India
Paudi Bhuiyan deity emerges out of cave
ROURKELA: The fortnight-long annual worship of the Kanteswari Devi, the presiding deity of the primitive Paudi Bhuiyan tribe atop ..
Government announces incentive for paddy
CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has announced an incentive of Rs. 50 per quintal for common variety of paddy and Rs. 70 per qui..
Big fire near Jawahar Public school
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A major fire which broke out near a school located at the city centre created tension on Monday. The fire brok..
Bail plea of tainted cop rejected
BANGALORE: The Lokayukta Special Court on Monday rejected the bail petition filed by suspended and absconding Amrithahalli Police ..
CMDA Metro Rail Unit in limbo
CHENNAI: The future of key CMDA department, which helps the Chennai Metro Rail go ahead with the project without hindrances, is ha..
City scores big on heart care
CHENNAI: Finally, there's some good news that involves namma Chennai and the heart. According to a survey conducted by a hea..
Scientist Baskar chosen for a global competition
CHENNAI: A city-based scientist is the lone Indian innovator among the eight finalists selected from across the world for a global..
Lack of public transport; mad rush on roads
CHENNAI: Two-and-a-half decades ago, owning a TVS-50 moped was the sign of a successful working man. Lean, utilitarian and much mo..
Fraudsters held for cheating
BANGALORE: The sleuths of the Organised Crime Wing of the CCB arrested three persons for allegedly offering a dental seat and chea..
Ashok inspects metro stations ahead of launch
BANGALORE: Transport minister R Ashok visited metro stations in order to inspect their level of readiness in time for the October ..
Telangana agitators attack 40 Andhra buses
Statehood crisis turned violent on Monday with agitators attacking private buses coming from coastal AP to Hyderabad...
Collectorates new block not taken yet
The departments have not been able to shift to the new block as there is no electricity and water connection...
World of Rabbits taking giant leaps
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: World of Rabbits, a project launched by the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation to develop rabbit-rearing as..
A pet is not a petty issue
BANGALORE: A dog doesn't care if you are rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he'll give you his...
Write and Read workshop: Unending enthusiasm
CHENNAI: HP witnessed over 200 young creative minds perfecting their story writing skills at the HP Write and Read workshop. The C..
Samsung growing but icon status elusive
It may be massive and its products known for high quality, but it has yet to mesmerise consumers.