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University of Madras

Leading varsities functioning without vice-chancellors

Anna University's Vice-Chancellor M. Rajaram vacated the office on May 26. But the VC search panel is yet to be formed...

9 Aug 2016 6:07 AM IST

Tamilisai Soundararajan

Why so much dissent against draft policy, asks BJP

It may be recalled that the last education policy, formulated in 1986, was implemented only in 1992.

9 Aug 2016 6:04 AM IST

DMK treasurer M.K. Stalin

Repeat of 1965 anti-Hindi agitation in 2016?

Stalin slams Centre on new education policy.

9 Aug 2016 6:01 AM IST

Madras High Court

Madras High court judge advocates premarital counselling for all

The judge said this case would amply demonstrate as to how a young lady suffers because of the marriage conducted...

9 Aug 2016 5:57 AM IST

Former ISRO Chairman G Madhavan Nair was summoned to the CBI headquarters for questioning. (Representational Image)

CBI initiates inquiry into Rs 570 crore seizure during Tamil Nadu...

The Madras high court had transferred the case to the central agency a month ago.

9 Aug 2016 5:54 AM IST

He escaped by jumping off a running train with his handcuffs on near Itarsi railway station, police said today. (Photo:

Chennai: Dentist too was red sanders smuggler

The smugglers were arrested when they were making arrangements to shift a set of logs.

9 Aug 2016 5:48 AM IST

The 16-year-old takes origami classes at her school in Adyar, where she teaches students of lower grades to make colorful designs and items using paper.

Girl beats stress with origami

Avi started learning origami, the art of folding paper, when she was in Class 9 through videos and online lessons.

8 Aug 2016 6:58 AM IST

Dr. Mohmoud Solh director general of ICARDA, Beirut, receives the first copy of a booklet on Pulses in meeting the zero hunger challenges, released at the foundation day and inauguration of consultation on enhancing the productivity and profitability of pulses for addressing food and nutrition security, at MSSRF in the city on Sunday. Professor M.S. Swaminathan, founder MSSRF, Dr Madhura Swaminathan, chairperson MSSRF, and Dr David Bergvinson director general of ICRISAT, Hyderabad, are seen. (Photo: DC)

Tamil Nadu to get pulse bio park

MSSRF proposes project at Thanjavur to enhance income of farmers.

8 Aug 2016 6:53 AM IST

Aaga is a bigger version of Khambas, made of plastic, which is advisable for apartments and institutions.

Home composting methods can help produce manure, reduce waste

Every household (of four members) produces close to one kilo of waste, of which 90 grams makes up to organic and...

8 Aug 2016 6:50 AM IST

People find it unworthy to spend Rs 2,500 on Khambas.

Residents to warm up to Khamba composting system

The inhibition is quiet deep among residents who feel that the Khamba method would result in stink.

8 Aug 2016 6:46 AM IST

Educationists call for examination reforms

Tamizhaga Primary Teachers Association general secretary R. Doss also demanded the same.

8 Aug 2016 6:43 AM IST

Students writing their SSC exams in Hyderabad. (Representational image)

Over 18,000 appear for civil services prelims exam

The examination was held in 194 centres in phases.

8 Aug 2016 6:40 AM IST