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Showcasing Tharranis works
CHENNAI: At the age of five, he drew the image of Gautama Buddha on a blank board using a piece of chalk. And at 12, he contribute..
400 Hyderabad hospitals flout fire safety norms
GHMC officials found that these hospitals in the twin cities did not adhere to safety norms and violated building rules...
Get set to experience Xmas the express way!
CHENNAI: Its that time of the year when the festive season is in full swing. Chennaiites are flocking to every shopping destinati..
EU forges fiscal union, sees way out of crisis
The coalition came together in a marathon negotiating session among the 27 European Union heads of government.
Legend Dev Anand's funeral to take place today
A separate prayer meeting is likely to be held at Mumbai's Mehboob Studios next week.
Working hard to keep open channels with Pak: US
Pakistan announced strengthening of its air defence system on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
Don't block internet to prevent criticism: Moon
The UN Secretary General said many of the people seeking their legitimate aspirations were linked through social media.
Enchanting Sikkim
I went to Sikkim with my family for a holiday. It is a cool and rather rocky place. The beauty is beyond comparison. The greenery ..
Brazil, S Africa indicate joining climate pact: EU
European Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said the two countries rallied to the proposal supported by the EU.
I don't consider myself a role model: Shah Rukh
Shah Rukh unveiled the look of his upcoming thriller 'Don 2' at the ongoing Dubai International Film Festival.
Clijsters beats Wozniacki in Brussels
Kim Clijsters made a successful return to the court by beating Caroline Wozniacki in an exhibition match.
PWD to use Spanish, Portuguese knowhow for roads
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Public Works Department (PWD) will make use of Spanish and Portuguese technologies for the upgradation of ..
Dig into dim sum
Whats in a name; they are called Jiozi in Beijing, pearl balls in Shanghai or spicy huntuns in Szechuan but for people here these..
Bamboo Fest a boost to traditional industries
KOCHI: The Bamboo Fest will be a boost to the traditional industries of the State. Though we have made a lot of advancements in ma..
Free mobile unit for dialysis patients
KOCHI: Dialysis patients from very poor families in rural pockets of the capital district can heave a sigh of relief. A mobile dia..
St Alberts ex-students meet after 45 years
KOCHI: A T Mathew searched through the sea of faces for a familiar one. Even though he had known each one of them personally 45 ye..