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Achyuta Samanta being awarded the Pride of India award. Deccan Chronicle executive editor, R. Bhagwan Singh, presided over the award ceremony. (Photo: DC)

Chennai: Achyuta Samanta offers KISS of life to tribal communities

Dr Samanta believes that lack of education is what keeps tribal communities aloof to development.

13 Jun 2016 6:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa (Photo: PTI)

PM may extend invitation to Jayalalithaa, party to join NDA

Jaya to hold one-on-one meeting with Modi on Tuesday.

13 Jun 2016 6:30 AM IST

The gang first stole parked bikes and using the bikes they snatched mobile phones, said DCP V. Satyanarayana. (Representational image)

Bihar gang held for housebreak in Chennai

The police are on the lookout for the cook.

13 Jun 2016 6:26 AM IST

Commercial taxes minister KC Veeramani at the inaugural of Yelagiri summer festival in Vellore district on Saturday. Tourism minister Vellamandi N. Natrajan, Labour minister Dr Nilofer, district collector R. Nanthagopal were among those present on the occasion. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu to attract 15 crore tourists by 2023

Natarajan said he would take up with the Chief Minister the proposal to convert the Andiyappanur dam into a tourist...

13 Jun 2016 6:21 AM IST

An official checking the wooden parcel box at the godown of Dheenadayalan, a suspected idol smuggler, in Alwarpet on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Antiques smuggling probe may spill to Karnataka

Police had said that Dheenadayalan had links with international smuggler Subash Kapoor.

13 Jun 2016 6:16 AM IST

Raghul is Tamil Nadu topper in in IIT-JEE

I was preparing for JEE since my 9th standard: Janani

13 Jun 2016 6:10 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and AIADMK Supremo J Jayalalithaa ahead of her visit to R K Nagar constituency to thank the voters, in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Jayalalithaa to carry long wish list to Delhi

CM will undertake a day's visit to New Delhi on Tuesday to meet Mr Modi and discuss crucial issues relating to Tamil...

13 Jun 2016 6:02 AM IST

DMK chief M Karunanidhi. (Photo: PTI)

After BJP, AIADMK mocks Karunanidhi's jibe against Hindi

AIADMK mocked the nonagenarian leader-led party for using Hindi during elections.

12 Jun 2016 3:29 PM IST

Debut director Nelson undoubtedly proves that he is a filmmaker with a substance.

Oru Naal Koothu movie review: A film not to be missed

The movie has an engaging screenplay, powerful dialogues backed by intense performances and alluring music.

12 Jun 2016 11:58 AM IST

A 10-month-old girl baby which was kidnapped while playing outside her house at Peraiyur town near Madurai was rescued by a police team within few hours on Friday night.

Madurai: Cops rescue 10-month-old baby, arrest kidnappers

Lakshmi, a black magician, was also popular in Usilampatti area for supplying herbal medicines to childless couples to...

12 Jun 2016 6:53 AM IST

The bus which capsized into a roadside pit near Salem on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

1 killed, 24 seriously hurt in bus capsize in Salem

The bus capsized into a roadside pit, though it miraculously escaped from falling into nearby well that could have been...

12 Jun 2016 6:49 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI)

Will strive to make TN child labour free: Jayalalithaa

The government was also providing Rs 500 assistance per month to a child weaned away from labour and pursuing higher...

12 Jun 2016 6:46 AM IST