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The government is now expanding the basket of choice for contraceptives to cater to the unmet need for contraception prevailing in the country. (Photo: Pixabay)

Contraceptive use by TN women low

According to the survey, the most popular contraceptive method used by women above 25 years of age is condom.

14 Jun 2016 6:16 AM IST

Madras University

University of Madras okays 20 per cent increase in arts, science...

After nearly three months, the syndicate met on Monday to decide various issues, including affiliation of colleges and...

14 Jun 2016 6:12 AM IST

Serving alcohol doesnt mean Im not following my (religious) duties. (Representational image)

Alcohol not a health threat for women yet

The causes for liver diseases are varied, of which alcohol consumption is just one among them.

14 Jun 2016 6:09 AM IST

A notice pasted on the main entrance of the school showing it as girls entry and exit. (Photo: DC)

Gender apartheid in Chennai school

After the parents protested, the school sent an SMS to all parents in the evening saying all the available gates can be...

14 Jun 2016 6:03 AM IST

Madras High Court

Raid shops for selling tobacco: Madras High court

Justice N.Kirubakaran also directed that the special squads to book those persons who smoke in public places.

14 Jun 2016 6:00 AM IST

Bring resolution to stop NEET in Tamil Nadu: Stalin to Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa had earlier said that steps would be taken to see that there was no entrance test.

13 Jun 2016 7:38 PM IST

Madras HC raps state on sale of tobacco products near education institutes

Madras HC raps state on sale of tobacco products near education...

Court directed the state to immediately form special squads to conduct surprise raids on shops.

13 Jun 2016 3:52 PM IST

The action plan will ensure the expansion of the Home Stay scheme and promote the Incredible India Bed & Breakfast scheme on a fast-track mode. (Representational image)

Centre revisits Bed & Breakfast; In Tamil Nadu scheme may not gel

The scheme faded from public mind.

13 Jun 2016 7:20 AM IST

The boys parents alleged that the two residents of the house and their friend sexually assaulted their son. (Representational image)

Chennai: When assaults on boys go unreported

Cases of sexual assault among little boys are escalating, it is a pity that 99 per cent of the cases remain untold.

13 Jun 2016 7:13 AM IST

People, holding umbrellas, walk on a road during the first monsoon rains in Kochi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Fear of rain diseases and infections in Chennai

Cholera, jaundice, leptospirosis rise this season.

13 Jun 2016 7:07 AM IST

Boxing icon Muhammed Ali

Muhammad Ali the Malayali

Young Seshappan was a child prodigy and could write an entire play in Tamil in less than 24 hours when he was barely 10...

13 Jun 2016 7:00 AM IST

Catherine Simon

Chennai: Of famous teachers and their more famous students

There are many wonderful teachers who settle for posthumous fame.

13 Jun 2016 6:48 AM IST