NEWS AT A GLANCE
Gold rate decreased Rs.24 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.24 per sovereign on Saturday morning (Aug 20, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23936.00 and a gram was Rs.2992.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3200.00.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 10:38:30 AM
Chennai event - Biryani And Kebab Festival (19th Aug - 4th Sep)
At Moti Mahal Delux, Delhis Chef Jitendra Singh presents a sumptuous Biryani & Kabab food festival offering a wide range of Biryani styles from different regions, as well as newly introduced Kababs.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 10:33:35 AM
Intensity of heat will increase in Chennai
The Meteorological Centre has mentioned that in the coming days, the intensity of heat will increase in Chennai.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 10:30:27 AM
Changes in the pattern of train services for 32 days from 20.08.2016 except Fridays
Due to line block to facilitate engineering works between Gummidipundi - Arambakkam in Chennai - Sulurpeta section, the following changes will be made in the pattern of train services for 32 days from 20.08.2016 except Fridays.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:53:33 AM
A protein that completely cures malaria
Scientists at the Molecular Immunology laboratory at QIMR Berghofer have developed a protein that completely cures malaria and protects the patient against re-infection. The breakthrough could lead to a new and more effective way of treating the deadly disease in future.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:49:23 AM
Sale of smart phones more than 300 million globally in first quarter of 2016
Research firm Gartner has said that global smart phone sales grew 4.3 per cent to 344 million units in April-June of 2016 over the same period last year, affected by slowing demand in mature markets and decline in feature phone segment,
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:41:58 AM
Longevity of life may be more if parents have lived long, says study
A new study on parental ageing has found that the age that your parents die gives a strong hint of how long you will live for. The study says that having a mother or father who lives until 70 raises the chance of also surviving until your eighth decade by 17 per cent.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:40:07 AM
New Kent In-car Air Purifier
Kent has launched the new Kent Magic Car Air Purifier. This in car air purifier is priced at Rs. 7999. In an official statement, the company said, The Kent Magic purifier can remove allergens, viruses, dust, odors, chemicals and other pollutants from the car.
Posted On :20/Aug/2016 9:37:30 AM
Chennai event - GO:MADras 8 (10 Sep)
The 8th Edition of The GO:MADras Electronic Music Festival will take place on 10th and 11th September 2016 at the picturesque Radisson Blu Temple Bay resort.
Posted On :19/Aug/2016 6:19:54 PM
Bananas at night? You got to think before sliding it through your throat
When you overload your stomach at night, you look out for bananas to aid digestion. Bananas are also considered as the remedy for troubles like constipation. Even doctors recommend the same.
Posted On :19/Aug/2016 6:17:05 PM
