Monday, December 23, 2013

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Differences with senior Cabinet colleagues led to Jayanthi Natarajan's exit

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 02:35 PM PST

Jayanthi Natarajan's exit from the ministry followed persistent differences with senior Cabinet colleagues as important projects missed clearance deadlines set by CCI.        

Box Office: 'Dhoom 3' Early Global Hit, Eyeing $25 Million-Plus Opening

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 02:19 PM PST

Ex-pats in Indian communities around the globe are flocking to see the film, which scored the top opening of all time in the U.S. for a Bollywood title. Bollywood's Dhoom 3 has quickly transformed into a potent player at the global box office, where its opening could approach $25 million or more, including north of $16 million in India alone, according to early numbers. In North America, the ...

Karunanidhi gets New Year greetings from Sonia

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:19 PM PST

A week after DMK chief M Karunanidhi and other senior leaders lashed out at Congress for betraying its interests and that of Tamils, AICC president Sonia Gandhi sent him her greetings for the New Year.        

Samaikya echo at Pranab’s meet

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:36 PM PST

The demand for united State found an echo in the public meeting addressed by President Pranab Mukherjee with Minister S. Sailajanath, a strong votary of Samaikhyandhra, raising the issue amid larg...

Floodwater draining into sea will be tapped for Chennai

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:27 PM PST

Telemetric river water level recorders will be installed

Proposed green road to B’lore gathers pace

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:08 PM PST

NHAI to get permission for road to pass through elephant reserve

Ranbir Kapoor, Sunny Deol’s debut on TV fiction show

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 11:04 AM PST

Earlier filmstars would rarely appear on fiction shows to promote their flicks. But this year saw Bollywood stars playing fictional characters in TV shows like never before.        

ONGC set to drill two exploratory wells in Gummidipoondi block

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 10:51 AM PST

It is the northern suburbs of Chennai that beckon Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC), as the public sector giant gets ready to go deep down in its quest for hydrocarbon in the Palar Basin.

Over 90% Railway workers vote for strike

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 09:54 AM PST

Close to 40 years after the 20-day railway strike led by George Fernandes in 1974, a majority of the over one million rail workers seem ready to go on an all-India strike to push their long-pending demands, such as filling up vacancies, scrapping the new pension scheme, and putting a stop to outsourcing on contract basis.

Briefs

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 09:20 AM PST

New secretary-general at GPF

Deadlock in fixing auto fares continues - Times of India

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 02:39 PM PST


Deadlock in fixing auto fares continues
Times of India
"One cannot compare Chennai and Coimbatore as Chennai auto rickshaw drivers get more passengers unlike those in Coimbatore. But these matters are negotiable and the district administration and concerned officials should hold a round of talks with them ...

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Chennai Silks' wants to expand beyond textile kingdom - Economic Times

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:54 PM PST


Chennai Silks' wants to expand beyond textile kingdom
Economic Times
CHENNAI: For a business family that runs over a dozen companies, including one for inhouse IT needs, generates Rs 2,000 crore in revenues, and has nearly 40,000 employees on its rolls, the Chennai Silks group has for long been identified as a Tamil ...

Youzhny confirmed his participation at Chennai - Tennis World - the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 01:23 PM PST


Tennis World - the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament

Youzhny confirmed his participation at Chennai
Tennis World - the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament
"I prefer this tournament, because it is easier for me to play in India instead of Doha. I practice in December in Thailand. So it is closer and similar weather. Also I like the tournament." 31-year-old Youzhny won his fourth career title at Chennai when he ...

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Do the church rounds, this Christmas - Times of India

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:43 PM PST


Times of India

Do the church rounds, this Christmas
Times of India
As we come close to the day of Christmas, Chennai Times explores the city churches that are known for their rich tradition, history and architectural heritage. With brightly illuminated Christmas trees, coloured stars and carol service on the Christmas eve — city ...

Centre lists steps to protect heritage sites during construction - Times of India

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:43 PM PST


Centre lists steps to protect heritage sites during construction
Times of India
Considering similar questions in other cities where the metro project is planned, the central government has cited examples of Chennai, Bangalore and Jaipur projects. "Several remedial steps have been taken by the corporations/agencies implementing the ...

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For US diplomats, curbs cast shadow on Christmas - Indian Express

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:09 PM PST


For US diplomats, curbs cast shadow on Christmas
Indian Express
American employees at the US embassy in Delhi and consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad used to get imported food and liquor at much cheaper rates — sometimes half the market price — since they could import these items without ...

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Floodwater draining into sea will be tapped for Chennai - The Hindu

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 12:08 PM PST


Floodwater draining into sea will be tapped for Chennai
The Hindu
Soon a portion of floodwater that regularly gets drained into the sea could be saved to augment Chennai's water supply. The State Ground and Surface Water Resources Data Centre of Water Resources Department (WRD) will install telemetric river water ...

Proposed green road to B'lore gathers pace - The Hindu

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 11:57 AM PST


Proposed green road to B'lore gathers pace
The Hindu
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of getting clearance from the National Board of Wildlife, for 8 km of the proposed Chennai-Bangalore Expressway. The green field project road will pass through 7 km of the Royal Elephant ...

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Centre approves IOC's LNG project - Business Standard

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 11:50 AM PST


Centre approves IOC's LNG project
Business Standard
The expert appraisal committee of the ministry of environment and forests has given its nod to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)'s Rs 4,320-crore liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal project at Ennore, about 25 km away from Chennai. The capacity of the proposed ...

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In 3 days, 'Dhoom: 3' crosses Rs.100 crore; likely to cross Rs.250 crore-mark - Zee News

Posted: 23 Dec 2013 11:17 AM PST


Zee News

In 3 days, 'Dhoom: 3' crosses Rs.100 crore; likely to cross Rs.250 crore-mark
Zee News
New Delhi/Mumbai/Chennai: Aamir Khan-starrer `Dhoom: 3` has grossed Rs.107.61 crore in the first three days of its release and the collection of the sleek action thriller includes earnings from the Tamil and Telugu versions. Trade pundits predict that it will ...

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