Chennai News

Mobile Photo Exhibition of Superstar Rajinikanth flagged of by actress Nayantara

In continuation to the ongoing "BIG Kuselan Kondattam" celebration, BIG 92.7 FM in association with BIG Music today launched the Mobile photo exhibition of Superstar Rajinikanth. The photo exhibition was flagged off by famous Kollywood actress Nayantara.7:40 PM on July 28

Rajnikant gets ready to shoot 'Robot'

Tamil superstar Rajnikant is likely to leave for the US shortly to join the US-based production team of his Rs.1.5 billion (approximately $35.5 million) venture 'Robot', said publicists.5:14 PM on July 28

Bharat, Tamanna to star in Tamil remake of 'Jab We Met'

Entertainment major Moser Baer is remaking Bollywood hit 'Jab We Met' in Tamil and has cast Bharat and Tamanna to play lead roles.5:10 PM on July 28

N-deal spin-off - 100,000 new jobs, more research opportunities

One of the spin offs of the India-US civil nuclear deal coming through will be the creation of 100,000 new jobs for the 30-odd reactors that India hopes to set up to meet its nuclear power deadline of 20,000 MW by 2020, experts say.2:32 PM on July 28

Two suspects linked to serial blasts arrested in Chennai

The Chennai police Monday arrested two suspected terrorists believed to be involved in serial bombings in Bangalore and Ahmedabad during the weekend.2:31 PM on July 28

Chennai police combat terror threat rumours

Tough action was being initiated against those who were causing a fear psychosis in Chennai by spreading rumours of a terror threat to the metropolis, police said late Sunday.12:00 AM on July 28

Rs.102 mn worth gold, cash robbed from Chennai showroom

Gold jewellery and cash worth over Rs.102 million were looted from a shop in the heart of the city Sunday afternoon, the police said.8:32 PM on July 27

PMK-owned TV channel to air controversial soap

A Tamil TV channel owned by the PMK party is set to air yet another controversial serial based on a real life incident involving former chief minister M.G. Ramachandran.8:31 PM on July 27

Pranab quotes Browning on n-deal - 'Had I said that, had I done this'

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee quoted from poet Robert Browning when questioned on what he had earlier said about the India-US nuclear deal.11:00 AM on July 27

Chennai gets new statistical research centre

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday opened the third centre of excellence of the Indian Statistical Institute here.7:01 PM on July 26

IAEA, NSG approval is passport for India: Pranab

Approval of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for India-specific safeguards and the clearance by the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is 'the passport for India' that will let the nation get into civil nuclear cooperation with all countries of the world, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday.6:30 PM on July 26

Media joint venture offers movie clips on mobile phones

A path-breaking joint venture (JV) between Bay Talkitec and Saimira Access Technologies will help film buffs abroad watch trailers of the forthcoming Rajnikanth starrer 'Kuselan' on mobile phones.4:00 PM on July 26

Vigil stepped up in Tamil Nadu after Bangalore blasts

Vigil and patrolling in major towns and cities in Tamil Nadu, especially the border districts, were stepped up following the serial blasts in Bangalore Friday in which one person was killed and seven were injured.12:00 AM on July 26

Unsolved murders inspire multilingual film

An unsolved chain of nine murders here has inspired filmmaker Chitraselvan to make a multilingual film.10:30 PM on July 25

Rajnikant starrer 'Kuselan' goes to Tokyo film festival

Tamil superstar Rajnikant starrer 'Kuselan' will be shown at the Tokyo International Film Festival, starting in October.4:54 PM on July 25