Friday, August 30, 2013

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Indian-origin scientist invents gum scaffold in Singapore

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:54 PM PDT

Singapore: An Indian-origin scientist has emerged as a star in Singapore after an invention that will help one to ease the pain of tooth extraction, earning him praise from even the city-state's Prime Minister.

5 years on, Second Master Plan adrift pending review

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:23 PM PDT

Committees have not submitted bi-annual reports for two years

With this dog lover, every dog has its day

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:23 PM PDT

For Anuradha Chawla, a 36-year-old homemaker, rescuing and caring for dogs came about quite naturally. "I always had dogs at home but I didn't know anything about community dogs," she says....

Packaged water units to surrender ISI licences

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:11 PM PDT

Water supply will not be hit by protest action but quality may suffer

‘CPI (M), AIADMK will work together on common issues’

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:11 PM PDT

Karat refuses to comment on possible alliance for general elections

Kattupalli container terminal set to rev up from next month

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:10 PM PDT

NYK Line, a Japanese shipping firm, announces regular service

Fake doctor flees with patient’s jewellery

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 01:25 PM PDT

An unidentified man posing as a doctor escaped with a 10-sovereign gold chain and 2,000 from a 60-year-old patient.        

Tamil Nadu among states likely to face drug shortage as retailers look for more profits

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 01:17 PM PDT

Pharma traders' associations refused to comment on record. But they said they were finding it difficult to handle the losses with new prices.        

‘High Court failed to consider Srinivasan’s clout in influencing fresh probe’

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 12:55 PM PDT

Supreme Court issues notice to BCCI, India Cements on SLP

SRK urges men to respect women, elders

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 12:05 PM PDT

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has urged men to respect women and elderly people, saying those who do so will be blessed. "Respect the girls and women in your home, there is nothing bigger than that. I want every young man to remember that you will be blessed only if you respect your parents, care for them and look upon girls in your family and outside with respect," the 47-year-old said during the ...

Fake doctor flees with patient's jewellery - Times of India

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:47 PM PDT


Fake doctor flees with patient's jewellery
Times of India
CHENNAI: An unidentified man posing as a doctor escaped with a 10-sovereign gold chain and 2,000 from a 60-year-old patient at a private hospital in Teynampet on Thursday afternoon. Police are now trying to trace the culprit with the help of security ...

5 years on, Second Master Plan adrift pending review - The Hindu

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:11 PM PDT


5 years on, Second Master Plan adrift pending review
The Hindu
On Monday, it will be five years since the Second Master Plan for the Chennai Metropolitan Area came into effect. However, the committees constituted for the review and monitoring of the plan have not met for the past two years. As a result, officials are ...

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Amitabh Bachchan vs Shahrukh Khan vs Salman Khan: Twitter Wars ... - Fashion & Style

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:10 PM PDT


Fashion & Style

Amitabh Bachchan vs Shahrukh Khan vs Salman Khan: Twitter Wars ...
Fashion & Style
There are many big names in the Bollywood industry such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan. However, the fans do pick their favorites and according to Twitter, Bachchan takes the lead for the most followers. According to Times of India ...

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Box office collection comparison: Chennai Express vs Madras Cafe vs OUATIMD - Northern Voices Online

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:09 PM PDT


Northern Voices Online

Box office collection comparison: Chennai Express vs Madras Cafe vs OUATIMD
Northern Voices Online
This is the biggest indicator of a film's success. Chennai Express vs Madras Cafe vs OUATIMD box office collection comparison makes very interesting reading. Chennai Express has emerged as the biggest blockbuster in the country. This is not the biggest ...

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With this dog lover, every dog has its day - The Hindu

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:07 PM PDT


The Hindu

With this dog lover, every dog has its day
The Hindu
For Anuradha Chawla, a 36-year-old homemaker, rescuing and caring for dogs came about quite naturally. "I always had dogs at home but I didn't know anything about community dogs," she says. She vividly recalls her first rescue. "It was in 2002 and I was ...

Cruelty on the rise - The Hindu

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:05 PM PDT


The Hindu

Cruelty on the rise
The Hindu
Despite increased awareness about animal rights, cruelty to animals persists across the city. The recent chopping of ears of a three-month-old puppy was a horrific example of this. Be it a pet dog, a chicken meant for a meat shop or cattle heading for the ...

Packaged water units to surrender ISI licences - The Hindu

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 02:04 PM PDT


Packaged water units to surrender ISI licences
The Hindu
Members of the Tamil Nadu Packaged Drinking Water Manufacturers Association (TNPDWA) plan to surrender their ISI licences given by the Bureau of Indian Standards on September 6, protesting the failure to close unlicensed units selling 'flavoured' water.

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Kattupalli container terminal set to rev up from next month - The Hindu

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 01:56 PM PDT


The Hindu

Kattupalli container terminal set to rev up from next month
The Hindu
NYK Line (Nippon Yusen Kaisha), one of the leading Japanese shipping companies, has announced a regular service of Thailand Chennai Express (TCX) from September 19 onwards. Prior to this, NYK Line made an ad hoc call in April to find out the viability, ...

Deepika Padukone vs Katrina Kaif: 'Dhoom 3' Star's Career Fading as “Chennai ... - Fashion & Style

Posted: 30 Aug 2013 01:49 PM PDT


Deepika Padukone vs Katrina Kaif: 'Dhoom 3' Star's Career Fading as "Chennai ...
Fashion & Style
Katrina Kaif has come a long way in the acting industry from "Boom" and now to one of Bollywood's hottest films, "Dhoom 3." However, her career seems to be a bit on the quiet side as she struggles to land multiple roles. Deepika Padukone has been grabbing ...

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