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Not just cheque book charity
CHENNAI: The children of Udavum Karangal at Thiruverkadu were an excited lot on Wednesday, for they were treated to a special lunc..
Ticketless travellers loss is MTCs gain!
CHENNAI: Pongal turned sour for a certain set of ticketless travellers who were caught red-handed by officials of the Metropolitan..
Fire turns vehicles into a pile of rubble
A fire that broke out at Goshamahal Police Grounds gutted over 600 vehicles before firemen could bring it under control...
Dharmapuri lad among 24 young bravehearts
Fourteen-year-old G Parameswaran will receive the award for rescuing three girls who were about to drown in a pond...
States tell FM to cut Centre-sponsored schemes
During the meeting, a number of suggestions were given on the Union Budget for 2012-13.
Special security at Pak SC for Gilani's appearance
Even journalists who regularly cover Supreme Court proceedings will be allowed to enter with passes.
Opposition demand freezing of BSP's symbol
BJP spokesman Vijay Bahadur Pathak said raising fingers at constitutional bodies like the Election Commission had become the habit of the BSP.
Bopanna, Bhupathi aim to do well before Olympics
Bopanna and Bhupathi had to fight hard for a win in the first round of the Australian Open.
Age row: Leak of General's letters upsets Antony
The Defence Ministry is upset with General Singh over the "unhealthy precedent" set by him by moving the Supreme Court.
I-T Dept demands Rs 1,067 cr TDS from Bharti
The payments, which the department said are to be made immediately, are in connection with its overseas operations.
Iran cautious over the film 'A Separation'
The Iranian government sounded a note of caution about the success of 'A Separation' in the country.
New ATP chief plays down players strike threat
Brad Drewett said tennis has never been in better shape but players were still frustrated.
Draping of statues reaches poll-bound Punjab
The move was initiated by the Election Commission in wake of a complaint lodged by the Congress.
Can work with India on missile shield, says US
The offer was made by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Robert Scher.
Sarpanchs hubby held for Maoist links
PHULBANI: Kandhamal police have arrested three persons for their alleged involvement in the Maoist violence at various places in t..
Needed: Body to promote beach tourism
PURI: A corporation for preservation of environment in adherence to CRZ norms for sustained beach tourism development, comprising ..