. To make things as easy as possible for our customers, we have an executive to take care of this service on an exclusive basis. Vasu, our executive, has all the information pertaining to passport services on the tip of his fingers and he will assist you through various aspects of the jobs so that you do not have to run from pillar to post saving you a lot of time. The services you can count on us for are,
· Passports- new and renewal
· Change of address in passports
· Inclusion of spouse name
· Passport for children
· Tatkal passport
· Change of name in passport
· Change of address in passport
· E.C.N.R
For more information, please contact your help desk or Vasu on 98840 66551

2. TALAKONA – EXOTIC WEEKEND DESTINATION TO SAVOUR NATURE

People who have gone to Talakona would vouch this is the place for those who like to live on the edge or experience nature at its rawest form. You can experience almost every nuances and grandeur of nature at this place – the virgin forests, water falls cascading down hills, wild animals – even elephants if you are lucky. The flora and fauna here is breathtaking.

And you won’t believe it, the cost of the package (for a group of 10) is just Rs.2500 per person, for two days. What you invest is nothing compared to what you would get in terms of the experience, the unforgettable lessons about nature and the exhilarating thrill of having roughed out in the open.

Through out the trip, you will be in the safe hands of trekking experts who love their job and guide you through the terrain, with a lot of passion.

So, what are you waiting for? You have nothing to lose – except life in comfort zones and fear itself. For once you can embrace the fear of the rough, uncertainties of the wild side of nature, silence, darkness, and the not-so-well-trodden paths.

Read on to find out how this little-known place, fortunately very close to Chennai, can take your breath away – just beholding the quick succession of scenes unfolding before your eyes during the two blessed days you will be there!

Talakona is located on Nerabailu – Talakona B.T. Road and 23 Km away from Bhakarapet of Yerravaripalem Mandal of Chittoor District, AP. It is located 59 Km from Tirupati.

Talakona is bountifully endowed with nature in the form of hills and valleys of Eastern Ghats. Talakona was declared as Bio-Sphere Reserve during 1989-90 because of wide variety of plant species with high site quality. Lord Siddeswara Swamy Temple is in this area. Talakona means “the head of the Seshachalam hills” and as such named as “TALAKONA”, it is known as “sacred hood” of serpant god.

The best season to visit here is November to June.
Flora: The area is a heaven for botanists with lot of bio-diversity . The area has as many as 1500 species belonging to 176 families of vascular plants. Perhaps the most famous is the Red Sanders which is endemic to this region. Sandal wood is also an important species of this area.

Fauna: The Talakona forests harbour certain threatened and endangered animals like Slender Loris, Indian Giant Squirrel, Mouse Deer, Golden Gecko, Yellow browed Bulbul and varieties of Butterflies. Golden Gecko is discovered after 100 years. Leapoard, wolf, Wild Dog, Sloth Bear, Porcupine, Pangolin, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Four-Horned Antelope, Chital and Sambar are some of the more common animals found in this area.

Facilities & Attractions:

Rope way:
The Rope way, at a height of 80 feet and 240 metres long, is the 2nd Longest in Asia

Trails one can traverse:

Log huts – Utladimpa - Papanasanam – log huts: 12 Km

Log hut – Siva Temple – Bandikanuma- water falls – Log huts: 8 Km

Log hut –Appaswamygavi – Waterfalls – Log huts: 10 Km

Accommodation: One Dormitory with 2 halls are available here. One hall is equipped with mattresses and the other hall is provided with 10 Cots with beds. This Dormitory is attached with Lavatory and Bathrooms.

There is one Climber which is 300 years old and measures 5 Kms long. It is likely to get mention in the Guiness Book of World Records.

Special Appearance (without appointment) : Elephants

Of late elephants which are not heard of or seen during the last so many years have been seen in Talakona and they are using this area as a corridor connecting Koudinya Wild Life Sanctuary of Palmner of Chittoor West Division and Dinnela of Rajampet Division.
The package costs Rs. 2500 per person
(With a minimum guarantee of 10 Pax)

Cost includes:
Ø Accommodation at Forest Department Guest Houses at Talakona for one night
Ø Food as mentioned in the itinerary
Ø Trekking Entry fee and guide charges (2 trips)
Ø Campfire
Ø Canopy Ropeway walk (One walk)
Cost does not include:
Ø Expenses of any personal nature
Ø Transportation cost from Chennai to Talakona & back
Participants are suggested to bring:
Ø Individual water bottle during trekking (2 bottles per person will be provided)
Ø Sports shoes or comfortable foot wear for trekking
Ø Comfortable dress for trekking (avoid wearing bright coloured dresses!!!)
Ø Torches
Ø Winter wear (mild)
Ø Cap
Ø Personal toiletries & towel
Ø Vicks / Iodex / Band-Aid
Ø Personal medicines, if any
Ø Mosquito repellent
Ø Binoculars
Ø Camera and necessary batteries
Ø Small lock & key for safe keeping of the bags
Note:
Ø Nearest place to buy basic amenities is Bakhrapet (25 Km short of Talakona)
Ø Bed sheets are available in the Forest Department Accommodation. However, it is recommended to bring your own bed sheet.
Ø Accommodation at Talakona subject to availability at the time of confirmation of the programme with payment.
Ø It’s advised not to take bath at Talakona waterfalls keeping the personal safety in mind.
Ø The check out at the Forest Department Accommodation on 23rd Nov 08 would be at 0900 hrs. (However, we can be inside the camp till lunch time even after checking out in the morning)
Ø Trek route to Sidhalagandi Lake is an elephant infested area and it may be noted that sometime it may not be advisable to carry out the trek on foot and may have to hire Forest department vehicle at extra cost.

Suggested Menu:
Breakfast:
Idli / Pongal, Vada, Sambar, Chuttney, Tea,
Or Trekking packed breakfast (Bread / Butter / Jam / Fruit)
Lunch:
Variety Rice (Coconut rice / Lemon rice),White rice, Porial, Papad, Sambar, Rasam, Curd, Pickle, Sweet / fruit
Evening tea:
Tea, Indian Snack
Dinner:
Chappati, Kuruma, Vegetable Biriyani, Curd rice, Onion raitha, Pickle, Sweet /

Please feel free to contact Mr. Pandurangan: 9884339441/9884801277 for any assistance.

PARTAKE IN CELEBRATIONS TIMES IN GOA

GOA is the ideal destination for celebrations. Christmas and The New Year are just round the corner and you could not be in a better place if you want to feast your eyes on nature, indulge in good Goan food, and celebrate till you drop, tired but exhilarated.

Goa is variously known as "Pearl of the Orient" and a "Tourist Paradise", and the magnificent scenic beauty and the architectural splendours of its temples, churches and old houses have made Goa a firm favourite with travellers around the world. But then, Goa is much more than just beaches and sea. It has a soul, which goes deep into unique history, rich culture and some of the prettiest natural scenery that India has to offer.

TOUR PROGRAMME:

Day 01 : Arrival Madgaon, Pick up from railway station or Airport followed by the transfer to hotel. Evening In the beach. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 02 : Morning after breakfast sight seeing of North Goa - visiting Dona Paula, Colva, Basilica of Bom Jesus. Evening free for own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Morning after breakfast sight seeing of South Goa – visiting Calangute and a boat ride on river Mandovi. Evening free on the beach. Overnight at the hotel

Day 04 : Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel followed by the transfers to the railway station or airport.
Package cost Rs.27, 250/--- for 2 Persons.

Package includes.

1. 3Nights Accommodation in twin sharing basis in star Hotel.
2. 3 Breakfasts at Hotel
3. Transfer by Non-AC Car from the nearest Railway station/Airport
4. 3 Days sight seeing as per the above programme.
5. Driver Bata, Fuel charges

Package Excludes:
Anything not mentioned in the list above.

Note: Rs. 2000/- per person compulsory supplementary charges on 24th(Xmas) and 31st(New Year).
Hotel accommodation subject to availability. So, book early to get the hotels of your choice.

EATING OUT

LYDIE’S ON ECR – SOUTH INDIAN AND CONTINENTAL SPREAD
This place has a uniquely different and elegant décor and ambience. The food is made by Abdullah and Lydie, his Flemish wife. The duo, who do the cooking themselves, will surprise you with the repertoire of dishes ranging from South Indian to Portugease, French and American that they can prepare for you. The desserts at their place are specially tempting.
Lydie’s is at 2/196, Ruby Garden, Muttukadu. It is just about a kilo metre and a half from the toll gate. They can be contacted at: 2747 2602, 98847 02312.
MASH – A PLACE FOR CONTINENTAL FOOD.
Located opposite the Besant Nagar beach, the first thing that strikes you about MASH is its fantastic view of the sea. Every dish here is signature creation- unadulterated continental food- in city limits – with affordable rates. Babu Emmanuel 26, co-owner of Mash suggests you should try their steaks which are well done and surprisingly soft. The steak comes with an extra mug of whiskey sauce, mashed potatoes, the usual veggies and butter- fried onions and is definitely one of the best in town.
MASH is at T-54 B, First Floor, Elliots Beach, Besant Nagar. Ph: 4551 1555
EYARKAI SATHUNAVU MAIYAM
This is a place for street food where you can savour fresh, tasty food paying very earthly prices. You can see the food prepared for you is fresh and prepared right in front of you. The popular dishes here are, bhel puri, bread omelette, vegetable soup, vegetable sandwich. This place is opposite Bank of Baroda, near SIET college.
BAKER’S COTTAGE IN ANNA NAGAR
Fond of good bakery products? In Baker’s Cottage in Anna Nagar, you have almost everything you may want - ranging from – blueberry muffins, cheese, cakes, gooey chocolate doughnuts and sandwiches. The products here are not very high on sugar. Plum cakes and wedding cakes are the specialty of this place. With Christmas round the corner, you might want to note down this address: P-41/A, Sixth Avenue, Anna Nagar.
PARSI FOOD FESTIVAL AT COPPER POINT
Copper Point at GRT Grand is holding Jashn e Khordan, the Parsi Food Festival starting today. It will have a blend of vegetarian Gujarati and non-vegetarian Iranian food. On till December 7, for dinner only. It would cost about Rs.600 + taxes for adults and Rs.450 + taxes for children. Contact Ph: 2815 0500.
CRUNCH & MUNCH AT TULIPS, GREEN PARK
This is an unlimited meal experience, mouthwatering selections in chats, appetizers, sandwiches & desserts. This festival is on till Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 11 am to 5 pm at Tulips, The Coffee Shop, Hotel Green Park, 183 NSK Salai, Vadapalani. Ph: 5651 5151
TOUR NAME: EXPLORE GOA (3Nights 4Days)
SOUTH EAST ASIAN FOOD FESTIVAL AT RAINTREE
Indonesian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian and Singaporean food vie for your attention during this festival at Raintree. The festival is on till November 30. The address is Raintree, 120, St.Mary’s Road.

BARGAIN SALES, DISCOUNTS ETC

BARGAINS
60 % OFF AT LEVI’S
This offer is valid at Levis exclusive outlets. 1) Levis Store, 155, 158 Poonamallie High Road, Kilpauk, Ph: 2836 3237 and 2) Levis flagship store at AB12, 2nd Avenue, Annanagar, Chennai-40. Ph: 4301 6945.

OFFERS AT COTTON COUNTY
Cotton County is offering TAKE 5, PAY FOR 1 on complete shirt range and TAKE 4, PAY FOR 1, on other ranges.
They have shirts, T-Shirts, Trousers, Denims, Cargos and Towels.
They also have an flat 75 % offer on winter range.
At 18/3 Halls Road, Vijay Tower, Kilpauk, Ph: 98400 51613.
Doveton, Waikiki Complex, Shop No 1 & 2,289, Purasaiwakkam High Road, Ph: 4555 8554,9841035242.
Valsaravakkam, 27 Arcott Road, Ph: 98413 14857
20/1 Chamiers Road, Nandanam, Ph: 4231 6444, 98400 24701
Pondy Bazar No 21, Rainbo Arcade, T Nagar, Ph: 4554 6070 98843 53554
Spencer Plaza, 769, Anna Salai, Ph: 98849 68268

FREE BAG OFFER AT ADIDAS
Buy Adidas products worth Rs.2500/- get an Adidas bag worth Rs. 750/- free.
Buy Adidas products worth Rs.3500/-, get an Adidas bag worth Rs.1499/- free.
At D-94, Anna Nagar East, Opp.Naidu Hall, Ph: 2663 2100 and 122, Nelson Manickam Road, Opportunity Tower, Ph: 4358 2728

INTERESTING SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND EXHIBITIONS

INDIA'S LARGEST AUDIO-VISUAL, HOME APPLIANCE AND HI-FI EXHIBITION
The Hindu Retail Plus is hosting India's largest audio-visual, home appliance and hi-fi exhibition starting November 28
This is a good chance to get a good look at the world of gizmos - with a range of the hottest and latest on the electronic scene. India's largest audio-visual, home appliance and hi-fi exhibition, The Hindu Retail Plus AV & Electronics 2008, is taking place at the Chennai Trade Centre at Nandambakkam from November 28-December 1 2008. This is its second edition, and will feature the latest technologies and gadgets, including leading foreign brands that will be making their mark in the Indian market.
You can take your pick from about 60 stalls that will be spread over a sprawling air conditioned area of 3,000 sq. meters with the best brands on displaying their breathtaking ranges. Be it colour televisions, plasma/LCD panels, front and rear projection systems, stereo amplifiers, CD, DVD players/recorders, SACD/DVD-audio players, MP3 players, loudspeakers, Home-Theatre in a Box Systems, gaming software and hardware, home automation systems et al. The show is open from 10am to 8.30pm and entry will be at Rs.30 per person.
A COURSE IN ART – TO NURTURE THE ARTIST IN YOU Signet Art and Design School offers classes to nurture the artist in you. One can choose from a spectrum of subjects using a wide range of media — pencils, charcoals, pen and ink, water colours, pastels, tempera and acrylics. Opt for pencil sketching, object drawing, nature studies, perspective drawing, colour study, ink and wash, water colours, tempera, calligraphy or graphic design. The duration for each subject will be 48 hours, spread over two months.
There will be two batches, and the classes will be held at Signet, Elcanso, 9 Casa Major Road, Egmore. The introductory class will be held on December 4 at 5 p.m. The batches start from December 5 and December 9 respectively, and will be on from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The course fee of Rs. 9,600 to be paid while registering. Call 28193021 or 28191726 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Monday to Friday)
THE ARK – A SHELTER FOR DOGS
This boarding place for dogs and cats in Anna Nagar is ideal if you wish to leave your dog in a safe and caring place before you go on a long trip. They not only keep your pets safely, but also take care of them, even tending to their medical needs. This place is run by Dr.S M Aravind Kumar, Seniro Veterinarian. The rub is, he will not welcome pets into his place if he does not know their owners, either directly or through reference.

BEST OF BRASS LAMPS, ROSEWOOD PANELS AND SANDALWOOD CARVINGS AT POOMPUHAR
With a 10,000 square foot space artistically packed with handicrafts worth Rs.7 crore, Poompuhar showroom on Anna Salai is all set to attract people with an aesthetic sense. The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, popularly known as Poompuhar has inaugurated an exhibition ‘Best of Brass Lamps, Rosewood Panels and Sandalwood Carvings’ on Monday. The exhibition will be on till December 13. A special discount of 20 per cent is offered.

DANCE

Pushpanjali Cultural Trust Mylapore Fine Arts Club
November 28, 6 p.m. Anusha; 7.30 p.m.: S. Prakash
November 29, 6 p.m. Mrinalini Thiyagarajan; 7.30 p.m.: Meenu Sangeetha
Kala Pradarshini Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore
November 30, 4.30 p.m. Deepa Chakravarthy (Mohiniattam); 6.15 p.m.: Divyatha Arun; 7.30 p.m.: ‘Daayinee’ - dance ballet by Revathi Ramachandran and group
December 1, 4.30 p.m. Manasa Seshan, Shruthi Rajkumar and Vandana Ravi; 6.15 p.m.: Uma Ramesh; 7.30 p.m.: Saptha Tandavam-dance ballet by Madurai R. Muralidharan
December 2, 4.30 p.m. Divya Prabhakar; 6.15 p.m.: Jyotsna Jaganathan
December 3, 4.30 p.m. Allepalli Puja; 6.15 p.m.: Sumithra; 7.15 p.m.: Odissi by Ranjana Gauhar
December 4, 4.30 p.m. Akshaya and Gayathri; 6.15 p.m. Ashritha Vemuganti
GOOD MUSIC PROGRAMMES AT CHINMAYA HERITAGE CENTRE, HARRINGTON ROAD, CHETPET
November 28, 5.30 PM, Bharathnatyam Recital by Uma Ramesh
7.00 PM, Jugal bandi by Sriram Parasuram and Anuradha Sriram
November 29-7.00 PM, Vocal concert by O.S. Arun
November 30- 5.30 PM, Venna Rectal by B. Kannan
7.00 PM, Hindusthani Vocal by Meera Pundit

CARNATIC MUSIC

Sarvani Sangeetha Sabha Music Academy Mini hall, TTK Road
December 1, 6.15 p.m. K. Vandana; K. Ramesh; K.V. Ramesh
December 2, 6.15 p.m. Sikkil Gurucharan; V. Sanjeev; K.V. Prasad; B. S. Purushotham
Sri Ganapathi Sachchidananda Ashram Sachchidananda Nagar, Velachery
November 28, 9 a.m. Gayathri Venkataraghavan; Anayampatti G. Venkatasubramaniam; Trivandrum V. Balaji; H. Prasanna; 6.30 p.m: T. M. Krishna; T.K.V. Ramanujacharlu; Karaikkudi Mani; V. Suresh
November 29, 9 a.m. Jayamangala Krishnamani; Amrutha Murali; R. Sankaranarayanan; H. Sivaramakrishnan; 6.30 p.m.: Shankar Shanbhogue and party present Jayalakshmi Mata’s compositions on Lord Krishna
November 30, 9 a.m. Rithvik Raja; M. Rajiv; N.C. Bharadhwaj; T.G. Harihara Sharma
Bharat Kalachar Sri YGP auditorium, T. Nagar
November 29, 4.30 p.m. Abhinav Muralidharan (keyboard); 6.30 p.m.: Kuldeep M. Pai
November 30, 10 a.m. Mahesh Vinayakram; 4 p.m.: G. Ramanathan (saxophone); 6.45 p.m.: Vijayalakshmi Subramanian
December 1, 5 p.m. U.P. Raju and Nagamani (mandolin); 7 p.m.: Padma Seshadri sisters Randhini and Roshni
December 2, 5 p.m. N. Harish; 7 p.m.: R. Ganesh
December 3, 5 p.m. Nisha P. Rajagopal; 7 p.m.: Lakshmi Rangarajan
December 4, 5 p.m. J. B. Sruthi Sagar (flute); 7 p.m.: S. Kasthurirangan
Shi-bha Sangeetha Sabha Jaigopal Garodia Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matriculation Higher Secondary School, U 6, Anna Nagar.
December 1, 7 p.m. Maharajapuram S. Srinivasan
December 2, 6.30 p.m. Nagai Muralidharan (violin)
December 3, 6.30 p.m. M.S. Ganesh Vishwanathan
December 4, 6.30 p.m. Chathalapathi Soundararajan
December 5, 6.30 p.m. B. Vijayagopal (flute)
December 6, 5 p.m. Pavitra Mahesh (veena); 6.30 p.m.: Lakshmi Rajagopal
• Kala Pradarshini Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore
November 30, 10 a.m. P.V. Parameshwaran and party
December 2, 7.30 p.m.M.S. Gopalakrishnan, M. S. Narmada, G. Suresh Kumar and party
December 4, 7.15 p.m. Sumithra Nithin; Melakkaveri Thiyagarajan; Melakkaveri Balaji
Vidya Vilasam 9, 3rd Cross Street, Radhakrishna Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur
November 30, 6 p.m. Radha Kalyanaraman

COMING ATTRACTION……..TIME FOR PANTOMIME

The Little Theatre, known for its annual Christmas pantomimes, is back with “Robinson Crusoe — Spaced Out”. . A pantomime takes its themes from traditional folk tales and other children’s stories. And, good vs. bad is the recurring theme.
This year, it is the turn of Robinson Crusoe to come alive on stage. ‘Robinson Crusoe — Spaced out’ will be performed at The Museum Theatre over ten shows from December 11 to 16. The first day is reserved for underprivileged children. From December 12 to 15, two shows will be staged, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. On December 16, the show starts at 6.30 p.m. The show is produced by Aysha Rau. Donor passes available at Landmark, Oxford Bookstore and Pro-Musicals.

A LIGHT MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA FOR A CAUSE ORGANIZED BY ROTARY CLUB OF T.NAGAR

Lively medley of Tamil and Hindi songs by Anuradha Sriram and Srinivas at Music Academy , on November 29 at 6.30 pm. For donor passes contact 98403 14804, 93827 83180 and at hall 3.00 to 6.00 pm.

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” FROM MELLOW CIRCLE

Mellow Circle stages the play “It’s a Wonderful Life”, on November 28, 29 and 30 at The Museum Theatre. The play is directed by Michael Muthu, the songs are directed by Augustine Paul and Andrea Jacob is the choreographer. The proceeds will go towards funding “Prathyasha”, the “Home of Hope”, owned and managed by Mellow Circle.

AN EVENING OF DANCE

Raack Academy of Dance presents Best of Raack, as part of its tenth anniversary celebrations. The evening will present some of the academy’s works over the years by its director Ramash and his team. Seasons, the Academy’s next dance production will also be launched. It will be held at Kamaraj Arangam on November 29, at 7 p.m. For tickets contact 044-26473470, 9941807391, 9841429355.