Robbers intercept van, decamp with Rs21L
In a second major robbery in the city within a week, four persons intercepted a vehicle and robbed Rs21 lakh near Maduravoyal here.
The miscreants intercepted a private company's van, which was retu
‘Hungry’ Varun Aaron targets Asia Cup return
An unlucky Varun Aaron was upset about missing the Australian trip due to a back spasm and stress reaction that he developed during the West Indies ODI series in December.
However, the fastest bowle
IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Chennai; Pilots safe
A. Kiran Trainer Aircraft of IAF on Tuesday crashed on the outskirts of the city during a routine training sortie, but both the pilots ejected to safety.
The two-seater aircraft, which left the Air F
Koodankulam protesters assaulted, talks cancelled
A civil group spearheading the protest against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) called off talks with the central government-appointed experts panel after the former's members were assaulted i
Tamil Nadu MLAs to get laptops with Internet
Tamil Nadu MLAs will soon be able to better connect with the people as the state government has sanctioned purchase of a laptop or a personal computer with Internet connection for each of them from th
TN a victim of Centre's 'persistent indifference'
Making it clear that it would not compromise on its rights on the Mullaperiyar Dam issue, AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu on Monday alleged it was a victim of the Centre's 'persistent indifference'
UGC for 400 cluster varsities, IIT-style
For the first time in the history of Indian higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the creation of 400 “college cluster universities” in the country with greater administrative and full academic freedom on the lines of Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).
Anna, MGR memorials to be renovated at Rs 8.90 crore
The AIADMK government has granted Rs 8.90 crore for renovation of the memorials of two former chief ministers of the state, including the party founder M G Ramachandran.
Funds to the tune of Rs 1.20
Panetta concerned by Pakistan's treatment of doctor
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta has expressed concern about Pakistan's treatment of a doctor who helped the United States find Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden.
The doctor, Shikal Afridi, has been
Jaya sues Stalin for defamation
Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa on Friday filed a defamation complaint against DMK treasurer M.K. Stalin accusing him of making “false and malicious” statements that defamed her in the discharge of her public duties.