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Anna University students designs Harry Potter inspired magic mirror
A team of students from Anna University has designed a Magic Mirror taking a cue from a novel written by Harry Porter. This is more than a normal mirror. What is so special of this mirror? On command, the mirror turns.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 12:43:19 PM
New law introduced could cut legal immigrants from India to US by half
America has decided to cut the legal immigrants by half within next 10 years. Two top U.S. Senators have proposed legislation to cut the number of legal immigrants to the U.S. This is a setback to Indians who have decided.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 12:30:37 PM
Private milk producer hike the price of milk and curd
Recently the prices of milk and curd were hiked by Heritage milk. The price of curd went up by Rs. 7 a litre and milk, by Rs. 4. The reason for this there is severe scarcity of milk in Tamil Nadu.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 11:38:25 AM
Jallikattu begins at Palamedu
Jallikattu at Madurai Palamedu began today morning. Palamedu which is 25 kms away from Madurai is known for Jallikattu. Many of the bulls from southern districts participate in this Jallikattu on the occasion of Pongal.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 11:22:38 AM
Maha Kumbhabhishekham of Sri Kamakshi Amman temple
Maha Kumbhabhishekham was performed at the famous Kancheepuram Sri Kamakshi Amman temple between 9 am and 10 am. Thousands of devotees have thronged the temple to witness this holy Kumbhabhishekham.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:58:25 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.56 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.56 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Feb 9, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.22664.00 and a gram was Rs.2833.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2982.00.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:52:22 AM
Significance of Thaipusam
According to legend, Goddess Parvati gave the Vel, or lance, to Lord Muruga on the Thaipusam day to vanquish the Asura army. Thaipusam is observed on the Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:49:03 AM
Prices of rice go up due to severe drought
The prices of rice have gone up due to severe drought in Tamil Nadu. One kilo of rice is sold for Rs 56. Since the northeast monsoon failed, the harvests in the delta districts were deeply affected.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:36:47 AM
Worlds smallest pacemaker implanted in US patient
Scientists from the Houston Methodist Hospital in the US have successfully implanted the worlds smallest pacemaker, which is about as big as a large vitamin capsule and provides the most advanced pacing technology.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:32:05 AM
Lakhs of devotees throng Palani on account of Thai Poosam festival
Lakhs of devotees have congregated for Thai Poosam festival at Palani. On account of Thai Poosam festival, the flag was hoisted on 3rd at Periyanayaki Amman temple. The celestial wedding of Lord Muruga with Goddess.
Posted On :09/Feb/2017 10:13:36 AM
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