AAI hikes royalty charges of ground handling agents
Passengers who come to Chennai or fly out might face a nightmare next week as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and most of the airline companies are at loggerheads as the former had demanded that
Two full August moons
With two full moons, two Aadi Fridays, Krishna’s birthday and Vishnupati lined up, August holds lot of celestial importance this year. The first full moon falls on August 1 and the second one will app
Questions raised after terminal trial run
With Planning Commission keen on privatising the Chennai airport, it looks like the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is rushing towards commissioning of the new terminals at the city airport.
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Champ ready to make waves
While girls her age flaunt their jewellery and dresses and gear up to attend weddings and family functions, 14-year-old A.V. Jayaveena toils hard at a swimming pool.
The little girl, sporting short
CISF cadets reach for skies
It was an adrenaline rush at the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) regional training centre at Arakkonam where the first batch of aviation security trainees’ passing out parade took place on Sa
Not enough security to man airport
The lack of adequate manpower with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) that provides security at the Chennai airport is also one of the reasons for the delay in the opening of the new interna
New ports threaten to eat into CPT’s share of trade
The Chennai Port Trust (CPT) is worried about the lack of growth in container handling, especially when nearby ports are wooing local traders. While Kattupalli port is on the verge of commissioning it
Ennore port gains from CPT’s loss
The high court ban on handling of dusty cargo at Chennai Port Trust (CPT) has led to increase in coal imports at Ennore port, which is situated 20 km north of Chennai port. Further, the coal importers
Weavers from 15 states in city to spread silk charm
The Chennaiites’ love for silk was evident, when officials of National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) said the Tamil Nadu capital accounts for maximum sales among various cities in the countr
Spirited students conquer power cut at exhibition
Lalit Kala Academi on Greams Road in Chennai was bubbling with art enthusiasts and students on Tuesday morning.
A podium was set up inside the art gallery and the arrangements for the inauguration o