Mega push for sports in Tamil Nadu
In an effort to encourage sportspersons and develop infrastructure on a massive scale, the state government has announced several measures, including a state-level chief minister’s badminton cup, crea
Cop who marches to a different tune
The hardened hand that wields the police baton also knows to play music on the piano. Sub-inspector S. Ramu from the public relations wing of Chennai city police could never give up his passion for mu
Relief scheme for victims sought
An advocate has approached the Madras high court to direct the Union and state governments to take immediate steps to prepare a Victim Compensation Scheme as mandated by section 357-A of the Code of C
Igniting minds of jailbirds
Maria Selvi Dasan has been visiting the Coimbatore central prison for the last 12 years. She meets a large group of her ‘family’ there every week and prays for their well-being.
Surprised? She visit
Clogged drains mark Ambattur
On Saturday, it was the turn of Ambattur residents and Left parties to protest against the city corporation and state heath department for clogged drains and cholera scare.
The demonstrators raised
Panel formed for school bus rules
Reacting to the Madras high court’s direction that the state government should submit draft rules fixing criteria and conditions governing school buses within two weeks, the State Transport Authority
Smart Indians snap up properties in US
Cashing in on the real estate crash in the US, rich Indians are busy snapping up American properties. Affluent Indians are among the top five international buyers busy scouting for plum deals, confirm
Nod for rural tourism in 4 Tamil Nadu villages
The coastal village of Devipattinam also known as Navabashanam with a temple dedicated to Devi, Theerthamalai – rife with spring and temples, Vadanemmeli where the crocodile bank is situated, and Tiru
Cauvery meet in SC hands: MoS
At a time when Tamil Nadu is insisting upon the Centre convening a meeting of the Cauvery River Authority (CRA) to resolve the issue with neighbouring Karnataka, Union minister in PMO V. Narayanasamy
Animal bodies spar over funds
The long feud between the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) and the 125-year-old Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has reached an all-time high.
AWBI has denied funds to the