Chennai News

Ganguly fails to get a good knock in Chennai game

Sourav Ganguly could not get the desired knock in the middle, bating for India A against New Zealand A here Saturday. He was run out for 14 after leg-spinner Amit Mishra celebrated his call-up to the Test squad with a six-wicket haul to restrict the visitors to 315 in the first innings.8:31 PM on October 04

Rajan brothers win sixth round of Enduro Cup

Brothers Sudanand and Prithveen Rajan of Team WSRF with Leela won the sixth and concluding round of the Enduro Cup at the JK Tyre National Racing championship here Saturday.8:30 PM on October 04

Private airline ferries stranded Kalam home in Chennai

Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was stranded at the airport here Friday evening upon arrival aboard a scheduled flight from Madurai, said an employee of a private airline.10:32 PM on October 03

Ilayaraja to compose symphony of ancient Tamil verses

National-award-winning music maestro Ilayaraja announced his next project - creating a symphony of yet another classical compendium of Tamil verses during a release function of their printed version here.10:30 PM on October 03

Private players in n-power may be allowed: scientist

The country can allow private players into nuclear power generation if the issues of safety - of plant and materials - are taken care of, a leading scientist has said.10:03 PM on October 03

New Zealand A recovers after early hiccups against India A

A determined New Zealand A ground their way to 270 for three in their first innings against India A at stumps on the opening day of the second four-day match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.10:02 PM on October 03

500 people fined for violating anti-smoking law in Tamil Nadu

At least 500 people were fined all over Tamil Nadu for violating the smoking ban Friday, the police said.9:32 PM on October 03

Four feared drowned off Chennai coast

The search for four missing bathers off the coast here was given up Friday evening as they were presumed drowned and washed away deep into the sea, fire services officials said.9:30 PM on October 03

India can be automotive research leader: Scientific advisor

With the entry of global automobile companies into India and also their research arms, automotive research is one of the areas where India can be a leader, said a top Indian scientist here Friday.8:30 PM on October 03

Tamil Nadu Congress lawmakers unhappy with party leadership

A number of Congress legislators Thursday expressed their dismay at the party leadership for allegedly ignoring their calls for strengthening the organisation in Tamil Nadu.9:32 PM on October 02

Opposition slams Tamil Nadu for ignoring fishermen's woes

Opposition leaders belonging to the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the MDMK Thursday criticise the Tamil Nadu and central governments for ignoring the sufferings of Indian fishermen at the hands of Sri Lankan defence personnel.9:00 PM on October 02

Sourav, RP Singh to get match practice against New Zealand A

The last minute inclusion of Sourav Ganguly and Rudra Pratap Singh has lent a different perspective to the second four-day match between India A and New Zealand A commencing at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here Friday.5:01 PM on October 02

Ford sets early 2010 target to launch small car in India

Armed with a $500-million investment outlay, Ford Motors has set early 2010 as the target to launch a small car in India, start its new engine-making unit and double the assembly line capacity, a top official said here.12:00 PM on October 02

India's heritage on digital multimedia platforms

India's heritage institutions will have a new address - on a multimedia platform in public domain, courtesy the Indian government and Microsoft Research India.10:30 PM on October 01

Saurav jumps to 39 in squash rankings

After a victory and a good performance in France, Saurav Ghosal, the former ICL Academy trainee, attained his highest World squash ranking in the latest October rankings released by the Professional Squash Association.7:30 PM on October 01