Chennai News

CPI-M distances itself from Tamil Nadu resignation resolution

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Monday distanced itself from an 'all-party' resolution that says all MPs from Tamil Nadu would resign if no effective steps were initiated by the central government to end the sufferings of innocent Tamils in Sri Lanka.12:31 AM on October 21

The search begins for the finest ideas among students on "CORRUPTION-FREE NATION: The mission for new generation leaders" Mindful Leadership Competition - 2009 series launched

As tomorrow's leaders one should be able to mindfully avoid corruption in any form. Can you?10:24 PM on October 20

Karunanidhi lauds India's proactive moves on Sri Lankan issue

Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi expressed happiness Monday at the centre's measures in helping Sri Lankan Tamils in the war-torn northern part of the island following the distribution of 750 tonnes of food sent by the United Nations.9:03 PM on October 20

India's mission moon: Countdown progressing smoothly

The countdown to India's first mission to send a spacecraft that will orbit the moon was progressing smoothly, senior officials of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said here Monday.8:32 PM on October 20

Catholic Syrian Bank won't merge with any bank: Chairman

The Kerala-based Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd will not merge with any other bank, said a top company official here Monday.7:30 PM on October 20

Veteran Tamil director Sridhar dies

Veteran Tamil director C.V. Sridhar passed away Monday after a brief illness in a private hospital, family sources said. He was 76.7:03 PM on October 20

Up above the world so high, tracking satellites in the sky

S.K. Shivakumar is 55 years old. For 32 years out of that, he has been the eyes and ears of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).2:31 PM on October 20

Space scientist from a star village

M.Y.S. Prasad, associate director, Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, has something common with Telugu movie stars Chiranjeevi and Krishnam Raju. All three are from Mogaltur village in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.1:00 PM on October 20

Indian space agency aims $60 mn revenue from satellite manufacturing

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to play a major role in satellite manufacturing.11:00 AM on October 20

DMK's Dayanidhi Maran too hands in resignation

Two days after 14 DMK Lok Sabha MPs handed over their resignation letters to party head and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi demanding an end to the violence in Sri Lanka, former central minister Dayanidhi Maran followed suit Sunday afternoon.7:31 PM on October 19

'Designing Chandrayaan was like writing lyrics to a set tune'

While building India's first moon craft, Chandrayaan project director Mylswamy Annadurai was reminded of his engineering college days when he wrote lyrics to the tunes of his classmates.2:33 PM on October 19

First rehearsal of moon mission Chandrayaan goes off fine

India's first lunar spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 was fitted to the launch pad for rehearsals late Saturday night and they 'went off well', a top space agency official said Sunday three days ahead of the final launch.11:30 AM on October 19

Nissan to make new car in Chennai

Japanese auto major Nissan Motor Co will make next generation March model at its Orgadam plant near here, built in partnership with French car maker Renault, a top official said Saturday.7:02 PM on October 18

'Projects worth Rs.132 bn approved for Tamil Nadu ports'

The central government has approved development projects worth Rs.132 billion for the three major ports in Tamil Nadu - Chennai, Ennore and Tuticorin - Minister for Shipping, Road and Transport T.R. Baalu said here Saturday.7:01 PM on October 18

Tamil film industry rift over championing Sri Lankan Tamils

Most Tamil film actors have promised to turn up for the Nov 1 day-long token fast organised by actor-turned-politician Sarath Kumar here to protest the suffering of Sri Lankan Tamils, and politely excused themselves from Sunday's rally in Rameshwaram organised by ace director Bharati Raja.4:31 PM on October 18