The following tips on saving and financial management contains very simple yet very powerful tips. This is the part of
the year when professionals begins to plan their investments and savings. The suggestions given below on saving on tax
could prove to be worth a great deal. Besides, Mr.Sathis Kumaar who is heading this initiative is a professional of
integrity, with 20 years of experience in this field and has a very enviable client base.
ELSS - TAX SAVER FUNDS PERFORMANCE
ICICI PRU INCOME PLAN
Scheme Objective
The scheme seeks to generate regular returns by putting around 75 percent of the investments in debt instruments, and
the balance in money market instruments. The plan aims to maintain the optimum balance of yield, safety liquidity.
Mutual Fund Family ICICI Prudential Asset Mgmt. Co. Ltd.
Fund Class Debt Medium Term
Fund Type Open Ended
Investment plan Dividend / Growth
Fund Manager Rahul Goswami
Entry Load 0.00%
Exit Load 2.00%
Comment Exit load of 2% for investment upto Rs 50 lakh if redeemed within 6
months from the date of allotment and 1.50% if redeemed after 6
months and on or before the expiry of 1 year from the date of allotment.
1% for redemptions done beyond 1 year upto 18 months from the date
of allotment and thereafter NIL exit load.
Risk Grade Above Average
Return Grade Above Average
Returns 1 Month - 10.29 % (Absolute Return)
3 Months – 13.57 % (Absolute Return)
1 Year – 17.76% (Absolute Return)
Friday, December 26, 2008
MONEYWISE
SERVICE SQUARE
Service Square has its own Maintenance team comprising of carpenters, electricians and plumbers. This enables us to have
more control over the work performed by us. This week we feature services related to Upholstery works.
Service Square has its own Maintenance team comprising of carpenters, electricians and plumbers. This enables us to have
more control over the work performed by us. This week we feature services related to Servicing and repair of Fridge and
Washing Machines. These services will be provided by experienced and skilled workmen with years of experience behind
them.
THIS WEEK SPECIAL FROM MAINTENANCE SERVICES
If you have any king of problem with your fridge or washing machine now there is reliable help from Service Square
About Refrigerator services:
General fridge servicing
Problem with cooling
High electricity consumption
Changing gas
Problem with compressor
Attending to inner lighting unit
Problem with freezer unit
Cleaning of the entire fridge – inner and outer unit
Fridge out side re-spray painting
Any other fridge related services and spare parts
About washing machine services :
Repairing drum unit
Attending to problem with motor unit
Changing switch knobs
Looking into problems with electricity consumption
Repairing LCD display related problems.
Any other washing machine related service
Getting spare parts
Note :
The above works are done through our vendors with more than 15 years of experience.
Service charges (minimum) will be RS.200 /-
For more details: contact our Help Desk Or Mathan on 98840 11933
E-Mail- mathan@servicesquare.com
CIVIL AND MASONRY RELATED SERVICES
New house construction with Vaasthu etc.
Making car shed, sun shade, water proofing
Flooring work - Laying tiles, marble, terra cotta tiles, marbonate, mosaic & granite
Arresting water seepage from ceiling, sump and tank
Compound wall construction
House modification and kitchen re-work
Replacing toilet closet from Indian type to western type
(Offers a complete package, including, tiles Laying, masonry, plumbing and
final touch)
- Any other masonry and civil related service
Please call your Service square help desk, or Mathan on 98840 11933
For more details
Contact your help desk or Mathan on 98840 11933. E-mail : Mathan@servicesquare.com
TOURS, PICNIC, ADVENTURE SPORTS ETC
ONE NIGHT, TWO DAYS IN YELAGIRI
Yelagiri Hills is for easy-paced, relaxed weekends; an ideal getaway from the hustle, bustle and madness of the city. No
Internet, no mobile phones and no deadlines. Just relax! Put your feet up; catch up on some reading in this quiet
environment, where the only sound you'll hear is the chirping of birds. You are the master of all that you survey. It is about
150 km from Bangalore and 250 km from Chennai. At Yelagiri, you can do just about anything you want. For instance, you
could trek up those rugged hillocks or go on long walks through narrow roads, explore the green surroundings of this rural
retreat. Or perhaps you'd like to head towards the lake nearby for some leisure boating or just squat on a bench in the
adjoining children's park and watch the kids play away to glory.
Tour Schedule:
Morning departure around 7 am from any one of your convenient place. After Breakfast at 8.30am, proceed to Yelagiri and
arrival at 01.30 am in Yelagiri.
How to get there? The drive from Chennai to Yelagiri will take 4 to5 hours. The nearest railway station is Jolarpettai. It takes
approximately half-an-hour to one hour from Vellore.
Places of interest in Yelagiri
Punganoor Lake:
Perhaps the most popular landmark of Yelagiri Hills is the lake. Most visitors to the Hills tend to take the short walk from
their lodgings and perhaps, go on a boat ride. The park adjoins the lake and is an ideal outing for kids to play around. Inside
the garden play materials for children are available to recreate the kids.
Herbal farm:
Near the Punganoor Lake, a herbal farm is maintained by the forest department with rare herbals used in Siddha and
Ayurvedic medical treatments.
Jalagamparai Waterfalls:
The River Attaaru, runs through the valleys of Yelagiri Hills, and at the village of Jadaiyanoor, flows over to form the waterfall.
It's perhaps the only distant spot from the main town (over 30 kilometres) and fairly frequented by visitors to the Hills. It is
an ideal place for groups picnic. Jalagamparai Waterfalls is also an ideal place to go on a day long trek.
Murugan Temple:
Lord Murugan temple is situated in one of the highest peaks of Yelagiri Hills offers a panoramic view. Drop by at the Murugan
temple to offer prayers and invoke blessings from the deity. For whatever its worth, a trip or even a trek to the holy spot is
bound to invigorate energy, health and peace of mind.
Nature Park
A well-laid out park with fountains, gardens, artificial falls, a green house nursery, rock gardens, indoor games and a host of
other activities provide for an active as well as delightful time.
Swamimalai:
Famous Murugan temple is situated here. It is about 6 kilometer from Punganoor.
Package costs Rs.6666/- by Train for Couple
Rs.7777/- per couple, by Vehicle from Chennai.
Package includes:
1. 1 Night Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in sharing basis.
2. Train Ticket/Non-Ac Indica from Chennai
3. Breakfast at hotel
4. All Transfers and 1 Day sight seeing by non-ac vehicle
Note: Above tour is subject to Train ticket/Hotel Availability.
We intend to popularize beautiful places near Chennai where we can go to and return the same day after having
a great time. We want to dispel the notion that one does not have options for having a ripping time during the
weekend in and around Chennai.
There has been tremendous response to the write-up on the one day outing to Pulicat. And, this is indeed the
best part of the year to visit this beautiful place. The greatest charm of this place – the migratory birds,
including the beautiful flamingos – are right there to welcome you. Besides, this is the best part of the year to
visit this place. The cool weather is in for a month or two. We therefore come back to the favourite spot of
several of our customers – Pulicat. This is an ideal spot for group outing and activities.
Our tours department will take care of all your needs. You will have hours of boating, provide you with volley
ball, Frisbee, cricket kit etc., to make your picnic truly memorable. What’s more, you also get to savour great
food – a lot of sea food for the non-vegetarians.
PULICAT – FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN NATURE’S LAP
Pulicat is steeped in history. It was an important base for the Dutch during the 16th century and there are still remnants of
those years, for those interested in history.
Pulicat is one among the biggest Lagoon with boating facility situated in the top edge
of Tamil Nadu, comprising little islands, bird sanctuary with availability of excellent
sea foods. The water in the lagoon is shallow. It is a safe and exotic location, ideal for picnics. During this season, you get to
see migratory birds and it is a great sight.
Distance to Pulicat is 43 Kms from Central Station.
Suggested programme:
8.00 am start, 9 am break fast, 11 am boating, 1 pm lunch, 2 pm resume boating, 4.30 pm snacks & tender coconuts, 5 pm
return, 7 pm reaching Chennai.
Activities:
1. Pulicat lake boating.
2. Visiting Bird sanctuary.
3. Visiting Sangamam, where lagoon meets the sea.
4. Housie, volley ball, fly bee, & other group games.
Food provided:
1. Breakfast (Idly, Pongal and Vadai or Coffee/Tea..
2. Pulicat special sea food prepared by fishermen for Lunch (White
Rice, sambar, rasam, curd milk, pickle,
3. Evening Tea/Coffee with cookies
Added service:
1. Comfortable travel,
2. Service Square Guide at no extra cost
3. Sports Items Provide.
Package Cost: Rs.700/- Per Head
The above tariff covers travel with non-a/c vehicle, food, site seeing, boating, games and Tea/Coffee with Cookies..
Please feel free to contact your Help Desk or Call Pandurangan: 9884339441/9884801277 for any assistance.
EATING OUT
KATTUMARAM – FOR AUTHENTIC SEA FOOD
This place has been started by Chef Jacob Aruni at 131, St.Mary’s Road, Alwarpet. He has painstakingly got together a menu
which mainly inspired by housewives. And some of the recipes from Madurai to Kanyakumari are centuries old. This is a
must-eat place for those who love sea food. Do not go to Kattumaram expecting great decors and ambience. They have
concentrated more on the essentials of dining.
LITTLE ITALY
As the name suggests, this is a place for Italian food. They serve authentic Italian vegetarian food here.
The address is, Eldorado Building, 112 Nungambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Ph: 4260-1234
Open: Daily 12.30 PM - 3 PM, 7 PM - 11 PM
Average meal for two would cost around Rs 450
KARMA CAFE
The latest place for having a break out in Chennai is the KARMA CAFÉ. Even though it is a small place, you will find it great
inside having Coffee, Milkshakes and other snacks. You can also enjoy the red hot spicy items like Pastas, Sandwiches,
Burgers and other Bakes in both Vegge and Non-Vegge. For those who like desserts, you could find Cheese Cakes, Brownies
and Tarts. All these things ranges from Rs.40 to Rs.90 only. Karma Café is @ 145, St.Mary’s Road, Alwarpet.
Ph:43060009
TANGERINE – A GOOD PLACE FOR GRILLED FOOD
TANGERINE is at 5 Murrays Gate Road, Teynampet
Ph: 2435-5834, 4211-0888
Average meal for two would cost about Rs.300
Best known for its Sizzlers and Steaks. Enjoy live music on weekends.
GREEN PARK
Once upon a time is the multi cuisine restaurant at the Green Park Hotel in Vadapalani. The most popular cuisine here is the
north and south Indian but they also have a large Chinese menu and a few Italian and continental dishes for their large
population of international guests. They serve different kinds of soups and appetizers are in plenty. The veg and non-veg
kebab platters consisting of the Galouti, Reshmi, Sheek Kebabs are quite popular and the chutney which accompanies these
kebabs is also very tangy and tasty. Green Park is located at 183, N.S.K Salai, Vadapalani, ph: 66515151.
SPICY HOT INDIAN WITH A CHINESE TOUCH AT Rs.195 AT THE ORIENTAL BLOSSOM
If you wish to have a spicy and a stomach full of variety of North Indian and Chinese items go to THE ORIENTAL BLOSSOM @
RADHA REGENT, 171 Jawaharlal Nehru Salai, Inner Ring Road, Arumbakkam. The main meal will have veg or non-veg soup,
2 gravies with Rice and Noodles, and desserts . One can also select their favourites like Fish in Ginger Garlic Sauce,
Teppanyaki Chicken, Baby Corn and Celery in Chilli Sauce, Shredded Potatoes Shantung Style, Oriental Fried Rice, Honey
Tossed Noodles with Ice-Cream and Brownie with Ice-Cream. All this comes for just Rs.195/-
BARGAIN SALES, DISCOUNT OFFERS
MUSIC WORLD ANNUAL MUSIC SEASON DISCOUNT SALE – UPTO 50 % OFF
Music World will hold its annual music sale from December 12 to January 4 (including both the days). It will be held at
Chettiar Hall, TTK Road, Alwarpet, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The sale features over 40,000 titles across nearly 100 labels —
covering all genres and languages including film, regional, Hindi, international classical and devotional. Besides, a complete
range of iPods, playstations and accessories will also be available. A discount of up to 50 per cent will be offered on all
products.
THE CHRISTMAS SALE AT POPPAT JAMAL & SONS – THE OFFER IS A WHOPPING 75 % OFF!
The discount sale at Poppat Jamal is a traditional affair during this part of the year. They have a wide variety of items related
to dining – plates, glasses, crockery etc. The offer is till December 31, 2008. The address is, 219, Anna Salai, Opposite
Spencer Plaza. Ph: 2852 3532, 2852 2213
SALE AT FAVOURITE SHOP
HALF PRICE SALE till January 18 on garments for Men, Women and Children at 100, Pondy Bazaar, T.Nagar, Chennai – 17, Ph
2815 4782, 4202 3730.
UP TO 50 % OFF AT ANITA
Up to 50 % off on sarees, lehangas, salwars, kurtas, kurtis from 19 December 2008 to 1 January 2009 at 66 A, Taylor’s road,
Kilpauk Garden Road, opp Rukmini school, near Mummy Daddy shop, Ph 26448172.
INSTORE
10 to 20% OFF on Women’s innerwear and night wear At DNS Plaza, Panangal Park, near Nalli & Woodlands, Nageshwaran
Road, T. Nagar, Tel 421 6968.
STORI
Sale upto 50% off on semi casual and casual Men’s wear at 6, Collage Road, OP.IDM. bus stand near WCC. Ph 4206 5670.
CROCODILE
Flat 50% & 40% off on T- Shirts/ Shirts/ Trousers and under garments and flat 70% off on Ladies garments, buy 3 get 2 free
on under garments at Dass Community Centre, No 55- D, cathedral Road, opp to Hotel Chola, Chennai.
THE WEARHOUSE
Flat 50% off on men, women and kids wear at Rajalakshmi Hall, 177, Poonamallee High Road, MVJ Towers (Opp. Ega
Theatre), Kilpauk, Chennai 600010.
ALAN PAINE
Buy 4 cotton trousers 995/-, at Sri Vidya Kalyana Mandapam, opp.Thiyagaraya Theatre, L.B. Chennai, Radha Lal ji Kalyana
Mandapam, No 16, Raja street , T.Nagar, Chennai 17, Show room at Spencer Plaza, Shop no 122, Phase 2, first floor, Prince
tower, No 10B, 94, Purasalwalkam, opp, Abirami Theatre, 10.00 am to 9.30 pm.
BUY 3, GET 5 FREE AT COLORPLUS
This sale at ColourPlus is till 4th January.
At Guild of Service, 18, Casa Major Road, Egmore, Near Don Bosco School. Ph: 2819 1457.
Community Centre, at NT Enclave, 52, Cathedral Road, Opp Agarwal Eye Hospital. Ph: 4218 8883
ColorPlus Factory Outlets: C-8, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Ambattur. Ph: 2624 8104
131, Nelson Manicakam Road, Choolaimedu. Ph: 2374 2711
1/297, East Coast Road, Kottivakkam. Ph: 2448 2100
INTERESTING SERVICES, PRODUCTS AND EXHIBITIONS
HASTHAKALA CRAFT BAZAAR
Grand Exhibition – Cum – Sale of Handloom, Handicrafts & Jewellery till 30.12.2008, at C.P. ART CENTRE, NO 1, Eldams
Road, Alwarpet, Chennai – 600018. Call 99404 22426. Special discount of 20% on handlooms and 10% on handicrafts.
EXPO 2008
Exhibition – Cum – Sale of Handloom, Handicrafts, Furniture & Jewellery at Corporation Community Hall, 21/30, Opp. Kirtilal
jewelers, C.P. Ramasamy Road, Alwarpet, Chennai 18, Ph 2498 0670. mobile- 94443 33690.
POOMPUHAR
Exclusive gift fair up to 31st December 2008 from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm at their showroom on 108, Anna Salai, Chennai –
600002, Ph 2852 0624, 2858 9207.
EXHIBITION OF HOME DECORATIVE ITEMS
Special Exhibition of home Decorative items and jewellery up to Dec 28 at Maharashtra Nivas, opp Ethiraj Kalyana
Mandapam, Alwarpet. Time 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM
WOMEN AND KIDS EXPO- 2008 (shopping, food court, games and much more)
Exhibition of consumer electronics and durables, furniture, home decors, beauty products, fitness equipments and many more
at Valluvar Kottam , Nungambakkam, Chennai, on till January 3, from 1.00 pm, to 9.30 pm.
THE HOME LIFE EXHIBITION
The Home Life Exhibition, an annual feature, every year during the Christmas and New Year season, is organized at the
Congress Grounds/ Kamaraj Arangam grounds .This year the exhibition is scheduled indoors in the modern auditorium of
Kamaraj Memorial Hall leaving the spacious grounds surrounding the hall free for providing ample parking space. This 'New
Year Super Sale' has all the major brands of consumer durables and non durables, automobiles, home electronics and
appliances, food, handicrafts, furniture and lights. The Home Life Exhibition is on from December 26, 2008 to January 1,
2009. The timings are from 11.00 am to 9.00 pm daily. Admission is free.
BRASS TACKS
Brass Tacks launches its Winter 2008 collection this week, showcasing a range of metallic tones in fibres like Mulberry silk,
Tussar silk, Eri silk in prices ranging from Rs.710 to Rs.2,600. The stylish collection has variations like the 'knotted neck', the
'kolam kurta', 'Pournami', etc. Brass Tacks is at 77/13, Corporation Shopping Complex, C.P. Ramaswamy Road, Alwarpet, ph:
4208-1767.
TOMMY HILFIGER
Glamour is what Tommy Hilfiger (6571 9591) on Cenotaph Road promises, with a chic and classy collection for both men and
women.
EVOLUZIONE
A collection of dresses by Cue, Pratap, Rohit Bal, Nakul Sen, Tarun Tahiliani, Gauri & Nainika, Monisha Jaising and Namrata
Joshipura for the upcoming party season, at Evoluzione Design Style (28333627) on 30 Khader Nawaz Khan Road.
ASHARAA
Asharaa on Bheemanna Garden Road (24660051) brings antique embroidered sarees reminiscent of Indian royalty as
contemporary party wear as well as accessories from December 22 onwards.
GIFTS
At Casa Mia’s anniversary sale. Ideal for Christmas and New Year, choose from a range of umbrella stands, cake trays, tea
pots, and salt and pepper mills. Venue: 27, Cenotaph Road, II Lane, Date: Till December 31, Phone: 24350602
TOYS AT LANDMARK
At the toy fest, organised by Landmark, you can take your pick from a whole range of toys that come with offers and
discounts. A lot of activities and events too have been lined up for kids. Venue: Landmark stores at Apex Plaza, Citi
Centre and Spencer Plaza, Date: Till December 31
SHOP FOR CAT AND DOG SUPPLIES
If you love pets, this shop – VEERA PETS FASHION WORLD – is a place you must visit. This place, started by
Dr.Saravanan, has almost any item you might want for your dog or cat. Creativity is the buzz-word here and the products
here – leashes, dog-beds, dog bones, dog Christmas cake, pooper scooper (you know for what!) – all speak of a creative
mind. Veera Pets Fashion World is at G 18-20, Ground Floor, VSD Plaza, AA-1, 2nd Avenue, Roundtana, Anna Nagar.
Ph: 2620 5773.
WESTSIDE
Westside has on display bright coloured large print t-shirts and pipe leg jeans, the tattoo and graffiti graphics on the denims
paired with gothic charms and chains completes the stud Punk Look. The Limited Edition of the Little Black Dress with a range
of eight tops and dresses is priced between Rs.799 and Rs.1,299. For men textured jeans, gothic look tees, satin highlight
stripe shirt with running stitch, and more in youthful shades of orange, charcoal gray, black and burgundy are priced from
Rs.399 onwards.
SILK MARK EXPO
Experience the World of Pure natural Silk - Mulberry Silks, Muga Silks, Tassar Silks and Eri Silks all under one roof at Rani
Meyammal Hall, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Time 11.00 am to 8.00 pm.
WOMEN & KIDS EXPO – 2008
This is an exclusive expo for women and kids. It covers aspects on health & beauty, cooking, legal, shopping, arts & crafts,
marriage, job opportunities etc. It will be on till 3.1.09 from 1 pm till 9.30 pm at Valluvar Kottam
ANITA RATNAM AT KRISHNA GANA SABHA
Anita Ratnam will perform in Ma-3-Ka, a 3 section dance theatre work with storytelling and dance, featuring the dancer along
with Revathy Sankkaran at Krishna Gana Sabha, Mambalam, on December 27, at 7.30 pm.
DANCE
Bharat Kalachar at Sri YGP Auditorium, T. Nagar.
December 26, 6.45 p.m Meenakshi Chittaranjan.
December 27, 6.45 p.m .Rajeshwari Sainath.
December 29, 6.45 p.m Shobana.
January 1, 6.45 p.m .Parvathi Ravi Ghantasala.
At Sri YGP Auditorium, T. Nagar.
December 26, 4 p.m Madurai T.N. Seshagopalan.
December 27, 4 p.m Priya Sisters.
December 29, 4 p.m Malladi Brothers.
December 30, 6.30 p.m K.J. Yesudas.
December 31, 4 p.m Bombay Sisters; 6.45 p.m.: Rajhesh Vaidya and N. Mohanaraman.
January 1, 4 p.m .Ganesh and Kumaresh (violin).
MAGIC SHOW & GEMINI CIRCUS
1. KALAIVANAR ARANGAM Daily 7.00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 4.PM, 7.00 PM
Jadhukar Karan Ph 98841 52200/ 94449 93484.
2. RANI SEETHAI HALL - From January 5, 2009 daily at 7.00 PM. Sundays 2 shows, 4.00 and 7.00 PM.
MAGIC SHOW by P.C. Sorcar Ph 99410 18686.
GEMINI CIRCUS
At SIAA Stadium, Chennai – 3, (behind Central railway station) Ph 6418 2344
Daily 3 shows (1.00, 4.00, 7.00 PM) tickets Rs 30/-, 60/-, 90/-, 120/-.
TAMIL DRAMA
EGMORE MUSEUM HALL – 6.45 PM
26.12.2008 –Ellarum vaanga
27.12.2008 – Thathu Pillai
28.12.2008 – Mahabharathathil Mangatha
29.12.2008 – Khuzhandha Saamy
30.12.2008 – Vaal Paiyan
31.12.2008 – Udhaivaangiya Sigamani
1.1.2009 – Adhishtakaaran
VANI MAHAL – 6.45 PM
26.12.2008 – Maadhu +2
27.12.2008 – Jurassic Baby
28.12.2008 – Chocolate Krishna
29.12.2008 – Marriage made in Saloon
30.12.2008 – Madhil mel Maadhu
31.12.2008 – Chocolate Krishna
CLASSICAL MUSIC WITH A PERCUSSION APPROACH
Heart Beat Music Ensemble has performed all over the world and they will be performing at the Sri Parthasarathy Swami
Sabha’s December fest and at the Petachi Hall on December 31, at 10 am. Dr.S.Karthick will be on the ghatam, Konnakol and
vocal, Embar Kannan on violin and Bhavani Prasad on digital veena, Poongaulam Subramanian on mridangam, B S
Purushotaman on kanjira and B S Arun Kumar on rhythm pad. Their will perform at Vidya Bharathi, 55, Bheemasena Garden
Road, Mylapore, on December 27 at 10 am.
FUN TIME AT MGM DIZZEE WORLD!
Till January 17, kids accompanying their parents to the theme park will get a gift. From 10 p.m. on December 31 to early
next morning, cultural competitions such as dance, oratory, quiz and singing will be held, and winners presented with prizes.
There will also be a film awards function, in which celebrities from the tinsel world will participate. The function will be
telecast live on Jaya TV. Entry to the celebrations and the award function is free for those who visit the theme park from
December 23 to 31.
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