Sowing picks up, but far from target
Paddy has been sown in only about 23 per cent of the total area in the state till August 1 this year. This is an increase from about 13 per cent of the total area a week ago. Normally, paddy, is sown
Elite clubs in Bengaluru do not want state government to interfere
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has decided to constitute a house panel to look into the affairs of clubs in the city, particularly the British era ones, that have a dress code which politicians fi
Tangedco pulled up for inaction
The Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco) to investigate the reasons for the delay in replacing defective
BE colleges seek owner’s quota
In a blow to the state government and engineering aspirants, the managements of engineering colleges are planning to file a petition in the AP High Court soon, urging it to issue directions to the gov
DRDO chief to visit Tipu’s ‘rocket court’ on August 14
Finally, there is some hope for the historic ‘rocket court’ in Srirangapatna from where the ‘Tiger of Mysore’, Tipu Sultan, designed and fired the world’s first war rocket nearly 250 years ago catchin
It’s kickback time for MTC union staff
Grease the palms of the ruling party affiliated union leaders and get the job done. This has been the success formula for several years for employees of Metropolitan Transport Corporation who wish to
Srisailam still parched
In the face of near despair as the two giant reservoirs in state, Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar continue to record nil inflow, there is something to cheer about. Almatti Dam, the first major project
I apologise to my countrymen
The confidence with which Madhura Nagendra walked with the Indian contingent at the Olympics opening ceremony, comes through when she speaks. But given another chance, this trained Bharatanatyam dance
Godman passport seized
Madurai Adheenam Arunagiri Swami on Thursday expressed anguish over reports that officials in Delhi have seized the passport of his junior pontiff Nithyananda.
Passports of a Tamil actress and 30 ot
Antarctic herbs could cure many diseases: Expert
The frozen continent of Antarctica could well be the source to find a cure for several tropical diseases, according to Prof Bill J. Baker, director of Florida Centre of Excellence for Drug Discovery a