(RV) C is for Chennai! by Corrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai Hello everyone! Let's share any places of interest we could consider visiting! Do remember to post your name too. Thank you! 😊 en-us 2025-07-28 05:11:31 UTC 2025-08-27 07:07:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/png/1f1ee-1f1f3.png LionsBot zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530050287

Singaporean firm with a plant in Chennai -designs and manufactures automated industrial-scale cleaning robots, will partner top universities in Tamil Nadu to set up training laboratories and design hardware and software courses.


https://www.lionsbot.com/success-plan/


Singapore companies to invest $5 billion in

India’s Tamil Nadu state https://share.google/QPjJZ65K0gMadwxl9

]]> 2025-07-28 11:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530050287 List of schools for students with special needs zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530052805 https://chennai.nic.in/school-list/

]]> 2025-07-28 11:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530052805 The Great Kanab Factory https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530128129 2025-07-28 13:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530128129 Peshawri https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530128850 P

]]> 2025-07-28 13:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530128850 https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530149916 Ela Green School offers value-based education that reinforces real-world skills, and social and environmental responsibilities in the younger generation, enabling them to be lifelong learners.

Thej focus on holistic development that encourages students to become resilient learners who positively transform the school, local and global communities. Students incorporate sustainability practices beyond the classrooms and strive to be inclusive and empathetic to create a peaceful world.

]]> 2025-07-28 14:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530149916 Government Museum Chennai zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530365292 2025-07-28 23:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530365292 Bharatnatyam Classical Dance Experience in Chennai zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530374652 This seems to come with an English guide to explain the dance form - but looks expensive - not sure if we can find cheaper options😅

]]> 2025-07-29 00:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530374652 Storytrails - Chennai Walking Tours zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530381545 "Storytrails was born with the idea of experiencing India through her stories; of taking our guests to savour the local sights and sounds, but through the eyes of a storyteller. Of going beyond the sights themselves, and uncovering the characters and customs that made these places come alive.


Storytrails is among the pioneers of story-based walking tours in India, and has been a top-rated experience for visitors since 2007."

]]> 2025-07-29 00:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530381545 The Banyan – Mental Health & Rehabilitation Centre https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530515278

  • A pioneering NGO working in mental health, especially for the homeless and women.

  • Community-based mental health, social work, and inclusive education.

    • ]]>     2025-07-29 03:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530515278     Agastya International Foundation – Science Center https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530516623 3hr from Chennai tho.


    Why visit: India’s largest hands-on science education center for rural children.

    Learning focus: Inquiry-based learning, STEM outreach, teacher training.

    Educator angle: First-hand look at innovation in rural science pedagogy.

    ]]>     2025-07-29 03:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530516623     CLRI (Central Leather Research Institute) https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530518096 Why visit: A CSIR lab working on sustainable leather tech.

    Learning focus: Applied research, environmental science, material technology.

    Educator angle: Cross-disciplinary learning (biology, chemistry, design, environment).

    ]]>     2025-07-29 03:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530518096     The School – KFI (Krishnamurti Foundation India) https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530520344 Focuses on inquiry-based learning, no exams up to middle school, values independent thinking. Alternative education philosophy, strong teacher-student relationships, outdoor learning.


    Helps us to gain insights into non-traditional teaching, mindfulness, and whole-child development.

    ]]>     2025-07-29 03:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530520344     Vidya Sagar (formerly Spastics Society of India) https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530522135 Leading institution for children with cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities. Using assistive tech, inclusive teaching methods, therapy integration.


    Help us to understand inclusive education, differentiated instruction, and IEPs.

    ]]>     2025-07-29 03:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530522135     Pandan Club zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530552419


    https://share.google/gZRL5N4a6kpQw7Wew


    Peranakan restaurant by an ex-Singaporean cop who won MatsterChef Australia 😅

    ]]>     2025-07-29 04:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530552419     Chennai Resilience Centre zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530573282 https://resilientchennai.com/


    Organisation that looks into the resilient development of the city - I.e. looking at environmental, social justice initiatives

    ]]>     2025-07-29 04:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530573282     Teach For India (NGO) zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530640864

    A non-profit organization that works to eliminate educational inequity in India by recruiting and training promising individuals to teach in under-resourced schools. These individuals, known as Fellows, commit to a two-year full-time teaching position, gaining leadership skills and experience while impacting the lives of their students. Upon completion of the Fellowship, they join a network of change agents working to improve educational opportunities across India.

    ]]>     2025-07-29 06:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530640864     IIT Madras pei_yi_yu https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530654204 2025-07-29 06:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530654204 Mahabalipuram pei_yi_yu https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530656687 Ancient city fort dating back to the 7th century near Chennai.


    https://www.mahabalipuram.co.in

    ]]>     2025-07-29 06:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530656687     Fort St. George pei_yi_yu https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530658458 Fort built by the British in the 1600s as they started to merge villages into the city of Madras.


    https://www.tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in/destinations/fort-st-george

    ]]>     2025-07-29 06:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3530658458     Arts Workshop https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531004256 https://www.kalakshetra.in/craft-centre/workshop/

    ]]>     2025-07-29 08:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531004256     DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum zhucorrine https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531413017


    A living museum showcasing traditional South Indian village life, architecture, and crafts.

    ]]>     2025-07-29 23:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531413017     Cultural Team initital plan and thoughts https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531445613 Scope the cultural visits based on

    -Social enterprises that promotes India arts.

    -Sustainability( jobs for women)



    Teach for India

    https://www.teachforindia.org/contact-us



    Craft Workshops (Brass & Bronze)(Woodblock printing)

    https://www.kalakshetra.in/craft-centre/workshop/


    Story Trail(Dances Trail, Food Trail, Walking Trail, Peacock Trail)

    (1.5hr) https://storytrails-walks.in/trail/dancers-trail/



    ]]>     2025-07-30 00:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531445613     Pottery Workshop huang_yaonan2_1 https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531457289 2025-07-30 00:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531457289 Rugweaving huang_yaonan2_1 https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531459099 2025-07-30 00:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531459099 YOGA CLASS PLEASE!! huang_yaonan2_1 https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531459465 https://sivananda.org.in/chennai/


    This one has yoga class and things to do with Wellness.

    ]]>     2025-07-30 00:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531459465     Cholamandalam tan_xie_xing https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531498351 A place thCholamandalamat preserves thousands of precious art forms, making it the largest art repository in India. Visitors to Cholamandalam have the opportunity to witness the captivating beauty of paintings and handcrafted sculptures from the heyday of the Madras Art Movement. 

    ]]>     2025-07-30 01:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3531498351     South indian meal https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3532961261 2025-07-31 10:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3532961261 Western food if u need a break from curry. -A very beautiful garden cafe called Amethyst Cafe https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533009015 2025-07-31 11:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533009015 A very popolar place to buy indian sweets https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533045491 https://srikrishnasweets.com/


    ]]>     2025-07-31 11:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533045491     Indian meals - looks clean https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533053836 https://seeragamresturant.in/


    ]]>     2025-07-31 11:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533053836     This list is from Dr Letchmi (thru Dr Teo JE) nuruljannah_m https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533754974 All CBSE schools: (curriculum is determined by central govt in Delhi)


    1. Chettinad Vidyashram

    Address: 2799+3VJ, Thandavarayan St, MRC Nagar, Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600028, India

    Principal: S. Amudha Lakshmi

    Phone: +91 44 2493 3722

    1. Sunshine Chennai Senior Secondary School

    Address: 86/2,AGS Colony, Puzhithivakkam, Madipakkam Chennai-600091. 100 Feet Rd · +91 95661 57101

    1. Vels Vidyashram CBSE School, Pallavaram

    Address: Dharga Rd, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Pallavaram, Chennai, St.Thomas Mount-cum-Pallavaram, Tamil Nadu 600043, India. Phone: +91 44 2266 2517

    1. DAV Senior Secondary school. Gopalapuram Chennai 600086.

    2. Asan Memorial Sr. Secondary school Egmore Chennai 600008

    (no contact points for the last two)

    ]]>     2025-08-01 13:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3533754974     The Magnificent Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535179111 This temple is over a 1000 years old and truly magnificient!

    ]]>     2025-08-04 15:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535179111     Semmozhi Poonga https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535182038 Beautiful park to take photos!

    ]]>     2025-08-04 15:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535182038     Chicken 65 was invented here. https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535191622 2025-08-04 16:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535191622 Shopping at Pondy Bazaar https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535194032 2025-08-04 16:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535194032 Air con Shopping at Express Avenue Mall https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535194764 2025-08-04 16:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535194764 Traditional Food at fancy restaurant https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535196511 https://www.tajhotels.com/en-in/hotels/taj-connemara-chennai/restaurants/raintree

    ]]>     2025-08-04 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535196511     One video claimed that this is one of the best restaurants. https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535197499 2025-08-04 16:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535197499 One of the most popular cafes in Chennai https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535199878 https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Restaurant_Review-g304556-d12267732-Reviews-Writer_s_Cafe-Chennai_Madras_Chennai_District_Tamil_Nadu.html

    ]]>     2025-08-04 16:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535199878     Buhari Restaurant https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535429448 South Indian Cuisine.

    ]]>     2025-08-05 01:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3535429448     Meal Plan from Previous RV nuruljannah_mukasim https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3541176247 Hi team, please feel free to use this idea for our food needs =)

    ]]>     2025-08-12 07:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zhucorrine/rvc_goes_to_chennai/wish/3541176247