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Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa says thanks to the people of R.K. Nagar constituency in Chennai on Monday. (Photo: E.K. Sanjay)

RK Nagar voters endorse Jayalalithaa's thanksgiving visit

Festive ambience marks CM's constituency.

7 Jun 2016 6:09 AM IST

Compared to other risk categories, patients who quit smoking for 15 to 30 years accounted for the greatest percentage of patients with lung cancer who didnt qualify for screening. (Photo: Pixabay)

HC notice to Tamil Nadu govt on law banning smoking at public places

The judge said that 'since the issue in the writ petition is about use of tobacco and smoking, larger issues have to be...

6 Jun 2016 9:19 PM IST

The anthem, titled Naam hai Futsal, will be released with a video featuring Virat Kohli. (Photo: PTI)

Premier Futsal: Virat Kohli to sing official anthem

This is the first time that Oscar Award-winning AR Rahman is lending his musical genius to a franchise-based sport...

6 Jun 2016 9:15 PM IST

Picked for Rs. 8.5 crore, Pawan Negi, bowled only nine overs in 8 games and scored just 57 runs. (Photo: BCCI)

Delhi Daredevils didn't back my skills: Pawan Negi

In a span of two months, the million dollar buy turned out to be the biggest flop.

6 Jun 2016 2:22 PM IST

The Chennai police on Sunday disclosed that they are providing utmost security cover for Pakistan womens cricket team.

Chennai police informers help trace kin of dead in Krishnagiri...

At least 17 people died in the mishap when a truck hit a private bus bound for Mallur from Krishnagiri at Melu Malai.

6 Jun 2016 6:56 AM IST

Fishermen are frequently arrested along with their boats by both India and Pakistan as the maritime border in the Arabian Sea is poorly defined. (Representational Image)

Sri Lankan Navy arrests four Tamil Nadu fishermen

The four fishermen who were taken to the Kankesanthurai Naval camp for interrogation were later remanded to judicial...

6 Jun 2016 6:45 AM IST

DMK president M Karunanidhi

BJP and AIADMK need each other: Karunanidhi

Mr Karunanidhi's comments came in the backdrop of BJP openly wooing the AIADMK, which has combined strength of 50 MPs in...

6 Jun 2016 6:41 AM IST

Dr Anbumani Ramadoss

Anbumani Ramadoss calls for poll reforms, to meet CEC

To write to all MPs in both Houses seeking support.

6 Jun 2016 6:34 AM IST

In the schedule given by the Centre, the All India Pre-Medical Test to be held on May 1 will be treated as Neet-1, while Neet-2 will be held on July 24. (Representational image)

NEET and its implications for students

All government and private medical colleges will have to be filled only through NEET-2, to be held on July 24.

6 Jun 2016 6:32 AM IST

Figures as per the report show that in the urban areas, there were 25,10,169 stray dogs while in rural areas, there was 1,46,28,180 stray dogs.

Madras Veterinary College hospital yet to submit autopsy report on...

From filing an FIR at Mangadu police station to petitioning the CM special cell, Jahnavi had followed all the legal...

6 Jun 2016 6:28 AM IST

Temporary wooden bridge collapsed at Island Grounds on Sunday. (Photo: DC)

Pinkathon participants injured in bridge collapse in Chennai

They estimated that nearly 3,000 women reached Island Grounds to participate in the Pinkathon, in the city 5.30 am.

6 Jun 2016 6:25 AM IST

A file photo from AFP.

Nothing like moral compass to sink prejudices

Rarely do our racist attitudes break out into violence as it did in the case of Africans in the capital.

6 Jun 2016 6:22 AM IST