Chennai News

Customers endorse Ramco VirtualWorks; Ramco posts positive growth

Driven by customer acceptance and global recognition of Ramco's collaborative solution innovation platform - Ramco VirtualWorks, Ramco has posted positive growth and recorded global revenues of USD 50.66 m for the financial year 2007-08.11:43 PM on June 23

Indian, Italian tanners sign technology transfer accord

Indian and Italian tanners' associations Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve skills and efficiency of the leather industry in Tamil Nadu.11:01 PM on June 23

Quintegra to merge US subsidiary with itself

The city-based Quintegra Solutions Ltd has decided to merge its US subsidiary Quintegra US Inc. with itself.6:00 PM on June 23

Saint-Gobain to invest Rs.10 bn in Rajasthan

The Indian arm of French float-glass manufacturer Saint-Gobain is setting up a 300,000 tonne plant at Bhiwadi in Rajasthan with an investment of Rs.10 billion ($250 million), top company officials said.5:32 PM on June 23

Raj Television launches Tamil news channel

The Rs.550-million Raj Television Network Ltd Monday launched its first Tamil news channel, called Raj News 24x7.5:31 PM on June 23

Pregnant actress accuses producer of molestation

Actress Malavika has alleged that a producer tried to molest her after she could not do certain dance steps, due to pregnancy, while shooting for a film.1:01 AM on June 23

Left-Karunanidhi talks fail to end n-deal impasse

The impasse over the India-US civil nuclear deal that has been plaguing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's government did not end Sunday even after a meeting of communist leaders Prakash Karat and D. Raja with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who warned a snap poll would only benefit 'communal forces'.9:00 PM on June 22

Fishermen step up protests against new coastal law

With the environment ministry's deadline for raising objections to the draft of a new proposed coastal law drawing near, fishermen are stepping up their protests to the changes that they say 'will take away the rights of traditional fishing folk'.1:02 PM on June 22

Emergency? Indians can dial 108 for help

India is gradually moving to use of one emergency telephone number across the country, 108, on the lines of America's 911 and Britain's 999.12:31 PM on June 22

Techies on bicycles, Quintegra chants green mantra

For Quintegra Solutions, even an employee motivation programme is part of its pro-environment campaign. Instead of taking its employees to any picnic spot, the city-based IT services company Saturday arranged a 20-km cycle ride as a day-out programme.10:30 PM on June 21

Outbound M and A deals may come down in 2008

Availability of finance and the changing economic scenario globally may see a drop in overseas acquisitions by Indian companies. A deal that was possible in 2007 may not be considered so this year owing to the changed economic environment - inflation, increasing interest costs and others, according to a leading business consultant firm.9:30 PM on June 20

IBM focuses on faculty in its academic initiative

Computer giant IBM has launched yet another academic programme, this time to help university faculty instil modern-day skills among students.8:33 PM on June 20

Ready to resign whenever party asks me to: Ramadoss

Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss Friday said he was 'ready to resign' from the union cabinet whenever the party asks him to do so.8:31 PM on June 20

Private equity and venture capital funds can catalyse corporate growth

Venture capital companies partnering private equity to establish business alliances and utilising external boards can act as corporate growth catalysts, a top industry official has said.8:30 PM on June 20

Set-back for Azhagiri in Karunanidhi family cable war

The cable war between Royal Cable Vision (RCV), a multi-system operator (MSO) promoted by M.K. Azhagiri, son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, and Kalanidhi Maran-promoted Sun Network drew first blood with the former receiving a setback.10:30 PM on June 19