News at a Glance
Chennai event - Chennai book fair festival 2017 (Jan 6 to Jan 19)
Chennai book fair festival 2017 will be held from Jan 6 to Jan 19, 2017 at St George Higher Secondary School,(Opp. Pachaiyappas College), Chennai.
Posted On :30/Nov/2016 9:34:12 AM
No more extensions of dates (after 30th Dec) to exchange invalid currency notes
The central government has announced that there would be no more extensions for the exchange of the invalid currency notes of Rs. 500/- and Rs. 1000/- after 30th Dec.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 6:28:21 PM
Withdraw cash up to Rs 2000 at Big Bazaar
One of the major subsidiaries of the Future Group, Big Bazaar, has set up a facility to withdraw cash up to Rs. 2000/- using an ATM card.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 6:20:42 PM
Its December 1st again, and there is going to be heavy rains
Before reading further, please take a look at the IMD definition of intensity rainfall. This is the 1st low pressure in this NEM moving towards Tamil Nadu coast. The previous two went away.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 6:00:06 PM
Smartphones to get used in detecting food quality
The very first hyperspectral mobile device is here from the hands of scientists. This will enable smartphone cameras function as optical sensors which in turn can be used for sensing quality.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 5:29:20 PM
Centre to waive off tax for point of sales equipment
The central government has announced that tax exemption for Point of Sale equipment will soon be imposed, as a move to encourage transactions using debit or credit cards.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 5:14:24 PM
Combination of protein and carbohydrates good for gut health, says study
New research has shown that dietary combination of protein and carbohydrate may help promote good gut health as such a diet encourages cooperation between us and bacteria in our gut.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 4:39:53 PM
Jio sets record, crosses 50 million subscribers in less than three months
Reliance Jio has crossed the 50 million subscriber mark in less than three months after its full-fledged 4G services launch to emerge as the largest broadband operator in the country.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 3:59:11 PM
Why Tamil Nadu experiences intense cold weather recently?
The director of the Chennai Meteorological Centre, Mr. S.Balachandran explained the reason why Tamil Nadu has been experiencing intense cold weather over the last few days.The Director had a session with the press reporters.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 3:39:07 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.112 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.112 per sovereign on Tuesday evening (Nov 29, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.22464.00 and a gram was Rs.2808.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2939.00.
Posted On :29/Nov/2016 3:12:03 PM
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