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Rajiv Gandhi's statue vandalised in Chennai

Unidentified people damaged a statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in the northern suburbs of this city Friday. In a separate incident, the office of the Janata Party was attacked in Madurai, official sources said.10:30 PM on October 24

Wawrinka confirms participation in Chennai Open

The 2008 Olympic doubles gold medallist Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka will play in the $450,000 Chennai Open to be held Jan 5-11 at the SDAT Stadium here.10:03 PM on October 24

Nalini files appeal in court seeking release from jail

The Madras High Court Friday ordered the Tamil Nadu government to respond to notices on a writ appeal filed by Nalini Murugan, who is serving a life term for her involvement in the 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.10:02 PM on October 24

Demonstrators form chain to protest Sri Lanka developments

Despite a heavy downpour, thousands of people formed a 60 km long human chain here Friday against the alleged killing of Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu's ruling party DMK said.10:01 PM on October 24

Statue of Rajiv Gandhi vandalised in Chennai

Unidentified people damaged a statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in the northern suburbs of this city Friday. In a separate incident, the office of the Janata Party in Madurai was attacked, officials said.10:00 PM on October 24

Tamil Nadu demonstrators form chain to protest Sri Lanka developments

Despite a heavy downpour, thousands of people formed a human chain here Friday against the alleged killing of Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka, a press statement from the ruling DMK said.8:33 PM on October 24

Tamil movie director arrested on sedition charges

Movie director Seeman was arrested Friday by the Tamil Nadu Police for allegedly making secessionist statements and justifying the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 by Tamil Tiger suicide bombers, official sources said.8:31 PM on October 24

Miscreants damage Rajiv Gandhi's statue in Chennai

Miscreants damaged a statue of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in the city Friday while in a separate incident the office of the Janata Party was attacked in Madurai, official sources said.7:02 PM on October 24

Does the past prepare us for the future? Custommerce goes 'back to basics' for better customer centricity

Our past can give us quite a lot of lessons in customer service, believes Custommerce - India's first and only national movement for customer centricity. In line with this thought, Custommerce hosted its fifth national chapter on customer centricity - Custommerce India Chapter 5 at The Leela Kempinski Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India, presenting a formidable line of speakers who challenged the regular thought process on customer service and satisfaction with thought provoking tracks built on the five forces of nature - fire, sky, earth, air, and water.6:04 PM on October 24

Ramco announces break-even, Global Q2 revenues up by 31%

Ramco Systems has posted positive growth and recorded Q2 global revenues of USD 12.86 mn for the financial year (08'-09'); 31 % up as compared to the last quarter (Q1: 08'-09') For the first half of the year (H1:Apr-Sep '08), total global revenues of Ramco Systems Ltd, including revenues from subsidiaries in USA, Switzerland, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa stood at USD 22.75 mn. For Q2 the company has posted global net profit of USD 0.10 mn as compared to a net loss of USD 2.74 mn in the last quarter. Tighter cost management has resulted in the company turning profitable.5:55 PM on October 24