Friday, September 20, 2013

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MNCs to aid upkeep of Chennai parks

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 02:38 PM PDT

Corporation to also rope them in for maintenance of public toilets, road medians and traffic islands

Fertility has taken a dip in South India: survey

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:38 PM PDT

A recent survey on infertility patterns in Indian cities has indicated that 46 per cent of couples in the age group 31-40 years were found to be infertile; and 49 per cent of the couples in the sa...

MP demands day train between Chennai and Coimbatore

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:38 PM PDT

Meeting convened by Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Misra with Members of Parliament

Doctor wants Google Glass for rural surgeons in India

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:36 PM PDT

KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com Google Glass could help rural surgeons perform complex and emergency operations.

NEC to establish Mobile Network Excellence Center

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:36 PM PDT

NEC intends to establish a Mobile Network Excellence Center (NMEC) for the offshore development of mobile communication systems in Chennai, India in April this year.

TTD gears up for Brahmotsavam rush

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:24 PM PDT

Amid the ongoing protests over Telangana, the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam is gearing up for the nine-day Brahmotsavam commencing on October 5, 2013. Besides adequate transport, food and security...

First commercial vessel comes calling at L&T Kattupalli Port

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:23 PM PDT

Container terminal operators express concern over two ports

HC notice to TN Govt on PIL for garbage removal

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:11 PM PDT

Madras High Court today issued notice to the Tamil Nadu Local Administration Secretary and the Corporation of Chennai on a PIL seeking to clear garbage and stagnation of water in the streets of the city.

11 firms evince interest in Lucknow, Chennai airports upgrade

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:24 PM PDT

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Airport bidding moved to Nov.

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 11:52 AM PDT

THE transportation department has set the bidding for the P17.5-billion Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) project in November this year, giving bidders more time to prepare competitive proposals. Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) spokesperson Migs Sagcal said the bids must be submitted on Nov. 15. "We have been working hard to find the balance between government and ...

CLT20 Preview: Chennai Super Kings vs Titans - TheSportsCampus.com

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 02:32 PM PDT


CLT20 Preview: Chennai Super Kings vs Titans
TheSportsCampus.com
2010 CLT20 champions the Chennai Super Kings take on the Titans in Ranchi on Sunday as both these sides look to open their campaign on a positive note. The Chennai Super Kings, undoubtedly the most consistent team in IPL history, ended up one win ...

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MNCs to aid upkeep of Chennai parks - The Hindu

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 02:24 PM PDT


The Hindu

MNCs to aid upkeep of Chennai parks
The Hindu
In an attempt to tackle maintenance problems plaguing the city's public toilets, road medians, parks and traffic islands, Chennai Corporation will now use the services of multinational companies (MNCs). Even though a large number of civic infrastructure works ...

MP demands day train between Chennai and Coimbatore - The Hindu

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:27 PM PDT


MP demands day train between Chennai and Coimbatore
The Hindu
T.K. Rangarajan, MP, has called for a day express between Chennai Egmore and Coimbatore to meet the growing need of passengers along the route. Participating in a meeting convened by Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Misra with Members ...

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Control of Board back with Srinivasan as Goa falls in line - Hindustan Times

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:09 PM PDT


Control of Board back with Srinivasan as Goa falls in line
Hindustan Times
I cannot say whether I will stay in Chennai between September 25 and 29 at the moment but I can say with certainty that Goa unit is with Srinivasan," said Vinod Phadke, chief of Goa state association. Goa's support comes at a time when former BCCI chief ...

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HC notice to TN Govt on PIL for garbage removal - Business Standard

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 01:03 PM PDT


HC notice to TN Govt on PIL for garbage removal
Business Standard
Madras High Court today issued notice to the Tamil Nadu Local Administration Secretary and the Corporation of Chennai on a PIL seeking to clear garbage and stagnation of water in the streets of the city. Hearing the petition by city resident A L Ganthimathi, ...

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SC refuses to hear plea against Maran - Indian Express

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:52 PM PDT


SC refuses to hear plea against Maran
Indian Express
Saying it was "not a dumping ground for political fights", the Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition to probe Dayanidhi Maran for installing an illegal telephone exchange at his house in Chennai when he was telecom minister. A bench led by Justice B S ...

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Ready To Check In - Businessworld

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:33 PM PDT


Ready To Check In
Businessworld
The fabulous Falaknuma in Hyderabad, the traditional yet modern ITC Grand Chola in Chennai, the Leela Palace in Delhi, the glorious Suryagarh Fort in Jaisalmer — the last couple of years have seen luxury being redefined by hospitality players in the ...

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11 firms evince interest in Lucknow, Chennai airports upgrade - Business Standard

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 12:13 PM PDT


11 firms evince interest in Lucknow, Chennai airports upgrade
Business Standard
As many as eleven companies, including Infrastructure Leasing & Finance Services (IL&FS), Essar Infrastructure, Tata Projects, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, GMR Group and Reliance Group, on Friday evinced interest in bidding for the privatisation ...

Shah Rukh beats Salman to the No.1 position in Times Celebex - Times of India

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 11:45 AM PDT


Shah Rukh beats Salman to the No.1 position in Times Celebex
Times of India
After six consecutive months of Salman occupying the number one spot, Chennai Express gets Shah Rukh Khan the top position in July. Meanwhile, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag gets Farhan and Sonam in the top 3 in Times Celebex powered by zoOm! for July 2013

British band 'Architects' to perform at IIT-Madras's Saarang festival - Times of India

Posted: 20 Sep 2013 10:46 AM PDT


British band 'Architects' to perform at IIT-Madras's Saarang festival
Times of India
CHENNAI: More than 50 events, including a performance by British metalcore band Architects, are planned as part of 'Saarang,' the annual cultural festival of the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, to be held from January 8 to 12 next year. 'Saarang' is a ...