NEWS AT A GLANCE
State governments cannot conduct entrance examinations: Supreme Court
Supreme Court has ordered that state government cannot conduct entrance examinations for medical courses.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:31:54 PM
Coffee and wine do good to gut bacteria
According to a new study, consuming tea, coffee or wine may be linked with healthier and various kinds of microbes alive in the gut.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:12:51 PM
High speed Wifi in 5 more railway stations
In an official release, Google announced the launch of its free high speed public WiFi service at the railway stations in Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati and Allahabad.
Posted On :10/May/2016 12:00:36 PM
Reading on non digital platforms helps more abstract thinking, says study
A study conducted by researchers from Dartmouth University has found that reading on digital platforms makes users more inclined to focus on concrete details rather than interpreting information more abstractly. Say the researchers,
Posted On :10/May/2016 11:37:16 AM
Study shows more benefits than risks during active travel in polluted cities
According to a new study, the benefits of walking and cycling are much higher than the negative effects of air pollution on health.
Posted On :10/May/2016 11:08:12 AM
Rains in some places of Tamil Nadu
Chennai Meteorological Centre has mentioned that there will be rains in some places of the inner districts of Tamil Nadu in the next 24 hours.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:49:54 AM
9784 electronic voting machines in 3771 booths in Chennai District
9784 electronic voting machines are to be used for the State Assembly elections in 3771 booths in Chennai District.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:47:35 AM
Gold rate decreased Rs.136 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.136 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (May 10, 2016).
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:42:28 AM
Weather forecast (May 10)
In Chennai sky condition likely to be partly cloudy. Maximum and minimum temperature likely to be around 36ºC and 28ºC respectively.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:27:18 AM
Money for sweat: New Fitness App introduced
A new Mobile App which offers money through reward points for customers sweat has been introduced.
Posted On :10/May/2016 10:08:51 AM
Indian OS overtakes Apple and Windows in the Mobile Phone Market
The sales of an Operating System (OS) made in India for mobile phones, Indus OS, has overtaken Apple and Windows OS and acquired the 2nd place.
Posted On :10/May/2016 9:57:12 AM
AC Special fare special train from Mangalore Junction to Lokmanya Tilak Terminus
The following special train will be run to clear the extra rush of traffic during Summer 2016.
Posted On :10/May/2016 9:39:06 AM
Younger generation keen on online buying
ASSOCHAM (Association of Chamber of Commerce, India) has informed that the e-commerce revenue will shoot up to Rs. 12000 Crores in 4 years.
Posted On :09/May/2016 6:13:00 PM
Applications for Agriculture courses from 12th May
The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University has announced that applications for joining courses on agriculture, gardening, and forestry can be made online from 12th May.
Posted On :09/May/2016 5:20:38 PM
A rare spectacle in astronomy: Mercury crosses Sun
The rare event of the planet Mercury crossing Sun will occur today (Monday, 9th May) evening.
Posted On :09/May/2016 4:15:21 PM
Raindropss honoured Vani Jairam on Mothers Day
Legendary playback singer Vani Jairam was honoured on the occasion of International Mothers Day by Raindropss, a youth-based social organization widely known among people for spreading social awareness through entertainment and media.
Posted On :09/May/2016 4:08:06 PM
Vacancies with HPL
Here is an announcement made on the vacant positions with HPL functioning under central government.
Posted On :09/May/2016 3:58:50 PM
Gold rate decreased Rs.240 per sovereign
The cost of gold has decreased Rs.240 per sovereign on Monday evening (May 9, 2016).
Posted On :09/May/2016 3:18:41 PM
Akshaya Tritiya today (9th May) - Change in gold price over the last 10 years
On the Akshaya Tritiya day in the year 2006, the price of 1 gram of 22 karat gold was only Rs. 897/-.
Posted On :09/May/2016 2:34:16 PM
Separate SVP TV Tamil channel by Tirupathi Thirumalai Devasthanams
SVP TV channel is run by Tirupathi Thirumalai Devasthanams.The channel was begun on 7th July in the year 2008.All the religious programmes, poojas and other cultural programmes which happen in the temple will be relayed.
Posted On :09/May/2016 2:23:22 PM
