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Deepavali crackers to be hiked by 5 percent only
Sivakasi fireworks dealers have mentioned that there will be only 5 percent price hike in the crackers due to lack of sufficient orders. The price list of the crackers for the Deepavali festival has been released now.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 11:53:38 AM
Chennai event - See Double (3rd Aug - 31st Aug)
The chic bar and nightlife destination at The Residency hotel, Black and White will be showcasing an exclusive drink promotion called See Double where you can avail warehouse prices on your usual drinks.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 11:40:34 AM
Girivalam Timing at the Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai
Pilgrims believe that by worshipping at the Arunachaleswarar temple at Tiruvannamalai and go Girivalam on the new moon day will get the blessings of the Lord abundantly. Every full moon day of the month Girivalam is undertaken by the pilgrims.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 11:14:33 AM
Power production affected due to south west monsoon failure
Power production was affected since the south west monsoon failed. TANGEDCO has hydro-electric power houses in Kundah in Nilgiris District, Kadamparai in Kovai District, Erode and Nellai.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:57:49 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.112 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.112 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Aug 16, 2016). A sovereign was worth Rs.23904.00 and a gram was Rs.2988.00. The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.3196.00
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:49:57 AM
Chennai event - Mega Cookies (2nd Aug - 31st Aug)
Indulge in a sweet treat at Nutmeg The Gourmet shop, ITC Grand Chola as they present Mega Cookies, an array of freshly baked cookies straight from the oven, delicately crafted by their chefs.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:43:33 AM
Chennai event - Painting Exhibition (6th Aug - 31st Aug)
The prominent art gallery and exhibition space will be showcasing an exhibition of paintings by prolific artists Akmal Hussain and Keiko Mima.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:38:57 AM
Chennai event - Documentary Screening on Gudiyam Caves (21 Aug)
RootWalk (www.rootwalk.com), involved in heritage awareness creation, is proudly facilitating the screening of Ramesh Yanthra�s documentary on Gudiyam Caves first time for public in Chennai.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:27:07 AM
Tattoo that can be used to control a mobile phone
Scientific researchers have now found out that through the metallic tattoo, one can control computers and smartphones. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Microsoft have demonstrated technology.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:10:18 AM
24 transmission signals intercepted but none of them from the ill-fated aircraft
The search teams searching the missing AN 32 IAF flight have so far found about 30 floating objects and intercepted 24 transmission signals but none of them were from the ill-fated aircraft.The plane went missing while flying back from Chennai to Port Blair.
Posted On :16/Aug/2016 10:08:09 AM
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