Cyclone Vardah - Dry air awaits as it near the AP coast
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  I have seen newspapers and international news sites reporting over 130 km/hr winds. Yes the Cyclone is going to intensify in open waters but as it nears the coast it is expected to weaken a lot.

Posted On :09/Dec/2016 10:04:28 AM
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Power shutdown areas in Chennai on 10-12-16
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  Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on 10-12-16 between 9.00 A.M. to 2.00 P.M. for maintenance work.Supply will be resumed before 2.00 P.M. if the works are completed.

Posted On :09/Dec/2016 9:54:24 AM
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Package for Promotion of Digital and Cashless Economy
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  In the aftermath of the cancellation of the legal tender character of old Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 notes, there has been a surge in the digital transactions through use of credit/debit cards and mobile phone applications.

Posted On :09/Dec/2016 9:41:39 AM
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Additional page to be inserted in ration cards for January 2017
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  As there is a delay in the project of linking Aadhar cards, the project if issuing smart ration cards is also delayed by a few more months.Presently, the additional sheets given to the old ration cards are exhausted wit this month (December).

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 6:08:10 PM
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Miladi Nabi Holiday will be on 13th December (not 12th): TN government
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  It had been announced earlier that the government holiday for Miladi Nabi would be on Monday, 12th December.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 6:01:16 PM
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Mind-controlled device for Quadriplegics
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  Here is a new invention for people suffering out of spinal injuries. It is a mind-controlled robot hand which will be of great help for such people in performing activities such as sipping a cup of tea or using fork to eat.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:50:23 PM
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SPS Murali - Ekaah Insurance Pvt Ltd
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  SPS Murali is the founder of Ekaah Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd. As an expert in Corporate Insurance Broking, he understands the need for professional guidance when there arise complexities.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:27:59 PM
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No service tax for debit or credit card usage up to Rs.2000
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  From today, there will be no service tax charged for using credit or debit card transactions up to Rs 2000. At present, about 15 percent service tax is paid for these transactions. This move comes.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 4:17:50 PM
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Oration for a cause, by Rotary Club of Madras East (11th Dec)
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  The Rotary Club of Madras East (RCME) is organizing a Mega Life Changing and Impact Making oratorical event on Sunday, 11th December 2016 at the Madras University Centenary Auditorium, Chennai, between 4 and 6 p.m.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 3:51:59 PM
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Today is the last day to apply for TNPSC Group-1 written test
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  Today (Thursday, 8th December) is the last day as stipulated for applying to appear in the written test conducted by TNPSC for Group-1 category.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 3:44:56 PM
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Gold rate decreased Rs.64 per sovereign
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  The cost of gold has decreased Rs.64 per sovereign on Thursday evening (Dec 8, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.21896.00 and a gram was Rs.2737.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2863.00.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 3:12:28 PM
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Neurological Society of India, Annual Meet at Chennai (15th to 18th Dec)
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  The 65th Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India will be held in Chennai from 15th to 18th December, 2016, at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. The theme of the conference is Heritage to Modernity.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 2:44:47 PM
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Micromax Vdeo 1, Vdeo 2 Launched with VoLTE, Prices Start from Rs. 4440
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  Micromax has introduced budget rated smartphones in India. The new range will start with two models - Vdeo 1 at Rs 4,400 and Vdeo 2 at Rs 4,990. The total range will have five models.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 1:05:37 PM
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Deepam 2016 - Day 5th night - Velli Rishaba vaganam
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  The Velli Periya Rishabam was brought out in procession as part of the 5th day’s celebrations of Karthigai Deepam at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Seen here are photographs of the same.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 12:54:49 PM
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Sabarimala Mandala pooja festival on December 26
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  The two-month-long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season at the famed Lord Ayyappa shrine at Sabarimala began on 15th November. From early hours of 16th all rituals including special pooja.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 12:52:51 PM
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IGNOU extends last date up to Dec 30
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  Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Chennai Regional Centre director S Kishore in a statement has mentioned: The last date for submitting applications for admission into January 2017.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 12:48:37 PM
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Vardha Cyclone likely in Chennai
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  There are possibilities for dreadful storm at a speed of 130 km. This is likely to hit Chennai and there will be probably a very heavy rainfall. The northeast monsoon rain looks to have turned a failure.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 12:41:52 PM
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Deepam 2016 - Day 4 - Chandrasekarar in naga vaganam
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  As part of the 4th day’s celebrations of Karthigai Deepam, the Lord Chandrasekhar was taken in procession around the temple premises on the Naga Vaganam. Here are pictures of the function.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 11:02:56 AM
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Gold rate decreased Rs.8 per sovereign
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  The cost of gold has decreased Rs.8 per sovereign on Thursday morning (Dec 8, 2016).A sovereign was worth Rs.21952.00 and a gram was Rs.2744.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2871.00.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 10:44:23 AM
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Deepam 2016 - Day 3 night - Panchamurthis coming on Anna vahanam
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  The third consecutive night of the Karthigai Deepam celebrations was held at the Thiruvannamalai temple. Here are photographs of the event.

Posted On :08/Dec/2016 10:37:19 AM
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