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Rocky Brass family gives him a farewell at Central Railway station on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Chennai man who got rly job after bout with Ali, retires

Thirty-seven years and seven promotions later, Rocky Brass (60) retired as an Express guard on Saturday.

29 Oct 2017 6:54 AM IST

Kanchi, Kovai emerge as healthy bird habitats

Birding is not just a hobby, but a habit for several residents in Chennai and Kancheepuram.

29 Oct 2017 6:51 AM IST

A new concept called BE FAST is being popularised by neurologists to monitor stroke symptoms. BE FAST implies to Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call stroke centre.

Awareness can ward off 90 per cent stroke cases

Neurologists emphasise on the need to recognise and keep a check on the changes in body post stroke or during the first...

29 Oct 2017 6:46 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wields the broom during a surprise visit to the Mandir Marg Police Station after launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in New Delhi on Thursday. The nationwide campaign aims to clean up India in five years. (Photo: PTI)

Tamil Nadu: Clean India campaign lures tourism stakeholders

This campaign was taken up in right earnest all the India tourism offices and state tourism departments as well.

29 Oct 2017 6:40 AM IST

The Koramangala police have arrested two people, including a fake journalist, on charges of drug peddling and seized one kg of charas worth Rs 3 lakh from the accused.

Tamil Nadu: PT teacher held for corporal punishment

Teacher hit the boy using a wooden stick for using washroom without permission, when made to stand outside as...

29 Oct 2017 6:33 AM IST

Anti-Corruption Bureau sleuths warned bribe-givers in food adulteration cases.

Public hearing on usury menace in Nellai on November 19

The prime motive of the Federation is to mentally empower the victims against usury.

29 Oct 2017 6:26 AM IST

Police were on their toes on Saturday as protests by political parties and students popped up in at least 17 places across Chennai (Representational Image)

Nellai police foil suicide bid by TNSTC staffer

According to the police, the TNSTC driver attempted to commit suicide to express his protest against the TNSTC.

29 Oct 2017 6:19 AM IST

Tangedco took up road laying works across Kosasthaliyar river, violating CRZ norms (Photo: DC)

Hurting Ennore creek, Kosasthaliyar will hit Chennai

Flood waters will not know the difference between licensed and unlicensed encroachments.

29 Oct 2017 6:06 AM IST

University of Madras

Tamil Nadu: Vice Chancellor points out malpractices in evaluation of...

Duraisamy sought the senate members' support to improve the quality of research in the university.

29 Oct 2017 6:00 AM IST

Kamal Haasan steps out of Twitter into real politics

It was his first outing on a public cause' for the activist-star, who has promised to make a major announcement' on his...

29 Oct 2017 5:51 AM IST

The actor heard the travails of residents, mainly regarding fly ash deposits. (Photo: PTI)

Chennai: Kamal Haasan visits Ennore creek, addresses ecological crisis

He visited the creek days after he voiced concern over encroachment and fly ash from power plants affecting livelihood...

28 Oct 2017 8:08 PM IST

Mahankali set himself on fire in front of the MLAs office. It is alleged that the victims had been pleading with the legislator to allocate three acres of land as promised by the government during the elections. (Representational image)

Man makes futile attempt to immolate self, son in Coimbatore

The had come along with son to SP office to air his grievance and suddenly poured kerosene on himself and son, police...

28 Oct 2017 4:14 PM IST