News at a Glance
Popping balloons may result in hearing loss, says study
A new study conducted by the University of Alberta in Canada has said that popping balloons - a common birthday party favour - can be louder than shotgun blasts and may lead to permanent hearing loss.
Posted On :02/Feb/2017 9:59:04 AM
Kuchipudi Dance Recital by Sarvani Yadavalli (Feb 2)
You are cordially invited to an evening of Kuchipudi dance by Sarvani Yadavalli as a part of Partha Sarathi Swamy Sabha Dance Festival on 2nd Feb 2017.
Posted On :02/Feb/2017 9:57:17 AM
Facebook may enter television set top box field
Reports have said that Facebook is creating an app for television set-top boxes, including Apple TV. According to the reports, the worlds biggest online social network is also in discussions with media companies to license long-form.
Posted On :02/Feb/2017 9:54:47 AM
Budget effect: list of items whose price will increase/decrease
Following the budget presentation by the Finance Minister Jaitley, it is expected that the price of mobile phones will go up because of new taxes.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 8:20:01 PM
Electronic payments to be largely encouraged
Targeting to make the country a cashless economy intending to tackle corruption and clean up the entire system is among the major government strategies. During the union budget for 2017, a few notable steps to boost digital.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 5:30:42 PM
Babu Vincents Service Square
Babu Vincent is into property maintenance in residential category. He holds a residential property management firm called Service Squares holding over 16 years experience.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 5:22:42 PM
Alok Kumar Varma assumes office as the new CBI Director
Mr. Alok Kumar Varma assumed office as the new director of the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) today (Wednesday, 1st February).
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 5:02:22 PM
Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 03-02-17
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 03-02-17 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 4:44:24 PM
No service tax for train tickets booked via IRCTC website
For all e-tickets booked via irctc.co.in, there will be no service tax, as the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is withdrawn. The finance minister made the announcement while representing the Union Budget in parliament for 2017-18.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 4:35:46 PM
Chennai High Court rejects the plea for postponement of local elections
The Chennai High Court has rejected the appeal of the state election commission to postpone the local elections.
Posted On :01/Feb/2017 4:26:05 PM
JB Soft System