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Chennai Super Kings - The IPL 2010 Winner

2010-04-26T13:45:00.003+05:30

MATCH60 Finals of IPL 2010 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings played on Apr-25-2010 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai. Chennai Super Kings have Won the Season 3 of Indian Premier League - 2010. Winning the Toss, Dhoni decided to Bat First, and Chennai Super Kings managed to score 168/5 in their 20 overs, thanks to Suresh Raina’s 57 runs from 35 balls (3 fours and 3 sixes),

Online Saree Blouse Designer - Really Fun Idea

2010-03-08T16:03:00.005+05:30

I saw one website called www.thaiyalkaari.com, really its giving a fantastic idea for Indian Women designer blouses. Choose one of their designs that suits you and get your custom made blouse stitched online. Just you choose the neck shapes that suits your body and get your custom made blouse stitched online and get delivered to your home directly within four weeks, and you received a perfect

Math Homework Help? Look Here....

2010-01-12T23:02:00.001+05:30

Finding answers to math and good tutors to help math homework is a difficult task and it is even more difficult to find brilliant tutors to help math homework. Pupil help is equipped with math homework help experts who can provide math answers help and answers to math problems of any kind with the Objective of not only providing answers to math problems but also to make sure that the student

Rs 100-cr Aid for Srilankan Refugees Camps at Tamilnadu - CM

2009-11-13T16:50:00.003+05:30

Tamil Nadu, chief minister M Karunanidhi on Thursday announced a Rs 100 crore package for Srilankan Tamil refugees welfare as per the Report from the Tamilnadu state ministers, offering them concrete houses, colour television sets and a comprehensive star health insurance cover. Other Welfare schemes are...marriage assistance of Rs 20,000 to poor girls, free bus passes to school and college

Surya disguses as a 10-year-old in Aadhavan!

2009-10-16T16:05:00.005+05:30

Surya is all set to wow audiences again if one to go by director K S Ravikumar's disclosuer at the audio launch oh Aadhavan.The star, in a portion of the film, appears as a 10 year old! "The effort and hard work Surya put in 15 d ays to play the part of ten year old in the film is unbelievable," he disclosed, and addea that Surya was full of admiration for Kamal Hasan, who had played ten

Measuring Electricity Usage with Google's New PowerMeter Tool

2009-10-15T12:43:00.005+05:30

Google’s new Power Meter tool could help households to reduce the amount of electricity they consume by monitoring their energy use. Search Engine giant Google is developing new monitoring tools to help families keep track of the amount of electricity they are using.Users will be able to monitor the PowerMeter through their computers and other web-enabled devices using a special widget embedded

Free Cafe Management Software Launched in Tamilnadu

2009-10-12T12:00:00.008+05:30

Browzring brings a hybrid solution for online advertisers, Cafe owners & cafe users which is an ingenious internet platform.Browzring addresses major issues faced by online advertisers, Internet cafe owners & cafe users, with mutual benefit for each other in an innovative way.Online advertiser gets : Assured returns on AD spending, Reach the exact target audience, Fool proof mechanism, real time

Champions Trophy Schedule in SA

2009-09-18T15:56:00.004+05:30

High on confidence after their the tri-nation Compaq Cup triumph in Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team today left to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in South Africa from September 22.The team left by the Dubai bound flight from the Chatrapati Sivaji International airport here and from Dubai they will be taking a connecting flight to South Africa. The eight-nation tournament is

Kanchivaram - Tamil Film Wins Best National Film Award

2009-09-07T22:46:00.003+05:30

Tamil film ‘Kanchivaram’ wins the best feature film award at the 55th National Film Awards. 'Kanchivaram', a Tamil film that presents a rare portrayal of the Kanchipuram's silk weaver community, won big at the 55th National Film Awards on Monday, picking up trophies for best movie and best actor. This movie, directed by Priyadarshan, won Prakash Raj the award for best actor.Although Bollywood

AP ChiefMinister Dead in Helicopter Crash

2009-09-03T11:45:00.002+05:30

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy has died in an air crash, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Thursday.The bodies of 60-year-old Rajasekara Reddy, who led his Congress party to a spectacular second consecutive victory in the Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, and his Special Secretary P Subramanyam, chief security officer Wesley, pilot Group Captain S K Bhatia and co-pilot M S

More Swine Flu Cases in Tamilnadu

2009-08-18T12:25:00.001+05:30

Tamil Nadu recorded its first swine flu death on Monday when a 4 year old boy fell victim to the illness at a private hospital here. Its authorities said he died of multiple organ failure following the flu.Sanjay Balakrishnan, who had been ill for about a week, was moved through two private hospitals before he was finally shifted to Mehta Hospital, where his A(H1N1) infection was finally detected

Azad Visit Chennai to Talk with TN Chiefminister

2009-05-22T12:55:00.002+05:30

Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad is likely to visit Chennai tomorrow to hold talks with DMK chief and Tamilnadu's chiefminister Mr.M Karunanidhi in a bid to break the deadlock over allocation of ministerial berths.Azad is being deputed as the Congress emissary to persuade the DMK chief after the party announced yesterday that it will give outside support to the UPA government, Congress

Prabhakaran Dead Confirmed..First Visuals of Prabhakaran's dead body.

2009-05-19T23:10:00.002+05:30

A new report has said that Velupillai Prabhakaran, the 54-year-old leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been killed in the Sri Lankan army attack.

PDK activists attack Indian Army vehicles

2009-05-04T15:22:00.002+05:30

Activists belonging to the pro-Tamil nationalist Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam (PDK) attacked a convoy of military trucks of the Indian Army allegedly transporting weapons to Sri Lanka. Five trucks were damaged in this attack. Mortar shells were found in the trucks, sources in Chennai said.The PDK cadres waited till 3:50 p.m. at Neelaampoor (Neelamboor) near Coimbatore when the convoy of vehicles

Selvi.J.Jeyalalitha apposes 'Sethu Project' at Rameshwaram

2009-04-20T17:12:00.002+05:30

The AIDMK is opposed to the Sethusamudram Ship Channel Project as it would seriously affect the livelihood of fishermen, party general secretary Jayalalithaa has said. Ms. Jayalalithaa, said the party was opposed to the project as it would irreparably affect the livelihood of the fishermen. She was replying to DMK president M. Karunanidhi’s criticism on the Sethusamudhram issue. “This project

Vaiko May be arrested?

2009-04-13T19:34:00.001+05:30

MDMK leader Vaiko and actor & politician Vijaya T. Rajendher may be arrested for alleged anti-national speeches, Chennai police Commissioner K. Radhakrishnan said on Sunday.Police commissioner Mr.Radhakrishnan told, "The copies of the speeches by Vaiko and Rajendher are being analysed for various legal aspects. We have already registered a case against Vaiko. There are possibilities of arresting

Two Tamil Tigers arrested in Chennai and Two missing

2009-04-11T21:00:00.003+05:30

Four people, including two Tamil Tigers from Sri Lanka, were arrested here on Saturday, Tamil Nadu Police sources said. The four men were arrested from the suburb of Thiruvanmiyur early in the morning and were being questioned by the Q branch - the anti-extemism wing of the police.Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi on Friday received a death threat allegedly from the banned LTTE,

Advocates Boycott – Enters Fourth Week!

2009-03-17T18:03:00.004+05:30

Chennai, The boycott of High court and all other courts by advocates in TamilNadu demanding the State government to take action against the District General of Police(DGP) and Chennai Police Commissioner who were allegedly responsible for the February 19 clash in Madras High Court campus(See Clash Video in this blog), entered the fourth week today, still no solutions taken by the govt.The joint

Lawyers Police Clash at Chennai High Court Video

2009-02-21T12:56:00.005+05:30

Lawyers and policemen clashed for over two hours on the premises of the Madras High Court on Thursday, leaving around 20 people injured. A high court judge and two news photographers caught were also hurt. The situation was brought under control after the Rapid Action Force, the Special Action Group and the Tamil Nadu police commandoes were called in.[ The trigger for the violence was the

2nd SearchCamp'2009 in Chennai

2009-02-18T23:08:00.006+05:30

SearchCamp'2009 is a two day event aimed to bring together the best minds from the Search Engine Marketing space to talk about search engine advertising, including optimization and marketing issues. The event is scheduled for the 28th February & 1st March 2009. Main Speakers Adam Lasnik, Search Evangelist, GoogleKapil Nakra, CEO, OMLogic Kiruba Shankar, kirupa.comMahesh Murthy, CEO, Pinstorm

Tamilnadu Budget - Interest Free Loans to Farmers

2009-02-18T16:36:00.005+05:30

22 Jan 2009, K. Anbazhagan, Minister for Finance, Government of Tamil Nadu, presenting the Budget for 2009-2010. Tamil Nadu again took the lead among States in the country to come up with a new scheme of giving interest-free co-operative crop loans to farmers on Tuesday and slashed land revenue to rock-bottom level.Keeping eye on the coming Lok Sabha polls, the DMK Government in yet another

TamilNadu Shuts Colleges & Hostels Indefinitely

2009-02-02T19:20:00.003+05:30

All private and Government Colleges and hostels across the State of Tamilnadu were closed on Sunday following the order by State Government.More than 10,000 people including students and political and social activists on Saturday attended the funeral of a youth, Muthukumar, who immolated himself in protest against Lankan troops operation in the island country. They also raised slogans against

Official Google Blog: New search-by-style options for Google Image Search

2008-12-23T10:59:00.001+05:30

Today Google adds clip art and line drawings to their image search criteria, in addition to photos and faces.To restrict your search to either line drawings, clip art, photos, or faces, choose the style criteria from the drop-down on an image results page. Official Google Blog: New search-by-style options for Google Image Search

Chennai on High Alert

2008-12-04T14:09:00.010+05:30

Security has been beefed up in three 5-star hotels in the suburbs following a security alert that they could either be targeted by terrorists or used by them to stay there.View Larger MapAccording to police sources, an alert was received from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) that airports in Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi may come under attack and also that terrorists were likely to

Wish Our Real Hero's

2008-12-01T17:00:00.003+05:30

For 58 hours, as a bunch of determined, and lethally armed, terrorists held Mumbai to ransom, out to destroy everything the city, and India, stands for, our men in uniform have taken them on, bravely and against all odds.Image: Thanks to DinamalarAt this emotional moment, we pays tribute to our Heroes in Uniform. Come, join us, in celebrating our Real Life Heroes. Wish them Here...!

Heavy Rain Disturbs Chennai's Normal Life

2008-11-29T20:33:00.006+05:30

Tropical Cyclone Nisha crossed the Tamil Nadu coast close to north of Karaikal early on Thursday morning, an update from the Regional Met Centre, Chennai, said.The streets in Chennai were literally submerged and traffic moved at a snail''s pace on the waterlogged streets. Chennai Koyampedu 100 feet road closed due to heavy water crossing near MMDA colony. All the buses from CMBT routed via

Chennai - Law Students Clash Video

2008-11-14T11:36:00.003+05:30

The Tamil Nadu government Thursday suspended nine policemen and the principal of the government law college here for failing to control a violent clash between students, and announced a probe into the incident by a retired Madras High Court judge.Law Minister Durai Murugan told the assembly that P. Shanmugham, a retired judge of the Madras High Court would investigate Wednesday’s clash between

Vaaranam Aayiram Released on Nov 14th

2008-11-11T17:33:00.003+05:30

Gautham Vasudev Menon's dreams film going to be fulfilled. Making of complete two years in the Vaaranum Aayiram with his favourite hero Surya is now ready for release.VA's Trailer for you...

India Beat Australia (2 - 0) & Bengal Tiger Retired

2008-11-10T15:35:00.005+05:30

India beat Australia by 172 runs in 4th Test, win series 2-0. MS Dhoni gave Sourav Ganguly a gift to remember by making him "captain" during the last stages of the match as Australia slumped to a 172-run defeat.Australia lost their wickets at regular intervals after a fighting partnership between Hayden and Hussey was broken by young Mishra who had the latter caught at slip by Rahul Dravid who

Chennai to Kanniyakumari ECR finished by 2009

2008-11-07T11:40:00.008+05:30

The East Coast Road (ECR) from Chennai to Kanniyakumari project would be completed by 2009,state high way minister Vellakoil Swaminathan said today. Taking to reporters here he said out of the total stretch of 742km of ECR, 552Km had been completed.The work on the stretches between Ramanathapuram -Tuticorin and Kumbakonam-Thiruvathavur were progressing. Eleven big towns would be provided by-pass

IPL - Chennai Super King's New Coach

2008-11-06T11:40:00.010+05:30

The former New Zealand captain, Stephen Fleming, is likely to take over as the coach of IPL-Chennai Super Kings from Kepler Wessels(SA) for the Champions Twenty20 League. He, however, will not be playing for the team in then tournament next month. Wessels, who led the team to the finals in the inaugural IPL season and helped them qualify for the Champions Twenty20 League next month, confirmed

Chandrayaan - Closer to the Moon

2008-11-05T14:21:00.005+05:30

Chandrayaan-1 within 500 km of the moon - India's first unmanned lunar spacecraft, moved closer to the moon today, when it broke free from it elliptical orbit around the earth, speeding into deep space towards the moon. This was disclosed by a top space agency official. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) director S. Satish told IANS yesterday, "The liquid apogee motor (LAM) on board will

Anil Kumble - JUMBO Retired from Test Cricket

2008-11-03T09:52:00.005+05:30

Anil Kumble annouced his retirement today at Feroz Shah Kotla. Third highest test wicket taker with 619 wickets says good bye to cricket after playing 132 test matches on the eve of third test match between Autralia and India - November 2' 2008. He played 20 matches took "111" wickets against Australia with 10 wickets in an innings twice. When playing in India he is the king he took overall 350

Call for peace in SL - Tamil Actors Fasting

2008-11-02T15:32:00.005+05:30

From superstars to junior artists, the entire fraternity of Tamil actors came together on Saturday to observe a day-long fast in Chennai to voice their concern for Tamils caught in the Sri Lankan civil war and demanded an immediate ceasefire in the Lanka.But the artists carefully avoided provocative remarks against the government or in support of the LTTE. Leading actors Rajnikanth and Kamal

"Thala" Deepavali

2008-10-24T14:31:00.002+05:30

Ultimate star Ajith who made waves with Billa is all set to capture hearts again with his Aegan. The movie will be hitting the theatres on October 25th. Aegan has been given a ‘U’ certificate by the censor board, with some cuts. The film is directed by Raju Sundaram and Nayantara again pairs with Ajit.

Renovate 100 Theaters in TamilNadu - Pyramid Saimira Plans

2008-10-02T17:24:00.001+05:30

Pyramid Saimira Group, India`s leading entertainment conglomerate, has announced its plans to renovate 250 theatres in the 4 states of South India, with an investment of Rs 2 billion over the next 18 months. The first theatre that will be renovated under this initiative is Jyothi Theatre, a single- screen theatre on the outskirts of Chennai. Speaking about the renovation of Jyothi theatre, P. S

Strong Public Support for Smoking Ban in India

2008-10-02T17:03:00.004+05:30

Most Indians support plans to tighten existing laws for a complete ban on smoking in public places, according to results of a survey published Thursday.Some 92 percent of the 1,030 people who answered the survey in Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata, strongly favoured curbs on lighting up at work or in hotels, bars, restaurants, cinemas, schools and hospitals, it said.Eighty-four percent also

Office Space Scarcity in Chennai

2008-09-18T14:50:00.002+05:30

Yes, Office space scarcity in Chennai also, The demand was primarily driven by IT, telecom and financial sectors in Chennai. Rentals in A Grade office space in center locations such as the Chennai Metropolitan and MRC Nagar were in the range of Rs 80 to Rs 85 per sft a month. In other areas such as Guindy, Adyar and Egmore, this was around Rs 60 an sft while in Ambattur and Taramani the average

Leyland-Nissan LCV Plant near Chennai

2008-09-10T21:04:00.000+05:30

The Ashok Leyland and Nissan will be combined to construct a new LCV plant very soon at Chennai. The project started the first step after signing the MoU with the TN government. A land of 380 acres would be acquired to set up the facility.It will be set up at Pillaipakkam which is located 40 KM away from Chennai. The MoU was signed between the state's industries secretary MF Farooqui, R

Infosys - 3000 Employees shifted from Pune to Chennai

2008-09-10T20:56:00.000+05:30

3000 Employees of Infosys Technologies, Pune will be shifted shortly to Chennai due to space scarcity and also scarcity of accomodation.The IT giant, which is currently engaged in expanding its Pune establishment at Hinjawadi through phase II, has taken the step following delay in completion of the new centre owing to an exodus of North Indian construction workers fleeing the city in the wake of

Fire at Saravana Stores, 2 Reported Dead

2008-09-10T20:44:00.000+05:30

Chennai - September 1, 2008: A major fire broke out in Chennai's shopping paradise - Ranganathan Street. The fire broke out at Saravana Stores in Ranganathan Street, T Nagar - Chennai. The fire broke out on Monday (September 1, 2008) early morning between 5:00 and 5:30. There were 10-15 employees in the shop at that time.Several lakh worth of goods were destroyed in a major fire that broke out at

Internet Telephony in India - TRAI and Govt. Allowed

2008-08-20T10:30:00.000+05:30

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has allowed internet telephony in the country. The move will enable one to make calls from personal computers to fixed line and mobile phones. Earlier, voice call made from one computer could travel to another computer but not from a mobile or a fixed line phone.As per the TRAI recommendations, the STD service providers would be connected to Internet

Raj Tv's New Tamil News Channel for 24x7

2008-08-11T19:34:00.000+05:30

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi launching the new Raj TV news channel in Chennai on Monday. The Chief Minister’s son, M.K. Azhagiri (left), Electricity Minister Arcot N. Veeraswami and Raj TV Managing Director M. Raajendhran are in the picture.

Chennai City Tour Organised By TTDC

2008-08-11T19:27:00.000+05:30

The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) will launch its Chennai city sightseeing Tour on Wednesday.The tour, an initiative of the TTDC and Southern Railway, will be in addition to the coach tour operated by the TTDC, Commissioner of Tourism and TTDC Managing Director M. Rajaram said.“This tourist-friendly initiative will benefit those transiting through Chennai, mostly by long-haul

Anna University Video Lecturing on YouTube

2008-08-07T13:19:00.000+05:30