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Defence Minster Manohar Parrikar and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba during the commissioning ceremony of INS Chennai in Mumbai on Monday (Photo: AP)

INS Chennai adds to navy's arsenal, defence capabilities

The INS Kolkata, the first ship of the class was commissioned on August 16, 2014 and INS Kochi was the second vessel...

22 Nov 2016 6:33 AM IST

To weave a silk sari, it takes a minimum of 20 days to 45 days which depends on the design and zari content.

Chennai: Weavers hit by cash crunch

Kancheepuram silk sari sales down by 20 per cent.

22 Nov 2016 6:30 AM IST

The petition was expected to be heard along with writ petitions filed against the demonetisation which are all to be heard on 25th of this month.

CPI moves Supreme Court against usage of Devanagari in notes

In a statement here, CPI said that the usage of Devanagari script is in contravention of Article 343(1) of the...

22 Nov 2016 6:27 AM IST

A bouncer keeping the crowd in check at Canara Banks Vepery Branch. Banks are hiring bouncers to protect property and regulate crowds (Photo: DC)

Money hunt still on in Chennai

Banks hire bouncers to protect property, handle crowds in the wake of demonetisation.

22 Nov 2016 6:22 AM IST

The protesters also raised the problem of malfunctioning biometric attendance systems which they said was affecting students at several examination centers. (Representatioanl image)

In a first, IIT to hold exam abroad

Based on their performance in the exam the students can select IITs for undergrad courses.

22 Nov 2016 6:18 AM IST

National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

ECR 4-lane project on after green nod

TNRDA has sought a prior clearance from Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority.

22 Nov 2016 6:14 AM IST

The election result, undoubtedly, would be very crucial for the political career of Mr Narayanasamy.

Tamil Nadu by-election results today

Thiruparanmkundram will have the maximum of 21 rounds, followed by Thanjavur and Aravakurichi with 201 and 18 rounds...

22 Nov 2016 6:10 AM IST

Vendhar Movies S. Madhan (left) being taken to be produced before a metropolitan magistrate, from the Egmore office of the CCB sleuths, on Monday evening (Photo: DC)

Missing film producer Madhan traced to girlfriend's house

The top cop said that they would also be filing a status report with the Madras High Court, which is hearing a habeas...

22 Nov 2016 6:06 AM IST

The majority of the farmers who were involved in direct sowing of paddy 50 days ago are tormented as the main sources of water.

Delta farmers shed tears over weak North East monsoon

Labelling it as a poor monsoon, farmer association members demand compensation as their livelihood has been hit.

21 Nov 2016 6:48 AM IST

Kudankulam nuclear power project (KKNPP)

Kudankulam 2nd unit to restart generation today

The second unit commenced generation at 300 mwe and is being increased in a phased manner to its full level of 1,000...

21 Nov 2016 6:45 AM IST

Anna University is planning to make the affiliation process hassle free and transparent.

Anna University to incubate startups

Plan outlay of Rs 50 crore for over 5 yrs period approved.

21 Nov 2016 6:43 AM IST

PMK founder S. Ramadoss

Activists cry foul over low conviction in cases under SC/ST Act

Out of 932 cases that were registered under the SC/ST atrocity act till July this year, only 35 cases ended in the...

21 Nov 2016 6:40 AM IST