Metal detectors to check medicos at exam halls
Entering a medical college examination hall will be akin to visiting a high security prison with the new technology-busting regulations imposed to prevent TN medicos from cheating in their exams.
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Beta cells created in lab
Scientists at a Chennai facility have created in the laboratory the beta cells of the pancreas, responsible for producing insulin hormone, by using stem cells derived from tummy-fat.
The breakthrough
Thumping win for AIADMK in Sankarankoil bypoll
Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK on Wednesday retained the Sankarankoil (SC) Assembly constituency, with party nominee S. Muthuselvi defeating DMK candidate Jawahar Suryakumar by a massive margin of 68,744
Beware! Pet link to worm infestation
Is your child losing weight despite a huge appetite? Does he complain of frequent diarrhea and stomachache?
Worse, does he seem to have the same symptoms as your pet dog? He may have a worm infestat
Vital win for cheetahs
Not winning a game at home in the World Series Hockey had been an albatross around Chennai Cheetahs’ neck.
Finally, the Cheetahs shook off the burden with a 4-1 win over Bhopal Badshahs at the MRK S
Applications to UK varsities may dip
With United Kingdom all set to implement its new set of rules to curb abuse of student visas and ensure that only the best students stay and work in the country, the number of Indian students aspiring
PMK ex-councillor held for murder
The city police on Monday arrested former PMK councillor Manivannan in Mangalore in connection with the murder of his son-in-law.
“We have arrested Manivannan and brought him to Chennai and are now o
Relieved MK gives up fast idea after PM’s assurance
A visibly relieved DMK president M. Karunanidhi on Monday announced he would not have to resort to fasting on the US resolution against Sri Lanka since the Prime Minister has announced Indian support
On trail of house sparrows
Unlike humans, birds can’t tolerate pollution. A few of them may adapt to certain degrees, but not to extremes.
Thanks to pollution, the house sparrow, which was once abundant in Chennai, has now bec
Erode corporation commissioner to appear before HC
The Madras high court has directed the Erode corporation commissioner, Balachandran, to appear before it on March 28 in person and file a report on the compliance of directions given by the court on t