Saturday, December 7, 2013

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Selection row trips Konark dance fest

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 02:12 PM PST

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 7: The Konark Dance Festival that concluded on Wednesday has disappointed many art lovers not only because it was a low-key affair, but also for the selection of artistes who performed.

Harry's South Pole race curtailed; trek goes on

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 01:33 PM PST

After the super duper success of Chennai Express Shah Rukh Khan expressed his wish to work again with director Rohit Shetty.

Goverment hospitals in Chennai wait for security guards

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST

Long-pending vacancies were to be filled by Dec. 1; outsourcing of staff is in progress, say officials

Chennai students enjoy visit to police stations

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST

While Wednesday was an informative excursion for a group of students from government-run and private schools, Saturday was a test of talent for them — both, courtesy, the Chennai city police and N...

9 fishermen from Kasimedu go missing at sea

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:51 AM PST

Their boat left the shores on Nov. 26

Are city spaces safe for women?

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:51 AM PST

While designing cities, it is essential to ensure the design affords women better access on roads. This was one of the points raised at a workshop on women's safety on streets and public tr...

Anna University dances to the top

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:51 AM PST

Pumping with energy, both on and off stage, the boys from Anna University had an edge over the other teams at the The Hindu NXg Campus Jive 2013.With excellent use of props, they tur...

Anomalies galore in Chennai property tax rates

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:23 AM PST

Residents in areas with low rental values pay the same as those in high-end localities

Body of missing Chennai schoolboy found

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:22 AM PST

Passers-by spotted it in an unused well in Pallikaranai; police believe teenager went for a swim and drowned

‘Madi’ to bring more winds than rain to Chennai

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:22 AM PST

City residents woke up to a windy Saturday and several areas experienced light rain, thanks to the severe cyclonic storm, Madi lying over southwest Bay of Bengal, about 500 km southeast of Chennai.

Chennai students enjoy visit to police stations - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST


The Hindu

Chennai students enjoy visit to police stations
The Hindu
While Wednesday was an informative excursion for a group of students from government-run and private schools, Saturday was a test of talent for them — both, courtesy, the Chennai city police and NGO Tulir. In commemoration of World Day for Prevention of ...

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Anomalies galore in Chennai property tax rates - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST


Anomalies galore in Chennai property tax rates
The Hindu
Property tax rates in Chennai are rife with anomalies and inconsistencies. Many neighbourhoods in the recently-annexed parts of the Chennai Corporation, despite poor amenities and low rental value, pay the same property tax as the well-developed areas ...

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Goverment hospitals in Chennai wait for security guards - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:52 AM PST


Goverment hospitals in Chennai wait for security guards
The Hindu
The process of outsourcing housekeeping staff and security guards for the government hospitals in the city is still in progress, with a number of hospitals yet to get their sanctioned strength, particularly that of security guards. A few hospitals are also facing ...

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9 fishermen from Kasimedu go missing at sea - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:45 AM PST


9 fishermen from Kasimedu go missing at sea
The Hindu
Nine fishermen from Kasimedu fishing harbour are reported missing at sea. Their boat, which left the shores on November 26 in search of tuna fish, was last sighted on Tuesday by fishermen on other boats that returned the next day. Members of the Chennai...

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Anna University dances to the top - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:40 AM PST


The Hindu

Anna University dances to the top
The Hindu
The multiplex partner was Inox, fashion partner was Venfield, radio partner was Chennai Live 104.8 FM and dance partner was Choreo Culture Dance Company. The gift sponsors for the event were Desi Basics, Landmark, Fitness One, Fruit Shop on Greams ...

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Are city spaces safe for women? - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:40 AM PST


Are city spaces safe for women?
The Hindu
While Caroline Samponaro of Transportation Alternatives, New York, highlighted the impact of traffic on people's access to streets, Shiamala Baby, founder of Chennai-based NGO, Forward, said various stakeholders, including the police, had to be sensitised ...

A great doctor & an excellent human being - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:25 AM PST


The Hindu

A great doctor & an excellent human being
The Hindu
In late 50s, one day I was simply thrilled to see a brilliant youngster of less than 30 years, a handsome physician, posted as clinical professor of medicine at the Stanley Medical College and Hospital, Madras, now Chennai. Later, over the years, I considered ...

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Tales of many cities (IANS Books This Weekend) - Firstpost

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:19 AM PST


Tales of many cities (IANS Books This Weekend)
Firstpost
From smelling freshly-brewed cup of coffee from the bylanes of Chennai to intriguing stories from northeast, this week IANS books treads on cultural and historical facets of a few Indian cities. Take a look. 1.Book: Degree by the Coffee Yard: A Short Biography ...

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Body of missing Chennai schoolboy found - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:13 AM PST


Body of missing Chennai schoolboy found
The Hindu
The body of a 14-year-old school student from Mylapore who went missing on Thursday, was found floating in an irrigation well in Jalladianpettai, Medavakkam on Saturday morning. Police suspect the boy had come for swim with his friends and drowned.

'Madi' to bring more winds than rain to Chennai - The Hindu

Posted: 07 Dec 2013 11:13 AM PST


The Hindu

'Madi' to bring more winds than rain to Chennai
The Hindu
City residents woke up to a windy Saturday and several areas experienced light rain, thanks to the severe cyclonic storm, Madi lying over southwest Bay of Bengal, about 500 km southeast of Chennai. A murky sky and gusty draughts through the day kept the ...

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