Thursday, November 21, 2013

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SERVICE PROVIDERS RADIO TRUNKING: Ignorance Is No Bliss

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 03:17 PM PST

Even as mobile telephony makes headlines, radio trunking operators are crying for attention. It is not poor service quality, but ignorance about the benefits that has been hurting the sector.

Anand loses again, Carlsen a draw away from title

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:38 PM PST

Chennai Nov: Challenger Magnus Carlsen closed in on the crown after defeating defending champion Viswanathan Anand in the ninth game of the World Chess Championship match here today.

Crores swindled, DM sign forged

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:29 PM PST

Patna, Nov. 21: Three persons have been arrested from the district programme office ' which implements development funds ' for allegedly swindling over Rs 3.5 crore after forging the signatures of the district magistrate and another senior officer.

Bollywood actress Haasan escapes Mumbai stalker

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:24 PM PST

When it comes to the celebrity lifestyle, there doesn't seem to be many drawbacks. While some lament the loss of privacy and being followed by paparazzi, the fame and fortune that stardom can bring is often a reasonable tradeoff.

DGCA orders probe into Jet pilot violating timings

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:00 PM PST

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a probe on the anonymous complaint against a Jet Airways pilot who reportedly violated Flight Duty Timing Limit (FDTL) while operating a Mumbai-London flight on three occasions.

Rajnikanth fans get their own cinematic tribute

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:35 PM PST

The scene is in a theatre in Chennai. The lights go off and the screen flickers. The first images appear on screen, and the crowd goes nuts — jumping in their seats, screaming incoherently. There is pandemonium, and the movie hasn't even started.

Corporation to tackle dusty roads

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:27 PM PST

The Chennai Corporation will develop an action plan for reducing dust on roads. It is planning to find ways to cope with air pollution caused by road cuts, ongoing Metro Rail work, inadequa...

Airport ramps to be ready in January

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:27 PM PST

Facility will help users leave the airport quickly without having to pay parking charge

Not much insurance against a missing phone

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:26 PM PST

Though mobile phone insurance is popular, most users are not aware of the caveats

A journey on canvas

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 12:26 PM PST

Contemplative and reflective, the 45-odd abstract and semi-abstract paintings by Tania Thomas which are on display at Vinnyasa Premier Art Galery, trace her journey as an artist."I speciali...

Nokia asks Delhi HC to help release Chennai unit - Indian Express

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:51 PM PST


Nokia asks Delhi HC to help release Chennai unit
Indian Express
To resolve its tax dispute with the income tax authorities ahead of the sale of its mobile phone business to Microsoft, Nokia on Thursday urged the Delhi High Court to help release its factory in Chennai after its seizure by the tax authorities. To lift the seizure, ...

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I had to give it a shot, says Viswanathan Anand - Daily News & Analysis

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:50 PM PST


Daily News & Analysis

I had to give it a shot, says Viswanathan Anand
Daily News & Analysis
I had to give it a shot, says Viswanathan Anand. Thursday, Nov 21, 2013, 21:19 IST | Place: Chennai | Agency: PTI. Viswanathan Anand. - RNA Research & Archives. His title defense in tatters after suffering another loss, world champion Viswanathan Anand ...

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Industry insiders say collections figures of Krrish 3 are exaggerated - Daily News & Analysis

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:50 PM PST


Daily News & Analysis

Industry insiders say collections figures of Krrish 3 are exaggerated
Daily News & Analysis
A reputed weekly national magazine said: The film has beaten the lifetime collection of Ek Tha Tiger and 3 Idiots, thus becoming the second highest grosser of all time after Chennai Express. A website of a news channel claimed: According to trade, the film ...

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Magnus a draw from title - Calcutta Telegraph

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:21 PM PST


Calcutta Telegraph

Magnus a draw from title
Calcutta Telegraph
Chennai: What seemed to be a brave and bold start ended in a stunning and dreadful defeat for Viswanathan Anand, as Magnus Carlsen virtually assured himself of the world championship title after winning the ninth game, here, in Chennai. What promised ...

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Crores swindled, DM sign forged - Calcutta Telegraph

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 02:21 PM PST


Calcutta Telegraph

Crores swindled, DM sign forged
Calcutta Telegraph
A total of Rs 3,56,28,510 was siphoned off from the city branches of two nationalised banks and transferred to Chennai and Dhanbad. The cheques carried the forged signatures of district magistrate N. Saravana Kumar and programme officer Ajay Kumar.

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Body politic - Calcutta Telegraph

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 01:56 PM PST


Calcutta Telegraph

Body politic
Calcutta Telegraph
MADRAS THEN, CHENNAI NOW (Roli, 2,975) by Nanditha Krishna and Tishani Doshi (with photo research and editing by Pramod Kapoor) documents the changes that have been happening to the southern metropolis of India down the centuries, from the ...

Shreesurya has victims in Bangalore too - Times of India

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 01:52 PM PST


Shreesurya has victims in Bangalore too
Times of India
NAGPUR: Sameer Joshi's Shreesurya Investment, which left thousands of investors from Vidarbha in the lurch, had also eyed market in southern states. Joshi had clients in the country's IT hub Bangalore as well as other big cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, ...

Nokia offers to pay part of Rs 3000-cr tax payment demand to unfreeze its ... - Economic Times

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 01:43 PM PST


Nokia offers to pay part of Rs 3000-cr tax payment demand to unfreeze its ...
Economic Times
NEW DELHI: Nokia has offered to pay up a part of the 3,000 crore tax demand to Indian authorities, hoping that the move will help the Finnish handset maker unfreeze its key manufacturing factory at Chennai and help in the smooth conclusion of its $7.3 ...

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In glare of defeat, there's nowhere to hide - Times of India

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 01:06 PM PST


Times of India

In glare of defeat, there's nowhere to hide
Times of India
CHENNAI: Magnus Carlsen pushed his left shoulder forward and leaned into that hunched-over-the-microphone posture that signals an intent that he wanted to speak, or better, be heard. He had been doing this all week, a complete and total departure from ...

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Carlsen set to be crowned world chess champion - Gulf Times

Posted: 21 Nov 2013 01:00 PM PST


Gulf Times

Carlsen set to be crowned world chess champion
Gulf Times
India's Viswanathan Anand (R) makes a move against Norway's Magnus Carlsen during the FIDE World Chess Championship in the southern Indian city of Chennai yesterday. AFP/Chennai. Norwegian sensation Magnus Carlsen was a draw away from ...

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