Acclaimed designers display collection in Chennai International Fashion WeekCHENNAI - Thirty acclaimed designers from 10 countries have gathered to display their creations in the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW), which concludes here on Sunday. Transgenders vie for beauty crown in ChennaiCHENNAI - Transgenders from across the country vied for a beauty crown during a contest held here on Saturday. International Fashion Week kicks off in ChennaiCHENNAI - Models sashayed down the ramp at the Chennai International Fashion Week (CIFW) that kicked off here on Wednesday. Torrential rains continues to lash Pudducherry, KarikalCHENNAI - Incessant rains continued to lash Pudducherry and Karikal for the fourth consecutive day today. Torrential rains disrupt life in different parts of Tamil NaduCHENNAI - Inclement weather in Tamil Nadu resulted in torrential rains disrupting daily life of local people on Tuesday (December 15). Tamil activists demand speedy resettlement of refugees in Sri LankaCHENNAI - Activists of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) a regional party, staged a demonstration here on Monday demanding the Sri Lankan Government to speed-up resettlement of the Tamil civilians displaced by civil war in that country. Dirt biking arrives in India with an off-road race track in ChennaiCHENNAI - Dirt biking arrived in India as a racing competition heralded the country’s first off-road race track in Chennai on Sunday. DMK not for bifurcation of Tamil Nadu: KarunanidhiCHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today said his party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not for the bifurcation of Tamil Nadu. Enthusiastic fans celebrate Rajnikanth’s 60th birthday in ChennaiCHENNAI - Enthusiastic fans of Tamil superstar Rajnikanth lined up a slew of activities to celebrate the 60th birthday of the actor in Chennai on Saturday. Chennai police recovers ancient idol worth fifty million rupeesCHENNAI - Chennai Police have recovered an ancient idol worth rupees 50 million from three persons suspected to be a part of an international mafia here. Two Coast Guard men rescued from Sri Lankan fishermenCHENNAI - The Indian Navy Friday afternoon rescued two Indian Coast Guard personnel held captive by two Sri Lankan fishermen in their boat since Wednesday. No retirement plan till June, says KarunanidhiCHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has asked his party workers and supporters to wait till June to know about his retirement plans. TN govt orders closure of Nagapattinam schoolCHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu Government on Saturday ordered the closure of kindergarten classes in the Kalaivaani Mega Matriculation School, Kariapattinam, in Nagapattinam district whose van was turned into pond killing 10 students and a teacher on Thursday. A commercial film on specially-abled people made by specially-abledCHENNAI - A commercial film based on the romances and the tribulations of the specially-abled made exclusively by a specially-abled crew, will soon see the light of the day in Chennai. People with disabilities demand attention on World Disability DayNew Delhi/Chennai/Siliguri, Dec.3 (ANI): As the World Disability Day was marked by the disabled people in different parts of the world on Thursday (Dec.3), the people with disabilities in India demanded serious attention of the government and society towards their needs. Stalin to head Chennai River Water AuthorityCHENNAI - Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has been named to head the Chennai River Water Authority (CRWA) set up to clean the citys two major rivers Cooum and Adyar, an official statement said Thursday. Tamil Nadu archaeologists take up digitisation of ancient scripturesCHENNAI - The Department of Archaeology in Tamil Nadu has taken up the digital documentation of ancient and historical manuscripts, including inscriptions on stones and thus preserve them. 10 killed as nursery school van plunges into pondCHENNAI - Nine children and their teacher were killed Thursday when their school van plunged into a deep pond in Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam district. Chennai activists promote city’s heritage among school kidsCHENNAI - Social activists took school children on a heritage tour of Chennai city in a bid to create awareness among the new generation. Mass awareness campaigns on World AIDS DayMumbai, /Kolkata,/CHENNAI - Mass awareness campaigns were held all over India on the eve of World AIDS Day. Road safety should be in school curriculum: KarunanidhiCHENNAI - Road safety should be taught as part of school curriculum and cannot be just left to the government and the police to manage, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said here Monday. Tamil Nadu eco-tourism department organizes trekking expeditionCHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) has organised a trekking expedition to bust stress and promote physical fitness here. No exodus of Indians due to Dubai World crisis: Vayalar RaviCHENNAI - Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi on Saturday said that there will be no exodus of Indians on account of Dubai World crisis in the United Arab Emirates. Tamil Nadu finalises unifom school syallabusCHENNAI - The Tamil Nadu government Friday announced a common syllabus for school students across the state, applicable from the next academic year. Fake deodorants worth millions seized in ChennaiCHENNAI - Fake deodorants worth 20 million rupees were seized by Customs department officials here on Thursday. CBI arrests 10 Chennai airport custom officialsCHENNAI - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Tuesday arrested on charges of corruption 10 customs officials, among them two women, posted at Chennai airport cargo division, officials said. People worship Highway Goddess for safe journey in ChennaiCHENNAI - People have strong belief in Iraniamman Amma, commonly known as the highway goddess in Chennai. Court denies bail to William Heum, to stay in judicial custodyCHENNAI - A Chennai court on Thursday dismissed the bail petition by William Heum, a Dutch national, who has been charged under the new IT Act for digital child pornography. Chennai court sent Heum to judicial custodyCHENNAI - William Heum, a Dutch national, who has been charged for child sex, has been sent to 15 days judicial custody by the Saidpet Magistrate Court here on Wednesday. Flood alert issued, people on Vaigai river banks asked to shiftCHENNAI - A flood alert has been issued and people have been asked to be vigilant and move to safer locations here, after the Vaigal dam reached its full level due to continuous rains. |