Chennai News

Kamal Haasan's 'Marmayogi' shelved

Tamil thespian Kamal Haasan's Rs.1.2 billion magnum opus 'Marmayogi' has been shelved.6:02 PM on November 12

Indian Bank headquarter fire cause not yet established

Indian Bank's operations continued uninterrupted Wednesday despite Tuesday's fire partly damaging three top floors of its headquarters. The cause of the fire was yet to be established, an official said.5:01 PM on November 12

Aditya Patel to race in Macau motor race

Aditya Patel, the 19-year old from Chennai, will be the lone Indian in fray at the famed and notorious Guia street circuit in Macau where Formula BMW Pacific makes its debut at the weekend and will be run concurrently with the season-ending Formula 3 race.3:30 PM on November 12

Tamil Nadu assembly demands ceasefire, negotiations in Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu assembly Wednesday passed a unanimous resolution asking the central government to press for negotiations between the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government as well as an immediate ceasefire in the island nation.1:30 PM on November 12

Three more Saravana staffers jailed for visa fraud

Three more workers of the popular restaurant chain Saravana Bhavan were sent to jail by a local court for visa fraud Wednesday, taking the number of those behind bars in the case to five.12:00 PM on November 12

Fire in Indian Bank's headquarter in Chennai

A fire Tuesday night gutted at least two floors of the national headquarters of the Indian Bank here, officials said.12:32 AM on November 12

Bryan brothers to play in Chennai Open tennis

World No. 1 doubles duo and Beijing Olympic bronze medallists, Bob and Mike Bryan will play in the $ 450,000 ATP Chennai Open tennis to be held here from Jan 5-11.9:01 PM on November 11

Tamil Nadu tipplers can now swig imported liquor

With India losing an appeal filed by the US at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) against its customs duty regime and restrictions on liquor imports by some states, imported wine and spirits will soon flow into Tamil Nadu, an official at a state-run agency said.6:33 PM on November 11

Belgium, India seek collaboration on Myrrha, ITER projects

Belgium's King Albert II, who is visiting Tamil Nadu, said his country was hoping for greater collaboration with India in the field of science and technology even as an agreement on nuclear cooperation was signed Tuesday.5:00 PM on November 11

Tube Investments to supply car doors for Nano from Pune plant

Tube Investments of India (TI), a Rs.17.82-billion multi-product firm, has announced it will supply door frames to Tata Motors' small car Nano from its Pune manufacturing facility.3:01 PM on November 11

Everonn Systems planning franchisee model for growth

City-based online education company Everonn Systems India Ltd is planning a franchisee model for accelerated growth of its retail segment, a top official said.11:31 AM on November 11

Congress minister endorses Jayalalitha's stand against LTTE

Central minister E.V.K.S. Elangovan of the Congress, which is aligned to Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK, Monday endorsed Leader of Opposition J. Jayalalitha's stand against the Tamil Tigers - signalling fissures in the state's political scenario over the Sri Lankan Tamils' issue.11:31 PM on November 10

BSA Motors launches largest range of eScooters in India

Plans to sell around 60,000 eScooters in 2009; Unveils BSA Motors logo; Announces Actress Tamannah as Brand Ambassador; Price range between Rs. 29,000 to Rs. 37,00010:13 PM on November 10

India to sign nuclear deal with Belgium

India will sign a nuclear technology deal with Belgium Tuesday during the visit of the country's king and queen to the Tamil Nadu capital, said sources in the department of atomic energy.9:31 PM on November 10

Force India tie up with McLaren

Force India Formula One Team has entered into a technical partnership with McLaren Applied Technologies (wholly owned by the McLaren Group) and with Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines.7:02 PM on November 10