News at a Glance
Mobile app to report child abuse launched
Android mobile app which enables users to report cases of child abuse, named as Child Rights Monitor (CRM), and to get information on child rights, request and provide support, was launched on Tuesday, 16th February.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 3:50:51 PM
Chennai Event : Chennai Literary Festival 2016 (17th Feb - 19th Feb)
Chennai Literary Association cordially invites to the 3rd Chennai Literary Festival 2016
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 3:13:21 PM
Outright changes in the Laddu distribution process at Tirupathi Temple
The devotees who come for Sarva Darisanam ticket, 2 Laddu are given at the cost of Rs. 10/-. For the devotees who undertake the pilgrimage by foot for Darshan of the Lord via Srivari Mettu mountain route, 2 Laddus are given at a cost of Rs. 20/- and 1 laddu is given free.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:59:47 PM
Megha Aakash to pair with Vishnu
Megha Aakash, who is making her debut with Balaji Tharaneetharans Oru Pakka Kathai will pair with Vishnu Vishal.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:53:42 PM
Selfie-friendly GF8 camera to be launched by Panasonic
Lumix DMC-GF8, a revamped GF7 with the capacity to shoot selfies thanks to its built-in Self Shot Mode and a 180-degree touch screen will be launched by Panasonic.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:43:25 PM
Ammas new free drinking water scheme: 9 places located for purification stations!
As per the Chief Ministers recent announcement regarding the Amma purified Drinking water scheme for the poorer sections of the society, 9 places have been located in Chennai Metro City for distribution of 20 liters of purified drinking water every day to each family in the location.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 2:31:29 PM
Cheapest Smartphone The Freedom 251 costs Rs 251 only
Noida-based Ringing Bells is about to launch what is most certainly the worlds cheapest smartphone The Freedom 251 which is priced Rs. 251, and will be available to buy on the companys website from 6am on February 18 and close at 8pm on February 21.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:49:47 PM
Beachside service road being widened in Santhome
Civic workers have started the road-widening project work on the road that runs from the Light House to Pattinapakkam along the seaside, which was put on hold late last year after fisher folk and activists challenged this project.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:24:10 PM
Director Ponram to direct Raghava Lawrence
My earlier two films were set against a rural backdrop, so, I have decided to be different with this one. It will be a city-based story with an interesting flashback, says Director Pornam
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:18:30 PM
Parsi and Maharashtrian food � new restaurants at Alwarpet
Two new restaurants have come up at Alwarpet, in the same building. A Parsi restaurant - Batlivala & Khanabhoy and a Maharashtrian restaurant - Meena Tais at 40, Maharaja Surya Road, Venus Colony, Alwarpet.
Posted On :17/Feb/2016 12:08:14 PM
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