Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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Posted: 08 Oct 2013 02:48 PM PDT

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently launched the world's most affordable stem cell bank, initiated by LifeCell, in Mumbai. The 39-year-old actress had earlier banked her daughter Aaradhya's stem cells after her birth, with the biotechnology company.

Standoff over privatisation of airport continues

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 02:06 PM PDT

Members of employees union block bidders visit to terminals

Gold bars detected in Delhi flight toilet

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:37 PM PDT

Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) of India busted a gold smuggling racket involving Sri Lankan nationals, who adopted a novel technique of hiding gold bars in the toilet of an aircraft bound for New Delhi.

Soon, pick up 5-kg gas cylinders off the shelf

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:22 PM PDT

Preparing your grocery list for the month? Perhaps, you can order a five-kg cooking gas cylinder too from the same store. The time may not be far when you can actually ask the friendly n...

Telangana protests hit water supply

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:22 PM PDT

Release of Krishna water to the city disrupted as agitators close KP canal shutters

CM meets officials, reviews progress of Metro Rail

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:21 PM PDT

Managing director of CMRL went over the development of the project and the assistance they may require from the State government

Civic body steps up drive against illegal hoardings

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:21 PM PDT

The drive has been intense in Egmore, Triplicane, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, Alandur and Sholinganallur

Airport privatisation: AAI, infra firms talk Chennai project amid picket, cargo-handling pause

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:49 PM PDT

Unions request Subramanian Swami to file PIL against Govt's move; may also meet Jayalalithaa

Privatised airports: bigger, better?

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:48 PM PDT

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is offering a 30-year contract for Chennai and Lucknow

Vanguard Logistics Eyes India Expansion

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:12 PM PDT

Vanguard Logistics Services, a leading non-vessel-owning common carrier and ocean freight consolidator operating primarily in North America, has entered into a strategic alliance with Freight Systems India, a similar organization with offices at all major locations in the country.

Standoff over privatisation of airport continues - The Hindu

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 02:02 PM PDT


Standoff over privatisation of airport continues
The Hindu
The CISF staff at Chennai airport and hundreds of members of the Airports Authority Employees' Union (AAEU) were locked in a protracted battle on Tuesday, when the latter ceaselessly tried to prevent prospective bidders for the airport from inspecting the ...

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Soon, pick up 5-kg gas cylinders off the shelf - The Hindu

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:12 PM PDT


Soon, pick up 5-kg gas cylinders off the shelf
The Hindu
Preparing your grocery list for the month? Perhaps, you can order a five-kg cooking gas cylinder too from the same store. The time may not be far when you can actually ask the friendly neighbourhood kirana shop to deliver an LPG refill like water cans.

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Telangana protests hit water supply - The Hindu

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:11 PM PDT


Telangana protests hit water supply
The Hindu
The Telangana issue and the turmoil in Andhra Pradesh have had an impact on the drinking water supply to Chennai. In the last two days, the release of Krishna water to the city was disrupted as agitators in the neighbouring State attempted closing shutters ...

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CM meets officials, reviews progress of Metro Rail - The Hindu

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:11 PM PDT


CM meets officials, reviews progress of Metro Rail
The Hindu
Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Monday chaired a review meeting to look at the progress of Chennai Metro Rail. Managing director K. Rajaraman briefed the CM on the development of the project and the assistance they may require from the State ...

Civic body steps up drive against illegal hoardings - The Hindu

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 01:08 PM PDT


The Hindu

Civic body steps up drive against illegal hoardings
The Hindu
The Chennai Corporation and the district collectorate have scaled up operations against hoardings and digital banners across the city. The drive has been intense in Egmore, Triplicane, Mylapore, Nungambakkam, Alandur and Sholinganallur. At a meeting on ...

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Airport privatisation: AAI, infra firms talk Chennai project amid picket, cargo ... - Business Standard

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:42 PM PDT


Airport privatisation: AAI, infra firms talk Chennai project amid picket, cargo ...
Business Standard
Six companies, including the GMR, GVK and Tata groups, have shown interest in taking over Chennai airport's management control. A preliminary closed-door meeting was held at Chennai on Tuesday, against the backdrop of a protest by Airports Authority of ...

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Privatised airports: bigger, better? - Business Standard

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:26 PM PDT


Privatised airports: bigger, better?
Business Standard
The civil aviation ministry has set the ball rolling for another round of airport privatisation, which will begin with Chennai and Lucknow and extend to Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Guwahati. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is offering a 30-year contract for ...

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FMSCI Rally Championships Set for Early Start in 2014 - Motoroids

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 11:52 AM PDT


FMSCI Rally Championships Set for Early Start in 2014
Motoroids
The FMSCI announced that the opening round of the 5 Round 2014 IRC will be held in Chennai in March, the South India Rally. The FMSCI also confirmed plans for a 10 round Indian National Time Speed Distance Rally Championship (INTSDRC) which will ...

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Bhopal takes the filmy route for garba outfits - Times of India

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 11:40 AM PDT


Times of India

Bhopal takes the filmy route for garba outfits
Times of India
Traditional dresses inspired by films like Ram-Leela and Chennai Express are a rage with boys and girls, who are taking them on rent for dandiya nights. After zeroing in on which garba night to attend among the numerous events happening in the city, and ...

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Flight returns following bad weather in Port Blair - Business Standard

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 11:28 AM PDT


Flight returns following bad weather in Port Blair
Business Standard
Since the runway in Chennai would remain closed between 2 PM and 4:30 PM on Tuesdays, the flight was diverted to Bangkok they said, adding, it later returned to Chennai around 8 PM. Arrangements have been made for passengers to stay in Chennai and ...

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