NEWS AT A GLANCE
The importance of breastfeeding
Experts are repeatedly stressing on the importance of breastfeeding. According to a pediatrician registered on Buzz4Health, Breastfeeding is the best medicine a mother can give her children during the first six months of their growth.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:35:22 AM
The Hindu Auto Expo on August 27
The Hindu Auto Expo will be held on August 27 and August 28 this year. The event will showcase automobile names from all over the world, giving buyers a plethora of options to choose from. From exotic car pavilions to a superbike pavilion and a spectacular stunt show, this event will have it all.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:31:47 AM
Job satisfaction at its peak in 20s and 30s, says study
A new study has said that if your job gives you satisfaction in your late 20s and 30s, then it will impact your overall health in your early 40s. The study, conducted by researchers at the Ohio State University, says that while job satisfaction had some impact on physical health,
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:26:52 AM
The festival Krishna Jayanthi brings joy to people
The King Kamsa, after getting his sister Devaki married to Vasudeva, was taking them in a procession in a chariot. At that time, an Oracle announced that the 8th male child born to his sister Devaki will kill king Kamsa.
Posted On :25/Aug/2016 9:23:47 AM
Yesterday Chennai outskirts got battered. More rains are expected in the weekend in Chennai
Almost daily the thunderstorms are missing Chennai alone. This cannot continue like this forever. The Temp which is sizzling for past 10 days is expected to come down gradually from weekend. After a long time, a coastal station in Tamil Nadu has recorded 100 mm rainfall.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 6:33:36 PM
Job Opportunities in IIT
The reputed and popular IIT (Indian Institutes of Technology) are operating in several cities all over India.An announcement has been made by IIT Kanpur to fill up the posts of Registrar, Joint registrar, Medical Officer, counselor, Junior Technical Superintendent.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 6:28:48 PM
Rs. 15 masala dosa now available at Chennai Central
Now, a masala dosa at Chennai Central station costs only Rs. 15. This will be served with 80 gms of vegetable and sambar. The new initiative has been brought out by the canteen run by the Railways, the Jan Aahar.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 6:10:20 PM
Sri Krishna Janmashtami tomorrow (25th August) - Lord Krishnas birthday
The Hindus celebrate the divine incarnation (birth) Of Lord Krishna (Paramathma) as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami in a grand manner.This year (2016), Janmashtami falls on tomorrow - Thursday, 25th August.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 5:23:38 PM
Job opportunities in REPCO bank
Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Assistant Clerk and Probationary Officers by REPCO bank, which operates with Chennai as its headquarters.75 candidates will be selected.For the posts of clerks, the candidates should be in the age group 21-28 as on 1st August 2016.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 5:16:30 PM
Suvidha special trains between Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli
Train No.82601 Chennai Egmore - Tirunelveli Suvidha special train will leave Chennai Egmore at 21.05 hrs. on 02nd September, 2016 and reach Tirunelveli at 10.45 hrs. the next day.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 4:12:01 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.8 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.8 per sovereign on Wednesday evening (Aug 24, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23864.00 and a gram was Rs.2983.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3190.00.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 3:21:06 PM
Telecom spectrum auction to be pushed back
As requested by the telecom industry players, the forthcoming auction of telecom spectrum is likely to get postponed because it was to concur with festival season.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 2:34:58 PM
India is 7th richest country in the world
A latest ranking by New World Wealth states that Indian stands seventh as the richest country in the world with a total wealth of $5.6 trillion equivalent to $5,600 billion. The topper in this list is the United States with wealth of $4.89 trillion equivalent to $48,900 billion.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 2:32:51 PM
Hyundai unveils luxury sedan, Elantra
Here comes Elantra from Hyundai. The car manufacturer has unveiled its up-to-the-minute luxury sedan priced Rs 12.99 lakh at ex-showroom in Delhi. The price is likely to be revised in December this year.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 2:27:54 PM
Free mobile app development course by IIT-M
Starting from 5th of September, IIT-M will conduct a free online training where training on mobile app development will be given. The course is titled as Introduction to Modern Application Development.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 1:13:39 PM
Chain of initiatives to uplift education in Tamil Nadu
In a recent announcement made on Tuesday, Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha had stated that all the universities and affiliated universities in Tamil Nadu will be networked through cloud computing so as to extend services to students, teachers and researchers.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 12:35:02 PM
Continuation of experimental stoppages for trains
Experimental stoppages were provided for Navjivan express at Sulurpeta, Pinakini express at Nayudupeta and Chennai - Mysore - Chennai Shatabdi express at Katpadi.The stoppages have been extended and will continue until further advice.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 11:58:39 AM
Changes in the pattern of suburban train services for 8 days
Due to line block and power block to facilitate engineering works in MMC yard, changes will be made in the pattern of suburban train services from 23rd August, 2016 to 30th August, 2016 (8 days) as detailed below.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 11:43:54 AM
CM Jayalalitha announces drastic measures for the welfare of school children
In her recent announcement, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J. Jayalalitha had announced a number of special measures for the welfare of school children. This includes distribution of free rain coats, socks and boots for students.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 11:36:21 AM
Special fare special train Puducherry - Santragachi
The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic. Train No.06010 Puducherry - Santragachi special fare special train will leave Puducherry at 19.15 hrs. on 10th September 2016 (Saturday) and reach Santragachi at 04.30 hrs. on Monday.
Posted On :24/Aug/2016 11:07:36 AM
