News at a Glance
The Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu is also known as Uzhavar Thirunal - Uzhavar in Tamil meaning the farmer and Thirunal to mean the festival. It is basically a harvest festival celebrated in South India at the time of concluding harvest season.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:11:32 AM
Petrol price was on Sunday hiked by 42 Paise per litre and diesel price increased by Rs 1.03 per litre. Revised rates will take effect from midnight.
Posted On :16/Jan/2017 10:01:19 AM
Some changes have been carried out in the design of Income Tax PAN cards from this New Year. The Income Tax Department had ordered the PAN Card manufacturer to make certain changes.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:55:05 PM
Earlier, one of the famous cell phone manufacturing pioneers, Nokia had announced regarding the launch of a new model Nokia 6. However, now, Nokia has announced the launch of another model Nokia 8.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:49:03 PM
The third day of the Pongal festival is known as Maattu Pongal. On this day, people offer prayers to the bulls, cows and other farm animals. Cows and bulls have always held a special place in India.
Posted On :15/Jan/2017 12:34:03 PM
The cost of gold has increased Rs.112 per sovereign on Saturday evening (Jan 14, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.22480.00 and a gram was Rs.2810.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2941.00.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:28:14 PM
Axis bank has decided to reduce the short term loan interest rates by about 0.70%. For the loans of 1-month duration, the interest rate will be 7.90 percent.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:20:24 PM
TASMAC shops will remain closed tomorrow on account of Thiruvalluvar Day. All TASMAC shops and its retail shops in Chennai district will remain closed tomorrow (Sunday, 15th January).
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:15:07 PM
Tamil Nadu Chie Minister O Panneerselvam has announced the Tamil Nadu State Awards for the Tamil experts who have contributed to the growth in Tamil Literature.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:11:08 PM
If you are looking to apply for a loan, you must remember that lending institutions also consider your past credit history to decide on the loan approval. The Reserve Bank of India, RBI, has now made it mandatory.
Posted On :14/Jan/2017 4:06:20 PM