BSNL cable theft goes unchecked
A huge racket involving BSNL staff has been draining the public sector unit of a vital resource for the past four years.
An investigation by DC has revealed that underground high-value optical fibre
Noise pollution hits residents
Just when one thought that the city could not get any noisier, it did. The numerous flyovers under construction along with the massive Metro Rail project snaking through the city have resulted in high
‘Epilepsy awareness higher than ever’
Chennai doctors have encouraging news on World Epilepsy Day, March 26, this year about the crippling neuro disease.
Awareness about epilepsy is on an upswing among patients’ families, while new-age
Why fast food, try this millet canteen
Syeda Sana, a student of MOP College, was delighted. The 23-year-old ate delicious, traditional ragi dosa in the makeshift millet canteen in the city.
“I tried traditional items such as ragi and camb
Chennai’s green library doing yeoman service to society
Chennai’s first green library has come up on the CPR Foundation premises with more than 6,000 books and journals on environment.
The library has books on topics such as air pollution, biodiversity, e
‘TN coast safe from threats’
The much-feared sea level rise attributed to climate change is not happening on an alarming scale to be worried about, at least for the next century and more, Prof. Dr Sundar, IIT Madras told Deccan C
Chennai mayor rules out open dustbins
Any collective change is possible only if the individual realises his/her duty.
It is with the same aim that Moonravadhu Shakti, a part of Kodambakkam-based citizen collective, Nallor Vattam organis
Madras Medical College all set for new home
The prestigious Madras Medical College is all set to move into the new building coming up at the old Central Prison premises.
The construction work, which began on the sprawling 11-acre prison land
Suyamvaram for disabled in districts
Suyamvarams for the differently-abled are likely to become a regular feature and will be taken to their doorsteps, well almost, if a plan by the Tamil Nadu Differently Abled Welfare Association (TNDAW
Centre gives priority to healthcare, says Vasan
Healthcare is one of the main priorities for the UPA government, Union minister G.K. Vasan said on Sunday, referring to the significant mark-up of the Union health budget this year.
Speaking at the