Chennaiites pay less water tax
Taxpayers in Chennai are a lucky lot. Probably enjoying one of the best (civic) amenities in comparison with several other parts of TN, people residing in the state capital still pay less tax than a r
Sea breeze cuts summer heat
If you are planning to build a house in Chennai, make sure the balcony or the window is facing southeast direction with enough provision for cross ventilation.
Because, the sea breeze plays a major
Santosh Trophy: Sports is in Sabir’s blood
Former international footballer Syed Sabir Pasha is on a mission. The present Tamil Nadu coach’s task is to win a maiden Santosh Trophy for the state — something which he couldn’t achieve in his playi
Vidwan training on par with degree: HC
The Madras High Court has upheld that an academic degree or certificate could not be rated above the excellence passed on by distinguished artistes to next generation in choosing a nagaswaram vidwan f
Ford to give amenities to 7 villages
About seven village communities in and around Maraimalai Nagar will get a host of new amenities including special tutoring for government school students, life skills training for women and even good
Election dept site gets voter-friendly
In a bid to woo voters in the state, the election department has given a facelift to its website with user-friendly features, including video offerings.
‘Stand up and vote. You are 18,’ says the hom
Rajini fans club secretary files papers for Pudukottai bypolls
The district secretary of Rajinikanth Fans Association on Monday filed his nomination to contest in the Pudukottai assembly by polls as an Independent candidate.
However, Mr Sridhar, who is the secr
Chennai gears up for Biodiversity Day
A series of biodiversity events will be held in the city on Tuesday as the top brass of the Union environment and forest ministry will observe International Day for Biodiversity, National Biodiversity
US ready to help Jaya on Vision 2023
The United States is committed to helping Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa realise her development goals for the state, said US ambassador to India Nancy J. Powell at a meeting organised by t
‘I-T officials’ escape with Rs 43 L
The owner of a departmental store in the city was relieved of Rs 43 lakh on Monday morning by four men who entered his house at Ambedkar Nagar, Ernavur, posing as income tax officials.
Four well-dres