NEWS AT A GLANCE
Weather forecast (Apr 5)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be mostly sunny. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 35 and 27 deg Celsius respectively.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 2:20:45 PM
Star cricket match teams and captains announced
In order to raise funds for constructing the Nadigar Sangam building a star cricket match is being organized on 17th April as per the decision taken in the associations general body meeting recently.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 12:10:13 PM
Government takes lenient view on surrogate mothers
Central Government is planning to extend the benefits of Maternity Leave and Child Care Leave (CCL) for surrogate as well as commissioning mothers who are in government service.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 11:58:27 AM
Now watch DD channels on your mobiles without internet connection
Doordarshan has started operations to provide mobile TV to users in 16 cities.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 11:53:50 AM
Vishu celebrations at Sri Ayyappa Temple, Sabarimala
The Sabarimala sannidhanam (temple) is open to devotees only during mandalapooja (November to January), makaravilakku, Vishu and the beginning of every month in the Malayalam calendar.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 11:41:48 AM
No spare parts for the vehicles submerged in the Chennai deluge
The whole Chennai was submerged in water due to heavy rains during the month of November.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 11:38:11 AM
Lenovo rebrands Motorola, announces Moto by Lenovo
Motorola was earlier owned by Google and has now been acquired by Lenovo.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 11:27:22 AM
39th Edition of the annual Chennai Book Fair from 1st June
Booksellers and Publishers Association of South India (BAPASI) is organizing the 39th Edition of the annual Chennai Book Fair.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:54:52 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.128 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.128 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Apr 5, 2016).
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:49:46 AM
Yawning also linked to empathy, says study
Research conducted by scientists at the Baylor University in Texas has said that there is a correlation between how much a person yawns and his or her propensity to empathise.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:18:13 AM
Special fare special train from Kochuveli to Indore
The following special trains will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic during Summer, 2016.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:14:38 AM
Tirupathi Temple: Darshan of the Lord to be stopped for 5 hours today (5th April)
The traditional annual function of Yugadhi Aasthanam is scheduled to observed at the famous Tiruphi Temple on 8th April.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:07:59 AM
National List of best academic institutes: IIT Chennai is first
The central ministry of Human welfare and development has introduced the annual listing of high-quality academic institutions throughout the country from last September.
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 10:03:47 AM
Petrol price increased by Rs. 2.19, diesel up by 98 paise
Petrol price was increased by Rs. 2.19 per litre & diesel rate hiked by 98 paise per litre
Posted On :05/Apr/2016 9:55:41 AM
Vegetable prices may go up
Lorry owners have planned to increase the rental rates up to Rs. 200 per tonne due to the recent increase in tollgate-tax and the price of diesel. This may lead to the prospects of price rise of vegetables.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 6:45:43 PM
Cyber KARE launched in India by KPMG
Cyber KARE, a tool, aimed at empowering senior management to self-asses cyber threats and gauge their current level of preparedness to combat them has been launched by KPMG in India.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 6:09:07 PM
TN government reviews the possibility for reducing metro rail ticket price
Chennai Metro Rail authorities have been demanding that Tamil Nadu government should provide electrical energy at subsidised rates. The state government has been reviewing this request.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 5:57:16 PM
Spectrum usage charges are to be slashed
Spectrum usage charges are to be slashed from 5 percent to 3 percent by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 5:13:55 PM
BMI measurement in babies can predict obesity, says study
A recent study has found that the possibility of becoming overweight can be identified in babies.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 5:07:30 PM
BSNL to roll out 4G services in 14 telecom circles
BSNL is all set to spread the service in other parts of the country after soft launching 4G services in Chandigarh.
Posted On :04/Apr/2016 3:55:48 PM
