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Libyan forces plan 'final' attack on Sirte
Muammar Gaddafi's 42-year rule ended after rebel fighters stormed the capital in August.
Veteran TN Congress leader passes away
CHENNAI: Veteran Congress leader A R Marimuthu died of cardiac arrest at a hospital here today, family sources said.Marimuthu,..
South Africa denies visa to Dalai Lama
South African President Jacob Zuma's government had come under pressure from China not to issue a visa.
Illegal sand quarrying case: DMK MLA arrested
MADURAI: DMK MLA and industrialist K C Palanisamy arrested in an illegal sand quarrying case was today granted bail by the Madras ..
Drunk on Facebook? That could be a problem
College students' Facebook pages might hold clues to which of them are at risk for alcohol dependence and abuse.
Nokia to unveil first Windows phones this quarter
Nokia is targeting a "clear opportunity" for an alternative to Apple and Google products.
Floods make a dent into Puja business
CUTTACK: Even as the Durga Puja celebrations have begun to reach crescendo in the Millennium City, smiles are scanty and hesitantl..
Social power of the republic of India
Facebook and Twitter have helped harness the true power of people's opinions.
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..