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The Economic Times, Chennai Edition
9 Sep 2009, 2017 hrs IST, ET Bureau
 'Entrepreneurship great idea during slowdown
CHENNAI: You and I might wonder what really could come out of an investment of Rs 400. But, it was the seed money with which M Mahadevan ventured into his maiden bakery business two decades ago, now known to everyone as Hot Breads and built the Oriental Cuisine empire.
"I came to Chennai from Udumalpet with just Rs 400 in my pocket. I started business with 4 chefs," Mr Mahadevan began, setting the tone for his talk on ‘Spice it up: Creating a Food Business’ at an ET in Campus event at MOP Vaishnav College for women in the city on Wednesday.
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The New Indian Express, Chennai Edition
10-Sep-2009
 Joy of Giving Week is a determined national movement. Ajay Reddy speaks to reputed Indian icons on philanthropy and the Joy of Giving Week in particular
I want to bridge the gap between the haves and the have-nots
MAHADEVAN began his journey to success with very humble beginnings. His grit and focus saw him through the grimmest times. Now, at the helm of a mammoth chain of hotels and restaurants, he says “It would be my humble request to all the city folk to lend a helping hand. All it takes is an act of giving to bring a smile and a renewed confidence that someone cares to those who need it the most.” He promises that it will be a “Concerted effort across companies, celebrities, NGOs, schools, colleges and the public to create a movement of giving.”
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The Hindu, Chennai Edition
25-July-2009
 Hotel roped in for social cause. 'The Battle of Buffet' is being organised on October 1 in Chennai
CHENNAI: The best hotels in the city will showcase their culinary talent and skills at ‘The Battle of the Buffet’ on October 1 at Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, to raise funds for non-governmental organisations in Chennai.
“The funds raised could help educate a child, provide shelter to the elderly, subsidise medical costs for a poor patient, rehabilitate a mentally ill homeless woman and reach out to several such underprivileged people,” said M.Mahadevan, Director, Oriental Cuisines and the event organiser.
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The Hindu, Chennai Edition
12-July-2009
 Second edition of GiveLife Chennai International Marathon on August 22.
For a Cause: Actor Priyamani addressing a press meet to announce the launch of GiveLife Chennai International Marathon in Chennai on Saturday. (From left) Actor Sneha, Father Jegath Gaspar Raj, Karti P. Chidambaram, Narain Karthikeyan, C.K.Ranganathan, M.Mahadevan and Akhila Srinivasan are in the picture.
Director of Oriental Cuisines M. Mahadevan said the theme for this year’s marathon was to make the city diabetes and obesity free. “We are talking with educational institutions and trying to provide healthy... Pizzas, for instance, would be made with whole wheat base,” he explained...
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Times of India, Chennai
03-July-2009
Act of kindness: There is nothing like the joy of giving. And a press meet held recently to an-nounce the ‘Joy Of Giving Week’, conceptualised by Give India (from September 27-October 3), proved just that. Making their gracious presence felt were Suriya and Shriya Saran, who had lots to say! “I have not slept well in the last fewdays. I feel that I have got more than I deserve and hence, I have decided to give back to the society.
Giving cheques to an NGO or other organisations is a small gesture which everyone does. From now on, I will spend a day every month with the under privi-leged children of the society.I think it is an ideal way to ease my restlessness and find solace,” said Suriya.
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The Hindu, Retail Plus, Chennai
21-June-2009
"Cream Centre" inaugurated its second restaurant on College Road, Nungambakkam on June 14th 2009. Poet and MP Ms. Kanimozhi was present along with the socialties and glitterati of Chennai
Cream Centre has been popular in Mumbai for over five decades for their vegetarian food..
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Times of India, Chennai
18-June-2009
The newly launched branch of the restaurant in Nungambakkam, was abuzz with activity. The food is the way of people's heart and those in-chrage certainly seemed to know that. Kanimozhi, the chief guest of the day formally inaugurated the restaurant…
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The Hindu, Retail Plus, Chennai
17-May-2009
This restaurant entrepreneur speaks about his challenges, his take on food and what he likes eating best...
The restaurant business is not all about good food and ambience, but also requires an aptitude for accounts. How to make it as profitable as any other business becomes a very important aspect and this is exactly what my guest this week is a pro at.
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Times of India, Chennai
13-Apr-2009
From fine-dining with wine to lavish spreads fit for a king, from quick bites for those on the move to refreshing fruit juices, the city has it all. Neha Rafeek meets the food czars of the city…
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The Hindu, Chennai
18-Jan-2009
Vocational Excellence Award, The Rotary Club of Madras conferred the Vocational Excellence Award to Mr. M. Mahadevan of Hot Breads bakery & confectionary..
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The Hindu, Chennai
25-Dec-2008
Award for Mahadevan, The Rotary Club of Madras on Tuesday presented the Vocational Excellence Award to M. Mahadevan, Director, Oriental Cuisines Private Limited.
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The Hindu, Chennai
24-April-2009
Where the health-conscious can eat sugar pastries, pizzas.. The new branch of Winners Bakery & Confectionary on Santhome High Road...
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The Hindu, Chennai
14-April-2009
Winners Bakery expanding, Winners Bakery and Confectionary, a joint ven-ture of Chennai Corporation, Rotary Club of Madras Eastand Chennai Culinary Institute, is spreading its wings. An outlet of the bakery iscoming up on Santhome High Road.
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Times of India,
Chennai
12-April-2009
Mr. Andrew T Simkin, US Consul-General, cuts a cake to mark the American Library in Chennai opening its doors to the public on Saturdays as well. Cake made in Winners Bakery & Confectionary.
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The Hindu, Chennai
12-April-2009
U.S. Consul Genral Andrew T. Simkin declaring the American Library open on Saturdays in Chennai. Library to offer glimpse of American culture. American Library to remain open on Saturdays too.. Cake made in Winners Bakery & Confectionary.
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The Hindu, Chennai
6-September-2008
Venture to improve lives of slum youth. Give Life Cafe Loyola College to Offer them training, part-time jobs to students. Commissioner of Police R. Sekar with Tamil Maiyam founder Jegath Gasper Raj after opening Give Life Cafe at Loyola College. M. Mahadevan of Hot Breads is in the picture.
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News @ Freedom Bakery |
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The Hindu, Chennai
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
‘Slice of freedom'
OFFBEAT They may be inmates of the Puzhal jail but their spirit of freedom is evident as they bake bread under the guidance of chefs from a leading city bakery, says SHONALI MUTHALALY
The road to jail is long and winding. And, I don’t meanin a metaphorical sense. Puzhal jail is in Red Hills, a good 45 minutes from the heart of the city. From outside, it looks appropriately forbidding, with high gates, armed guards and soarings entry towers. Inside, there are pink flowers, cheerful ‘Welcome’ signs and prisoners, in white shorts, shirts and sneakers, nodding hello. Sprawling Puzhal jail, holds about 500 ‘lifers’, who are prisoners condemned to life imprisonment (14 years), besides about 250 long and short-term prisoners. .
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The Hindu, Chennai
07-April-2009
‘Freedom’ from hunger launched in prison. On Monday, the first loaf of ‘Freedom’ was produced in the Puzhal Central prison.
That’s the name that entrepreneur Mahadevan and the State prison boss, R.Natraj, the brains behind transforming prison into industry, chose for the bread made at the facility. “This is one job that will give you a lot of satisfaction even as you serve your sentence,” remarked Chief Secretary K.S.Sripathi, who travelled to Puzhal early on Monday to inaugurate the facility, despite arriving in the city late on Sunday. “This is not merely a job,” he said...
Director General of Prisons R. Nataraj handing over the ‘Freedom’ logo to actor Revati..
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Chennai Mission
14-April-2009
Freedom Brochure, The Bread Plant at Puzhal Prison is where it all begins. The prison inmates are trained and supervised by professionals from the field. The process not only helps keep them occupied but also provides them a sense of Freedom. This project helps inmates to earn and equip themselves in the professional skill, enabling them to be gainfully employed once they are released from the prison.
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