News at a Glance
INSAT-3DR set to be launched today (8th September)
ISRO (Indian Space research Organisation) has commenced the 29-hour countdown for the launch of the satellite INSAT-3DR through GSLV rocket for the purpose of weather research.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:43:35 PM
Indulge in ONA-SADHYA AT Waters Edge Cafe
Get ready to celebrate Onam and indulge in specially prepared Onam Sadhya at Waters Edge Cafe, Radisson Blu Resort Temple Bay Mamallapuram. The exquisite Onam Sadhya will be held on 10th , 11th and 14th September 2016.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:37:33 PM
How Elumbur turned Egmore?
Elumbur is among the key places in Chennai, located towards the north of Cooum river. It serves as one of the centres to trading and transportation. In fact, the story behind Elumbur turned into Egmore is unknown to most Chennaites even.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 2:34:27 PM
Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi train fares go up
From 9th September, there will be increase in price of Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains of Indian Railways. There will be 10 percent hike in price. However the first class AC train and Executive class charges.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 12:53:45 PM
What is with iPhone 7 and 7 Plus?
In an annual event at San Francisco that took place today, Apple had released is brand new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models.The phone is quite similar to iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s Plus models in terms of its aesthetics.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 12:39:30 PM
Tamil Nadu gets 8 new IAS officers
In Tamil Nadu, 8 I.A.S officers were transferred yesterday. P. Maheshwari is newly appointed as the District Collector in Chennai. In his note about this, the Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu, P. Rama Mohan Rao made an announcement.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 11:58:06 AM
New Moto G4 Play budget smartphone
The new Moto G4 Play smartphone has been launched by Lenovo. The device will sell for Rs. 8999 in the Indian market, through Amazon.in. The smartphone comes in black and white colour variants.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 11:25:45 AM
Applications welcome for new Govt arts and science college, Perumbakkam
Tamil Nadu government has announced that students can apply for arts and science studies including B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, etc at the Arts and Science College set to get opened by the government at Perumbakkam, Chennai shortly.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 11:21:47 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.40 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.40 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Sep 8, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.23896.00 and a gram was Rs.2987.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3195.00.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 10:54:11 AM
Chennai event - Faces Of Creativity (3rd Sep - 30th Sep)
The well known art gallery and musuem Dakshina Chitra in collaboration with Galerie Sara Arakkal presents Faces of Creativity - an art exhibition by Yusuf Arakkal showcasing portraits of 135 Indian artists.
Posted On :08/Sep/2016 10:38:07 AM
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